editor Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Since we all lead very different lives, we probably don't all go to the same restaurants. So, here's a chance to see what others like. I'll start --The Black Labrador - about twice a monthOld San Francisco Steakhouse - about every other monthSpaghetti Warehouse - about every other weekDenny's on the Southwest Freeway - about every other weekBistro Lancaster - about every other monthThe Italian joint over by South Texas College of Law - once a monthStarbucks - daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Good question:Shanghai River - 4 times a month (or more)Bubba's Burger Shack - 2 a monthJax's Grill - once a week.Slainte' - once a monthBW3 (290 and Midtown) about 2 a month.Chipotle (med center) 3 times a month...or so.Burger King (various) 8 times a monthVarious Mexican trailer food: 5-10 times a monthJason's Deli, and a small deli near my home: almost daily.Ricco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Mais - oftenPatu - once/month (it's a Thai place in the Village)Istanbul - once-twice a monthNicko Nickos - once a monthI used to go to Cafe Express a couple times a week, but I broke the habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 OK, I live in the burbs, but I sometimes go in town to eat. Most of my eating is done near home, though.ChilisKenshin Sushi ( nice sushi place in Mo City )Panera breadOutback steakhouseChipotleMcDonaldsChickfilaFu's Garden (Rice village)Katz'sand a few other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Cool thread! I usually eat at home now, but I used to go out eat for every single meal. When I lived in Montrose I did: Barnaby's on Fairview - 3-5 times a week, sometimes twice in one day It was right around the corner from my house. Luby's - also usually about 3-4 times a week... God I love that place. Bangkok Place on Westheimer - Used to do their lunch buffet once or twice a week. Other than that I liked Cafe Express, Mission Burrito, The Brisket House (San Jacinto @ Pierece), Moveable Feast (when they had their lunch buffets), Subway, Boston Market, Niko Niko's, Mesa, 59 Diner, Black Eyed Pea, Hickory Hollow, Star Pizza (Heights location), Chuy's... When I moved to Bellaire, the Jax Grill here became my new Barnaby's (3-5 times a week). I also like Thai Cottage a lot. We also have Charlie's BBQ and a Hickory Pit BBQ which are both really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2004 Author Share Posted September 12, 2004 Good replies. They helped jog a couple more from my memory:Katz's - every other week.Guggenheim's - every other week.I never cared for Cafe Express, though. I really wanted to like it, and it seems like a good concept. But (IMHO) they take good food and try waaaay too hard to make it frou frou, ruining the flavor by doing too much to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Barnaby's on Fairview - 3-5 times a week, sometimes twice in one day  It was right around the corner from my house. I have you beat. Once I ended up eating at Barnaby's three times on a Saturday (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). That's what I get for going out with two different groups of friends who all like the place in the same weekend, and then meeting someone for a first date that night who wanted to go there. I didn't have the heart to tell him no. At least I did hit two different Barnaby's locations (West Gray for breakfast and dinner, Fairview for lunch). Besides Barnaby's, my other regulars include: -Niko Niko's -Chipotle (Woodway/Voss because it's close to work until I'm laid off in three weeks, and Med Center because it's close to home and METRORail) -Mission Burritos -Ming's Cafe -Mai's -Panera Bread (wish they would open one inside the loop but at least I don't have to go to the Midwest to eat there anymore) -Starbucks -Fadi's (Usually Westheimer, although the Meyerland location is closer to my new apartment) -Tien Ren -Chuy's -Pappsito's -Berryhill -Cafe Express -Jason's Deli -Fu's Garden (Rice Village) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Katz's (Only when I feel like a greasy wet sandwich)PapasitosPapadeauxFogo De ChaoTGI Fridays'Ruby's (When I am in Destin, or Gulf Port)Outback SteakhouseSubway (if you consider that a resteraunt)This little place on Montrose Blvd. (Nice mexican patio resteraunt)The Cheese Cake Factory (mostly on dates or trips to the Woodlands)and Langdry's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Pappas- every weekend, and sometimes weekdaysLuby's - in humble(deerbrook mall)Pappasdeux - every once in awhile when i get the chanceLandry's - if i get a chanceBuger King - once or twice a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debmartin Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 cleburne cafeteria (expensive but the best)bibas ones-a-meal (west gray)house of pies (kirby & westheimer)jason's deli (downtown & galleria)katz's (special occasion, teenage son crazy about cheesecake shake)speghetti warehouse (often)hobbit cafechuy'smama's cafebarry's and star (pizza)arby's (shepherd)kids used to love eating outdoors at bambolino's (but it looks closed down now)used to like souper/salad but quality went downalso i admit to denny's (various locations, for convenience)for reasons most unfortunate my primary places of eating away from home are in the medical center, at various clinics and hospitals with one of my sons. most people would probably be surprised at how vastly improved "hospital" food has become. hermann's grill makes a great gardenburger and the plate lunch food at md anderson is good old fashioned cooking. starbucks and smoothie king are also good options, as well as the mcdonalds in st. lukes. between the dental college and md anderson there is an outdoor patio/cafe area with a waterwall just like the one at transco park. it's called the mcgovern food court or something, and if anyone can verify whether or not the same person designed the waterwall i would appreciate it.debmartin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Oh, I know, Deb. The food variety has definately improved over the past few years. another amazing thing is how the hospital food (what they