I stopped by Market Bar and tried the Lavender Matcha for $10, and it was absolutely delicious!…read more The matcha was smooth, refreshing, and had a wonderful lavender flavor that made it feel extra special. The manager I believed welcomed me BACK. I said "Oh thank you", but in my head I was thinking this was my first time back in months, lol. I must have a twin, lol. Ok, back to the review. The staff was very friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. There's also plenty of seating in a quaint, charming little market setting, making it a great spot to sit, relax, and enjoy your drink. Definitely a hidden gem--I'll be back to try more flavors! 5 stars!

We were having fun. We forgot we were in Houston. It seemed like we were in a tropical country…read morefar away. For a few minutes, I thought I was on vacation. Lots of fun, until we saw some idiot's dog licking grapes. The people working that market really didn't seem to care. Gross. Watch out for pick pockets.

I went to Phoenicia Specialty foods for the first time ever and realized I have wasted the last 8…read moreyears since I moved to Houston having never been here before, because wow! I mean my pocket book is probably better for it because I want to buy the whole store but honestly I've been missing out. The place is cute and welcoming from the corner sign on the building to the moment you step in- bright, inviting, great displays so you know where to go. You can't get lost in here with the signage, but you can't definitely get lost in the aisles with all the great, unique choices. The ready food display has so many Mediterranean treats, some I've had before some I've never heard of and everything I tried was amazing. We got the cabbage rolls and Armenian veggie dolmas. Great flavor, both specific items I haven't had before. Nice citrus, spiced flavor to these. I'd say they're have to try items. Not only found jarred tomato paste, which I've been on the hunt for but they had choices in this category and that's another first for me. Will have to go back and try the others. Also got the cured Serrano ham -amazing. And I thought the prices were going to be insane having a spot right in the middle of the city and nope- pleasantly surprised for my goodies, great prices even less than some of the other stores I frequent in the suburbs. I'll be back again and again and again until I try the whole store lol. Definitely give them a try, you won't regret it

My niece and I checked out Phoenicia's for lunch, which was surprisingly delicious…read more My niece has simplistic tastes, so she opted for the chicken burger, which I tried of course. Perfectly seasoned, crispy exterior. The sweet potato fries were equally delicious. I got the Hill Country salad. Same tender but crispy chicken on a bed of greens with berries. So good. Definitely bookmarked as a return option.

I can't get enough of sprouts. It's always such a laid back shopping experience. We're huge fans of…read morethe ready to eat food options, so far everything we've had has been shockingly tasty. You really can't go wrong with the variety.

Genuinely, I was looking forward to having a place near work to treat myself to a fun lunch every…read morenow and again. The line was not terrible and much appreciated to have space to wonder inside. The squash soups texture was not it guys. The lemongrass or root in it was unsettling to me. And the tenders taste like flattened citi field tenders dipped in sawdust. I'll be back to try the Chinese chicken salad and hope it's more my speed

I love this market it is such a nice place to talk the kids for the day. my son loved the food and…read morethe cool thing there. this is for sure a place I will visit

I've been on a mission to check out the farmer's market scene in Houston and Blue Field Market is…read moreone of the first I've checked out. Located in EaDo, we found parking on the street. What's cool about Blue Field is that it's not your typical farmer's market. It's held at night every Saturday from 6-10 PM rather than your usual morning/afternoon. And they offer a lot more than vendors: games including cornhole, an outdoor bar serving beer/wine with a couple TVs, food trucks, and live music. Creates a nice experience. The downside is that there aren't a lot of vendors. Out of the few that were there, only a few were offering food. No produce at all. It's a small farmer's market so I would've liked a greater selection.

Located right next to TSU, I was unaware this even existed…read more I came here for "1 day Houston" on 4/29. This is a day where tons of community service projects happen all across Houston all on the same day. It was a very large turnout of church groups, students, companies, organizations, and those just wanting to give back. The event was fairly organized. One side was helping to pull up all the weeds in order to plant new foods. The other side was transporting lumbar to eventually be able to build a fence. It was really nice to give back. Im hoping marginalized groups are able to access these resources. I look forward to learning more and donating more of my time here.

The Dow Chemical Company, Dow volunteers, UH-PROMES student volunteers, TSU and the Blodgett Urban…read moreGardens leadership team all deserve a round of applause for a job well done. I came out for a day of service with my fellow volunteers and left with as much kale, carrots, and leaf lettuce an empty nester can eat. The weekly farmers market provides fresh vegetables to the community on a donation basis (take what you need, pay what you can afford). The gardens are well planned, well executed, and a joy to work in.

