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No barbecue joint operates inside the Texas Medical Center. These 9 verified spots nearby serve brisket and ribs, plus a shift-change BBQ cheat sheet.

Where to get pizza in the Energy Corridor, Houston: NY slices on Highway 6, brick-oven pies on Dairy Ashford, pizza with momos and Latin pies on Eldridge.

The best bars in Upper Kirby, Houston: Kirby Ice House's giant patio, a soccer tavern, an Irish music pub, Richmond Avenue lounges and a walkable route.

The best bars in the Texas Medical Center, Houston: rooftop patios at Terrace 54 and Plum Skybar, game-day bites at Curate, and happy hours after a shift.

The best bars in Friendswood, TX: B1895 Tavern's cocktails, Parkwood's martini bar, Perry's Bar 79 and Baybrook game-day spots, plus happy hour times.

Ten bars in River Oaks, Houston, each checked on its own site: Irish and British pubs, a trainside patio, a Champagne patio and a lounge open since 1972.

The best Asian restaurants in Pasadena, TX: Thai boat noodles, pho, ramen, Korean BBQ and sushi, with what to order, hours and a Fairmont Parkway route.

The best pizza in Friendswood, TX, by style: coal-fired at Baybrook, Stefano’s since 1994, pizza and local beer, late-night delivery and a Parkwood route.

The best bars in Atascocita, TX: Mojo's 60-plus taps and dog-friendly patio, Charlie's Watch Bar, happy hours on FM 1960 and a day-by-day specials week.

The best happy hours in Pasadena, TX, from Casa Olé's 11 a.m. margaritas to Fairmont Parkway beer deals, with times from each official site.

The best parks and trails in Pasadena, TX: Armand Bayou's bison, a trout pond, the Strawberry Trail, four splash pads, two dog parks and a city bay beach.

The best seafood in Baytown, TX: $10 happy-hour oysters on the water, Cajun boils on I-10, fried whole fish on West Main, plus a Save-this seafood route.