I've been to the Toyota Center for Rocket games before, but this was my first time attending a…read moreconcert there and I went to see Olivia Dean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IYKYK This concert was AMAZING! Even with it being sold out, getting in and out of the Toyota Center was incredibly easy and smooth. The seats were ok, leg room, places for beverages, and many visible signs that made it easy to find your seats. I always use rideshare options when I attend events here so I'm unsure about the parking situation or cost, but I do know there are plenty of garage and street parking available. I didn't purchase any food or drinks during this visit. I came for Olivia Dean, and I had an AMAZING time!!!!!! She was absolutely incredible, and the concert was everything I hoped it would be and more!

By far one of my favorites places in Houston. I've come to the Toyota Center numerous times for…read morebasketball games and concerts. The staff are always welcoming and helpful with guiding guests to their correct seats, answering questions & securing bags/purses that may be bigger than the approved bag size. I also like that Toyota Center offer amenities and perks if someone was to purchase seats in a private suite. I definitely think you get your money's worth when attending an event at this venue.

First, a shout out to El Tiempa Cantina and their amazing margs! I suggest the half and half, half…read moreunfrozen (no ice!!) and half frozen. Sit back and watch two innings and then get back in line. I've seen fans who skipped the "and watch 2 innings ". I came to HTX to late to see games in the dome. Since it's opening season I've been and Enron/MinuteMaid/Daikin Park fan. We raised our kids on major League baseball at this stadium. I've got great memories.

Daikin Park is #22 of 30 on my travels to see all the major league ballparks. While I can say that…read moreI enjoyed my visit, I also have to admit that there weren't necessarily any standout experiences that set this park apart for me on my quest for 30. Does it have its own vibe? Of course... but is there anything about the park that would make me go "Man, I *have* to get back there sometime!"..? Meh. I did have the advantage of spending my time there with a great friend of mine, which made having to watch the Astros (as a Yankees fan) a little less painful. Haha. Since I was only staying a couple blocks away, it was easy for me to the stadium with enough time before the game to walk around all the different levels and see all the different vantage points, which was great. Was a bit disappointed to see so many of the concession stands on the upper seating tiers were closed, but my seat for the game was on the second level and that was fine. Of course, this also means that I didn't have to deal with parking or trying to get out of the city after the game. Back to concessions though, I ended up trying the brisket donuts - available near sections 134 and 409, though, like I said, the concessions in the upper tier were closed. This particular concession is two fried brisket "donuts" drizzled with BBQ sauce and served with homemade mac and cheese. Unfortunately, the mac and cheese was pretty unappetizing. I get it's a staple side dish to barbecue, but I honestly don't think it's needed with the donuts and the mushy texture doesn't do the dish any favors. The brisket donuts themselves are okay. I found them very filling. Would I get them again though? Probably not. I will say, the thing that I WOULD recommend getting here? The margarita from El Tiempo Cantina. There's hype around this margarita for a reason... it's delicious & it definitely helps take the edge off. :) In terms of overall ballpark experience, staff were generally pretty friendly, fans were enthusiastic (which, considering the team was hovering around a .500 record at the time of my visit, is saying something), and the park was pretty clean. There's not really much to do/see outside the park, but home run alley and the walkway through the hall of fame add a bit of character to the inside. Various murals are on display throughout the stadium too and they add a bit of flair. TL;DR Having great company to share my Daikin Park experience with was key to my visit, but I won't complain about the margarita either. Would I return to this ballpark? Meh, I'm not in a rush. There are some interesting parts to the park though... and, of course, having a roof & a/c was a delight. Fairly generic experience otherwise though.

This is for the location at Hobby Airport; can't get Yelp to add it…read more Really good food for airport food but on the expensive side. Waitress Elyse was very pleasant and provided good recommendations. It's a sit down restaurant past TSA and they had a guitarist performing.

