Post-Christmas brunch at Black Walnut Cafe. We find ourselves returning to Black Walnut over and over; the food, the service, and the overall experience impresses us, especially at the very attractive price point. Texas Pecan Pie Pancakes are the Lone Star State on a plate; TX Bourbon sauce is a decadent drizzle that shines brightly…
The Stand, a California-based fast-casual restaurant, will open its first location in Texas at Hughes Landing. The restaurant will be located inside Two Lakes Edge at 2000 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, according to The Howard Hughes Corp., on the ground level of the multifamily development. The Stand has 11 California locations, and The Woodlands…
Italian bakeries are not commonplace in Texas… much less the Woodlands area. So we were excited to hear (in the Woodlands Area Foodies group) that an Italian bakery had just opened off Sawdust road. So on a rainy Saturday, we drove out to see what this new spot was all about. Tosca Italian Bakery is…
Mozambik, the hot South African concept that is adjacent to the Woodlands Mall, has begun its brunch offering. Being fans of Chef Macey Maples’s cuisine, we were anxious to check out the new brunch offering. As we’ve come to expect from Mozambik, the food is definitely outside the box, but comfortably so. Flavor profiles are…
Off the Hook Seafood has been one of the most impressive new openings in the Woodlands area during the pandemic. This family owned seafood spot delivers great fresh gulf coast seafood, and has become a favorite of our staff. We were excited when we found out that the kitchen’s vision and talent extended beyond seafood.…
Texas Monthly has dropped their much anticipated BBQ list. It’s full of surprises; the traditional stalwarts have been pushed aside to make room for newer, trendier joints. Here’s their new Top 10: Goldee’s Barbecue (Fort Worth – 2020) InterStellar BBQ (Austin – 2019) Truth Barbeque (Houston – 2015) Burnt Bean Co. (Seguin – 2020) LeRoy…
We sample the new fall 2021 menu at Black Walnut Cafe.
A recent post by Daniel Vaughn reminded me of something I’ve been wondering for the past six months or so: Have we reached Peak Brisket? When I started eating barbecue back in the 1970’s, brisket was all over the place, and by modern standards, it was mostly disappointing. Then Goode Company popped on the scene,…
We’re the first to admit that we’re fans of Chef Edelberto Gonçalves’s cooking. This classically trained chef brings his distinctly European viewpoint to every dish he cooks, and the results are exceptional. We’ve been fortunate enough to have enjoyed Chef Edel’s cuisine many times in the past, and have especially enjoyed the wine dinners that…
We have long been fans of Peli Peli, Houston’s homegrown South African restaurant group. But the COVID years have not been kind to the restaurant business, and Peli Peli is one of the establishments that suffered the most. Originally an upscale destination restaurant, they were forced to pivot to a more casual concept during the…