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Guide and are new to town, welcome. If you’re a long-time resident, thanks for read-ing. And anyone else, thanks for also reading.

I’d like to introduce myself in case you haven’t picked up The Leader lately, if that’s okay (but by now I guess it won’t matter). I moved to Houston - Garden Oaks in April. So like some of you, The Leader area is new to me. I moved to Houston for a job,

not specifically for The Leader, but we will save that story for another day. I was fortunate enough to move to the area with two college best friends already living here. One I de-cided to room with, and we share a beautiful home that we have made our own on Apollo - we’re the ones with the messy yard, sorry! The other lives in the Heights and has taken me under her Houstonian wing to show me the area. The first few weeks of living here, I was shown places that I wrote about in these pages and I share these places with you not only as a personal recommendation but also from witnessing how hard these businesses work in providing a home away from home for our community.

Our Food and Drink sec-tion is something I have come to love and the love isn’t just because I get to drink and try all kinds of differ-ent things (yes, that is part of it) but these things have an art behind them. Creating new ideas and sharing those ideas with someone can be intimate, and I enjoy learning and watching our area chefs, bartenders and everyone in between share those thoughts and ideas.

So as we continue at The Leader you may see some-thing you’ve seen before. You might find something new. But I hope you’ll continue with us, and with me in exploring this great city of Houston.

Thanks for reading.

by CHRISTINA MARTINEZ

Whether it’s craft beer brewed on the spot, wine and sports bars, patios for al fresco dining and drinking (some of which have obtained permits for your canine to join you), live entertainment – or mixes of the above – Leader areas have developed a reputa-tion for unique and often eclectic leisure options.

BB’s Cafe2701 White Oak DriveAuthentic New Orleans-style

Cajun specialties, an icehouse atmosphere and dog-friendly patio.

Beaver’s2310 Decatur St. 77007713-864-2328Laid-back eatery serving

barbecued organic meats, in-ventive cocktails and micro-brew beers.

Beer Market Co.920 Studemont St. #900, 713-426-9035Beer Market Company is the

newest neighborhood spot for the Studemont and Memorial area. A come as you are place.

Big Star Bar1005 W. 19th St.An old style (but newer)

neighborhood hangout with beer and pool, a jukebox and room to dance. Large patio welcomes dogs and features a firepit during cooler weather.

Boneyard Dog Park & Drinkery

8150 Washington Ave.Beer, wine, coffee, indoor

and outdoor seating, plus a 7,000 square foot dog park. No food but picnic tables and food trucks.

Boom Boom Room2518 Yale St.Labeled as a “wine and

panini bar,” the Boom Boom features live and DJ-generated music.

BRC Gastropub519 Shepherd DriveCraft beers galore with an

inventive menu, daily specials and popular weekend brunch -- and your dog can join you on the patio.

Cavatore’s Italian Res-taurant

2120 Ella Blvd.Classic Italian dishes, a daz-

zling wine list and full bar -- plus a rotating roster of elegant piano entertainment -- make this a great date or special event place.

Christian’s TailgateChristian’s Tailgate2820 White Oak DriveKnown for its burgers, there’s

lots more on the menu and an impressive wine list. Dog-friendly patio.

The Corkscrew1308 W. 20th St.

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TEXAS ENCHILADA HOUSE | CHEF MIGUEL RUIZCUISINE: Twisted Tex-Mex | 302 W Crosstimbers. | 281.888.4876HOURS: Mon - Wed 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Thurs - Sat: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Over on Crosstimbers, a changing of guards has taken place. Chef Miguel Ruiz opened The En-chilada House a couple of months ago where the historic Mexicatessen was housed before shutting their doors in 2007. The previous owners served traditional Tex-Mex, and as much as Ruiz would like to play homage to previous history, he has a few other ideas in mind too.

The menu has ten enchiladas listed. The En-chilada House plate is the best seller and listed as a house specialty. A thinly sliced ribeye is served on top of munster cheese enchi-ladas with a guajillo sauce. The option of two or three enchiladas is left as your choice, as well as your choice of sides: traditional Mexican rice, not-so-traditional fat free refried beans, waffl e fries, al dente mixed grilled veggies and a surprisingly savory corn stuffi ng. Not yet listed on the menu has a name drop to it, The Houstonian. The enchilada setup

refl ects the traditional dish of Tampiquena, which is skirt steak served next to an enchilada and pair-ings. The Houstonian goes against the Tampiquena traditio, served with the enchilada stacked on top of the steak, and in Ruiz’s reasoning words “be-cause why not.”

Even though the sign outside reads enchilada house, the menu holds a few other gems as well. On the starter side Baked Goat Cheese is a standout option, which is inspired by Latin tapas, a creamy

goat cheese medallion is served in a cup of marinara with buttery toast. There are

two dessert items not listed on the menu and you should order both

for the table. Simplicity is some-thing the restaurant is looking to master and this is plain to see in the Guava Mouse and Corn Cake desserts – both sim-ply delicious.

served on top of munster cheese enchi-ladas with a guajillo sauce. The option

marinara with buttery toast. There are two dessert items not listed on the

menu and you should order both for the table. Simplicity is some-thing the restaurant is looking to master and this is plain to see in the Guava Mouse and Corn Cake desserts – both sim-ply delicious.

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HOURS: Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.With crawfi sh season over,

The Boil House on eleventh street in the Heights has opened their doors to a new tenant, The Birdhouse. Oak Forest resident, restaurateur and chef of H-Town StrEATs, Jason Hill, has started a new venture with H-Town StrEATs chef Matt Opalski and Oak Forest resident Matt Keller in their gourmet fried chicken restaurant. The three business partners met over 14 years ago, when they all worked in differ-ent kitchens. The trio decided to get together to open up one of the oldest food trucks in Houston, second to Bernies. Now the three are carrying their ideas over to The Bird-house, which opened coop doors last month. With the venue centered on seasonal practices, The Birdhouse has their menu based around local chicken from Holmes Foods, which is based out of Nixon. And their southern style sides are focused around in-season crop.

Chicken fried steak, a chicken tender basket, and chicken sandwich are must have items to try. The menu will also note seasonal south-ern sides with creole coleslaw, classic mashed potatoes and gravy and brazed bacon green beans...mmmm bacon. An-other menu item to fi nd is the chicken doughnut sandwich. A combination that you might not think would marry, but don’t be fooled. The sweet-ness from the doughnought and saltiness from the chicken is a mtach made in heaven. And their fried chicken is one of the best I’ve tried in town.

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LILLO AND ELLA | CHEF KEVIN NADERI

CUISINE: Asian fusion | 2307 Ella Blvd. | 281.888.5335www.lilloandella.com

HOURS: Tue - Thurs: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Tucked away in Shady Acres, Lillo and Ella is an asian fusion restaurant that has been stirring the pot, shaking the drinks and creating dishes that have folks traveling near and far. From what use to be a cantina, Lillo and Ella has given the place light, color, a swanky bar and spaciously cozy patio. The patio is so inviting, battling the mosquitos is a strong option. The menu is suggested to share, but with appetizers like the spare ribs with melon slaw – sharing might be second guessed. The Leader featured the Tin Foil Hat as our Cocktail of the Month in August, and along with their cocktail menu the attractive bar offers an ever-changing punch bowl, and a choice wine selection.

