Walking Food Tour of The Heights

Embark on a trek around the historic and ever-changing Houston Heights while learning about the area's rich history and eclectic culture. Stop at 4 great restaurants along the way, enjoying dishes and drinks carefully selected to paint a culinary picture of the area's spectacular food scene.

Northeast of downtown sits a section of historic neighborhoods that dates back to the late 1800s. Residents once flocked to the Heights to escape the big city, but today its hipsters and young couples that are drawn to this area's character-filled architecture, mom and pop-style shops, and funky restaurants. This walking food tour lets you learn about the evolution of the area's food scene, while stopping at a number of establishments along an evolving commercial corridor to sample a variety of flavorful cuisine.

Just steps from the White Oak Bayou, along the southern edge of the Heights, is White Oak Drive, which offers an eclectic mix of ice houses, pubs, and eateries in a charming, walkable area. This is one of the oldest parts of the Heights, filled with century-old bungalows and unique architectural accents. Get a taste of this quaint neighborhood's culinary offerings before your tour comes to an end.