This is more of an outdoor food court than a "traditional" farmer's market. There are vendors who…read moresell pecans, salsas, probiotics, lavender bath products, soaps, succulents, etc... but there are far more vendors selling prepared foods. Afterall, this market is smackdab infront of Downtown Houston's City Hall and only up and running on Wednesdays 11am-2pm - LUNCH TIME! I mean, who really wants to buy a bag a produce and haul that back to the office? But samosas? Or puposas? Or a plate of soul food? Cold brew coffee or fresh juices? Hell yeah. That's a fantastic lunch. And all in an outdoor setting. This market features 30+ international food vendors from all over the world. Jerk chicken. Brazilian churrascaria. Dumplings. Tacos. Additionally, there are food trucks a'plenty. AND... there's live music. I'm lucky enough to work from home, but you downtown "deskies" can appreciate the fresh air, music, vitamin D and good eats.

Farmer's market here every Wednesday. Pretty awesome. I work nearby and its great. I can have food…read morestand or food truck food. Well at least I don't have to hunt for them and then find out that they didn't show up that day. They are all there on Wednesday. Its quite busy. Lots of people. Can be hard to find a seat at times. They mostly have food and maybe one or two stands of random things.

Customer service is 10 out of 10! Ran into this nice juice bar as I was walking around town and…read moreRobert the owner was extremely polite and spoke highly of his business and his family! Black Owned and delicious, please friends and family come check this place out I for sure will be back to this location. It's great that this juice bar has a CBD selection as well! There is another location in third Ward as well where you can get some delicious juices from. My favorite is the strawberry coconut lemonade. Yum Y'all!!

Finished a workout and needed some refuel. It's great to have a juice place in Eado. The owner was…read morewelcoming and helped me pick the best juice post workout. The place is clean and simple. I tried the human beet box, I like that it isn't overly sweet. The blend tones down the taste of beets. This place is set up for a grab & go which is perfect for the area.

This is the closest location to me and I'm in La Porte. I have now made the trip twice just to pick…read moreup a couple things. I plan on making the trip at least once a month to try all the things I want without breaking the bank every visit. The workers are very helpful and the store is always clean and well organized. The check out is a single line like many other reviewers have mentioned but even when the line was long it went really fast. They have several cashiers open at once so it goes quickly. I'm looking forward to my next visit because I want to make a Bouquet and they have a great flower selection.

Subject: Complaint Regarding Inconsistent Treatment During Tote Bag Purchase at Trader Joe's…read moreAlabama Theatre I arrived at 7:15 AM and waited over 30 minutes in line for the recent tote bag release. After making a purchase, my mother who had just traveled internationally for nearly 24 hours to visit me wanted to buy another bag as a gift for friends back home. We waited in line again, but the cashier refused the sale because they recognized us from our earlier purchase. However, we saw other customers rejoin the line and purchase additional bags without issue. There were no signs explaining this policy, and it appeared to be enforced only against us. As Asian customers, this left us feeling singled out and questioning whether discrimination played a role in how we were treated. What made the experience even more upsetting was the way we were spoken to. The employee's attitude felt rude and accusatory, as if we were doing something wrong or trying to steal, when we had simply followed the same process as other customers and spent a significant amount of money in the store. We left feeling embarrassed, upset, and unwelcome. I would appreciate an explanation as to why the policy was applied differently to us than to other customers.

My family wanted to try some Texas BBQ while they were visiting and a friend recommended this…read moreplace, and I'm glad I gave it a go! I like how low-key and chill the vibe was. Tasty food, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere, what more can one ask for? We had two plates of brisket - half and half (lean and fatty) and chopped. Mac & cheese, potato salad, and creamed corn. And both types of puddings! The brisket was so tender and fell apart easily, which also went very well with the spicy bbq sauce. The chopped brisket was tasty too and went great with all the sides and the piece of bread. Everything was so good and to the point, which made it such a comfort food. If I really had to nitpick, I felt the potato in the potato salad was slightly underdone and crunchy, but not a big deal. Mac & cheese hit the spot and wow, the cream corn came out hot and was such a hit! The surprise standout for me was the banana pudding. It was perfectly sweet, delicious, and somehow didn't feel too heavy at all! I'm still craving it and wish I lived closer to this area just so I can swing by anytime. They also have a great assortment of beverages and a cute little souvenir stand. Definitely recommend!

Amazingggg Service was exceptional…read more Space was clean!!!! I love it !!!! All the love The food was great Fresh and delicious Check em out