Italian cuisine is far more than red sauce on pasta, but a few years back, you wouldn’t know that if you dined in the Woodlands. The Italian cuisine in the Woodlands was both limited and tired, and the market was ripe for new ideas. The Orioli Restaurant Group is on a mission to change that…
Chef Jassi Bindra, the executive chef of Amrina in the Woodlands, has won the August 15, 2023 episode “Oh My Squash!” of Chopped! Congratulations to Chef Jassi and all the competitors! Chef Jassi is known for his innovative cuisine which draws on both the flavors and traditions of India as well has his knowledge of…
Update: Chef Jassi has won! Chef Jassi Bindra, the executive chef of Amrina in the Woodlands, will be appearing on Chopped this month. Chef Jassi is known for his innovative cuisine which draws on both the flavors and traditions of India as well has his knowledge of classic French technique. Before moving to Texas and…
Noodle Kitchen, the popular Cypresswood-area Chinese restaurant, has opened in the Woodlands! They’ve taken over the space formerly occupied by Atsumi at 3335 College Park Dr Ste 800, The Woodlands, TX 77384. WAFer Jeff Matthews made this discovery, and graciously provided the photos in this article. Noodle kitchen is known for its handmade noodles, baos,…
Big news today out of Fu Manchung, the popular Vietnamese fusion restaurant on FM 2920. For the past six years, Fu Manchung has been delighting patrons with some of the best Vietnamese food to be found in the Houston Area. Chef Taylor Chung’s approach to cuisine is both unique and delicious, and he developed a…
Updated information about the best restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Week 2021 in the Woodlands.
The Woodlands now has its own branch of the popular Local Table restaurant group. Local Table is an upscale casual American concept with a bit of a Greek accent. It’s owned by the family that founded Hungry’s, the Houston landmark in Rice Village. The Location Local Table has selected an airy, expansive setting on Research…
Charm Thai Bistro, the outstanding Thai restaurant located in Spring, announced that they’re opening a second location in the Woodlands proper. Adam Gorelick, owner of Charm, announced this via Facebook last night. Since their opening in 2020, Charm has impressed us with their flavorful, creative Thai dishes. Owner Wannalee Gorelick was born in Thailand, and…
Fans of Chef Thomas Bille’s superb Mexican cuisine rejoice: Belly of the Beast is returning to Spring! Chef Thomas made a name for himself when he opened Belly of the Beast in Old Town Spring. Working with a difficult location, he served superbly crafted Mexican food, including his lushly complex birria tacos, the standard by…
UPDATE: Local Table is open! Check out our First Look Review. Local Table, the popular group of restaurants from the folks behind Hungry’s Café, is opening their Woodlands location on July 24. The restaurant will be located at 4223 Research Forest Dr, near Shanghai Bistro. The 7000 square foot restaurant will serve lunch, dinner, and…