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What makes it special: Quality customer experience. Customized routing software
        allows real time tracking of orders from start to finish. To streamline the process,
        payment is also handled through easily navigated website. Known for sending
        handwritten notes thanking customers for their business, sometimes including gift
        cards inviting customers to return or to “share the love.”

        UberEATS iOS; Free


        So many food choices, so little time. Let UberEATS get you the food you crave, from
        more than a hundred Houston restaurants you love, all delivered at Uber speed.

        Delivery Fee: $3.99
        Delivery Hours: 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week
        Areas Covered: Throughout Houston, particularly Downtown, Midtown, The
        Heights, Montrose, Greenway Plaza, Upper Kirby, Galleria, West U, Rice Village,
        Medical Center, Memorial, EaDo, Third Ward, Garden Oaks, Greater Bellaire,
        Braeswood, Spring Branch and Westchase
        What makes it special: Craving sushi and your favorite cupcake? With UberEATS,
        you can place multiple orders at once – from as many restaurants as you like. Even
        better, when browsing the app while on an Uber ride, the app can tell you how
        long after you arrive your food can arrive.

        APPS TO ENHANCE YOUR DINING-OUT

        EXPERIENCE


        Find Me Gluten Free iOS/Android; Free


        Got gluten restrictions? Allergies? If you find yourself asking restaurants if they offer
        a gluten-free menu, then Find Me Gluten Free is the perfect app for you. Find Me
        Gluten Free connects people with gluten-free businesses. Read reviews and menu
        descriptions, get directions, or call restaurant for more information, all from within
        the app.
        What makes it special: Chain stores, bakeries, and local eateries are also
        represented.

        Foursquare iOS/Android; Free

        A lifetime of meals comes and goes, but recalling the particulars of all these
        favorite meals is easy with Foursquare, the app that learns what you like, then
        tailors the results to your needs so you’ll only see the places you want to see.
        Find recommendations based on your tastes and your ratings for similar places.
        What makes it special: Follow the friends and experts you trust most so their tips
        show up first, along with advice on what to order.

        HealthyOut iOS/Android; Free


        Eating healthy when dining out hinges on finding restaurants with wholesome
        choices. This is where HealthyOut comes in handy. The app alllows you to find
        healthy meals from local restaurants in your area. HealthyOut dishes have half the
        calories and half the fat compared to average restaurant meals. Nutrition tags like
        low calorie, low carb, low fat, high protein and heart healthy help narrow your
        search.
        What makes it special: Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, lactose and
        gluten-sensitive) and popular diets (Paleo, Atkins, South Beach, Zone and more)
        are also represented. Unique calorie and point filters offer detailed nutrition
        information. Search by cuisine, ingredients, type of dish – even by “not a salad.”

        HappyCow iOS/Android; Free


        Vegans and vegetarians rejoice! HappyCow is a comprehensive restaurant finder
        just for you. Powered by HappyCow.net, a popular web resource for veggie-
        friendly dining spots, HappyCow displays nearby restaurants or lets you search by
        restaurant name or location.

        What makes it special: User ratings and reviews are included, as well as links to a
        restaurant’s phone number and website.
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