Yum! I stopped here at the recommendation of hotel staff when I realized I could pay an outrageous…read moresum for a mediocre breakfast at a hotel or get an OMG amazing breakfast elsewhere. The Rustic qualifies as OMG! The ambiance is like an upscale Texas sports bar, so a bit rustic while nice. The breakfast sampler was a-a-a-amazing! Yes, it really is 5 small plates. Wow! The challah French toast and blackened potatoes were particularly memorable. Each dish was strongly flavored and perfectly prepared. I also got a French press coffee that underwhelmed (it was made with boiling water so it was a bit burnt flavored), but have no fear, it was replaced with a cold brew coffee that was really good. Service was TOP NOTCH with Lily being very pleasant, attentive, personable, and professional. I was impressed with her approach to make sure things met expectations. As this restaurant is planned to close at the end of the year, I recommend going there now! Enjoy. And if you see Lily, please let her know she makes a difference by making every guest feel welcome.

For a university basketball arena, I'm really impressed with the Fertitta Center. Home of the…read moreUniversity of Houston Cougars, this is a great venue to catch a game. The center is modern, clean, organized and has all the amenities. I came prepared with a clear bag but entry was still a breeze. Security does a great job pointing people in the direction of their seats and ensuring that stairways and hallways remain clear. In terms of food and drink, I was really impressed with the number of options. They have two full service food counters on either side of the arena. While I personally did not get anything, I saw people passing by with nachos and popcorn. If you want something a little more substantial Antones Poboys and Chick-fil-a were both set up for grab and go. They also had lots of alcoholic beverage options from tall boy beers, liquor for cocktails and even a spiked fresh lemonade stand. The arena has a fan shop onsite, some historical displays and a kid coloring zone. The game itself was well played (they won!) and executed from the announcer to the lights and entertainment. Great experience overall.

I like this venue! Great view from anywhere in the stands. Parking garage has plenty of spots and…read moreis spacious. They do a good job of keeping this venue clean. I like the large screens and how red everything is... you really feel the Cougar spirit here. During commencement season, UH does a good job of managing traffic in the garage and on the streets.

I might just have to do a national barcade tour. We were here on Sunday afternoon, so there were…read morepeople everywhere, but I still had a blast. This place serves food, drinks, and has plenty of games! You can either buy your tickets in person or online beforehand. It's $12 for entry and you can stay as long as you want and come and go with unlimited game access. From what I can tell, some days have specials. Only additional purchases are food and drinks, obviously. They have pizzas, quesadillas, salads, dessert pizzas, and pizza burritos. I tried that last thing because I had never heard of it -- think of it as like a glorified hot pocket. It was delicious! I had a salad to balance things out, and I'll surprised by how hefty it was! Since I had never had their cider before, I decided to do a flight of five. When I placed my order, I was expecting them to give me a tray of five 1 oz pours... But instead, they told me the flight will consist of five 5 oz cups.... WHOA. So I grabbed the first two and had to come back for the rest after I finished. Every single one was delicious, but I really liked the mango habanero and the one with the coconut. Now, the games... I rarely come to a barcade that has TWO Guitar Hero setups. And they had plenty of classic cabinets, air hockey, Mario Kart, shooting games... Claw machines... It was quite epic. By the way, the claw machines did cost extra, and I peeped a party room in the back that had those interactive team floor games! That would be fun to reserve for a special occasion. This place really impressed me. If you enjoy games in a bar setting, I would recommend this spot if you are in the Houston area.

Cidercade is a good option for a big group activity that's (thankfully!) indoors, away from the…read moreHouston heat. I've been there with a group of adults and also with a group of kids, and just note that while it's totally fine (and very fun!) for kids, it's probably better for adults--there's no kid security check-in at the front, and the building is very big, with lots of games. We ordered a pizza from a touchscreen by a food window, and the pizza was actually pretty good, much better than I was expecting at an arcade. The downside was that, in the lunch rush, it took 30-40 minutes for that one pizza to come out, though you could tell they were individually making each item in the big pizza oven. If you want drinks, you separately order those at the front, near where you check in, which is a little odd to have two separate food/drink ordering spots. When we walked in, we paid for a wristband, which gave "free" access to all of the arcade games, except for the claw machines, which required you to buy an extra card.