feed patients) as well. A well kept secret on one of the best and cheapest eats in town...sorta. Harris County Jail (1301 Franklin) and The Harris County Jail in Humble. Now before you think anything...I was working for them YEARS ago as a contractor. If I remember correctly: Meals at 1301 Franklin was a Dollar in the basement (free upstairs) and Humble. they USED to make their own Cinnamon rolls up in Humble. Yumm.. Now I'm getting hungry. Time for a snack. Ricco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Chuy'sChipotle on ShepherdCafe Express - West Gray, KirbyLa MexicanaEl Rey on WashingtonDemeris on ShepherdMai'sMission Burrito on AlabamaLuby's on WaughSubway on Westheimer near TaftYildizlarGoode Co. SeafoodBerryhill's on RevereWhole Foods - KirbyEatzi'sMing'sAuntie Chang'sLate Night PieTeotihuacanJason's Deli on ShepherdPaulie's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Chuy'sChipotle on Shepherd Cafe Express - West Gray, Kirby La Mexicana El Rey on Washington Demeris on Shepherd Mai's Mission Burrito on Alabama Luby's on Waugh Subway on Westheimer near Taft Yildizlar Goode Co. Seafood Berryhill's on Revere Whole Foods - Kirby Eatzi's Ming's Auntie Chang's Late Night Pie Teotihuacan Jason's Deli on Shepherd Paulie's Paulies really cracks me up. The food is really good, and the prices are great, but it really draws the "Ladies who Lunch" crowd. Everytime I'm there it is chock full of these River Oaks gals opening gifts. They are like the women in "Paper City" magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 El Pueblito on RichmondDoozo's Dumplings in Park ShoppesPonzo's MidtownFarrago MidtownComplique Downtown on Main Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 13, 2004 Author Share Posted September 13, 2004 How about Jenny's Noodles over in Chinatown (the real one near downtown, not the one out southwest)? I used to go there all the time with a friend from work. Very cool. Good food. Jenny and her husband run the place and are more than happy to chat. She was a 20-something office worker at Continental who got fired when the economy tanked, so she started a noodle shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Van LocPonzo's Ninfa's on NavigationPappas' BBQJenny's has gone downhill lately. Last noodles I had tasted microwaved.She is spending too much time tyring to be hip, and not enough time in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehan Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Niko NikosJasons DeliPappas BurgerPappasitosPappadeauxBennigansSweet TomatoesCheddarsSaltgrassMacaroni GrillDennysWhen I'm in a hurry:SonicSubwayChicFilAChipotleWendysStarbucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Here's my list of regulars:Barnaby's Fairview and West GrayBW3 midtownChuy'sHollywood VietnameseMing'sBlack Eyed Pea West GrayPei Wei West DallasBeck's PrimeMo MongNiko Niko'sHouse of Guys (Pies)IHOPEmpire CafeBoston MarketFreebird'sHunan Garden (Sheperd and Alabama) so called cheap chineseJason's Deli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Chili's...like no place else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Baba Yega on GrantNew Orleans Po' Boys on MainBarnaby's (Fairview)Niko-NikosThat Cuban place on Main, near Preston StationMai'sAnd there's (was?) that little hamburger place on Dennis St. near Mason, which seemed like a little slice of Mayberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 dbigtex56:Langford Grocery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasPaul Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Awwww c'mon~ Doesnt anyone like Some Burger in the Heights!? I also like Barnaby's on Grey, Bottomless Mimosas at BerryHill: Farrago's: and who cant love Slainte' on Main...(PS say Hey! to Cindy afternoons!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Cabo'sJosephine's (on Caroline) for lunchPapadeauxMai's in MidtownHouston'sFast & to the point:Quizno'sWhataburgerSubwayTaco Cabana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 That Cuban place on Main, near Preston StationEl Rey. They also have an establishment on Washington near Shepherd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincoRanch-HoustonResident Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I just went to Applebee's yesturday for the Grand Opening in Katy. It was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Wow. Applebee's. That brings back memories. I used to eat regularly at Applebee's #1 in Appleton, Wisconsin. That area is pretty restaurant-poor, so Applebee's was a pretty big deal. After I left Wisconsin I didn't eat at another Applebee's for probably five years; I even heard that #1 burned down. Then about two years ago I was driving home from a particularly successful mission to Harrah's casino in Shreveport, and I found one -- in Lufkin, I think. I had to stop. Same food. Same service. Same layout. Same feeling. I guess that's why chains are successful -- people know what to expect, and very often that's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Pei Wei - once a monthTortuga's - once a monthLuby's - every weekSaltgrass - once a monthRockfish Grill - once a monthInfrequent favorites:La Jaliscience (sp?)Van LocMark's59 DinerSweet TomatosP.F.Chang's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Let's see:In the hoodVietnam RestaurantColina'sTony's (the mexican restaurant)Carter and CooleyCavatore'sKojak'sFor BreakfastJava JavaEl PueblitaBarnaby's (West Grey)Katz'sEl GuadalupanaPig StandDowntownMia Bellas ($2 appetizer night)Frank's PizzaMontroseDevino'sBrazilBoca ChicaCafe MontroseMidtownPho SaigonLankford's (but only for CFS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Oh! and I meant to mention Chicken & Egg Roll...it's just south of Westheimer, on the west side of Shepherd. Utterly unpretentious (an increasingly valuable asset), 40's greasy spoon kind of place, and you can watch your food being cooked over a terrifying blast of flammable gas. Don't sit on the last stool to the right...it's unstable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Colina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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