The latest independent restaurant to leave market street is Schilleci’s, the popular New Orleans-style restaurant that has been a local favorite for 15 years. In a post on social media, they wrote: After 15 wonderful years at Market Street, Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen is embarking on an exciting new chapter! While we bid a bittersweet…
Happy National French Fry Day! In celebration of this august event in July, who has your favorite french fries in the Woodlands?
We make no apologies for loving a great burger, and have driven all over creation to find the best ones. From skinny smashburgers to thick steakhouse burgers to elevated chef-y burgers, we love them all. Burgers are the quintessential American dish; from humble and affordable to extravagant, they satisfy hunger for just about everyone. One…
Although only open for a few years, Amrina has quickly become one of the very best restaurants in the Woodlands, if not the entire Houston area. Under the steady hand of Chopped champion Chef Jassi Bindra, Amrina has brought a modern take on Indian-influenced cuisine to this affluent suburb. Jassi’s food goes far beyond traditional…
Corking the Final Pour: A Farewell to CRÚ Wine Bar in The Woodlands After over a decade of welcoming sippers and sophisticates alike, CRÚ Wine Bar in The Woodlands will pour its final glass on June 28, 2025. Since opening in May 2011, it has been more than a wine bar—it’s been a cornerstone of Market Street,…
On June 16, 2025, amidst the grandeur of Chicago’s Lyric Opera, Chef Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast in Spring, Texas, was announced as the 2025 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas — one of the highest honors in American dining. We would like to extend our congratulations to Chef Thomas, his bride Elizabeth who is instrumental in the…
Houston is known for being a melting pot of people from an incredibly broad variety of cultures. This is best demonstrated by its diverse food scene; among the best in the nation. Houstonians enjoy a cornucopia of restaurants from different cultures, including new fusions of cultures that take food in entirely new direction. So what…
Chef Jassi Bindra and Amrina have announced what could very well be there greatest assembly of culinary talent ever to cook together in the Woodlands. We’ve experienced impressive collaborative dinners by two top chefs, but we’ve never seen six top toques working together like this to create a single meal for Woodlands area foodies. The…
Charm Thai Kitchen and Bar has been opened for a year, and held a special dinner to honor this significant achievement. Charm has evolved since its opening into one of the best restaurants in the Woodlands. Owners Adam and Wanalee Gorelick pulled out all the stops for this dinner; anyone who knows them knows that…
Great question! Freebies like chips and salsa are definitely a beloved part of dining out at some spots. What’s expected varies a lot depending on the type of restaurant and the region. Here’s a quick breakdown by cuisine/type: 🌮 Mexican Restaurants 🍝 Italian Restaurants 🍚 Chinese Restaurants 🥗 American Diners/Casual Restaurants 🥖 Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Restaurants 🍣 Japanese Restaurants Of course, things…