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Best Lemonade

Barnaby's Cafe

Some things you just can't get year-round in other parts of the country. Take lemonade: It's a seasonal refreshment up north, and even then, it's usually made with the powdered stuff in a can. That's not the case in Houston, or at Barnaby's Cafe. Every morning they squeeze their own lemons and make the most delicious citrus beverage this side of the Mason-Dixon. A delicate balance of sweet and sour, and you've got a refreshing alternative to your average everyday soda or that other Southern concoction, iced tea. If you stand in the parking lot for just a few extra moments before going in (and let's face it, that could result in full-on heat exhaustion in Houston), they'll bring a pitcher to the table.

Best Mashed Potatoes

Vallone's Steaks, Fish & Chops

Once you get over the fact that they look like a failed attempt at guacamole -- made with the bright green avocado paste, no less -- you'll realize that the poblano pepper mashed potatoes at Vallone's are some spectacular spuds. Sure, the bright color is not found in nature, and the creamy lump-free consistency causes a major ooze factor on the plate, but what did we expect? The culinary bar has been raised so many times since garlic mashed potatoes were deemed something special that restaurateurs have been forced to grab our attention any way they can. Vallone's does an admirable job of it here, pairing the peppery puddle with its mustard fillet for $26.95. You can also order the potatoes on the side for $4.95 or as part of a create-your-own trio, perhaps letting them cuddle up next to some steamed asparagus and garlic mushrooms for $6.95.

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