We started with the Chipotle and Honey Edame, which are sa-vorily addictive and worth fi ghting for the last one! On the entree side, the Thai Muu Noodles are served with ground pork and chili tossed with thin noodles, long beans, bean sprouts and gar-

nished with herbs and lime. I highly recommend the noodles and these can be shared with the table. For some protein (and where you can get greedy), the fl atiron steak is fl avorfully seasoned and served with fries and a tangy wasabi aioli. The shrimp skewers are also a tasty and strait forward go-to. For the fi nale L&E has a couple of options, but one of which immediately catches the eye: nutella pie. The pie is topped with banana ice cream and fi n-ished with a decadent caramel sauce – nothing short of amazing.

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On the Leader live list

2706 White Oak Dr., Houston, TX 77007713.862.3838.

www.fi tzlivemusic.com

Fitzgerald’s

Dan Electro’s

1031 E. 24th St., Houston,TX 77009

713.862.8707 danelectrosguitarbar.com

Big Star Bar

1005 W. 19th St., Houston, TX 77008

281.501.9560 www.bigstar.com

239 W. 19th St., Hous-ton, TX 77008832.618.1129

www.vinaledge.com

Vinyl Edge Records

Upstage Theatre

1703 Heights Blvd., 77008

713.838.7191 operaintheheights.org

1308 W. 20th St., Houston, TX 77008713.230.8352 www.

houstoncorkscrew.com

The Corkscrew

Boom Boom Room

2518 Yale St., Houston, TX 77008

713.868.3740 theboomboomroomhous-

ton.com

Cottonwood

3422 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77018

713.802.0410 www.cottonwoodhous-

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If you’re looking for live mu-sic and not to sure wher to go, check out the Leader live list.

Fitzgerald’s bring’s in great bands for decent prices. The

Corkscrew has the man on the keys and Big Star Bar always

has something diff erent.

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Wild Game Burgers at Lunch

Live Music on the Patio 6-9pm

Happy Hour Starts at 4:00

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Beef StewBeef Tips & Noodles

Chicken TendersCajun Baked Catfi sh

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Hickory Smoked SausageSmothered Liver & Onions

Salmon Croquettes

FridaySeafood Gumbo & Rice

Smothered SteakBaked Ham w/Pineapple

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Homemade SaladsEnglish Pea Salad

Fresh Pickled BeetsCarrot & Raisin Salad

Cucumber & Tomato Salad

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Banana PuddingBread PuddingPeach CobblerCherry Cobbler

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A Shady Acres-Lazybrook staple with a vast wine selec-tion, pizza-based menu and some of the area’s most varied entertainment -- from piano stylings to comedy revues.

Cottonwood3422 N. ShepherdHuge patio with games and

live entertainment, craft beers and small plates made this a popular Garden Oaks-area site right from its start a year ago.

The Creek GroupCanyon Creek6603 WestcottCedar Creek1034 W. 20th St.Dry Creek544 Yale St.Onion CreekOnion Creek3106 White Oak DriveGood food, vast beer and

wine selections and cozy, rustic patios that encourage lingering have made these four locations among the area’s most popu-lar.

Crisp2220 Bevis St. 77008713-360-0222CRISP Wine, Beer & Eat-

ery is committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality dining through our chef inspired menu and choice of over 100 hand selected fine wines and seasonal craft brew.

D&T Drive Inn1307 Enid St.An old ice house got a new

life on the edge of the Heights from the creators of Down House. Known for its craft beer selection, but the food draws praise, too.

8th Wonder Brewery2202 Dallas St.Craft brewery tours and ven-

ue for special events.

The El Cantina602 Studewood St. 77007832-203-5180The EL Cantina Superior in

The Historic Houston Heights neighborhood is your destina-tion for delicious, home-style

Mexican dining.

Fitzgerald’s2706 White OakThis is arguably Houston’s

most popular live music menu with a slate of big-name and

regional acts.

Gabby’s BBQ3101 N. Shepherd DriveSlow-cooked barbecue and

Texas bands on weekends in a family setting.

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drink your little heart desires. Thursday - Saturday starting at 6pm

GRAND RE-OPENINGCelebrate 4 years of business

and a total remodel of the Restaurant

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Harold’s at Heights Gen-eral Store

350 W. 19th St. 77008713-360-6204The Heights General Store

- bringing you quality food cou-pled with a unique shopping experience.

Hughie’s Tavern and Grille

1802 W. 18th St.713-869-1830Hughie’s is a Vietnamese/

American restaurant situated in the well-established Tim-bergrove and Lazybrook com-munity.

Karbach Brewing Co.2032 Karbach St.One of the nation’s top craft

breweries, right in the neigh-borhood, it offers tours, tast-ings and a venue for special events.

Last Chance Saloon2302 McAllister Rd. 77092713-688-0260

Liberty Station2101 Washington Ave.One of Washington Avenue’s

success stories, known for its comfortable atmosphere and great beer selection.

Lilo & Ella2307 Ella Blvd. 77008281-888-5335Asian street food located

in the Shady Acres neighbor-hood.

Luke’s Ice House903 Durham DriveA classic icehouse atmo-

sphere from lunch through late

night with a strong menu (an-chored by a choice of burgers), daily drink and dining specials.

Little Woodrow’s2631 White Oak DriveA classic neighborhood ice-

house feel, the emphasis is on beer, beer and more beer, with nightly specials.

Mission Burritos1609 DurhamHave a hankering for a bur-

rito (or a variation), a brew or margarita and want to bring your dog along? Here’s your place.

Oak Forest Chill3542 Oak Forest Dr. 77018713-682-6900Petrol Station985 Wakefield DriveTucked away in a suburban

neighborhood, this place has a reputation throughout Houston for its craft beer selections and top-notch food.

Piatto Ristorante1111 Studewood 77008713-802-2000At Piatto, we infuse our fami-

lyís lifelong passion for food into our menu, featuring rich, homestyle Italian cuisine pre-pared every day from scratch.

Plonk!1214 W. 43rd St.Oak Forest’s wine bar and

craft beer emporium has risen above its strip center loca-tion with a seriously gourmet menu.

Porch Swing Pub69 Heights Blvd.A wide selection of brews

and high quality bar food, in-

cluding wings, burgers and sandwiches, with a dog-friend-ly patio.

Red Ox Bar and Grill811 Collingsworth St. 713-227-3369Bring your friends and family

for good times and exceptional food. We have Steak Night Wednesdays and Happy Hour.

Saint Arnold Brewery2000 Lyons Ave.Texas’ oldest craft brewery

offers tours, tastings and spe-cial events.

Sassafrass5022 Pinemont Dr. 77091832-804-9079Local bar with spacious pa-

tio seating offers a pool table, jukebox tunes and sports on

TVs.

Shepherd Park Draught House

3402 N. Shepherd DrivePopular tavern in Garden

Oaks-Shepherd Park features an impressive selection of craft beers, wines and drinks plus a solid menu.

Shiloh Club1321 StudewoodA longtime dive bar in the

Heights, with good drinks and a jukebox.

Solaro Estate Winery330 T.C. Jester Blvd. 77007832-660-8642

Spaghetti Western1951 West T.C. Jester Blvd. 713-360-6634

Where you don’t need a fist full of dollars: Serving pizzas, pastas, salads, and sandwiches.

