Yes, we like our groceries in Texas. Austin is home and headquarters of the Whole Foods phenomenon. And the Hill Country-based Howard E. Butt family grocery chain, HEB, arguably reigns as the king grocer in H-town. But here are some not-so-common grocery shopping experiences that help make a big city like ours feel like a cozy hometown to so many of us Houstonians….
Heights General Store @ Harold’s on 19th Street
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Locally-sourced, organic, and eco-friendly staples for the discerning shopper
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Cozy, farm-to-market shopping environment
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Full-service in-house casual restaurant upstairs with rotating seasonal menu
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Family-owned and -operated… stop by and be sure to meet owner Ali Jarrett
Revival Market – White Oak Dr. @ Heights Blvd.
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Freshest butcher cuts of locally raised stock
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Premium selection of meats, cheeses, dairy products, and pastry treats
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In-house coffee bar and deli
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Yummy soups and sammies
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Daily selection of take-home pre-made dinners
Central Market – Westlayan @ Westheimer
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Yes, it’s become a bit mainstream, but we still only have ONE Central Market in town, so it still makes the cut
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HEB’s epicurean mecca- foodie heaven
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Large-scale depot for hard-to-find culinary delights and prepared foods
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Vast selections of cheeses, fresh-baked breads, pastries, premium meats, and wines
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Premium floral department and eat-in deli
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Cooking classes – great place to meet like-minded epicures or take your favorite date
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