A Weekend in Houston | Black-Owned Business Edition
I spent a weekend in Houston exploring Black-owned businesses through the FIRST Houston Hosts and sharing a recap!
What is Houston Hosts?
A weekend experience designed to show you some of the best of Houston's Black businesses, dining, and cultural scene specifically for Black content creators.
Who were the hosts?
A group of Houston influencers who have a deep love for Houston and showed us around for the weekend.
Victoria Andrews | @thequeenofyum
Erika Harrison| @blackgirlswhobrunch
KeAndre Jordan | @mysouthernbrand
Jazzmine Woodard | @dashofjazzblog
G-Ma|yniac | @blessthabelly
Where did I stay?
Home for the weekend was Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Near the Galleria.
Great hotel option since it is close to the Galleria and downtown area, complimentary breakfast which included an omelet bar, and complimentary hour.
Address: 2911 Sage Rd, Houston, TX 77056
How did I get around?
Alto, which is a rideshare program that offers a luxury experience, clean vehicles, and trained employee drivers (not contractors). Each car is equipped with in-vehicle wifi, branded water bottle, umbrellas, and more. Alto is also available in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Miami.
Houston is the 4th most populous city in the US, and it is rich in culture, history, and dining and entertainment options. This was my first time in Houston, and I enjoyed every minute of this insightful, fun, food-filled weekend.
Check out our weekend itinerary start your planning.
FRIDAY
Mico’s Hot Chicken | @micoshotchicken
Since 2019 Mico’s Hot Chicken has been serving their Nashville-inspired Hot Chicken and is also known for their Hot Chicken ice cream sandwich. Do not leave without trying their banana pudding.
Kale Me Crazy | @kalemecrazyhtx
Kale Me Crazy is a superfood cafe and this location is Black-owned and operated and offers salads, smoothies, pressed juice, and more
Kindred Stories | @kindredstorieshtx
Black-owned bookstore in 3rd ward with a wide selection of books and products from Black authors and artisans.
Lucille’s Houston | @lucilleshouston
Located in the Museum District serves Southern food classics with an innovative twist and was featured on Netflix’s High on the Hog.
SATURDAY
Inner me Studios | @innermestudios
Boutique fitness studio offering Belly Dancing, Zumba, Kickboxing, and Pole Dancing aerobics.
Nom Noir Tour | @nomnoirhtx
A culinary tour throughout the 3rd ward of Houston led by Chef Vicky (@queenofyum), and below were some of the stops on the tour.
The Breakfast Klub | @katfishandgrits | Houston’s top breakfast spot for almost two decades
Reggae Hut | @reggaehut | 3rd Ward’s Caribbean restaurant serving patties, Jerk chicken, and more
Rays BBQ | @raysbbqshack | Family-owned and operated since 1984
Project Row Houses | @projectrowhouses | Enriches the community through engagement, art, & direct action
Crumbville TX | @edabulicioustreats | Vegan, Gluten-Free & Non-Vegan baked goods
Fainmous BBQ | @fainmousbbq
A husband-wife duo that serves Tennessee-style BBQ and is available on Goldbelly.
Faces of Houston | @kisshtx
Houston’s newest and hottest lounge.
SUNDAY
Bar 5015 | @bar5015
Sunday Funday with food, music, and cocktails.
The Assembly | @gumboclub
The Gumbo Club was created by KeAndre’ Jordan ( @mysouthernbrand ) to showcase the city’s black food and black culinary talents.
Love & Make | @love_and_make
A DIY workshop where you can make candles, bath bombs, and more.
I want to take a moment to thank the Houston Hosts and the sponsors for this insightful, fun, and food-filled weekend.