Wakefield Crowbar954 Wakefield Dr. wakefieldcrowbar.comCrowbar doesn’t just have

sandvolleyball and beer. From Frosted Flake Breaded French Toast on the breakfast menu to specialty bugers, Crowbar has serveral options to surprise you.

Warehouse Bar & Chill3333 W. 11th St.warehousebarandchill.comWhether you’re in the mood

for local craft beer, fresh all natural chicken wings, house ground gourmet burgers, or a skillet chocolate chip cookie, Warehouse offers a little some-thing for everyone.

Winston’s on Washing-ton

5111 Washington Ave.Wide choices of drink and

food (including housemade dog treats for four-legged patrons)plus DJ-spun tunes.

Witchcraft Tavern & Provisions Co.1221 W. 11th St.www.witchcrafttavern.com


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leader spots for your consideration

D&T Drive Inn 1307 Enid St., Houston, TX 77009713.868.6165 | www.treadsack.com/dtdriveinnIf there’s one place that you need to stop by and grab

a beer at in this area, D&T is it. With over 50 beers on the brew list, the 50s renovated drive-inn has a charm-ing character that not only plays from the juke box, but also from the eats menu. Order a beer flight and get The Standby.

The Corkscrew1308 W. 20th Street Houston, TX 77008713.230.8352 | www.houstoncorkscrew.com Corkscrew opens the door to a wine selection that

will cure any woe, with live music that will keep you coming. Pianist Nick Greer keeps the crowd entertained on the keys with a selection of scores for your enjoy-ment. The wine bar has a killer happy hour and also a cocktail menu that is worth a glance.

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ConsistentlyHot Doughnuts!

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The doughnuts and scrumptious kolaches made at Shipley Do-Nuts, 3410 Ella at 34th, lure customers from all over the Leader-area. Owner Mike Clark says that some folks drive for miles to gobble

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Christians Tailgate Bar & Grill2820 White Oak Houston, TC 77007713.863.1207 | www.christianstailgate.comIf you’re looking for a place to watch the Texans or

just a nearby sports bar that you can chat with fellow sports fanatics, Christian’s is your place. The sports bar has several taps and a varied selection of spirits. The open concept bar is even friendly for you sports fanatic pooch.

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Boomtown Coffee242 W. 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008713.862.7018 | boomtowncoffee.comBoomtown was named as the best cof-

fee shop in town by Leader Readers this year, with Antidote respectfully closely fol-lowing. What sets Boomtown apart is their menu. Word on the street is the quiche is to die for, and I’m sure it is. If you’re stop-ping for a morning coffee and quiche isn’t on the menu for you, order the Boomtown Taco - it’s a fried egg taco with avocado, black beans and cheese. Save me a bite...

Julep1919 Washington Avenue, Houston TX 77007713.523.1622 | www.julephouston.comThe bar is located at 1919 Washington Ave., an

address number so conveniently well-suited for the Southern rooted bar just minutes from down town. The Julep cocktail selection is what the bar is known for and rightfully so. Last month, The Leader named Chef Adrian Garcia’s dynamic bar menu as our En-tree of the Month (all of it). Order the Razor Clams if they happen to be on the menu.

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St. Matthew’sUnited Methodist Church

Child Development Center -- for info. 713-692-6055

4300 N. Shepherd • Houston, TX 77018www.stmatthewsmethodist.org

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m.Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Youth meet 6:00 p.m.Prayer Service Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

713-697-0671 • FAX 713-697-3280Memer of MANNA

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Finding faith: The Leader’s guide to churchesSt. Matthew’s United Meth-

odist Church has undergone a remarkable change over the last few years. Located at 4300 North Shepherd, at the corner with Crosstimbers/43rd, the church voted five years ago to host a new church start on the existing property. We don’t know if that had been done before, but the United Meth-odist Church is committed to starting new churches, and it was decided to better utilize an existing facility.

The new church start be-came Abiding Faith United Methodist Church, and formed at grew until getting their own facility earlier this year in June.

To accommodate the new church, St. Matthew’s voted to change their long-held wor-ship time to 9:30 a.m., and have Sunday School afterward. Surprisingly, the church began to grow. Rev. Frank Coats be-came pastor of St. Matthew’s in June, 2009, at the same time as the beginning of the new church start. Immedi-ately we started reaching out to the community and par-ticularly to our children. We started a Mentoring Program at Durham Elementary School that is now in its sixth year. We started reaching out to the children and parents of our excellent Children’s Weekday Ministries program under the direction of Mary Bordelon. Rev. Coats began participating in the chapel services for the kids, and greeting the morning arrivals with live banjo music in the courtyard.

We made a more consistent effort to reach the mission field of the children who were right there in our courtyard, and more and more children and their parents began at-tending St. Matthew’s. We began a Children’s Church for kids and expanded the nursery for the babies. The congrega-tion began seeing more young parents and children, and now the fastest growing age-group

in the church is the children. We believe in our mission

statement to “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the trans-formation of the world to the glory of God” and we believe in the power of Christ to trans-form lives. We have people from all walks of life attending, and plan to start a Recovery Bible Study soon on Sunday nights. Recently we had a fu-neral service for a long-time visitor who lived in a ,recovery center who told her mother that after many years of home-lessness and brokenness, she had “found my church!” The next day we welcomed a new family to membership. Both parents are white-collar pro-fessionals. The mother and both children were baptized.

We have a Children’s Choir and Youth Group meeting each Sunday night, we have oppor-tunities for involvement like Rebuild Houston and summer mission trips, and much more.

We have had sermon series on the 12 Steps of Recovery and now we are in a series on what it means to be the Church of Jesus Christ. We seek relate the stories of the Bible to our lives, to our struggles...and we pray to determine what it the apostle Paul means when he says “And be not conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may know the will of God.”

St. Matthew’s is a place where we seek the renewing.

Beginning on page 46 readers can find

listings for a number of different area churches,

contact numbers and websites.


201 E. 9th Street * 713-861-3102

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Senior Pastor Larry D. YoungExecutive Pastor C. David Harrison

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1245 Heights Blvd. 713-862-8883

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• Abiding Faith UMC4300 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018713-698-0671www.abidingfaith-umc.org

• Advent Lutheran Church5820 Pinemont Dr. 77092713-686-8201www.adventhouston.org

• All Saints Catholic Church215 E. 10th St. 77008713-864-2653www.allsaints.us.com

• Assumption Catholic Church901 Roselane St. 77037281-447-6381www.assumptionhouston.com

• Baptist Temple 230 W. 20th St. 77008713-862-6655www.baptisttemple.orgTemporary Relocation:Sheraton BrookhollowBallroom G3000 North Loop West Frwy.• Beautiful Savior Lutheran

Church161 West Road 77037281-445-2203http://bslc.zxq.net/

• Bering United Methodist Church

1440 Harold St. 77006713-526-1017www.beringumc.org

• Candlelight Church of Christ4215 Watonga Blvd. 77092713-681-9365www.candlelightchurchofchrist.

org

• Christ The King Catholic Church

4419 N. Main St. 77009713-869-1449www.ctkcc.org

• Clay Road Baptist Church9151 Clay Road 77080713-462-3401www.gocrbc.org

• Fairbanks United Methodist Church

14210 Aston St. 77040713-462-3206www.fairbanksumc.org

• First Baptist Church Heights201 E. 9th St. 77007713-861-3102www.fbcheights.org

• Garden Oaks Baptist Church3206 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018713-864-4447www.gobc.org

