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The best fried chicken in Houston, from Frenchy's in the Third Ward to Nashville hot tenders and late-night Korean wings, plus a five-stop checklist.

The best tacos in Houston by style: breakfast tacos, al pastor and trompo, barbacoa, birria and the original tacos al carbon, plus a one-day taco crawl.

The best Italian restaurants in Houston, from the original Carrabba's on Kirby to handmade pasta at Coltivare and Tony's seven-course tasting menu.

The best sandwiches in Houston: Antone's po'boys, Roostar banh mi, Italian subs, Cubans, tortas and an eight-decker deli sandwich, plus a checklist.

Ice skating in Houston, from the Galleria's glass-roofed rink to Discovery Green's outdoor winter ice, plus prices, toddler tips and where to curl.

Date night in Houston beyond dinner: a free sunset Skyspace, stargazing, the symphony, a 1926 cistern, ice skating and free and cheap date ideas.

The best playgrounds in Houston, from Hermann Park's 45-foot rocket slide to free splash pads, toddler zones, shady nature play and a packing list.

The best arcade in Houston for every crowd: Cidercade's free play, a 21+ retro night at Joystix, pinball, boutique bowling and family centers.

Line dancing in Houston: dance halls with free two-step and line-dance lessons, 18+ nights, what to wear, and a first-night checklist.

The best buffet Houston offers: Indian lunch buffets, Brazilian steakhouses, Asian all-you-can-eat and Sunday brunch buffets, plus a week-long buffet plan.

Things to do with teens in Houston: Meow Wolf, escape rooms, ninja courses, bouldering, go-karts, indoor skydiving and a few free ideas, plus a day plan.

Halloween events in Houston, from Zoo Boo and Galaxy Frights to Phobia and Creepy Hollow, plus pumpkin patches and a Save-this weekend plan.