Niko Niko's

[2] In 2005, owner Dimitri Fetokakis began landscaping the median across from the restaurant as part of a commitment to Montrose Boulevard Conservancy's "beautification" project.

Since the program's implementation, Fetokakis made the decision to switch to environmentally friendlier (though also more expensive) "enviroware" plates and degradable plastic bags.

[4] Houston residents participating in the incentive program can earn points for recycling and redeem them at the restaurant.

[6] The 375-square-foot (34.8 m2) "sidewalk cafe-style operation" focuses on "to-go" foods such as gyro sandwiches, shish kababs and hummus.

[8] In 2009, the restaurant hosted a viewing party after being featured on the Food Network's television program Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.