Summy of Interviews

Well the last post concluded what was required for my class project, and overall I think that it went pretty well. I did fall behind a little on posting, but I got all 8 posted for y'all.

It was very interesting to interview everyone. All of the people that I interviewed are pretty different from each other. They were all of different ethnicity as well. (which is pretty interesting looking back at them) One thing was in common though, most of these places involve bringing your friends and having a good time.

So, if someone out there takes on the challenge of visiting these different places make sure you bring a good buddy with you! Having the right company always makes a difference in your opinion to the place you are trying out. I have actually been to all but one location (which i will not reveal :D) Having said that, I would love to go!

These interviews have inspired me to keep this up. I think that it is great to find out where people like to go, and where they think is a good place to spend money if they have to.

However, I am going to be out of Houston- well out of the country really- and will not be able to post until August.

So if anyone out there is reading this blog and happens to check it while I am away, come back in August. (mid August would be great)

Same with the website as well: www,myh25.com. I will not be able to update that while I am away. However, the facebook group is a great place to find ideas as well as share ideas. So check that out here:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=439126&id=100000138519682#!/group.php?gid=129567580406424

And twitter as well: http://twitter.com/houstonunder25



P.s. I really liked this project :)

Tap House and Hokkaido Sushi

Name: Danielle

Age: 19

Lived in Houston: All 19 years

Favorite place: Tap House and Hokkaido Sushi

So Tap House, what is that?

"It is like a tea place that is really cheap. They have tapioca that you can put in your drink."

When do you go there?

"What I really like to do is go get some sushi at Hokkaido and then walk over to Tap House."

What kind of sushi do you like to get?

"I get the California roll and the tempura roll." :)

And what about your drink at Tap House?

"I like to get the tapioca milk tea. Basically it is tea with cream with tapioca."

So why do you like this place so much?

"It is really really cheap. Like half as much as tea house, and i think it tastes better and the quality is better. They also serve food and shaved ice drinks as well. There is a bigger variety."

Who brought you there?

"My brother Chris brought me and I instantly fell in love with the place. The quality is just good."

So why do u like Hokkaido?

"Well they give you free soup so that is really cool, plus it is cheap and tastes good."

Any other comments?

"(about Tap House) There are tables and chairs and it is a great atmosphere to study in. There are not any couches like tea house, but it is cheap :) So that is what makes it better. And it is a cool place to go get dessert after you go get sushi."

You know, you can visit both places and not spend over $10. That is a win folks!

Here are the details:

Tap House
9104 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036





Hokkaido Sushi
9108 Bellaire Blvd
Ste B
Houston, TX 77036

Barns and Noble- not just a bookstore

Name: Sade

Age: 21

Lived in Houston for: 6 years

Favorite Place: Barns and Noble in River Oaks

Barns and Noble is not something that is unique to the Houston area, you can find them everywhere. But not every location is as unique, in Sade's opinion.

This particular Barns and Noble is in River Oaks- near 2 starbucks (yes 2! Just depends on which side of the street you are on) And actually serves Starbucks inside as well. So wherever you are coming from, come thirsty.

So what is so special about this one?

"Well the first time I went was 5 months ago with my friend Travis. I like it because it is big- two stories actually. So I like that there is a lot of space to walk around and check everything out. I also like it because it is a great way to sit and people watch. There are big comfy chairs placed all over, so it is easy to just watch. There are also wooden chairs by the windows upstairs. It is nice to sit and look out over the street. It is pretty."

So if I walk into this Barns and Noble, what section will I find you in?

"I will most likely be in the Christian fiction section. I love to read books by Francine Rivers, so I will be checking out those books, (which I recommend)."

So, do u grab Starbucks too?

"Oh yes! I like to order a grande caramel frappuccino (with whipped cream) and then use the free wireless to do some work before I go back to looking for the perfect book to buy. Free internet is also why I like it so much."

Anything to add?

"There is parking in a parking garage right behind Barns and Noble, which is really great because if it is raining, you will not get wet. It connects to the back door- which leads you to the music section."

Here is where it is located:
2030 W. Gray Street
Houston, TX 77019

and here are the hours:
Sun 10:00AM-9:00PM | Mon-Thu 9:00AM-10:00PM | Fri-Sat 9:00AM-11:00PM

And here is a picture!

Agora's

Name: Jibi

Age: 24

Lived in Houston: 6 years

Favorite place: Agora

Agora is a coffee shop that is located off of Westheimer that is known for its cool and unique atmoshpere.

So how did you hear about Agora?

"Well i found it through an internet search actually." (this proves that some good things can come from an internet search!)

"Me and the guys would go every Monday night to go and just chill, talk about life, and other random things."

Why do you like it so much?

"Well the patio faces the street, there is a breeze outside, there are always college students, and it is just a good place to go and relax."

"I like to get the biscotti that comes with the specialty coffee, like the caramel macchiato. But, for $2 you can get unlimited refills on regular coffee, like the house blend. There are also a couple of desserts as well."

He adds some things that you should pay attention to as well.

"The parking is not very good, Cafe Brazil is right across the street so parking is pretty tight. Also, the stairs inside the place are very steep, so be careful when you are carrying your coffee."

So it sounds like it would be a good idea to car pool with a couple friends when you head over there.

Anything else you would like to add Jibi?

"There are random books and pictures to look at; it is always interesting in there. It's just a cool place to chill, that's about it."

So if you are looking for a cool place to go and hang out and sip on some coffee, looks like your destination is Agora.

Find it here:
1712 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77098-1612

and this is the website: http://www.agorahouston.com/pages/agorafirst.html

It is open from 9am to 2am. So come when you can!