• Gethsemane Lutheran Church4040 Watonga Blvd. 77092713-688-5227gethsemanelutheran.org• Glad Tidings Church

6803 Grovecrest St. 77092713-462-3555gladtidingshouston.com• Gospel Truth Pentecostal

Church1624 W. 34th St. 77018713-686-7689

• Grace United Methodist Church

1245 Heights Blvd. 77008713-862-8883www.graceintheheights.us

• Grace Bible Church6325 Hurst St., 77008832-242-7957www.gbchouston.com

• Heights Christian Church1703 Heights Blvd. 77008713-861-0016www.hcchouston.org

• Heights Presbyterian Church240 W. 18th St. 77008713-861-1907

• Holy Trinity Reformed Episco-pal Church

211 Byrne St. 77009713-862-5657www.holytrinityrec.org• Hope Episcopal Church1613 W. 43rd St. 77018713-681-6422www.hope-episcopal.org

• Houston First Baptist Church

7401 Katy Freeway, 77024

• Immanuel Lutheran Church306 E. 15th St. 77008713-864-2651www.immanuelhouston.org

• Lazybrook Baptist Church1822 W. 18th St. 77008713-864-1470www.lazybrookbaptistchurch.

org

• Mount Ararat Baptist Church5801 W. Montgomery 77091713-692-8470

• Oak Forest Baptist1700 W. 43rd St. 77108713-682-4942www.oakforestbaptistnhca.org• Oak Forest Church of Christ1333 Judiway 77018281-896-4563www.oakforest-churchofchrist.

org

• Oaks Christian Church1216 Bethlehem 77018713-688-7761www.oakscchouston.org

• Oaks Presbyterian Church1576 Chantilly Ln. 77018713-682-2556www.oakspresbyterian.org

• The Open Door Church1111 Lawrence St. 77008

• Our Savior Lutheran Church 5000 W. Tidwell 77091713-290-9087www.osl.cc

• St. Ambrose Catholic Church4213 Mangum Road 77092713-686-3497www.stambrosehouston.org

• St. Andrew’s Episcopal1819 Heights Blvd. 77008713-861-5596www.saintandrewsepiscopal.

org

Finding Faith: Local Church Listings

713-686-1577 • 1602 West 43rd St.

St. James/Santiago ApostolLutheran ChurchWe are all one in Christ

Somos uno en Cristo

Pastor Arthur Murphy and Aura Suarez, Outreach Minister

Worship Service with Communion Each Sunday 10:00 am English • 12:00 Noon Spanish

Bilingual Learning Hour and Fellowship from 11am to 12pm

facebook: StJamesChurchELCA

See Finding Faith, P. 49


Alli’s Pizzeria350 W. 19th713.360.6204

Andy’s Mexican Cafe 1115 E. 11th St.Hours: Open 24 hoursA Heights Tex-Mex classic,

where families crunch together tables and share chips, salsa and guacamole and platters full of enchiladas, tacos and other staples. Little ones not used to spicy food yet enjoy quesadillas and a fresh squeezed limeade.

Auntie Chang’s Dumpling House

2621 S. Shepherd Dr. auntiechangs.comGIven the name, dumplings is

what the house is known for, of course. Along with their house specialty, Auntie Chang’s has many flavors across the menu including a boneless duck with shrimp meat and, also, more traditional Chinese favorites.

Barbecue Inn116 W. Crosstimberswww.thebarbecueinn.comFor nearly 70 years, Barbecue

Inn has served the Greater Heights/Garden Oaks area. Four generations of families have come through the doors and returned often to experience the finest in Southern comfort food, personalized service and old-fashioned hospital-ity, making this family-owned restaurant a landmark in the Houston area.

Baskin Robbins1354 W. 43rd St.Oak Forest’s classic ice cream

purveyor offers specials (look in Leader coupons frequently) and creates custom cakes that make any occasion special.

BB’s Cafe2701 White Oakwww.bbscafe.comCajun food and traditional

offerings with boiled and blackened seafood and fish and big salads for those who want a taste of the Big Easy without all the frying and heaviness.

Beavers 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328

Becks Prime115 W. 19th St.Memorial Park Golf Coursewww.becksprime.comAt Becks Prime, a homegrown

Houston institution, they like to brag that there are no microwaves, and that the only use for their freezers is to frost the beer mugs. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, shakes – plus steaks, tuna and chicken options – are all made fresh.

Beer Market Co.920 Studemont St.713.426.9035

Berryhill in the Heights702 E. 11th St.www.berryhillintheheights.

comThis Baja-style Mexican food

emporium made its name with tamales, and those include spinach and chicken varieties. Breakfast all day and a full bar.

BRC Gastropub519 Shepherdwww.brcgastropub.comPart of the New American

style of cuisine that has risen in popularity in recent years, BRC Gastropub offers inven-tive dishes, sandwiches, daily specials and a killer brunch on weekends.

Bradley’s Find Diner 191 Heights Blvd.832.831.5939

Brothers Pizza3820 N. Shepherdwww.brotherspizzahouston.

comLeader families swear by this

family-friendly chain’s Garden Oaks outpost, with a wide selection of pizza, pasta, subs, wings and salads. Dine-in and takeout only, no delivery.

Canyon Creek6603 Westcott St.713.864.5885

Carter & Cooley Company375 W. 19th St.www.carterandcooley.comA little journey into Heights

history in an original drugstore full of old photos and fixtures. For nearly a quarter-century, this has been a popular eatery for wholesome sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts.

Cavatore’s2120 Ella Blvd.www.cavatoresitalianrestau-

rant.comClassic Italian in a warm

setting with piano accompani-ment, including spaghetti and meatballs, a made-at-the-table

Caesar salad and live entertain-ment nightly.

Cedar Creek1034 W. 20th Streetwww.cedarcreekcafe.comPart of the Creek Group in the

Greater Heights, Cedar Creek in Shady Acres has one of the most extensive patios in the area, a vast menu of food and craft beers.

Chatter’s Cafe & Bistro140 S. Heights Blvd.www.chatterscafe.comChatter’s “new American

cuisine” can help broaden youngsters’ palates with its Mediterranean, Italian and Greek influences, Chatter’s offers a full array of appetizers, healthy burgers and wraps, pizzas, salads, build-your-own pasta dishes and more for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

Chick-fil-A13240 Northwest Freeway

(290@Hollister)Closed SundaysLong a revered outpost of

healthy fast food for breakfast through dinner, Chick-fil-A caters to families with special children’s meals, options such as fresh fruit and juices – plus indoor playgrounds and special children’s promotions.

Cottonwood3422 N. Shepherdwww.cottonwoodhouston.

comThis craft beer mecca created

by the owners of the popular Liberty Station, Cottonwood brings a massive collection of brews along with a menu com-prised of comfort food with a modern twist.

Crisp2220 Beviswww.crisphouston.comFeaturing an excellent selec-

tion of wine and beer, Crisp also has a full menu featuring pizzas and sandwiches.

