Return to the Secret Garden by Susan Moody

For a top-notch dining experience, try Italian restaurant Riondo’s, located on the Strand (top tip: the seafood ravioli pillows are to die for).įor a traditional American diner breakfast experience, visit The Gumbo Diner.

Good eating spots are 10 a penny in Galveston. It’s worth a return trip to the hotel for that alone. The Tremont House hotel is perfectly positioned in the historic Strand district – blocks of beautiful old buildings restored into restaurants, art galleries and antique shops.Īll 135 rooms and public areas were renovated in 2022, with a rooftop bar on track for completion in the late summer. There’s a lot to see and do, so a place to lay your head is a must. As well as all of its daily attractions, the island hosts a number of annual festivals, including Mardi Gras, Dickens On The Strand and the ever-growing Steampunk Festival. You could probably even look out and scout out your next lunch spot.Īerial view of Galveston beaches and pier (Image: Getty Images/EyeEm)įor a small city with a population of just over 50,000, it packs a big punch. I could go on – there’s about 25 different stalls, and it’s worth remembering you can take your food up to the roof for a 360 degree view of the city ( ). We dined out on tamales, a dough made from corn which is then steamed in the corn husk, topped with a mole – a savoury sauce containing chilli and chocolate.Īt Post Houston, the old post sorting office-turned entertainment hub, you can try food from a number of cultures. At Xochi, authentic dishes are inspired by the Mexican region of Oaxaca.

USA to drop remaining Covid vaccine rules in time for the summer holidaysĪnother local hero is Vanarin Kuch, and his Cambodian coffee shop Koffeteria, where he’s revitalising the pastry scene with his giant sweet treats.'I trained as BA flight attendant - it’s so hard with strict food and bed rules'.Star’s walking food tour stops off at diverse eateries for numerous tastings while learning about the local food scene. The city is a foodie’s dream, and one person living that dream is Star, with her business Best Bites Houston.

But rodeo isn’t the only thing that Houston goes big on – it’s big food with even bigger flavours. A bit like the old English Royal Show – but much, much bigger. With almost 2.5 million visitors, the event is the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world, along with all the food stands, fairground rides and market stalls you could wish for. RodeoHouston, 'Mutton Bustin' (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Return to the Secret Garden by Susan Moody