Sometimes you just want to treat yourself to a decadent, delicious meal. When that fancy strikes, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is the place to go. Keep an eye out for the creamy, indulgent crab mac and cheese special, a customer favorite bursting with generous chunks of succulent crab meat. A wide selection of steaks, including Texas Akaushe Kobe beef ribeyes and filets, are cooked perfectly to order. The service and atmosphere complement the food with a rich, comfortable dining room and attentive wait staff who will anticipate your every need. A dinner out at Pappa Bros. makes any night a special occasion.
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 780-7352
A monument both to the power of recycling and to the power of one man’s obsession, Beer Can House is a kitschy attraction that has been carefully preserved as a museum of sorts since its creator, John Milkovisch passed away in 1988. Flattened beer cans and pull tabs cover the entire exterior of the house and form garlands that hang from the eaves. It’s fun to pick out obsolete local brews among the dozens of brands – Milkovisch’s favorite beer was “whatever is on special”. Milkovisch’s oddball backyard landscaping, while not as beer-centric, is also a sight to see, with thousands of marbles, rocks and toys embedded into concrete used to make patios and planters covering the entire yard. For the low cost of admission guests can tour the house and watch a short film on its history.
Beer Can House
222 Malone Street
Houston TX 77007
David Herrera is one of Cypress’ most notable restaurant owners, having made his bones with Alicia’s Mexican Grille, and also venturing into bistro cuisine with Dario’s American Bistro. Dario's setting is both chic and casual (with a dress code that is not quite enforced), with neat white tablecloths and dim lighting. The food gets high marks—all of the steak entrees are highly praised as well as seafood dishes like the Flounder and the Snapper Crabmeat Milanese. Dessert is also a must—customers like the chocolate cake as well as the praline cheesecake. Portions are large and the servers are attentive, but prices are a bit high for the neighborhood, with entrees breaking the $25 level regularly. Dario’s might not be up to the same standard that Herrera has established with Alicia’s, but this eatery is still considered a jewel in the Cypress suburbs.
Dario’s American Bistro
26326 Highway 290
Cypress, TX 77429
(832) 220-1761
www.dariosamericanbistro.com
Take a trip to the country without leaving the city at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. This wooded piece of land is a respite from the busy day to day life of Houston’s major metropolitan area. Five miles of trails wind through woods, fields, and wetlands and offer the opportunity to spot local wildlife in its natural habitat. The Nature Center is home to rotating and permanent exhibits focusing on nature and conservation and educational events for kids and adults are held on a regular basis. The Arboretum is also available to rent for events from kids’ birthday parties to weddings, and has event planners and caterers on staff to take care of every detail.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 681-8433
