Very cool unique place to see in Houston. Great photo op and nice story behind the park and the…read moresculpture.

Ever wish you could join Alice and the Mad Hatter for a spot of tea? At Evelyn Park, located in the…read moresoutheast corner of the park that is close to the parking lot, you now can. This amazing and incredibly detailed bronzed sculpture of the story book tea party was created by a local artist, Bridgette Mongeon, and was installed in the park back in April 2019. This structure has a 10 foot table with benches that invite you to sit for a tea party and take photos with Mad Hatter, Alice, Cheshire Cat and the white rabbit. This sculpture has so much detail from the Lewis Carroll's classic tale that you will find yourself wanting to stay as long as you can to see it. For some examples of the details, there is a bottle that says "drink me" kept in Alice's pocket. You will find a mouse in one of Mad Hatter's pockets. There are two buttons on the back of the white rabbit's jacket that has both tweedle dee and tweedle dum on them. There is also 150 hidden items that this talented local artist decided to put within this sculpture (60 of the 150 items are found under the table). I found a lot of interesting hidden items under the table, which includes the white rabbit's house and Humpty Dumpty. If only I lived nearby, I would come back here. On the day that I came here, it had rained earlier and started to rain again. But I still took photos and sat on a wet bench (which left my pants wet, lol) and wished I had stayed longer to find more of the hidden items. I would definitely come back to this sculpture the next time I am visiting the Houston area.

What a fun experience! I took my six year old granddaughter and the two of us had a wonderful time…read more Each room was a different experience and my granddaughter grinned ear to ear the whole time. Mickey, Megan and Simmi were most hospitable and so fun to visit with. The experience took an hour and easily could have taken longer. All the thumbs up on this one!

Color Factory was just ok to me. It is a bit over rated and over priced for adults; however. the…read morekids loved it but they were looking for more. It is one of those places that can easily be a one and done. There is discounted weekday price starting at $19 for kids 3-12. Something tells me the $19 is if you buy it in advance. Meaning, not the day of. I paid $25 for the kids and $29 for myself online. The photo opps are what you make of it. Like for instance I've been to places where you press a button and the confetti drops down. For this, you have to actually throw the confetti up yourself. Good luck trying to figure this out with kids if you're looking for a good photo. They were also a bit underwhelmed with it. They loved the music room, the light bright room, and the balloon room. The goodies. It was cute. I'm trying bit to give the whole experience away if you are interested in going. It is best to pay for the ice cream online as it is a bit cheaper but not by much. Those cones were cute and delicious. I purchased the photo package. It really isn't necessary as you get to download the photos from a QR code you use when snapping the pics. There is a small parking lot near to it. If you wait for the group before you to leave then you can get a spot without an issue.

So good the waffle is the greatest thing ever I will come…read moreback any time! Best thing ever I will come every single day if I could

According to folks who lived through the 80's as they experienced the beginning of Chinatown in…read moreSouthwest Houston... this was the New Chinatown to them. If you trampling through downtown streets, you'll see signs also say Chinatown. That is the Old Chinatown. In late 1980's, merchants moved from Old Chinatown to Bellaire Blvd settled as we see today. There are only few businesses kept their original name and original storefront from that time. You can find Tak Sing Hong 德信行 and Yuan Ten Restaurant 雲天烧腊麵家 at Metropole Center and Le Lai Restaurant 東江菜館 at Dynasty Plaza. People often use Dun Huang Plaza as Houston Chinatown. Granted, it is the largest and busiest shopping mall in Chinatown from dusk to dawn. In foodie scenes, you can say Chinatown consists of all restaurants on Bellaire Blvd from South Gessner To Beltway. Anything beyond that is called Little Saigon or Asiatown. Based on Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau tour book, Chinatown extends pass Beltway to Dairy Ashford Road in the west and to Fondren in the east on Bellaire. If you live in Houston for a while, you probably know Chinatown is one of the 88 Super Neighborhoods in Houston. This 2.37 square mile of land covers from Westpark in the north down to Beechnut and South Gesner from the east to Beltway in the west. Houston Chinatown is a fun place to be. No wonder USA Today named it one of the top 10 Chinatown in United States (in 2014).

Thumbs Up: This is a cute little art house and museum with a unique story behind it…read more Thumbs Up: The staff and volunteer guides are friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the history of the house and its creator. Thumbs Up: Admission is free, though donations to the organization that preserves the property are appreciated and well deserved. Thumbs Up: We were able to see everything in about 30 minutes. If you're looking for an interesting stop that won't take up half your day, this is a perfect little attraction. Thumbs Up: My favorite part was learning that the husband built the entire exterior using discarded and scavenged materials while his wife was away at work. It adds a wonderful layer of personality and humor to an already fascinating place.

The Beer Can House in Houston is one of my favorite places to take out-of-town guests because it's…read moreso unique to the city. This folk art style house, located in the Rice Military neighborhood, is covered in beer cans, bottles, and pull tabs, making it kind of a Houston landmark. The project was started by John Milkovisch, who, along with his wife Mary, saved empty beer cans for 17 years. While it may not have started as an artistic endeavor, it definitely became one. Ripley's Believe It or Not estimated that over 50,000 beer cans were used, though a more detailed count by a restoration team puts it closer to 30,000. Honestly, I don't know how many cans there are--but the sheer scale and creativity of it make the place undeniably unique and interesting. The Beer Can House is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and admission is free, which makes it an easy and fun stop. Walking around, you can see how every detail is covered in some form of recycled beer material. It's whimsical, creative, and just so quirky. If you're looking for something different to do in Houston, this is a must-see. It's a great mix of folk art, local culture, and a testament to how even the most ordinary materials can be transformed into something extraordinary. Love it!