Cyclone Anaya’s1710 Durhamwww.cycloneanaya.comFounded by a well-known

professional wrestler from a by-gone era, Cyclone Anaya’s has been serving Tex-Mex for more than 40 years and delectable drink specials.

Dairy Queen5425 Antoinewww.dairyqueen.comAny Texan who played a Little

League game has crossed the

threshold at a Dairy Queen, an Lone Star food institution for decades. All the classics, including Orange Julius drinks.

Don Jose Mexican Restau-rant

5305 Antoine Dr.www.donjosemexicanrestau-

rant.comA neighborhood Tex-Mex joint

that yelp-ers give four stars for their quick service and home-y felling atomosphere.

Doyle’s Restuarant2136 W. 34 St.www.doylesofhouston.comServing patrons in the Oak

Forest for nearly 60 years, Doyle’s has become an icon for its Italian fare and thin-crust pizza. There are also chicken sandwiches, big salads -- including the ever popular Heartland Salad with tangy marinated chicken -- and homemade soups to choose from.

Down House1801 Yalewww.downhousehouston.wordpress.comDown House’s locally sourced

menu creates a myriad dining options with farm-fresh local eggs and venison sausage among the breakfast/brunch choices, pan grilled fish and seafood and inventive salads the rest of the day.

Dry Creek Cafe544 Yalewww.drycreekcafe.comFrom breakfast through sup-

per, you can dine inside or on the patio at this cozy neighbor-hood joint with comfortable choices of burgers, sandwiches, salads and plenty of craft beers.

El Rey Taqueria3330 Ella and 910 Shepherdwww.elreytaqueria.comEl Rey combines Cuban and

Mexican fare for locals looking for tasty dishes morning, noon and night. Healthy preparation is key here: the chicken is slow roasted on rotisseries, and fish and seafood are grilled.

El Tiempo Cantina5602 Washington Ave.www.eltiempocantina.comCreated by the Laurenzo

family, which for many years owned the popular Ninfa’s chain of restaurants and still controls the original, El Tiempo keeps the family culinary tradi-tion alive but with updated twists.

Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul5204 Yale St. 713.669.1212

Frida Mexican Kitchen3452 Ella Blvd.www.lacasadefridahouston.

comFrom its huge breakfast menu

that launches the day at 7 a.m. (8 on Sundays) to lunch and dinner specials, both Tex-Mex and gourmet, Frida offers an “artistic” take on Mexican dishes, with many vegetarian options. Now features a full bar, too.

Fratelli’s 1330 Wirt Rd.fratellisristorantehouston.

com After recent October remod-

eling the ristorante has a new and fun atmosphere, as well as a new happy hour menu with drinks and extended food items.

Funky Chicken181 Heights Blvd.832.924.4655 Gabby’s Barbecue3101 N. Shepherd Dr.www.gabbysbbq.comAll kinds of traditional and

imaginative barbecue options -- plus items like a jazzed-up Frito pie, loaded baked pota-toes, side veggies and desserts including a melting banana pudding with vanilla wafers make Gabby’s a go-to place. As a bonus, there’s live entertain-ment on weekends.

Gatlin’s BBQ1221 W 19th St.www.gatlinsbbq.comBilling itself as the “holy grail

of barbecue,” Gatlins won’t get much argument on that claim. The street lined with cars and the patient line of customers perpetually snaking out the door are testament to the popularity of its slow-smoked ribs, brisket, sausage and turkey. If you want something specific, pre-order by phone or get in line early -- or risk disap-pointment.

Golden Hunan 1801 Durham Dr. 713.880.1688

Happy Fatz3510 White Oak Dr.www.happyfatz.comGourmet hot dogs and

other comfort foods, including signature desserts, located in a cozy Heights bungalow with indoor-outdoor dining.

Hickory Hollow101 Heights Blvd.www.hickoryhollowrestau-

rant.comBilling itself as a “real Texas

cafe,” Hickory Hollow features a variety of homestyle eats and designates menu items that are “lean on calories but big on Texas flavor.”

Houston Dairymaids2201 Airline Dr.A local shop that special-

izes in Texas artisian cheeses, bread, wine and beer. Yelp-ers rave about the shop with serveral distributing five stars.

Houston Panini & Provisions 1727 W. 34th St.houstonpanini.comWhat started with a family

popcorn recipe, Houston Panini & Provisions is your stop for local. Listed as grocery markey, the grocer will also grill up a tasty panini and pair it with popcorn and craft soda.

Hubcap Grill1133 W. 19th St.www.hubcapgrill.comBurgers have toppings such

as Cheetos and peanut but-ter, fries can be had plain or slathered with toppings like fresh garlic (Stinky Fries). Be prepared for a long wait at peak times, but these hubcap-size burgers -- which have been featured on national TV -- are worth it.

Hughies Tavern1802 W. 18th St.713.869.1830

Jackie’s Kitchen2210 Mangumwww.jackieskitchenhouston.

comOpening its doors in 2010,

Jackie’s Kitchen has quickly established itself as a family-friendly eatery specializing in comfort food.

Java Java911 W. 11th St.www.javajavahouston.comStarted in the former Heights

Above Florist shop, Java Java has quickly become one of the area’s top coffeehouses and eateries.

Jax Grill1613 Shepherd Dr.www.jaxgrillhouston.comJax Grill offers a vast menu

of burgers, seafood and other entrees.

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Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant2628 W. T.C. Jester Blvd.A neighborhood Tex-Mex

with a loyal clientele, Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant’s menu is filled with comfort food staples that have found their way into American diets. Enchilada lovers should try the chicken enchilada with red sauce.

Jus’ Mac2617 Yale St.www.jusmac.comHouston’s first and only es-

tablishment to exclusively cook and serve macaroni and cheese nearly 20 different ways from the All-American (colby jack and American cheese) to the Popeye (fresh spinach, onions, and mushrooms topped with mozzarella and parmesan) to the Pit Master (brisket with colby jack and barbecue sauce).

Kojak’s Cafe1912 W. 18th St.Mediterranean cuisine is

frequently touted as one of the planet’s healthier diets, and Kojak’s is one of the few places in the Greater Heights to offer such items as falafel, hummus, baba ganoush and stuffed grape leaves.

LA Crawfish1005 Blalock Rd.thelacrawfish.comOrder crawfish by the half

pound or order it by the truck load. LA Crawrish offers menu items to satisfy any cajun hankering.

Liberty Kitchen1050 Studewoodwww.libertykitchenoysterbar.

comNew classics such as Dixie

fried chicken, burgers, fresh seafood, quirky items like a gourmet take on Hawaii’s loco moco, and a bargain weekend breakfast and full brunch menu make this a Heights favorite.

Lillo & Ella2307 Ella Blvd.www.lilloandella.comTucked away in Shady Acres,

Lillo and Ella is adding some asian fusion to the area.

Little Bitty Burger Barn5503 Pinemontwww.littlebittyburgerbarn.

comWith a bevy of accolades and

kudos from Houston burger lovers and attention from national media, the Little Bitty Burger Barn has been pleas-ing customers for a long time. The menu, which is constantly changing, features burgers for any type of palette.

Lola1102 Yale St.www.eatlola.comYoungsters love diner food,

and this Ken Bridge Delicious Concepts take on the classics is perfect for homestyle eating from breakfast through dinner.

