6 Unique Ways to Experience Houston (Continental Airlines Inflight Magazine - Jan 01, 2010)

MAX'S WINE DIVE
Max's has received just about every "Best of" award around. Who can resist its array of wines by the glass paired with the likes of a Texas "haute dog" or fried chicken? maxswinedive.com/Houston

ARTCAR MUSEUM
From the outside, it looks like a silver-spiked alien spaceship. But inside you'll find not just cars and motorcycles, but exhibitions spotlighting emerging contemporary artists. artcarmuseum.com

LAWNDALE ART CENTER
Lawndale recently celebrated 30 years of exhibiting Houston artists. Close to 500 are featured annually in this art deco building in the Museum District. lawndaleartcenter.org

T'AFIA
Focusing on local ingredients, chef Monica Pope's menu of homegrown culinary creations inspires many diners to return for her Saturday cooking classes and farmers' market. tafia.com

RED CAT JAZZ CAFÉ
Whether you catch pianist Joe Sample, guitarist Joe Carmouche, or another great, there's live music nightly, as well as signature red beans and rice. redcatjazzcafe.com

SAINT ARNOLD BREWING COMPANY
Texas' oldest craft brewery recently moved into new digs, a renovated 1914 building near downtown. If you appreciate fresh beer, don't miss the Saturday tour. saintarnold.com

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