Visit Nasa Space Center.
Houston, Texas is the fourth most populated city in the nation.There are many interesting things to see and do while visiting Houston. A visit to the Houston Space Center, the Houston Zoo,Galveston Bay are just a few. The newly renovated downtown with underground shopping, hotels, along with the theater, live music and the art museum are worth a trip. Restaurants of all types of food are located throughout city including many fine Greek eateries.
Niko Niko's
Have some hummus and pita bread.
Niko Niko's has been serving up Greek food since 1970. Elini Fetokokis, the owner, works 24/7 to keep the quality and service excellent for lunch and dinner daily. She learned most of Niko Niko's recipes from her father's kitchen just outside Athens, Greece. Start your Greek feast with some calamari, hummus with pita or yogurt and cucumber dip with pita bread. All of the Greek platters come with salad and pita bread, which include lamb kabobs, stuffed grape leaves, Greek meatballs in spices and tomato sauce and vegetarian lasagna. Save some room for home made baklava. The doors open daily at 10 a.m.
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose Ave.
Houston, TX. 77006
713-528-4976
nikonikos.com
Alexander The Great
Skewered lamb is tasty.
Alexander the Great features authentic Mediterranean and Greek food. The wine list is designed to accompany each Greek food specialty. Appetizers include red caviar with lemon and olive oil, roast eggplant salad and spanakopita which is stuffed filo dough with goat cheese and spinach. Enjoy rack of lamb, skewered chicken with Greek spices, tomatoes and onions served with spinach rice or many seafood and beef dishes. Alexander the Great is open for lunch and dinner as well as special parties and banquets, and they offer a complete take out menu.
Alexander the Great
3055 Sage Rd.
Houston, TX 77056
713-622-2778
alexanderthegreat.com
Byzantio
Baklava for dessert
Byzantine is a lively restaurant where you can enjoy a cocktail with appetizers, sandwiches and entire meals. Happy hour is daily from 4 to 9 p.m, with each day offering a special drink at happy hour prices. Try some hummus with pita bread, stuffed grape leaves or spicy Greek meatballs to begin your dining experience. There are many sandwich and pizza selections if you are dropping in for lunch or a quick supper. Main entrees include pork chops with fries, sliced gyro-meat with hot pita bread and skewered pork. Top your dinner with baklava and espresso or cappuccino.
Byzantine
403 W. Gray
Houston, TX 77-19
713-520-ouzo
byzantiohouston.com
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