Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 713-523-3669;
www.domystore.com
;
1709 Westheimer Rd; noon-8pm Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm Sat, 11am-7pm
Sun)
A fun-spirited store that features a mod mix of architecture, design, art and style -
plus weird Japanese toys. After shopping, retreat to the back patio cafe.
Brazos Bookstore
( 713-523-0701;
www.brazosbookstore.com
;
2421 Bissonnet St; 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun)
Hous-
ton's independent bookseller since 1974. Browse local titles or meet authors at their many
monthly events.
BOOKS
MUSIC
Cactus Music
( 713-526-9272;
www.cactusmusictx.com
;
2110 Portsmouth St; 10am-9pm Mon-Sat, noon-7pm Sun)
Off
Richmond Ave in Upper Kirby, Houston's original indie-music store has been rocking out
for more than 30 years, pleasing hippies, punks and country fans alike.
Chocolate Bar
MAP
FOOD
GOOGLE MAP
( 713-520-8599;
www.theoriginalchocolatebar.com
; 1835 W Alabama St; 10am-10pm Mon-Sat, noon-10pm
Sun)
Resistance is futile. The handcrafted chocolate here - in all of its forms: bar, confec-
tionary, cake, pie, ice cream - is irresistible.
