Originally Posted by
toverly
I remember there was an Armenian grocery store downtown that have some remarkable pastries and deli. Maybe someone here will know the name, it was only a few blocks from the Show.
The Phoenicia. It's sort of a gourmet deli, and you can make your own salads to go.
https://www.phoeniciafoods.com/locat...wntown-market/
Originally Posted by
The Quilted Cottage
I will be staying at the Hilton. I booked really early so was able to get a room. From what I’ve read, it’s right next to the convention center so I won’t need a car.
Actually, the Hilton has a skybridge, so you can walk directly from your hotel into the convention center. The new Marriott also has a skybridge.
Originally Posted by
The Quilted Cottage
Maybe those of us attending could meet up one evening for dinner? I don’t know what’s around the convention center but I’ve heard there are lots of good places to eat.
I can personally recommend The Grotto, McCormick & Schmicks, and my personal favorite, Mia Bella Trattoria, which is so awesome we usually go more than once while in Houston. They're great for any meal; they have delicious brunches and dinners. Last time Cindi and I were in Houston, we were having lunch at The Grotto and realized that Yoko Saito and her assisstant were also there. We managed to flag down the waitress in time and paid for their meals, that was so much fun!!
Originally Posted by
quiltingshorttimer
the post about heavy rain and the flooding streets made me wonder---is the end of Oct out of hurricane season down there?
We've been there 4-5 times (can't remember
) and have never had any problem with flooding or hurricanes. I'm from Washington State, I go with my friend Cindi who came first from Michigan and now Ohio, and it was delightfully warm for both of us, albeit a bit humid. We bring shorts, tanks, a sweater for evenings, and comfy walking shoes. And a backpack, which is a
lot more comfortable to carry than a shoulder bag.