Reviews & Comments
Houston, TX
Avoid it if you can -
10/23/2012Houston is absolutely nothing like NYC, spoken like a true tourist!. NYC is a melting pot of people from all over the world, and with that comes the diversity in food and neighborhood culture. Houston has limited culture. There are Mexicans, Middle Eastern and Asian and these 3 main groups own all the retail businesses. I have yet to eat in an authentic Italian restaurant owned and cooked by Italians. I have yet to see any European culture here. The white people have a sense of entitlement. They think they are better than all the transplants regardless of where you moved from. We were relocated here from NY and I can't get over how horrible people treat me. They think that because I am from NY I am rude and uncultured, without even giving me the opportunity to prove otherwise, People are shocked to learn that I have a master's degree, as if Texans are the only people who value their education. There is very little to do other than drink and eat here. I thought we would be in the center of arts, museums, plays, live performances, but unless you think Rodeo is a fine art, you will be disappointed. The museums and aquarium are very small for a large city, and we have only been to 3 plays, all ok, but very limited venues. I have been here for 17 months and can't wait until we are transferred anywhere on the east coast. I am eager to see beautiful beaches and mountains!