Opening in 1992, a team of Japanese visionaries visit the park every year to provide curatorial direction for the Japanese Garden, led by renowned landscape architect Terunobu Nakai until his death in 2011. It is the site of the Houston's Annual Japan Festival and demonstrates Houston's sister-city relationship with Chiba City in Japan.

Opening in 2011, "The Robins", Owners Robin Whelan and Robin Berwick opened this mod- meets tiki pub because they believed that "Almost anyone is capable of reading a recipe and making a drink, but being patient and respectful... makes a good bar."

Founded in 1948, the mission of the CAMH is to be the leading destination to experience innovative art. Their motto is "Always Fresh, Always Free." Their goal is to present new are and document it's role in modern life.

Opening in September 2001, Marcus Davis turned his irritation into innovation as he realized there was a void in Houston's market for authentic breakfast and caring customer appreciation.

Established in 2012, Lucille's is a modern culinary museum that pays homage to Lucille Bishop Smith, a culinary arts and business maven who has made American history.