GEMRM

Hello All,
Some friends and I are making our "bucket list" trip here later this month.
We have the rooms, admission tickets, tour/class bookings.
We know about the shuttle, wearing comfortable clothes/shoes etc, the usual quilt show recommendations.

Having never been to Houston, or to this show, our questions now relate to more detailed stuff -
Since we're staying at one of the sponsoring hotels, where do we get breakfast other than the hotel diningroom?
What sort of lunch options exist at the show?
Are there any favorite places we should consider for suppers?
What about local quilt shops? Are there any?
Is there anything we should be adding to our "to-do list" while in the area? Keep in mind please that we do not have a vehicle.

Also, we've been told that since there are three of us, it would be cheaper to take a taxi from the airport (asking for a "fixed zone rate") vs taking the shuttle/super bus sort of transportation. Can anyone chime in here on this?

Any and all suggestions and advice welcome!

Thanks,
GEMRM