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant1511 Shepherdwww.lupetortilla.comA playground – need we say

more about how families are viewed by this popular Tex-Mex chain which originated here in Houston. All the Tex-Mex staples, plus fajita platters that devotees swear by.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt519 W. 19th St.www.menchies.comThis self-serve frozen yogurt

parlor offers nonfat choices and fruit toppings.

Mighty Sweet Mini Pies4525 N. Main St.Tucked away in a small loca-

tion, the pie shop delivers big on taste in their mini pies.

Miller’s Café3830 N. Shepherdwww.millerscafehouston.comMiller’s Cafe has been serving

burgers since 1980, and their current menu features 14 dif-ferent burgers to satisfy a va-riety of cravings. Among those are the Bleu Cheese Burger, complete with its namesake dairy.

Mom’s Country Deliwww.momscountrydeli.comMom’s Country Deli features

old-fashioned meals just like, you guessed it, mom used to make, but there are new twists, too -- chicken pita, gyro and sub sandwiches, meal-size sal-ads and giant baked potatoes, among them.

Mytiburger2211 W. 43rd St.A paragon of old style

road-style Texas hamburgers, Mytiburger has been serving up thin-patty vintage style burgers for nearly 50 years. Yes, the

standbys are still the burgers, fries and malts, but there’s a good-for-you buffalo burger and grilled chicken sandwiches, on the menu, too.

Onion Creek Cafe3106 White Oak Blvd.www.onioncreekcafe.comOne of a quartet of restau-

rants owned and operated by the Creek Group, the Onion Creek Cafe is an institution in the Heights known for its coffee, drinks and food. It takes pride in serving Texas milk, Texas pastured eggs and meat and chicken that’s vegetarian fed and hormone-free, and has a great patio.

PaPa Mo’s Deli465-B T.C. Jester Blvd.www.papamosdeli.comPriding themselves on offer-

ing Texas-sized portions with New York flavor, for a reason-able price. Breakfast all week, fresh homemade hot lunch specials, and authentic New York deli sandwiches.

Pappa Geno’s Cheese and Steak 1801 Ella Blvd.www.pappagenos.comWhile Pappa Geno’s is known

to most for its Philly Chees-esteaks and fries, the eatery does make all of its signa-ture sandwiches with grilled chicken, too.

Papa Murphy’s 1214 W. 43rd 713.683.7272

Petrol Station985 WakefieldA bar and coffeehouse known

for its killer beer selection, Petrol Station also features a stellar menu with a strong reputation for its burgers, fish tacos, large salads, hummus and a soup of the day.

Piatto Ristorante 1111 Studewood St.713.802.2000

Pink’s Pizza1403 Heights Blvd.3404 N. Shepherd Dr.www.pinkspizza.comThe original Heights-Gar-

den Oaks pizza joints, with specialty offerings, plain old family-friendly pies, sand-wiches, pasta, salads and killer desserts.

Pizzitola’s Barbecue1703 Shepherd Dr.www.pizzitolas.com

Pizzitola’s 70-year old big brick pit runs on east Texas hickory, smoking ribs, brisket, chicken and rough-textured Hill Country sausage. Yummy beans, slaw and desserts including pecan pie and bread pudding.

Rainbow Lodge2011 Ella Blvd.www.rainbow-lodge.comDotted with exotic meats

such as elk, venison and buf-falo, the seasonally adjusted menu is served in a lodge with a creekside patio. There are Burger Fridays with blends of the game meats, and Comfort Food Sundays, with discounted wine.

Red Ox Bar & Grill811 Collingsworth St.713.22.RED.OX

Roznovsky’s Hamburgers3401 W. TC Jester Blvd.One particular Yelp-er says

the burger joint has friendly staff, juicy burgers and greasy goodness.

Ruggles Green748 E. 11th St.www.rugglesgreen.comHouston’s first certified green

restaurant practices a strong ethic of healthy eating, offering an abundance of gluten- and dairy-free and vegetarian op-tions, with appetizer wraps, soups, salads, tacos, sand-wiches and paninis, pastas and pizzas.

Salata185 Heights Blvd.713.865.3515

Shade in the Heights250 W. 19th St.www.shadeandcanopy.comA bastion of fine dining in

the Heights, Shade features a upscale menu and renown brunches.

Shepherd Park Draughthouse3402 N. Shepherd Dr.www.shepherdparktx.comA cozy neighborhood tavern

with great small plates, burgers and entrees, rock music and a wide selection of craft beers. Part of the Delicious Concepts group in the Heights area.

Smashburger174 Yale St.www.smashburger.comOne of the new “fast gour-

met” burger chains, Smash-

burger also offers healthier options, including a spicy black bean veggie burger, grilled chicken sandwiches, meal-size salads, and sides include sweet potato fries and veggie frittes, an assortment of vegetables served with drink options rang-ing from sodas to milkshakes to beer pairings.

Spanish Flowers4701 N. Mainwww.spanish-flowers.comOpen literally all week, this

Heights institution serves breakfast all day, classic Tex-Mex and gourmet specialties.

Spaghetti Western1951 W TC Jester www.spagewesthouston.comThe spaghetti joint embraces

the European film genre refer-ence and proudly wears this name. The menu offers low carb options or a steak night. Weekly specials are on the menu.

Table 19632 W. 19th St.Table 19 is a cozy little dining

spot in the Heights, featuring homemade breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches and pies (including a killer chicken pot pie).

Tacos A Go-Go2912 White Oak Dr.www.tacosagogo.comNot your mamacita’s tacos --

clever combinations, plus other Tex-Mex specialties.

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe6579 W. Bellfort St. 713.726.9858

The Birdhouse - Boilhouse606 E. 11th St. With Crawfish season over,

The Boilhouse has new ten-ants in town. The Birdhouse is claiming to have the best fried chicken in town.

The Boot1206 W. 20th St.713.869.2688

Torchy’s Tacos350 W. 19th St. 713.595.8229

Tortas El Angel1018 N. Shepherdwww.tortaselangel.comNamed for its signature Mexi-

can sandwiches on French-style rolls, with fillings both tradi-tional and vegetarian, El Angel also features grilled specialties

and classic Tex-Mex.

Triple A Restaurantwww.triplearestuarant.comBilling itself as “Where Good

People Meet to Eat,” the Triple A Restaurant recalls a 1940s diner, complete with waitresses that call you “sweetie” and classic comfort food dishes. With its location right next to the Airline Produce Market, you can bet the veggie choices are fresh and tasty.

Wakefield Crowbar954 Wakefield Dr. wakefieldcrowbar.comCrowbar doesn’t just have

sandvolleyball and beer. From Frosted Flake Breaded French Toast on the breakfast menu to specialty bugers, Crowbar has serveral options to surprise you. But they do the drinks and volleyball well, too.

Warehouse Bar & Chill3333 W. 11th St.warehousebarandchill.comWhether you’re in the mood

for local craft beer, fresh all natural chicken wings, house ground gourmet burgers, or a skillet chocolate chip cookie, Warehouse offers a little some-thing for everyone.

Witchcraft Tavern & Provisions Co.1221 W. 11th St.www.witchcrafttavern.comCombining a selection of

craft beers, quality wines and upscale dishes, the Witchcraft Tavern has quickly become a Heights mecca for food (including its popular Stilton blue cheese burger with bacon, grilled red onions, mushrooms and the eponymous cheese) and spirits.

