A district located in Houston, Texas is the EaDo, it manages the area between the offices that is headquartered at a space 1121 Delano Street. The community is located on the east of Downtown Houston and north of Interstate 45. The district is sandwiched between George R. Brown Convention Center and East End District. The Old Chinatown is within the East Downtown in Preston Street, St. Joseph Parkway, and Dowling Street.
Short History
During the 1930s many Cantonese immigrants moved to the former Houston Chinatown, then a part of the Third Ward area, from Downtown Houston to find more inexpensive land. The Cantonese opened several businesses, including grocery stores and restaurants, and held Chinese New Year celebrations. Immigrants from other East Asian countries, including Vietnam, moved into Chinatown.
During the early 1950s, many of the Chinese Merchants’ Association moved to the southeastern edge of Downtown Houston. Many of these Chinese businesses moved there, as a previous Chinatown in Downtown was replaced with commercial development by the 1970s. The EaDo Chinatown solidified as many Asian immigrants, including Viet Hoa, began moving to Houston in the 1970s. By the 1980s a theater, supermarkets, warehouses, a bank, and restaurants were located there.
Things to Do
Drinks Up!
This funky 8th Wonder brewery was the first craft brewery in the area. They offer a killer mix of seasonal and in-house favorites that seems like a throwback cream ale dubbed “Dome Faux’m” True Anomaly Brewing located in 2012 Dallas St, Houston, TX is also new to the scene but equally awesome. Here, you will find beers that will take you on a fermented exploration of the palate with its experimental mix of classic and unique barrel-aged numbers.
Dine
EaDo of Houston has no shortage of restaurants. There is fantastic Vietnamese fare at cult favorites Café TH and Huynh where breakfast and lunch tacos are the real deal at Brothers Taco House. Rodeo Goat is a burger galore may it be old school or new school style or burgers. Check out also Miss Carousel for some cocktails with great hospitality.
Dance Through the Vibrant Music and Art Scene
The art deco-looking district is home to a ton of artsy types, so it’s no surprise that you’ll find fantastic live music and performance venues – including Warehouse Live and experimental performance space Super Happy Fun Land – along with some pretty rad art. Hit the quirky Texas Art Asylum for supplies, classes, and special events. Or make an appointment to check out Aerosol Warfare, the graffiti and street art gallery from super talented urban artist Gonzo247. A1 Bed Bug Exterminator Houston
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