Houston is Shawlee's city of choice, where she has studied, lived and worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. She graduated with a Master's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Conrad N. Hilton College and has been an active member of Houston Concierge Association for more than a decade. It's through these organizations, networking, connection with the Mayor's Office, frequent participation in the city's many cultural events, personal site visits and guest feedback that Shawlee keeps up with the 'hot, new and now'. Whether it's a desire to touch a Moon rock, savor the best world famous Texas steak, get a bird-eye view from the world's tallest stone monument, or indulge in a Texas Chardonnay bubble bath, it's Shawlee's passion and pleasure to discover the local hidden gems to keep our guests In The Know.
Shawlee's Picks
Americas
Award Winners
My Table magazine's 2010 upcoming chef of the year Daniel Cordua joins his multi-award winning father Michael at avant-garde Americas.
2040 West Gray Street
Houston, TX 77056
United States
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House of Pies
Sweet Tooth
With House of Pies' forty different kinds of pies, cakes and sweets, you'll need to schedule a few more trips to Houston to try them all!
3112 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
United States
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Luling City Market Real Texas Bar-B-Que
City On A Plate
Authentic flavors, signature smokiness and famous mustard-based sauce combine to plate up arguably the most Texas-synonymous dish.
4726 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77027
United States
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Blanco's Bar and Grill
Honky Tonkin'
With live country music almost every night, Blanco's Bar & Grill will have you scootin' your boots in no time.
3406 West Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77027
United States
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The Concert Pub
Set List
Visitors to The Concert Pub rock out to new and old favorites with live local bands playing original tunes and covers every weekend.
5636 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77057
United States
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Velvet Melvin Pub
In The Drink
Wash down a meatball sub with the “tank,” a fishbowl-sized cocktail that holds sixty-four ounces of assorted liquors at the Velvet Melvin.
3303 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77098
United States
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Traders Village
Great Selection
This huge flea market covers over 100-acres! You'll find all kinds of items, everything from art to car parts.
7979 North Eldridge Road
Houston, TX 77041
United States
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The Hat Store
Head Of The Family
With fourteen different cuts of cowboy hat alone, leave it to the lineage of experts at The Hat Store to find what's best for you.
5587 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77056
United States
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Hanson Galleries
One Of A Kind
With work from over five hundred artists featured in their retail space, Hanson Galleries offers unique trinkets from local artists.
5000 Westheimer Road #106
Houston, TX 77056
United States
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Bayou Bend
Americana
See American history develop through art, furniture and decoration in Bayou Bend's hand-curated American decor collection.
6003 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77007
United States
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Kemah Boardwalk
Family Escape
Ride the Boardwalk Bullet, cruise on the Beast, dine with a view and indulge your inner gamer with of plethora of oceanfront entertainment.
215 Kipp Avenue
Kemah, TX 77565
United States
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George Ranch Historical Park
Tex Mex Tales
Travel through Texas history at the Jones Stock Farm at George Ranch, one of the earliest settlements in what was then Northeastern Mexico.
10215 FM 762 Road
Richmond, TX 77469
United States
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