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Flurry of New Restaurants Is Just One Reason to Head to Houston’s East End Now

Driving Range at East River 9

LAST YEAR, A landmark gift from the Kinder Foundation fastracked plans to expand Buffalo Bayou Park east of Downtown. It’s yet another indicator that Houston’s East End neighborhood is one worth visiting. Of late, it seems to be an especially popular choice among restaurateurs.

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How the Garden Grows! MFAH’s Le Jardinier Ushers in Spring Menus and Expands Hours

Alex Montoya

French white asparagus at Le Jardinier

SPRING IS THE most beautiful time of the year to dine with artful outdoor views or alfresco style before our weather gets steamy. While catching the latest museum exhibitions, why not make a day of it by sampling the new brunch, lunch or dinner menus at the MFAH’s signature Le Jardinier? Always impressive for celebrations, the enchanting restaurant also offers more casual patio dining and seating in the bar area for solo guests, if desired.

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Award-Winning Julep Raises the Bar with New Food Menu

Aguachile shrimp (photo by Victoria Dearmond)

SEASONAL AND CLASSIC cocktails at Alba Huerta’s Julep are always a hit — but this week, come hungry for its most ambitious food menu yet. Boasting items like warm, puffy biscuits with fig jam and tomato-bacon jam, Cajun queso blanco with lobster, and aguachile shrimp, you’ll want to try every dish.

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