My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the color factory…read more They have free taffy throughout the event. Each room was exciting - although for the price the staff could make the experience a little better for the children. More interactive in my opinion. I do not recommend purchasing the scavenger hunt, that was a waste of money for the 'prize' the kids get at the end. It wasn't an interactive experience for the kids - there wasn't any guidance at all from the staff. Being able to get all of the photos for free with the barcode was a sweet deal and having the photo booths in each room was the best part!

Color Factory was just ok to me. It is a bit over rated and over priced for adults; however. the…read morekids loved it but they were looking for more. It is one of those places that can easily be a one and done. There is discounted weekday price starting at $19 for kids 3-12. Something tells me the $19 is if you buy it in advance. Meaning, not the day of. I paid $25 for the kids and $29 for myself online. The photo opps are what you make of it. Like for instance I've been to places where you press a button and the confetti drops down. For this, you have to actually throw the confetti up yourself. Good luck trying to figure this out with kids if you're looking for a good photo. They were also a bit underwhelmed with it. They loved the music room, the light bright room, and the balloon room. The goodies. It was cute. I'm trying bit to give the whole experience away if you are interested in going. It is best to pay for the ice cream online as it is a bit cheaper but not by much. Those cones were cute and delicious. I purchased the photo package. It really isn't necessary as you get to download the photos from a QR code you use when snapping the pics. There is a small parking lot near to it. If you wait for the group before you to leave then you can get a spot without an issue.

I will keep it real, I am not a football fan. I attended the Cougars versus Wildcats game to…read moresupport my friend's daughter, who is a cheerleader for the Wildcats. The stadium itself is about as fancy as they come. It honestly felt like something out of the movie Drumline. There is a massive amount of seating across multiple levels, plenty of concession stands, and parking options all around the venue. Parking is not free and can be expensive. I would recommend using Uber, Lyft, or a taxi if possible, since parking fills up quickly for events. During halftime, concession lines were long as expected, but they moved fairly fast. We had great seats and were able to see the fireworks clearly, which was a nice bonus. That said, the seating is fairly tight, so personal space can be limited. One important heads up is to be mindful of seat placement. The sun was beaming directly down on us, and it was extremely hot. Overall, visiting this stadium was an enjoyable experience, even for someone who does not care much for football.

Attended the Houston Roughnecks versus the Missouri Showboat game here. It was a challenge getting…read morethrough the gate to just access our online tickets, which other guest was having the same difficulties and they was getting a bit frustrated. The game was already started and minutes of the quarters was being missed. However we did have the proof of purchase tickets and we got access that way. Afterwards we were able to access the tickets, thanks to the assistance from my friend Daniel & team member. The online tickets process can definitely use some improvement. Very clean Stadium very very clean restrooms food choices were great they even have Trill burger here which is my young man's favorite. And they also stem camps that's linked with University of Houston as well as options for high school and middle school children to attend these games. You can find some educational events details and scholarship opportunities as well

I don't think most people who visit here understand the historical significance it has for Houston…read moreand its namesake university. Firstly, this was the same venue that hosted Houston's Phi Slama Jama teams that included Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Young, and Clyde Drexler. Before Toyota Center, even before the Summit/Compaq Center, Houston had Hofheinz Pavilion. This was the original home of the Houston Rockets when they moved here. It hosted live acts such as Elton John, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, The Jackson 5, Madonna, Genesis, Prince, and Bob Dylan to name few. Yes, this place is a bit dated looking, but it most definitely looks nothing like a high school arena. Hofheinz Pavilion seats about 8,500 spectators, has multiple video screens, etc. The University of Houston has announced $40 million in upgrades, and already blows all other basketball arenas in the Houston area away minus the Toyota Center and Reliant Arena. This place is underrated.

