Dallas - January 12, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bound for H-Town this weekend? Now you are. (Really, there’s more to Texas than Dallas.)

BUY
Hong Kong City Mall
What: Shop hundreds of specialty restaurants, stores, and a gigantic supermarket in Houston’s new Chinatown.
Why: Far East meets far out.
When: Daily, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 11201 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire (281-575-7886).

SEE
Howard Hughes’s Grave
What: One of the city’s favorite sons rests in this beautifully ornate 135-year-old cemetery.
Why: Death be not proud.
When: Daily, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Glenwood Cemetery, 2525 Washington Ave., The Heights (713-864-7886).

EAT
Prince’s Hamburgers
What: Old-school burgers, baskets (fried shrimp, fish, and chicken), and malts made like they were at the original 1930s location.
Why: Fit for a king.
When: Lunch and dinner every day.
Where: 9535 Katy A Fwy., Memorial (713-722-8822); 3899 Southwest Fwy., Greenway Plaza (713-626-9950); 11460 Fuqua, Almeda (281-464-6611).

DO
Midtown Farmers’ Market
What: Locally grown fruits, veggies, organic pastries, and coffee from local vendors.
Why: It’s one to grow on.
When: Every Sat., 8 a.m.-noon.
Where: T’afia, 3701 Travis St., South Midtown (713-524-6922).

GO
Port of Galveston
What: Four cruise lines now sail from the island.
Why: Sea-ing is believing.
When: Anytime you’re craving salt. (And a little Mexican jaunt.)
Where: Galveston Cruises, 523 24th St., Galveston (409-763-8678); Marchi Travel Service, 501 Holiday Dr.,  ste. 2, Galveston (409-762-2612).