Houston, Tx (Day 4)

We rolled out of bed just before 6:00, and before long, the coffee was brewing.

Around 8:00, we all headed out for breakfast. Shivy had discovered a restaurant called Another Broken Egg, a breakfast/brunch/lunch spot with a Louisiana flair. The menu impressed us all, and the quality of the food left us full and satisfied.

After breakfast, we made our way to the George R. Brown Convention Center for the Coffee Expo 2025. For the next several hours, we wandered the floor, sipping coffee samples, chatting with importers, checking out exciting new gadgets, tasting both delightful and less-than-ideal matcha, and indulging in more treats than I could have imagined.

By late afternoon, we were ready to call it a day. Knowing we’d be reluctant to head out again once we settled in at the hotel, we decided to grab dinner on our way back.

Dana found a place called The Brisket House, and the moment we stepped inside, we were hit with the tantalizing aroma of smoked meat. We ordered a family meal that included smoked brisket, smoked sausage, cornbread, potato salad, and coleslaw. The brisket melted in our mouths, and the sausage had just the right amount of heat. With leftovers in tow and our appetites fully satisfied, we left the restaurant content.

Back at the hotel, we spent the rest of the evening lounging and unwinding. The day had been filled with walking, sampling, and eating—no regrets, no complaints!

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