I was at the Hofheinz Pavilion for a UH graduation ceremony last Saturday…read more The facility was nice, easy access and clean. The staff seemed to be bothered by having to work this event. Not many smiles and I witnessed some downright rude behavior toward people in attendance. Come on people, if you hate your job that much, QUIT! The people in attendance are there to celebrate their friends and loved ones academic accomplishments. It is a great day for them. Pretty petty and selfish to put a damper on that experience just because you are having to work on a Saturday or whatever lame excuse you try to justify your actions with!!!

This is such a cute indie bookstore in HTX! Extremely well-curated and I learned about so many new…read morebooks that I've never heard about before. Also really cool that the upper level of the store is an art gallery. There's adequate parking upfront. 10/10 would recommend!

A hidden gem for art lovers, this indie bookstore is packed with beautifully curated titles on…read moreeverything. Definitely not my speed but great for those who love the arts! They have a gallery upstairs which was nice to look at. It is a lot smaller than most book stores within the loop but def a place to visit.

Not to be confused with BB-VA-jayjay (aka Big, Beautiful VA-JJ) which is what my Barbi brought with…read moreher when I brought her here. One of the best stadiums in MLS, I'd argue, and the weather here is always wonderful. It's also perfectly located in a sadly gentrified neighbourhood, right next to downtown Houston in EaDo, and really adds to its surroundings, and is nothing short of beautiful inside and out. Would not be out of place as a European Stadium, and is truly magnificent. My other review of this stadium said: Not to be confused with BDSM Stadium, which is something very different, more adult, more painful, more restrictive, for the sub anway. Moving on. Houston has a pretty amazing soccer stadium just to the east of downtown and it's beautiful and perfect for what it does, one of the better ones I've been to. I'd downgrade for the insane cost of everything (a beer is 10 to 20 dollars, yes I'm serious), but then every stadium is like that these days... they should GTFO really. But for the stadium itself.... wow. It's a shame they didn't have the stadium during the days when they were winning everything, this would have been perfect for that, but hopefully one day they will be winning everything again with this great stadium, that is like the Reliant Stadium/NRG Stadium of soccer.. it's amazing. As for the team, it's home to the Houston Dynamo. Not to be confused with a murder plot against an orange-white Clownfish in America's 4th largest city (Houston Die-Nemo). Houston is one of the classic teams in the league, even though they secretly stole San Jose away from San Jose, and changed the Earthquake name to Dynamo, to reflect the industrial energy nature of the Houston economy. I'm a fan of a team and I think they do a good job, and are a main fixture in the sports scene of the city, which isn't really much of a sports city to be honest, and none of the Rockets/Astros/Texans get an immense amount of love compared to other regions, and the Dynamo holds its own to some degree. It had some great success in the past and long may that continue. They need to get back on the wagon and be a top team, and I hope they can get the support they deserve to go with their amazing stadium close to downtown. And yeah this stadium gets hot AF in summer, but it's all good.

What better way to celebrate Cinco de mayo, other than attending the SOLD OUT Dynamo vs LA game @…read moreBBVA Stadium in the Audi presidential club? Oh yeah, in your own private suite! That's how! It was super fun, and clean. You even have your own private outdoor seating. Suite Details*** Suite #19 felt like one of the prefect suite locations, right on center field. If you like having equal sightings, like me. If you're more of a goal zone type, suite 19, maybe it's a tad bit closer to the goal on our right. Indoor Bar table facing field, sit 4. Center bar table sit 2. Entery table sit 2 Sink, mini bar. Trash it's hidden, in a compactor drawer, for extra spacing, &clearly out the way. Employer's check in on guest needs. It's private access to enter the suite door, unless some open the door to invite you in. Our choice of eats for catering, was the nachos. The nachos was very delicious. They had unlimited toppings of your choice, as well as all the Salsa's you could think of. Salad as well.