Spirit Magazine - September 2013 - (Page 52)

Business 3 5 4 1 2 I t I N e R A Ry 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 52 spirit september 2013 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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