Celebrity Picks: Chef John Sheely

by Joshua Hinsdale - Citysearch Contributor - 289 Reviews - 77 Lists

Updated: December 07, 2006

John Sheely is the owner and executive chef of Houston's Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar. His "Texas Provence" cuisine combines his love of country French foods and his Texas roots. He recently sat down with Citysearch.com to share some of his favorite places in Houston and around the country.

On this page:At Home: Houston, On the Road: Vail, CO.

At Home: Houston

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Memorial Park Golf Course
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    6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007 (map)

    "This is my favorite place to ride bikes. I love the scenery and the chance to escape the city for a while."

  2. 2 Katz Coffee
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    1003 W 34TH St Ste D, Houston, TX 77018 (map)

    "The owner, Avi Katz, is a local guy, and he sells great coffee to area restaurants. You can also find him sometimes at the farmer's market."

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mark's American Cuisine
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    1658 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    "Great, good, wonderful ambiance and first-rate service. I always enjoy a lingering dinner at Mark's."

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Incrapera, Frank L, Dds - Frank L Incrapera Inc
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    909 Dairy Ashford St Ste 113, Houston, TX 77079 (map)

    "Dr. Incrapera is my favorite dentist in town. I trust him for all my care."

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sur La Table
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    1996 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    "A chef can't help but love this place. It's definitely not your average kitchen store."

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Rei Recreational Equipment Incorporated
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    7538 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063 (map)

    "I love the outdoors, so it's the perfect place to browse. I never get out of here without buying something."

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Catalan Food and Wine
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    5555 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007 (map)

    "I love their barbecue pork 'popsicles.' So unique and so good."

On the Road: Vail, CO

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Vail Resorts
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    600 W Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657 (map)

    "Vail is my favorite place to ski, and there's no doubt that Blue Sky Basin is the absolute best."

  2. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sweet Basil
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    193 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657 (map)

    "You've got to order the New York strip. It's my favorite steak in Vail, and probably in the whole country."