With picturesque tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community, it is no surprise that West University Place has been consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. According to Houstonproperties.com, “West University is ranked as one of the best five and ten-year appreciation rates of any neighborhood in Houston,” making it the perfect place to purchase your family’s dream home. With its very own park system, highly ranked public schools, a recreation center, library, and the shopping at Rice Village, West University Place is also extremely accessible and provides its residents the luxury of not having to travel far to find everything they need. The community also prides itself on being home to the prestigious Rice University. As a fellow neighbor of West University Place, Nan and Company Properties is proud to continue to be a part of this vibrant community. Being a neighbor means that we will not only find you your dream home, but we will also connect you with all of the amenities that make you feel like a part of the community, from where to grab the best sweet treat to the best parks to take your family.
Where to go to find the perfect outfit…
Rice Village offers the perfect spot in the West University neighborhood when you are in need of anything from a dress to wear to an event to the perfect birthday present. With stores such as Lily Rain, Warby Parker, Sephora, Krewe, and MAC, you will find anything and everything in this shopping district which also boasts a number of popular restaurants. Stop by Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market for a salad or sandwich made from the freshest ingredients or the famous Shake Shack for a burger, fries, and a chocolate milkshake.
Where to go to see a show…
Located on Kirby Drive and Times Blvd, Main Street Theater has been entertaining Houstonians and tourists since 1975. This year they will celebrate their 46th season in Houston and after taking a year away from the stage in person due to the pandemic, they are ready to be back with a list of extraordinary shows that will wow all audiences such as Charlotte’s Web, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and A Little House Christmas. To purchase your tickets you can visit their box office during business hours or their website at mainstreettheater.com.
Where to go to grab something to eat…
The Buffalo Grille has been a much-loved local spot by residents of West University since 1984. With its breakfast menu served all-day you can stop by this casual local spot for an early morning breakfast or a late morning brunch. For a fun lunch spot, check out Sixty Vines, located at 2540 University Blvd. This Texas-born restaurant offers an extensive selection of wine and mouthwatering pizza. Later in the day after you are wrapping up your tour of West University Place, grab dinner at El Topo. Started by Chef and Owner Tony Luhrman, El Topo offers “neo-traditional mesoamerican” cuisine such as “Smash-EE Burg”, “La Bundida”, and a barbacoa grilled cheese named the “San Antonio.”
Where to go to grab a sweet treat…
Founded in Houston, TX, The Chocolate Bar has been offering sweet treats to Houstonians for almost two decades. Located in Rice Village on University Blvd, stop by The Chocolate Bar to try their wide variety of chocolate treats such as chocolate-covered Oreos, s’mores, rice krispy treats, and pretzels. Try one of their many ice cream flavors like tiramisu, creamy dreamy truffle, and double shot espresso. The Chocolate Bar is also the perfect place to pick up a cake or cheesecake for any occasion and offers a number of amazing flavors.
Where to go to watch a sporting event with friends…
Looking for a fun spot to grab a drink with friends or watch a sporting event? Check out Little Woodrow’s on Morningside Drive or Simone on Sunset on Sunset Boulevard. Both bar spots offer fun and relaxing spaces to meet up with a group of friends for any occasion.
Where to go if you love art…
Art lovers will enjoy the Twilight Epiphany pyramidal structure from artist James Turrell located at the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavillion on the campus of Rice University. Free to the public and open from Wednesday to Monday, visitors are encouraged to come view the structure approximately 40 minutes before sunrise and 10 minutes before sunset for the Sunset light sequence. Each sequence lasts about 40 minutes and offers the perfect setting for deep reflection and taking in the beauty of the sunrise and sunset.
