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Best liquor stores in Houston: from Spec's Midtown warehouse to curated wine shops in Upper Kirby and the Heights, plus Texas spirits worth seeking out.

The best mac and cheese in Houston, from Lucille's baked truffle mac to Blood Bros. smoked gouda and Killen's fried version in Pearland.

The best mariscos in Houston: Mexican aguachile counters, Peruvian cevicherias with leche de tigre, and the dish to order at each of 11 verified spots.

The best enchiladas in Houston, from Molina’s 1941 chili-gravy combination plate to Hugo’s three-day mole negro, with 10 verified open spots.

The best cafeterias in Houston, from Cleburne's 1941 tray line to Luby's revival, Treebeards' red beans, and soul food steam tables across the city.

Best catfish in Houston: soul food plates with collard greens, Cajun fillets with hush puppies, and Original Timmy Chan on Scott Street.

Houston's most stunning churches, temples and mosques — from downtown cathedrals to a marble Hindu mandir — with visiting hours and etiquette tips.

Nine scenic drives within 90 miles of Houston: the free Bolivar Ferry, Brazos Bend alligators, Washington County bluebonnets, and more.

Nine Houston spots for Gulf blue crab — Viet-Cajun boils, fried whole crabs, stuffed crab and Cantonese preparations — plus when peak season runs.

The best gyms in Houston by type — big-box, boutique, climbing and boxing — with monthly prices, day-pass options and neighborhood picks for newcomers.

The best comic book stores in Houston — from Third Planet’s 50-year vault to Gulf Coast Cosmos in Third Ward — with game nights and back-issue picks.

How Houston charter schools work: KIPP, YES Prep, IDEA and Harmony explained, with lottery timelines, transportation tips and a magnet comparison.