The Woodlands, Texas (June 21, 2022) — Cary Attar and Chef Edel Gonçalves hosted a curated wine dinner highlighting the wines of California’s Jordan Winery. The assembled guests enjoyed Chef Edel’s modern take on classic cuisine, and tasted Jordan’s excellent chardonnay and two of their superb cabernet sauvignons. A highly exclusive Jordan champagne (not available…
Amrina is one of the most exciting new restaurant openings in the Houston area in the 2020’s. Surpreet Singh and Preet Paul Singh have created a thoroughly modern restaurant serving a distinctly elevated take on Indian cuisine. Chef Jassi Bindra is the managing partner, and his vision of what Indian food can become has earned…
Amrina held a pre-opening VIP event on Wednesday, June 15. Brothers Surpreet Singh and Preet Paul Singh threw out all the stops, with live entertainers, a variety of passed appetizers, and free flowing beverages. It was a who’s who of the Woodlands showing up to celebrate the launch of this exciting new restaurant. (Click or…
Mozambik, the innovative South African restaurant located in the Woodlands, Texas, is testing a robot food runner. Called MozBot, the robot can transport food and beverages from the kitchen to a specific table. We think MozBot is going to be a big hit with guests… especially kids. What kid doesn’t want to see a robot…
Houston area culinary professionals were well represented in the 2022 James Beard Awards, presented June 13 in Chicago at the Lyric Opera. Houston-area winners of the 2022 James Beard Awards: Outstanding Bar Program Julep – Alba Huerta Alba and Julep are the first national James Beard Award winners from Houston; we will make the bold…
Amrina is bringing an elegant, upscale Indian experience to the Woodlands. We get a sneak preview.
Phat Eatery, the James Beard-nominated Malaysian restaurant helmed by WAF member Alex Au-Yeung, is headed to the Woodlands in 2023. The restaurant will be located in the Grogan’s Mill center, in the spacious building recently vacated by Fuddruckers, at 2290 Buckthorne Place. The new location will be considerably larger than the original restaurant in Katy.…
Rise Soufflé, the DFW-based bistro that focuses on wine and soufflés is coming to the Woodlands Creekside Park in the spring of 2023. In their words: Rise is an intimate salon de soufflé and wine bar designed with French influence. Our relaxed bistro focuses on the soufflé—the masterpiece of French cuisine. Our unique approach is…
Pizza Artista, the Louisiana-based pizza chain that opened in the Woodlands last February, has suddenly closed its Research Forest location. According to the sign posted at the restaurant, rising costs and market conditions were responsible for the closing. We will share further information as it becomes available. Our thoughts go out to their staff in…
We’ve made no secret that we’re fans of Julio’s, the local restaurant group (Julio’s, Red Flame Grill) that makes some of the best Mexican food around. Now owner Julio Amer has brought his winning formula to FM 2920, with the opening of Julio’s #3, located at 4915 FM 2920, in Spring. Hours are 11am-9pm during…