Get to Know Midtown Houston

Midtown’s name should tip you off to its central location, as it’s right in the middle of all the action. Located in the Inner Loop, Midtown is considered one of the most—if the not the most—walkable neighborhoods in Houston. On average, Midtown residents can walk to eight restaurants, bars, or coffee shops in under five minutes. With Midtown’s huge selection of eateries, there’s a big chance that at least one of those eight will turn you into a regular. Houston-native Beyoncé always stops at her own Midtown favorite, the Breakfast Klub, known for its catfish and grits and its wings and waffles. Midtown partisans often compare this Midtown to Midtown Manhattan, because of its busy, urban vibe, wide array of restaurants and nightlife, and easy sidewalk access to anything and everything in the neighborhood.

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Living in Houston

Houston is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and the high level of happiness of Houstonians—whether they’re born-and-bred natives or recent transplants—makes it clear why H-Town has become so hot. Over the years, Houston’s sprawl has incorporated most of the surrounding region into Greater Houston, but the Inner Loop of Houston is still the heart of the city. These neighborhoods are a marvel of urban cool, with walkability scores that defy the stereotype of Texas gridlock. In 1998, Houston shrank the minimum lot size from 5,000 square feet to 1,400 square feet, starting a new era of townhouse development that changed the density of the city. With each successive wave of population growth, Houston keeps evolving, and gradually, a superlative food scene has blossomed. Locals know that the best way to live is one bite at a time, and there’s no shortage of great eateries in this food-obsessed town.