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GETTING THERE
Details, Houston
United Airlines offers nonstop flights from Reagan National to Houston, with mid-December fares currently starting at $429 round trip.
WHERE TO STAY
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220 Main St.
713-224-4266
Recently renovated modern hotel with and a central downtown location. Rooms from $129.
WHERE TO EAT
El Real Tex-Mex Cafe
1201 Westheimer Rd.
713-524-1201
No-fuss vintage Tex-Mex. Don’t miss the San Antonio puffy tacos, homey tamales and green chile posole soup. Lunch specials start at $5.95.
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer Rd.
713-528-9800
Ordering a variety of dishes to share family-style is your best bet here, and the Korean braised goat and dumplings are a must. Smaller plates start at $10, larger at $22 and family-size at $44.
The Pass & Provisions
807 Taft St.
713-628-9020
The innovative bread, cheese and condiment pairings are sure to please, and don’t skimp on dessert. Entrees from $12, pizzas from $15.
Revival Market
550 Heights Blvd.
713-880-8463
Dine in, al fresco or to-go at this market and cafe. Snag unique gifts of sauces, sweets and jams for your food-loving friends back home. Sandwiches with one side from $9.
WHAT TO DO
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer Rd.
713-523-1622
Get schooled in classic cocktail culture at this tire store turned bar. My favorites: the Bramble (gin, lemon, creme de cassis), Southside (gin, lime, mint) and Dr. Cocktail (Swedish punsch, lime, Jamaican rum, Angostura bitters).
Beer Can House
222 Malone St.
713-926-6368
Embrace Houston’s weird side at this tourist attraction. Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5 p.m., $2.
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