First Look Review of Xalisko
Our review of the Friends & Family preview at Xalisko, Chef Beatriz Martines new Mexican restaurant in the Woodlands.
Our review of the Friends & Family preview at Xalisko, Chef Beatriz Martines new Mexican restaurant in the Woodlands.
Bosscat Kitchen, the highly anticipated concept from the West Coast via Houston, has opened in the Woodlands. Bosscat is locate on Market Street right by Tiffany’s. They are a restaurant and bar with a focus on both whiskeys and pork; both figure prominently on the nicely curated menus. The Space The old Berryhill space has…
(Update: We’ve checked out more of the menu.) (Last summer we broke the story about Xalisko coming to the Woodlands. Now we’ve got details.) We have a lot of restaurant openings in the Woodlands, but only a few that create buzz all over the Houston area. Tris, Amrina, and Fielding’s Local are three local restaurants…
Cafe Express is a fast casual concept created by James Beard Award-winning Houston chef Robert del Grande. The concept is full service-quality food, made from scratch, in a fast casual setting. The menu is focused on lighter, health entrees… without being preachy about the healthy part. We noticed immediately that flavor comes first at Cafe…
Looking for an affordable surprise for that special someone this Valentine’s Day? Local pizzeria owner Mary Ann Ledesma is playing Cupid. Her restaurant, Jackpot Pizza, is offering heart-shaped pizzas to celebrate the holiday of love. “I have been doing heart-shaped pizza for eight years now.” says Ledesma. Even those with restrictive diets or who are…
In-N-Out Burger, the popular Los Angeles-based burger chain, is known for great inexpensive burgers. As the burger joint has expanded from its Southern California home base, burger lovers across the nation have discovered the joys of In-N-Out’s approach: A small menu. A well-trained staff. Fresh ingredients. Attention to detail. The result is a burger that’s…
Cafe Express, the fast casual concept that was previously on Market Street, will be opening its doors to guests on Monday, January 30th. The restaurant is located at 3091 College Park Drive, Suite 290. Cafe Express is a chef-driven approach to fast casual. In their words: What makes us different is that our kitchens are…
WAF member Tony J. Nguyen leads a notable lineup of Houston area nominees for the 2023 James Beard Awards. With six nominations, Houston had a strong showing in the national awards. Four Houston area chefs were nominated for Best Chef, Texas: The finalists will be announced on Wednesday, March 29. The James Beard Foundation will…
Another dessert spot, Surreal Creamery, the NYC-based dessert concept known for its signature mason jar shakes and bubble tea, and “floteas”, is coming to Shenandoah in 2023. They’ll be located at 1500 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 175, near the Kolache Factory. The Shenandoah store will be the organization’s second location in Texas. Prince Eti and his…
The Dolly Llama, the California-based waffle emporium, will be opening in Metropark Square, across I-45 from the Woodlands. The Dolly Llama specializes in Bubble Waffles, shakes, waffle sticks, and liege waffles. Founded in Los Angeles, the establishment became known as a late night destination for desserts, largely driven by social media. According to the restaurant,…