Woodrows Heights1200 Durham Dr. 713.864.5600

Yale Street Grill2100 Yale St.Take the family into a bygone

era with a trip to this old-fash-ioned corner drugstore-diner. Located in a former pharmacy founded in the Heights in 1923, Yale Street Grill has made its reputation with old-fashioned food at old-fashioned prices. This place specializes in down-home, good comfort food.

Zelko BIstro705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691

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• St. Anne’s Catholic Church2140 Westheimer, 77098713-526-3276

• St. James Evangelical1602 W. 43rd St. 77018713-686-1577

• St. Joseph Catholic Church1505 Kane St. 77007713-222-6193www.stjosephcch.org

• St. Matthew’s United Method-ist Church

4300 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018713-697-0671

• St. Matthew The Evangelist Catholic Church

9915 Hollister Dr. 77040713-466-4030www.st.matthewhou.org• St. Stephen’s United Method-

ist Church2003 W. 43rd St. 77018713-686-8241www.stsumc.org

• St. Mark’s Lutheran Church1515 Hillendahl Blvd. 77055713-468-2623www.gostmark.org

• St. Mark’s United Methodist Church

600 Pecore St. 77009713-861-3104 www.smumc.org

• St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

3600 Brinkman Dr. 77018713-692-9123www.stroselima.org

• St. Timothy’s United Method-ist Church

8787 N. Houston Rosslyn Road 77088

713-466-5500www.sttimothysumc.org

• Temple Oaks First Baptist Church

2101 W. 34th Street, 77018713-686-8459

• Trinity Episcopal Church1015 Holman St. 77004713-528-4100www.trinitymidtown.org

• Unitarian Fellowship of Houston

1504 Wirt Road 77055713-686-5876www.ufoh.org

• The Vineyard Church of Houston

1035 E. 11th St. 77009713-869-9070houstonvineyard.org

• West 11th Church of God1001 W. 11th St. 77008713-862-2414www.churchofgod.cc

• Zion Lutheran Church3606 Beauchamp St. 77009713-869-1493www.zionlutheranhouston.org

• Timbergrove Baptist Church946 W. 17th St. 77008713-861-1706

• White Oak Baptist Church3615 Mangum Road 77092713-682-3643www.whiteoakchurch.org

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Leader area parks and recreation Directory

1.MEMORIAL

PARK

2. STUDE PARK

3. SPOTTS PARK

4. BUFFALO

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5. WEST 11TH

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6. T.C. JESTER

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• American Legion — 3621 Golf

• Aron Ledet — 6323 Antoine.

• Cottage Grove — 2100 Arabelle.

• Lawrence — 725 Lawrence.

• Rosslyn — 6500 Pinemont.

• Watonga Parkway — 4100 Watonga.

• West 11th — 2600 West 11th.

• White Oak — 1513 White Oak.

• Woodland — 212 Parkview.

For information, call 832-395-7000 or visit www.houston-parks.org.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

MEMORIAL PARK6501 Memorial DriveAny park that has a road

called “Picnic Lane” is up to the challenge of being a prime locale for those wanting a memorable outdoor experi-ence. This massive park, close to The Leader neighborhoods, features picnic grounds and all plenty of spots to set up for a family outing. There are play-grounds, trails for hiking, biking and jogging along with tennis, swimming and golf, and the Houston Arboretum for nature explorations.

STUDE PARK1300 StudeA winding green space along

White Oak Bayou at the edge of the Heights, with lots to do for all ages and views of down-

town. There’s a playground, swimming and a water play-ground, sports fields and an .83-mile trail to enjoy.

SPOTTS PARK401 S. Heights Blvd.This 16-acre park boasts

picnicking, challenging trails (some of Houston’s rare hills are here), a playground, cov-ered and lit basketball court, tennis – not to mention a great view of the skyline.

BUFFALO BAYOU PARKAlong Allen ParkwayThis is a work-in-progress

under the guidance of the Buf-falo Bayou Partnership, so you have to be flexible to keep away from construction areas. After years of grousing about why Houston doesn’t capitalize on

its waterway the same way San Antonio has with its river, final-ly there are new bridges, paths, kayaking, public art and festi-val grounds – not to mention plenty of places to plunk down a blanket and a picnic basket. You can wander nearby at dusk to watch the bats swoop out on their nightly search for bugs or simply enjoy the beauty of the skyline.

WEST 11TH STREET PARK

2400 W. 11th St.It’s easy, when you’re plan-

ning a community, to identify how many parks to put in and where to locate them. It’s a lot harder to carve out parkland in existing neighborhoods, es-pecially desirable ones where developers lurk to gobble up

any land that becomes avail-able. West 11th Street Park is a jewel in Timbergrove, 20.2 wooded acres saved by a group of persistent nature lovers for everyone to enjoy. There’s even a Wireless Wilderness Cell Phone Tour to help you identify what you’re seeing as you stroll.

T.C. JESTER PARK4201 W. T.C. Jester Blvd.Nestled in a long strip be-

tween T.C. Jester and White Oak Bayou, this park is a neighborhood go-to spot in Oak Forest. There are age-ap-propriate playgrounds, a one-acre-plus dog park divided for large and small pooches, hike and bike trails along the bayou, a renovated swimming pool, a skatepark, and what’s univer-

sally touted as Houston’s best disc golf course.

JAYCEE PARK1300 SeamistA great neighborhood park

in Timbergrove, with a play-ground featuring swings and a seesaw, a climbing wall, tennis and a water feature.

In that same style of expan-sive neighborhood parks, also check out:

OAK FOREST PARK2121 JudiwayBig, wide open, with lots of

shade and a swimming pool open in the summer.


ANIMALSCitizens for Animal Protec-

tion (cap4pets.org) 281-497-0591

Animal Bite Cases BARC, 713-229-7300

Harris County Veterinary Public Health (Shelter and bite cases) 281-999-3191 or 311

Shelter Services (city) 713-229-7300

Houston Humane Society (houstonhumane.org) 713-433-6421

Houston Spay-Neuter and Animal Wellness Clinic (or SNAP) 713-862-8001

Houston Police Animal Con-trol 713-884-3131

Rabies Control Center, city (BARC) 713-229-7300

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www.hous-tonspca.org) 713-869-7722

Special Pals Pet Adoption 281-579-7387

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition 713-468-8972

CITY DEPARTMENTS

Houston Airport System 281-233-3000

Bush Intercontinental Air-port 281-230-3100

William P. Hobby Airport 713-640-3000

City Secretary 832-393-1100

Department of Finance and Administration

( f i n a n c e [email protected]) 832-393-9051

Emergency Management 713-884-4500

Fire Department 832-394-6700 or 311(non-emergency) 713-884-3144

Health & Human Resources 832-393-5169

Human Resources 713-837-9300

Inspections & Public Ser-vices (CHIPS) 832-394-0600 or 3-1-1

Municipal Courts, adminis-tration 713-247-5464 or 311 [email protected]