If it's cold here, I bring Ma Hat, Ma Coat…read more It's a wonderful plaza full of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and other delights from South Asia and the subcontinent. This is the epicentre and hotbed of all things Desi in greater Houston, and even though Sugar Land probably has more Indian restaurants, some of the very best ones are here, not least Shri Balaji Bhavan, which is one of the best South Indian meals we've ever had, and of course the legendary Himalaya, which my good friend Kashif first introduced me to, where the Chicken Hara Masala is life-changing. Not to mention the best Persian restaurant in Texas is here - Darband. And so much more! And my girl looks stunning here, too. I'll get my coat, ma. And ma hat, ma.

Coffee & Conversations is always fun. This time, our group headed to Le Kream…read more After spending a week in Korea in September, it was fun to enjoy a Korean bakery. The coffee shops and bakeries in Korea are so beautiful and cozy. I had an Austrian pistachio latte with whipped cream on top. Loved the bits of pistachio in the latte. Will be back at some point for the bingsu. The homemade kream bombs look like works of art. So many choices from ube and yuzu to tiramisu and Biscoff. So nice to chat with friends. Seems like so many people are traveling to Asia these days. Nice to exchange travel tips. Thanks to Sara and Dillon for hosting, but I think the little one stole the show. Clap, clap, yay!!!

UYEs (Unofficiall Yelp Events) don't happen as often as they once did, so I try my best to attend…read morethem when I can. Sara I is the hostess with the mostest and always does a great job finding unique spots in all parts of the greater Houston area. I love coffee and conversations so her events are most definitely right up my alley! If you get a chance, come check it out next time.

Brought my in-laws here to see the tallest statue of Lord Hanuman in North America while they were…read morein town visiting from India. It's very beautiful to see in person and is worth a visit at least once! If you are not familiar with Indian culture, please pay attention to the signs posted in the area so that you can be respectful while visiting. NO SHOES can be worn near the statue as it's considered disrespectful and unclean to wear shoes near god/in temples. Please be mindful of this and leave your shoes in the dedicated shoe storage area before stepping up close and personal to the statue. Also, be mindful of those who may be offering prayers while walking around the statue of Hanuman. Keep your voices low and refrain from using profanity with others in close proximity.

Back by popular demand. I announced as this was my final UYE of 2025 back in May because of my work…read moreschedule and community commitments. But, I retracted my promise during this Sunday Brunch UYE. There was a bundle of joy at this UYE. Originally I thought just about 10 people were attending. Because of my social media posts, this event attracted about 20 people. It was a huge success. I was nice to see familiar faces, such as Zain, Yasser, Maria and Jando. I also met a few new friends. I was going to plan on my next UYE but I had some scheduling conflicts. I just announced my UYE for this Sunday a week ago. Yeah. Can't tell when I can get back to my normal scheduled UYE anymore.

What a nice outing to attend on a Sunday amongst other events like a long morning hike beforehand…read moreand gardening afterwards. Meeting at 11:30 AM instead of 11:00 AM, was great because it gave me time to plan to be punctual (I'm usually late to the UYEs), but only because I'm in less frequented territory. What a different kind of UYE that's outside the norm of Chinatown Crawls, it leaves room to what is to be desired. Here we are at Makiin Thai, chatting with other fellow Yelpers and then some new faces conjugated around an AYCE (all you can eat) Thai buffet with a limited selections of veg options on the line. An elegant styled restaurant and I'm sure glad that today was "dress day" for myself since I felt at place with everyone else attire. There were three options that I could choose from: tamarind brussel sprouts, purple rice, and stir-fried mixed vegetables. Everything was delicious! I could have ordered from the menu, but I specifically came for the AYCE. Nonetheless, the moment wasn't sour for me. I'd like to visit again to sample the menu items since Thai is one my favorite cuisine. I'm looking forward to the next UYE!

Luckily for you, I visited this place so you wouldn't have to!…read more I cringe at this place. Sticky tables and floors, dirty menus, dusty dishes and ceilings. Tiny bathrooms- can't get in and out without touching something. Our waitress was a few weeks in and tried her best. The fountain drinks were absolutely disgusting and needed to be recalibrated. I settled with the only bottled soft drink available to be safe, a root beer with 79 grams of sugar! The Bakers Special pizza was a greasy and sloppy mess and instantly fell apart just by looking at it. It had mondo chunks of meat that didn't pair well with the sauce. My husband recommended this place from his visit a few years ago but it clearly went downhill. It's an old dilapidated mess. Cushion chairs were 20+ years old with sticky stains and butt intentions on them. It was giving biker bar and made me very uncomfortable. I was afraid I'd get sick just being in the environment. The patrons were old, obnoxious perverts. Someone even brought their dog in there (not a service dog). I couldn't overlook it's condition and the food wasn't any better. There are definitely way better options on Westheimer. EEEEYUCK!

Awful. Absolutely, awful. From great heights have they fallen. Years ago, Nick's was fun, drinks…read morecold, and pizza was great. Many great times with old friends have been had there. They had some off nights too, like the time I went in at around 11 pm and a very salty, old waitress (she was a hag) said, "f--- this! I'm not serving anyone!" She started putting chairs on top of tables. That was long ago. Today, the place is dirty and dusty. Little gnats fly around trying to get into your drink. Pizza is either undercooked or too charred. On this occasion, undercooked and just gross. Expensive too. The last few times I've been, it was burnt. Maybe there's something wrong with their oven. Rough crowd too. Their clientele has gotten way worse. Don't think I'll ever go back.