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Things to do in Greenway Plaza, Houston: the old Summit arena, Levy Park, Goode Co. on Kirby, Tony's, events, parking tips and a save-this route.

Things to do in La Porte, TX: ride to the top of the San Jacinto Monument, take the free Lynchburg Ferry, shop Main Street and catch a bay sunset.

Things to do in Oak Forest, Houston and Garden Oaks: the White Oak Bayou trail, bayou disc golf, barbecue on Ella, a log-cabin dinner and a Saturday route.

The best restaurants in La Porte, TX: Main Street Tex-Mex since 1983, Gulf seafood, kolaches at 5 a.m., scratch comfort food and tea at the airport.

Things to do in Northside Houston: Moody Park, White Oak Music Hall, Woodland Park, Saint Arnold, open studios and a Red Line day route.

Things to do in the East End, Houston: Ninfa's on Navigation, Guadalupe Plaza, Smither Park, Hidalgo Park's quiosco and a free Ship Channel boat tour.

The best restaurants in Galveston, from Gaido's and the Original Mexican Cafe to cheap po-boys, with what to order and a one-day eating route.

The best restaurants in Washington Avenue, Houston, and Rice Military: brisket, burgers, pizza, tacos and sushi, plus an eat-your-way route.

Fancy restaurants in Houston for the big night: MICHELIN-starred tasting menus, prime steak and Creole classics, plus dress codes and booking tips.

Black-owned restaurants in Houston, from Frenchy's 1969 Third Ward chicken to Lucille's, Reggae Hut and Nigerian ChòpnBlọk, with what to order.

Where to get the best espresso martini in Houston, from a frozen one at Brennan's to a pandan carajillo at Le Jardinier, plus a coffee cocktail crawl.

The best halal restaurants in Houston, from Aga's goat chops and halal Texas brisket to 4 a.m. hot chicken, each checked against its own site.