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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…
Market Street is undergoing a renaissance as of late, and the newest contributor is The Audrey. Located in the space vacated by the movie theater, the Audrey will join Reel Luxury Cinemas as the latest destination for the nightlife crowd. This stylish, modern restaurant will focus on contemporary American cuisine. Offerings include seafood, meats, and…
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of Rise, the French Salon de Soufflé and Wine Bar that just opened in Creekside Park. Rise started in Dallas, and the Woodlands location is their only one in the Houston Area. Under the capable direction of Chef Cameron Achee, Rise focuses on that miraculous and oh-so-French dish: The…
Surreal Creamery is having their Grand Opening this Saturday (6/10/2023) from 11am to 11pm. They will have raffles, door prizes and face painting. They’re also offering their signature mason jars buy one, get one 50% off (in a limited edition jar).
Amrina, the hot new Woodlands restaurant, is presenting its first What the Chef: Chef’s Collaboration Dinner. The dinner series kicks off with guest chef, Marc Quiñones. He and Amrina’s chef Jassi Bindra (named one of the World’s Best Indian Chefs by the Michelin Guide) will collaborate and create a remarkable meal for the lucky guests…
Update: Buldogies has a GoFundMe going in order to raise funds to fight to stay open. If you’re a fan of these awesome folks and their wonderful food, please consider donating. We were saddened to hear the news that Buldogies, the beloved hot dog and fair food establishment on Hwy 105, will be closing their…
The Cuterie, a new charcuterie concept, will be opening in Conroe’s Grand Central Park on June 20th. They will be offering their full menu of charcuterie boards, salads, shareable apps, “toasties”, desserts, wine and beer. Thank you to eagle-eyed WAFer Lauren Brooke Dove for this tip.