Sisyphys

The Prudential Building (HMB) in the medical center was a fallout facility complete with cots and pantries full of "tinned" food. The walls were double brick making it impossible to wire for data communication. HMB came down in 2012 at a cost of $6M due to the nature of the bomb proof structural integrity. There was a mural in the lobby painted by Peter Hurd worth $3M that was left in the building due to the expense of removing it.

Alfred's Deli, my Mom went to the one near St. Thomas when she was a student there in the 50's and I "found' the Alfred's on Stella Link when I moved to Willowbend in the 90's. The buffet there was incredible. Also miss the Shakie's Pizza in Bellaire. And the Cattle Rustlers Steak Buffet near Sharpstown. Lee's Den on South Main and the middle eastern restaurant at Kirby and South Main that was housed in the train cars (don't remember the name). And who could forget Po' Folks (another buffet) off of 45N. Or the Boston Sea Party on Westhiemer (pricey but worth every penny). I moved to Houston right out of college, poor and hungry. Houston eateries got me through those lean years.