2nd Cup (Heights)

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It's new, in the Heights, on 11th, next to Andy's Cafe.  It's kind of a cool space.  I can't remember what I thought of the coffee.  Staff was pleasant and friendly, but the atmosphere was a little cold and maybe too much empty space.  It looked a little too unfinished.  It looks like a place with potential, but at this point, it's not a place I think of...it's missing something... 

Les Ba'get Vietnamese Restaurant (Montrose)

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I happened to just be driving by and see this cute little bungalow and… What, it's a Vietnamese restaurant?   Ok, well I'll definitely put that on the weekend list of places to go.  We visited on Saturday and loved it!  It's cute inside and the food was really good!  All of it!  We both got the Pho, I got the file mignon bits, Matt got the filet mignon and the flank.  We were both impressed, very good!  We also ordered the Buddha spring or summer rolls, I can't remember which one but they were the vegetarian with tofu rolls.  Again, really good!  Fresh, soft and the peanut sauce was great!  Even the Vietnamese coffee wasn't bad. It wasn't the best I've had, but it was up there.  And we not only enjoyed the food but the atmosphere was was really nice.  It's what I had hoped for Pho Binh in the Heights, but the overall experience there isn't that great and the food, other than the Pho, isn't really that great either.  

Also, Les Ba'get is counter service and they are still in soft opening mode so they tend to run out of food by the end of the day.  So you know, we really liked Les Ba'get that we went again on Sunday to try something else.  Matt really enjoyed his vermicelli with Buttered Garlic Chicken.  I didn't love my vermicelli with lemongrass tofu as much, but overall we still enjoyed it!

I went again a few days later with 2 other friends and I ordered the Rice plate with Lemongrass Beef and that was really delicious.  David got the pork and Sasha also go the Lemongrass Beef and we all agreed the Lemongrass Beef was better than the pork. However, I didn't think the pork was bad, it's just not as tender as the beef dish.  Anyways, they all really enjoyed it and both also liked the tofu spring rolls.

I tried again this past Monday and they were closed.  Not sure what their business hours are, but they may be closed on Mondays...just an fyi.  Definitely go try, it's a great spot for Vietnamese food and nice atmosphere.  It's my new favorite spot!

Camerata Wine Bar (Montrose)

This turned out to be a great evening at the perfect low key spot! We really enjoyed this wine bar. I almost felt like I was in another city. It feels divey, eclectic, even romantic dare I say and love the dim lit atmosphere. Considering I have a low alcohol tolerance, I liked that they had half glasses. We just came back from dinner so we didn't try any of the food, but we have every intention of going back, so I can't wait to try their cheese & charcuterie board! Renney our server was great and put up with Matt's jokes so we thought she was a trooper! We enjoyed the wines and again great low key atmosphere!

Relish Fine Foods (River Oaks/San Felipe)

Relish has been on my long time to do list and it's only now I'm finally getting to try...and took a friend and though it's cute inside, it needs a little bit more in decor.  What they do have is cute, but it's a lot of empty space.  We did notice people were mostly picking up and leaving or those that were eating there, were solo.  The salads were really great (Prosciutto and Cranberry Chicken) and the Rice Krispy yumzies!  Even the butternut squash soup was pretty tasty. I can see why they are moving and expanding into the Ouisie's Bird & the Bear spot.  Can't wait to see what they do with the space! 

Fluff Bake Bar (Midtown)

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You know, I really love FBB, but I went to the new Midtown location and pretty much bought one of everything they had.  Unfortunately, we weren't really impressed with any of the cakes we got, birthday, carrot and pbj.  I love macaroons, but even their macaroons were subpar.  We did enjoy the couch potato cookie and the Oreo sandwich cookie. Other than that everything else was just ok. I was disappointed.  Maybe, I should just stick to the veruca salt cake.  By the way, if you like macaroons, try the Lemon Lavendar at Common Bond, it's  make ya slap ya momma good!

2638 Greenbriar - 2/2, $2700 Lease in Upper Kirby!

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This beautifully renovated home is located in the Upper Kirby district with tree lined streets near fabulous restaurants and shops and centrally located between the city's most desired neighborhoods. This home offers 2-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, boasts a spacious interior, over-sized rooms, tons of natural sunlight, French doors, crown molding, framed door trims, hardwoods and custom drapes throughout, a wood burning fireplace, and recessed lighting creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

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Soo Kim
Broker Associate
The Reyna Group
soo@sookim.com