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TAKE IT OUT BACK
Frank’s Backyard may be cooler than yours...
Just saying, though we’ve probably never been to your backyard and love
making broad brush assumptions. But, anyway, you like sports, don't you? Of
course you do, you’re here right now reading our Sports Issue. You know who
else likes sports? Frank’s Backyard, downtown Houston’s newest backyard for
all to enjoy. Where’s this you ask?
Well, you’ve likely been to Frank’s Pizza, serving slice after slice, pie after
pie, on Travis St. for many many years. But now, right next door addressed
at 413 Travis St, Frank’s Backyard has carved out that classic backyard feel
amongst the skyscrapers using a creative mix of construction, existing build-
ings and astroturf. You enter from the sidewalk right into the “backyard” por-
tion with a healthy dose of Astroturf, fans, Adirondack chairs, picnic tables,
fire pits and a TV on each side. Even a huge screen’s there for the pulling
when the big, big game is on. Once the vines in the containers grow in, the
backyard feel will be complete. Need some cover, or a drink? Step inside the
“garage” where a vintage Airstream trailer is parked, now pristinely restored
into a bar equipped with 40 glorious taps for draft beer and stocked full of
bourbons, ryes and whiskeys. Looking for a different view, or perhaps more
seating? Head upstairs to the balcony overlooking the whole backyard, with
even more spots to watch the game on TV or all the people down below
eating pizza. Told you it was a cool backyard. All these Rockets fans think
so, too. During our two trips to the backyard, Frank’s basically became an
after-game party full of jerseys and droves of downtowners alike.
And since beer and pizza go together like beer and sports and backyards
and all things good….ok, ok, ok, we’re back. Those 40 taps we spoke of?
Well, they pour all the right things – local, national and international beers,
ciders and even wine! Plenty of packaged beer, cold-brewed coffee and spir-
its for your cocktails are available too if drafts ain’t your thing, but remember
this is backyard themed, so no craft cocktails and shakers here. Just quick and
friendly service of good drinks. Grab a slice or a whole pie from next door,
and enjoy it in the backyard. Life is good in the backyard!
FRANK‘S BACKYARD
02.4.2018
11:45am
413 Travis St. | Houston, TX 77002 | 713.225.1115
[email protected] | www.franksbackyard.net
Monday–Sunday 3pm–2am
By Mike Cook | Photography by Cristie Williams
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