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Houston Patio Dining Now - Eunice

Patio dining in Houston in the summer can be brutally hot, however, I have found that if you choose your time frame wisely and dress for the weather, it is possible to stay reasonably cool. Though I have dined inside at a few places during the Covid-19 pandemic, I still feel safest outside on the patio during these uncertain times. If you are looking to beat the heat while enjoying al fresco dining at responsible and delicious places, stay tuned! I will be posting on more of the restaurants that I enjoy most.

Yellow fin tuna - peach,  avocado, and cilantro at Eunice
Eunice at 11:00 am on Tuesday:
  Upon arrival to this Upper Kirby area restaurant, I could see about seven well-spaced seated tables inside and no one opting for a patio table outside. This remained true for the duration that my daughter and I were there. I've eaten at this restaurant numerous times but I had never eaten outside before. What we discovered was that the large oak trees that line Buffalo Speedway kept us well-shaded throughout our meal. We sat along the greenery rather than along the restaurant wall and enjoyed a steady breeze. 

  According to our server, it can actually get rather windy as the neighboring buildings create a bit of a wind tunnel but that was not an issue for us on this day. We shared raw oysters (not pictured), yellowfin tuna crudo, chilled Peruvian scallops, crispy brussel sprouts with hazelnuts, and shrimp and grits with a well-chilled bottle of Provence rosĂ©. It was a flavorful ladies lunch feast. 

Safety precautions that I noted were the single use menus, the hostess leading us back out the front door to seat us so we could remain away from the indoor diners. Hand sanitizer located at the front for diners to use upon entering and at the end of the meal. There were only two employees that we were in contact with at our table, our server who took and brought our order and also refilled our glasses and one server assistant who cleared our dirty dishes as we finished. 
I put on my mask to venture to the ladies room when we finished and found hand sanitizer located near the door and a trash can strategically placed outside of the bathrooms to discard paper towels if using one to open the door.

With Eunice's high ceiling, airy interior, careful table spacing, and visible safety protocol, I am now considering going inside to eat as well.

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