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Steel City Pops (Rice Village)
I’m happy to learn that Steel City Pops decided to add a storefront at Rice Village. I’ve always been a fan of their flavors, but wasn’t in the Heights often enough to consistently visit. Granted there’s room, patrons can park for free (up to 2 hours) at the above parking garage. The alternative is to pay for metered parking or if you’re just picking up to go, 15 minute only parking out front. There’s no place to sit inside or outside, unless you wanted to sit on the stairs. The only downside is that the heat will melt your popsicle, so you’re forced to eat it rather quickly or risk…
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Tamashi Ramen and Sushi (Holcomb)
I kept seeing mention of this place in my Ramen Group and decided to swing by for lunch. Wasn’t sure what to expect with it’s limited parking out front and small restaurant space, but I’m so thankful I decided to give this place a chance. The Tonkotsu broth was absolutely amazing and the meat perfectly tender and flavorful. As much as I enjoy Ramen Tatsuya, the broth here is hands down my new favorite. Parking can be tricky. If diners don’t find parking out front, there is parking in the back — although it looks a bit sketchy. With about 12 tabled seats and another 4 at the bar, if…
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Smoosh
Found this gem at the 281-Night Market Food Festival at Discovery Green. Cookies and Ice Cream were great and not overly sweet. Update: The have now opened a Heights location at: 718 W. 18th St. Houston, TX 77008 Attire: Casual Family Friendly: Yes Price Range: $ (Under $10) View this post on Instagram Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Smooshed with Chocolate Chip Cookies and Sprinkles (Smoosh) at 281 Night Market. #foodie #noms #houston #htx #houstonfood #dessert #icecream #cookies #chocolatechipcookies #sprinkles #foodgasm #foodporn #foodphotography #foodphotographer #iphone8photography #281nightmarket A post shared by Houston Food Lover (@houstonfoodlover) on Jun 9, 2018 at 5:56pm PDT 5505 Morningside Dr Houston, TX 77005 (832) 582-9864 https://www.smooshcookies.com
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East Hampton Sandwich Co.
I love seafood and was incredibly excited to hear about another lobster roll option in Houston. I probably should have chosen a better time to visit besides Sunday at 1:00PM so close to it’s grand opening because it took me almost 15 minutes to get through the line. There’s considerably larger pieces of lobster with the rolls here as well as a stronger Chesapeake Bay seasoning. I found it slightly a notch above Mainely Sandwiches. I also appreciate that they have a variety of hot non-seafood sandwiches on their menu. Neptune Oyster in Boston still has the best lobster roll I’ve ever eaten. I’m looking forward to the Montrose location…
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Aqua S
This is one of those places you visit for the ambiance and the Instagram photos. The ice cream can be served in a cup or a chocolate cone. What makes everything expensive are the add-ons. Nearly a dollar each for the cotton candy (floss), toasted marshmallow on Pocky stick, and Pop Rocks and your inexpensive ice cream now because the price of a bowl of ramen in Bellaire. Their flavors rotate monthly and they also have small pints of ice cream you can purchase to take home. If you don’t go during peak times, you won’t have to deal with long lines or large groups of people. Unfortunately because of…