Municipal Courts, traffic ticket information 713-837-

0311 or 311Municipal Courts, prosecu-

tor office 713-247-5474 Parks and Recreation

([email protected]) 832-395-7000

Police Department 713-884-3131

Public Works Administration 311

Real Estate (Public Works & Engineering Division) 832-395-2511 or 311

Solid Waste Management 311

Traffic Management & Main-tenance Division 713-881-3210 or 311

Other Information e-mail [email protected] or dial 311

CITY OF HOUSTON OFFICES (Some could be subject to

change after the Nov. 5, 2013 election)

Mayor’s office ([email protected]) 832-393-1000

Affirmative Action & Con-tract Compliance Division 832-393-0600

Area Agency on Aging Divi-sion 832-393-4301

Citizen’s Assistance Program 832-393-0955

Housing and Community Development 713-868-8300 [email protected]

Planning and Devel-opment 713-837-7701 [email protected]

Fair Housing Division 713-868-8461

Neighborhood Protection Team 713-837-0311 Depart-ment of Neighborhoods 832-394-0600

Rat on a Rat Illegal Dumping 713-525-2728

City Attorney’s Of-fice 832-393-6491 [email protected]

City Switchboard (helpline) 713-837-0311 or 311

CITY GOVERNMENT

District A, Helena Brown ([email protected]) 832-393-3010

District B, Jerry Davis ([email protected]) 832-393-3009

District C, Ellen Cohen ([email protected]) 832-

393-3004 District H, Edward Gonzalez

([email protected]) 832-393-3003

At-large, Position 1, Stephen Costello ([email protected]) 832-393-3014

At-large, Position 2, Andrew C. Burks, Jr. ([email protected]) 832-393-3013

At-large, Position 3, Melissa Noriega [email protected] 832-393-3005

At-large, Position 4, C.O. Bradford [email protected] 832-393-3012

At-large, Position 5, Jack Christie [email protected] 832-393-3017

Controller, Ronald Green [email protected] 832-393-3460

CHILD CARE

AND PROTECTIONHealth and Human Services

Department 832-393-5169Child Care Licensing (www.

dfps.state.tx.us) 713-940-3009Child Protective Services

(www.dfps.state.tx.us) 713-394-4000

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Tax Assessor-Collector, Mike Sullivan (www.hctax.net) 713-368-2000

Auto License & Title 713-802-4300

Voter Registration & Election Information 713-368-VOTE (8683) www.harrisvotes.org

County commissioner of-fices

Precinct 1 C El Franco Lee 713-755-6111

Precinct 2 C Jack Morman 713-755-6220

Precinct 3 C Steve Radack 713-755-6306

Precinct 4 C R. Jack Cagle 713-755-6444

EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency Police, Fire & Ambulance 911

Parks and Recreation Helpline (www.houstonparks.org) or

(www.houstontx.gov/parks)

832-395-7000Traffic Signals 713-881-3210

or 311Reliant Energy 713-207-

7777Centerpoint Energy 713-

659-2111 or 811Sewer, Traffic, Water &

Street Repairs 311Poison Control Center 1-

800-222-1222Rodent Control, Tire Dis-

posal, Weeds, Sanitation Prob-lems 311

Texas Department of Public Safety www.txdps.state.tx.us 713-683-0541

HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

AIDS/HIV Information Line 832-393-5010

United Way Helpline 211Alzheimer’s and Related Dis-

orders Association 713-266-6400

American Cancer Society 713-266-2877American

Diabetes Association 713-977-7706

American Heart Association 713-610-5000

American Lung Association 713-629-5864

American Red Cross 713-526-8300

Arthritis Foundation 713-942-9063

Cancer Information Servic-es, M.D. Anderson 1-800-422-6237

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 713-621-0006

Foundation for Life 713-682-5433

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center www.giveblood.org 713-790-1200

Crohn’s/Colitis Foundation of America 713-572-2232

Houston Council on Alco-holism/Drug Abuse 713-942-4100

Juvenile Diabetes Founda-tion (www.jdrf.org/houston) 713-334-4400

Leukemia/Lymphoma So-ciety of America www.lls.org/txg 713-680-8088

Lighthouse of Houston (www.houstonlighthouse.org) 713-527-9561

March of Dimes (www.mar-chofdimes.com) 713-623-2020

Multiple Sclerosis Society Houston Chapter www.nation-almssociety.org/txh 713-526-

8967Muscular Dystrophy Asso-

ciation (www.mdausa.org) 713-522-8561

Parkinson’s Foundation of Harris County (www.parkin-son.org) 713-552-0858

Preven Blindness, Texas (http://texas.preventblind-ness.org) 713-526-2559

The Rose/Galleria (breast cancer screenings and support) (www.the-rose.org) (281) 484-4708

Spina Bifida Association of Texas, Houston Chapter (www.sbahgc.org) 281-447-2707

Planned Parenthood Center (www.ppgulfcoast.org) 713-522-6363

HEALTH SERVICES

Air Quality Control 832-393-5750

Area Agency on Aging 832-393-4301

Birth and Death Certificates 311

Domestic Violence Hotline 713-528-2121

Good Neighbor Healthcare Center 713-529-3597

Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800

Nursing Services 713-634-1110Domestic Abuse and

Sexual Assault Hotline 713-528-7273

Rodent Control, Tire Dis-posal, Weeds, Sanitation Prob-lems 311

MISCELLANEOUS

Crime Stoppers (www.crime-stoppers.org) 713-521-4600

Disaster Relief American Red Cross www.houstonred-cross.org 713-526-8300

Drivers Test Department of Public Safety www.txdps.state.tx.us 713-683-0541

Mayor’s Anti-Gang Office 832-393-0931

Goodwill Industries (http://goodwillhouston.org) 713-692-6221

Harris County Appraisal District (www.hcad.org) 713-957-7800

Harris County Information 713-755-5000

Harris County Toll Road Authority (www.hctra.com)

281-875-3279Houston Bikeway Program

Coordinator (www.houston-bikeways.org) 832-395-2700

Transit Information (MET-RO) (www.ridemetro.org) and Park N Ride, shelter, or stop maintenance 713-635-4000

Near Northwest Manage-ment District www.nearnor-thwestdistrict.com 713-895-8021

U.S. Citizenship and Immi-gration Services 1-800-375-5283 281-847-7918

Library (central) (www.houstonlibrary.org) 832-393-1313

Marriage License 713-755-6411

Passports (http://travel.state.gov) 1-877-487-2778

Salvation Army (www.sal-vationarmyhouston.org) 713-752-0677/0686

Social Security Administra-tion 1-800-772-1213

Veterans Administration Hospital 713-791-1414

Weather Houston 713-529-4444

PERSONAL CRISIS

ASSISTANCE

Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours www.aahouston.org 713-686-6300

Child Abuse Hotline, CPS, 24 hours 1-800-252-5400

Adult Protection 1-800-252-5400

Crisis Hotline 713-468-5463

Crisis Hotline in Spanish 713-526-8088

Mental Health/Mental Re-tardation Authority of Harris County Center(www.mhmra-harris.org) 713-970-7000

Houston Area Women Cen-ter (www.hawc.org) 713-528-6798

Narcotics Anonymous, 24 hours (www.hascona.com) 713-661-4200

Runaway Hotline (in Texas) Toll Free, 1-888-580-HELP (4357)

Teen Line 713-529-TEEN (8336)

Rape Crisis 713-528-7273Suicide Prevention Hotline

713-228-1505 Victim Assistance Center-

SAFE Program 713-755-5625

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