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Spec’s Fine Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods | Downtown/ Midtown | Retail | General
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Jeff Balke

Spec’s Fine Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods

Jeff Balke
Back in the far recesses of this mammoth whiskey-and-wine warehouse is another sinful pleasure: its deli. Angus roast beef is big here. The Reuben To Die For packs its half-pound of warmed Angus corned beef with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on dark pumpernickel. Even lighter appetites will have trouble making it through the crunchy California Dreamin', with a half-pound of turkey stuffed between wheat bread with Havarti cheese, avocados, cucumbers and tomato.

2410 Smith St. Houston, TX 77002

neighborhoodDowntown/ Midtown

Location Phone713-526-8787

URL www.specsonline.com

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm

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    Whether you're looking for a unique libation only rarely heard of in these parts, or are only after a standard excellent bottle of something red, Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods, located just outside of downtown Houston, is the best place to go.

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    Spec's downtown, the epicenter of it all, the giant rabbit source from which all other bunnies flow, is kind of like an enormous playground for grown-ups. Row upon row and aisle upon aisle of wines, beers and libations, arranged by type, subtype, region and subregion, sparkle under the fluorescent lights...