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…
We were excited to hear that P. Terry’s, the popular Austin-based burger chain, was expanding into the Houston area. Their first location was on the southwest side, an hour away, but we heard rumblings about a store much closer to the Woodlands. It turns out the second Houston location is right of the Grand Parkway,…
Chef Thomas Bille, the culinary mind behind Spring, Texas’s Belly of the Beast, has been named a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Award in the Best Chef: Texas category. This prestigious nomination highlights Bille’s innovative approach to Mexican-inspired cuisine infused with global influences. Culinary Journey and Inspirations Bille’s passion for cooking was ignited during…
OddFellows Ice Cream Co., a Brooklyn-born artisanal ice cream brand renowned for its inventive and unconventional flavors, has made a delightful entry into the Texas dessert scene with its first location in The Woodlands. Situated at 1900 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 350, this new establishment offers residents and visitors a whimsical and nostalgic ice cream…
Houston’s culinary scene is set to welcome a new addition as Chopped champion Chef Jassi Bindra, renowned for his work at The Woodlands’ Amrina, prepares to open Kitchen Rumors. This contemporary Indian-inspired restaurant will occupy the former Xin Chao space at 2310 Decatur Street in Houston’s Sixth Ward, with an anticipated opening in late spring…
On a recent trip down Gosling Road, we noticed a sign for “Ember & Vine” placed on the building that used to house the Butler House. It appears that the Butler House is no more, but a new concept will be coming to take its place. Our sources anticipate a cigar room and a wine…
Woodlands Area foodies were shocked today to learn of the sudden closing of Tris, the acclaimed restaurant helmed by Chef Austin Simmons. Tris had been riding high on national publicity by celebrities like Joe Rogan and Donald Trump, Jr., who have become fans of Chef Austin’s cuisine. According to the restaurant, the closing was driven…
The Michelin Guide has recognized its first group of restaurants in Texas, and local favorite Corkscrew BBQ surprised the crowd by picking up a coveted Michelin Star. Will Buckman and his wife Nicole founded Corkscrew BBQ in 2011, and we were proud to be the first to write about them when they opened. Other Houston-area…
King’s Blu Jam Cafe, the southern-style breakfast and lunch spot with a Cajun flair, was recently the spot of a top secret event. Shrouded in secrecy, the cafe was closed for several days as a production team moved in and recored an episode. Foodies around Spring have been buzzing, wondering what was going on. Thanks…
A disturbing report has come to light detailing the corruption of Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough. Wayne Dolcifino, a noted investigative reporter, published the story. According to Dolcifino: “Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough faces allegations of sexual harassment at the Woodlands Church he founded a decade ago. And we have an exclusive interview with the…