Houston Food Explorers: Retail Stores with Unique Stuff

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January 1, 2021

Craftex - The Coolest Store in Houston

Tucked onto a side street in Bellaire, just off of Bellaire Boulevard near Hillcroft, is the amazing Craftex. I discovered the place through my friend, Greg Buchold. I had been admiring a Mardi Gras mask and wreath that he had put on his door and he told me about the place.

I went looking for Mardi Gras stuff but was blown away by the extensive collection of cookbooks and design books that they sell, all discounted from retail list prices.

But there was much much more.

Just when I think I've seen everything there is to see in Houston, something new pops up on my radar.

Link for Craftex

December 1, 2018

Japan - Japan in Houston

A food tour, explore, field trip...call it what you will. Houston has a group of Japanese stores that make for a terrific Saturday exploration. Followed, of course by Japanese food for lunch!

Begin your day at the Japanese department store, Daiso. Coolest store on Westheimer. Then, have a mid morning snack at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar. Then, head to Nippan Daido for more shopping and then on to Seiwa on Dairy Ashford for shopping and lunch!

And never forget. Panda is always chilling and cute kittens have a whimsical life!