This past Thursday a severe storm battered the City of Houston. In the wake of its destruction, topping transmission towers, a city crane, trees, as well as blowing out skyscraper windows, the storm has left four dead and millions without power.
As of this moment, there is still uncertainty as to when power will be restored throughout Houston. Mayor John Whitmire stated that it take up to 48 hours, where other reports are suggesting the possibility of weeks without power.
In the meantime, if you’re one without necessary resources. These Houston businesses are open today, Friday, May 17, with food, beverages, electricity, and wi-fi for brief solace if you so need it.
For food and beverage workers, the Southern Smoke Foundation has launched an emergency relief fund to aid with rebuilding homes, medical bills, or lost wages in the wake of the storm.
1. Govinda’s
Houston vegetarian Indian eatery Govinda’s is open in a limited capacity this Friday. The is offering a free lunch (to go) between 11 am and 1 pm. The restaurant asks that those bring their own to-go containers.
📍1320 W 34th
2. Guard and Grace
The award-winning steakhouse is offering a free meal to all first responders during the Houston storm this Friday.
📍500 Dallas St Suite 80
3. Houston Galleria
The Houston Galleria is open from 10 am – 9 pm this Friday. There’s no word yet on which, or how many of the businesses housed inside The Galleria will be open.
📍5085 Westheimer Rd.
4. Breakfast Klub
Houston’s legendary breakfast spot, Breakfast Klub is presently open with electricity.
📍3711 Travis St.
5. Two-Headed Dog
Houston bar and live music venue, Two-Headed Dog will be open today for those needing a drink, a place to charge their phone, or in need of ice which they can take for free while supplies last.
📍3100 Fannin St #115
6. Black Hole Coffee House
Montrose coffee hotspot Blackhole Coffee is presently open this Friday. The venue carries various coffees, alcohol options, as well as an assortment of pastries and light bites.
📍4504 Graustark St.
7. Axelrad
Midtown art, craft beer hangout is open today. The venue features an indoor aspect and carries a lengthy selection of craft beers and non-alcoholic options.
📍1517 Alabama St.
8. Onion Creek
The White Oak restaurant, bar, and patio will be open today with coffee as well as fan favorites.
📍3106 White Oak
9. Eat Salt and Sugar
The Houston “Nosherie”, deli, and patisserie open with coffee and food for breakfast and lunch hours today.
📍1073 Silber Road
10. Double Trouble
The chic, recently renovated Montrose coffee/cocktail hangout is open with coffee and caffeine today during normal operating hours.
📍3622 Main St Suite D
11. Under the Radar
The Midtown/Museum District brewery will be open during normal business hours this Friday.
📍1506 Truxillo St
12. Sweet Paris
The Sweet Paris crêperie is presently open at all of its locations in the Houston area for its normal hours.
📍Multiple locations
13. Ragin’ Cajun
The storied crawfish hotspot is currently open for normal business hours at its flagship location.
📍4302 Richmond Ave
14. Flying Saucer
The trivia, beer, and gastropub hotspot is presently open today with drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic – and pub fare.
705 Main St
15. Cyclone Anayas
Houston’s margaritas, enchilada, and over-all Tex Mex destination is presently open at all of its Houston-area locations save for Durham/Heights and Rice Village.
📍Multiple locations