Spirit Magazine - September 2013 - (Page 52)
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Historic Downtown
Houston’s original hub isn’t
just for nine-to-fivers.
1 Check-in
The stylish Hotel
ICON took over
the Union National
Bank Building in
2004, restoring
many of its neoclassical elements and
adding modern
amenities like a spa
and fitness center.
Last year, rooms
were refreshed with
sleek, new furniture
and a calming, jeweltone color palette.
The hotel offers free
car service within
three miles and will
even store your stuff
between trips. From
$189; hotelicon.com
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2 pick-me-Up
3 Fresh Air
4 Happy Hour
5 evening eats
Minuti Coffee,
which gets its beans
from Modena, Italy–
based Molinari,
slings traditional
Italian-style joe as
well as inventive
coffee concoctions
capable of satisfying a Starbucks
palate. Take advantage of the sidewalk
seating, order the
“Doppio Cubano,”
and sink your
teeth into a moist
pistachio muffin.
minuticoffee.com
The verdant centerpiece of this rapidly
changing hood,
Market Square
Park is an ideal
spot for a midday
breather. A pedestrian path circles
the central lawn,
which sports a stage
for evening concerts
and films. Or if twowheeled cruising
is how you’d rather
burn time between
meetings, rent a
bike from the Congress Street B-cycle
station. market
squarepark.com
Need an excuse to
imbibe? At OKRA
Charity Saloon, 100
percent of the profits go to local organizations and causes.
Each month, four
are in the running;
with every order,
patrons get to cast
a vote. We’re not
sure which is more
difficult: determining your charity of
choice or choosing
a cocktail from the
menu of expertly
made classics.
friedokra.org
The culinary
staff of Batanga
maintains a global
mindset with its
shareable small
plates—think Latin
American favorites
like yucca fries,
chicharrones, and
pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese rolls), as
well as Spanish fare
like patatas bravas
and Castilian-style
pork ribs. They’re
all best when paired
with a robust glass
of rioja and a live
salsa band—both
of which are mainstays here. batanga
houston.com
illustration By lotta nieminen
http://www.minuticoffee.com
http://www.marketsquarepark.com
http://www.friedokra.org
http://www.marketsquarepark.com
http://www.hotelicon.com
http://www.batangahouston.com
http://www.batangahouston.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - September 2013
Contents
Gary's Greeting
Gary's Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Business
Chomp, Chomp
"Are You Famous Amos?"
Health
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products and Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards Partners
Route Map
The "If" List
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