Upper Kirby/River Oaks: Posh dining and upscale shopping make a perfect day ... - Chron.com

Kuhl-Linscomb: It would probably be easier to list the items this shopping mecca doesn't have, rather than what it does. The other buildings hold anything you could possibly want for home: fine china, garden gear, Míele kitchens, antique oddities, Hastens beds, Oriental rugs, as well as modern furniture and lighting. Vitals: 2424 W. Alabama, 713-526-6000. kuhl-linscomb. Events: Whether throwing or attending a party, this River Oaks shop is on it. Registry must-haves include crystal, china and silver bearing names like Baccarat, Wedgwood, Lalique, Cristofle, Waterford, L'Objet and Reed & Barton, and personalized... Also expect frames and other home accessories, as well as jewelry, leather goods and artful objects. Richard's cuisine explores seven regions of Mexican cuisines and includes rich stews, garlic-infused red snapper and spiced lamb shank. Vitals: 3601 Kirby, 832-831-9940. picos. Paul's Kitchen: This pairing of restaurateur Paul Miller and British chef Paul Lewis has proved a winner. The upscale restaurant specializes in globally inspired seasonal cuisine such as shrimp and crab pizza and pork belly over black pepper grits. Source: www.chron.com