LIFESTYLE

Best Tattoo Shop

Assassin Tattoo

Located in Montrose, Assassin Tattoo is Coogs’ top choice to get some new ink in Houston. The shop specializes in a variety of art styles, and even offers custom work for their clientele.

Best Park

Discovery Green and Hermann Park

Best Record Store

Cactus Music

Supporting your local record store is a great way to spend a day. At Cactus Music in Montrose, customers can find a vast array of vinyl, CDs, cassette tapes, posters, collectibles, and much more to please the average music geek. Pursue the discount bins to try and find the next gem of your collection, or check out your favorite artists to see if their work is in stock.

Especially during the pandemic, an afternoon in the park can be the ideal way to spend time with friends, get some exercise or catch up on a good book. Discovery Green and Hermann Park are Coogs’ top choice for a park to spend a lovely day at, so check them out the next time we get some great weather!

2nd place: Eleanor Tinsley Park

Best Comic Book Shop

Nan’s Games & Comics Too Bedrock City Comics

With both stores having a huge selection of comics to choose from, it’s no wonder both tied for Best Comic Shop! Check out the following page for tips on how to select the perfect comic for you on your next visit.

Best Resale Shop

Buffalo Exchange

Shopping second hand for clothes is a great way to be kind to the planet and kind to your wallet. At Buffalo Exchange, you can find plenty of unique pieces, and even name brand items at a fraction of the price.

2nd place: Out of the Closet Thrift Store

Best Bookstore

Brazos Bookstore

Whether you’re an avid reader or still searching for the right book to turn you into one, Brazos Bookstore is the place to be. With helpful staff and a great selection of works across many genres, this book store is a slice of paradise located in Rice Village.

What’s up Coogs! For this year’s “Coogs Choose” one of the questions we asked was what’s your favorite comic book shop in Houston. And it seems that you were torn between two shops because surprisingly there was a tie! The most popular shops amongst voters were Nan’s Games & Comics Too and Bedrock City Comics. Both offer