Houston Dining on the Cheap

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Summary: Reading this book will make you hungry . . .
Review: Fortunately, you'll be able to banish your hunger affordably at any of the more than 260 restaurants profiled. This guide is indispensable for anyone looking for new, interesting, and inexpensive places to eat, anywhere in and around Houston.

I found that the profiles of the restaurants I know were right on target, so I'm looking forward to trying many others which are new to me. The extensive indexes make it easy to find exactly the cuisine you're in the mood for, or the nearest affordable eats. (Get an extra copy for your car--you never know when hunger will strike while you're in an unfamiliar part of town!)

If you live in Houston, you like to eat out. With this book, you can eat someplace different every night. You'll never be bored with the same old food!

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Summary: Excellent resource for exploring new restaurants in Houston
Review: If you are like me, you have the opportunity or need to get some of your meals out. I love the book Houston, Dining on the Cheap. Mike Riccetti picks out some of the less expensive restaurants that taste wonderful. I have found his reviews on restaurants that I am familiar with to be right on target. The book is more heavily weighted for the "loopies" and the southwest side of town, but does have selections from all areas.

What makes this book very worthwhile are accurate descriptions of the restaurants, items that each place specializes in, and their price range. I also loved the section of more expensive and better known restaurants to go to during lunch hours. Each restaurant is profiled with type of food, price range, speciality items, decor, and much more.

If you are looking for a great jumpstart to your dining adventures and you do not want to spend a great deal, this book is the way to go. Affordable dining experiences can easily be found from this book.

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Summary: Excellent resource for exploring new restaurants in Houston
Review: If you are like me, you have the opportunity or need to get some of your meals out. I love the book Houston, Dining on the Cheap. Mike Riccetti picks out some of the less expensive restaurants that taste wonderful. I have found his reviews on restaurants that I am familiar with to be right on target. The book is more heavily weighted for the "loopies" and the southwest side of town, but does have selections from all areas.

What makes this book very worthwhile are accurate descriptions of the restaurants, items that each place specializes in, and their price range. I also loved the section of more expensive and better known restaurants to go to during lunch hours. Each restaurant is profiled with type of food, price range, speciality items, decor, and much more.

If you are looking for a great jumpstart to your dining adventures and you do not want to spend a great deal, this book is the way to go. Affordable dining experiences can easily be found from this book.

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Summary: Mikey Does Houston
Review: Move over, Shakespeare. Stand aside, Tolstoy. Roll over, Porky Pig. A bright new literary and eating talent has emerged...and his name is Mike Ricetti. Who else but Houston-native Ricetti could have the literary chops and cast iron stomach necessary to write this ode to cholesterol, this towering magnum opus of grease? I found his book engaging, witty, and chocked full of useful information about eating and drinking in Houston. Too bad I live in San Francisco. Still, at 413 pages, the book will come in handy on my next trip to Texas, or as a door stop. From the most rustic taqueria to the glittering (and uncrowded) Enron employee cafeteria, it's all there. I highly recommend this book to any human being capable of ingesting solid food, and I can't wait for the indefagitable Ricetti's next project, which I understand involves eating his way to Tierra Del Fuego on $1 per day (including Pepto Bismol).

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Summary: Old Favorites and New Surprises
Review: We keep this book in our car. It is organized by area of town, and neighborhoods so suggestions on where to eat are easy to find. We have tried several places already and were well-pleased with the food, decor, etc., which match the book's description. Houston is a wealth of culturally diverse restaurants and many of them are listed in this book. Don't be fooled by the word "cheap" as the food is really good! And this book will be a great add to the phone book you also keep in your car!!

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Summary: Expand your Houston eatery horizons!!
Review: We keep this book in our car. It is organized by area of town, and neighborhoods so suggestions on where to eat are easy to find. We have tried several places already and were well-pleased with the food, decor, etc., which match the book's description. Houston is a wealth of culturally diverse restaurants and many of them are listed in this book. Don't be fooled by the word "cheap" as the food is really good! And this book will be a great add to the phone book you also keep in your car!!

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Summary: Old Favorites and New Surprises
Review: Who knew that the Chinese food restaurant around the corner (which we had never bothered to try!) was a hidden gem? Mike Riccetti did! Besides some of the Houston standards, there are many pleasant surprise choices in this book. Reviews are accurate representations and include info on atmosphere, drinks, and "what to order." Riccetti advises on places with breakfast specials and lunch bargains as well. Some of Houston's best restaurants offer good deals at lunch - he'll tell you which ones. Restaurants reviewed heavily favor Vietnemese, Mexican, etc, but will give you the courage to try some of those strip-mall joints you've wondered about (you'll be pleased!). Most restaurants are inside the Beltway/near the Loop but there are a few on the outskirts as well. Indexed by cuisine type, meal, location, etc. Very easy to find what you want. Call ahead, however - some of the information is already outdated due to the rapidly changing nature of the restaurant industry.