Top picks for Houston's bars and lounges

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Raise your glasses for The Pastry War, a new bar located at 310 Main in downtown It was recently named one the of the best new bars in America by Bon Appetite.

This spot, named for a three-month skirmish in 1838 between Mexico and France, specializes in tequila and mezcal. Fun décor and well-crafted cocktails made with only the freshest ingredients make this bar hum. (310 Main, 713-226-7770, twitter.com/ThePastryWar.)


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