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Other shopping in Houston

  1. A

    Soundwaves

    Houston’s largest indie-music store is also the largest surf shop in the state, which means that along with your rock and roll you can pick up a swimsuit and flip-flops or some surf/skateboard gear. Oh, and it’s got, like, free wi-fi, dude.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Lot 8

    Try on Chloe Dao’s Project Runway winners in this Rice Village gem that’s all about local designers, looking good and having fun. Pose on the pedestal, say ‘Auf Weidersehen,’ and pretend you’re Heidi Klum.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Couture Blowout

    Fulfill those Prada dreams with only a minor dent in your credit card at this gently used, surprisingly friendly couture store. The selection changes often but always features some awe- and aah-inspiring dresses.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Domy

    In a brick Montrose cottage, this fun-spirited store features a mod mix of architecture, design, art and style – plus weird Japanese toys. After shopping, retreat to the back patio shared with Brasil cafe.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Buffalo Exchange

    Texas’ definitive and best buy-sell-trade clothing store, notorious for turning away the very outfit you believed was totally in vogue only three months ago. Yeah, they’re picky, and that’s a good thing.

    reviewed

  6. F

    M2M Fashions

    Gay or straight, frat boy or professional: this place isn’t about a demographic so much as hot fashion, pure and simple. Play it safe (Ben Sherman, Zachary Prell) or a little riskier (Diesel, Z Brand).

    reviewed

  7. G

    Cactus Music

    Off Richmond Ave and Shepherd Dr in Upper Kirby, Houston’s original indie-music store has been rocking out for more than 30 years, pleasing hippies, punks and country boys alike.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Chocolate Bar

    Kids dream about places like this, and adults resist them. It’s futile. Chocolate in all of its forms: bar, confection, cake, pie, ice cream…but don’t take our word for it.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Duo

    The rare store in Montrose that showcases trendy women’s and men’s fashion in the same location, which makes it perfect for couples shopping together.

    reviewed

  10. Central Market

    Practically hands-down the best supermarket chain in Texas, Central Market offers well-priced organic, fresh produce and other ready-to-eat foods.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Rice Epicurean Market

    The name says it all: this chain of five upscale stores is for gourmets, or just Food Network–addicts jonesing for specialty ingredients.

    reviewed

  13. Chinatown

    Houston’s Chinatown is a scattered mix of Chinese and Vietnamese shops and restaurants on Bellaire Blvd at Beltway 8.

    reviewed

  14. K

    Whole Earth Provision Company

    Along with lots of high-tech, thermodynamic clothes for the crunchy set, it has essential travel stuff such as guidebooks and gear.

    reviewed

  15. Harwin Drive

    If you’re looking for a sari, head to the Little India shops along Harwin Drive, southwest of town off I-59.

    reviewed

  16. Kaboom Books

    It’s the city’s ‘most exuberantly misanthropic’ used bookstore.

    reviewed

  17. Half Price Books

    Diverse used books, movies, and eclectic clientele.

    reviewed

  18. L

    Borders

    In the River Oaks area, with free wi-fi and a cafe.

    reviewed