Foodie. Writer. Photographer. Programmer. Web designer. Bon Vivant. Raconteur. Swashbuckler. Scoundrel.

Ironman Texas Traffic Maps

Saturday, April 22 is the date of the Ironman Texas event. The event disrupts traffic in many areas of the Woodlands; getting to your favorite restaurant may be a challenge. This map shows which roads will be disrupted. Plan your travel in the Woodlands accordingly. (Tap or click on the image below for a larger,…

Revisiting Beck’s Prime

We’ve been fans of Beck’s Prime since they opened. Beck’s was one of the pioneers bringing elevated burgers to the Houston area. Their restaurants are often located in scenic settings; the Woodlands store backs up to Lake Harrison, across from the Woodlands Resort. Way back in the 90’s, we discovered Beck’s at their location on…

Fire at Mel’s Country Cafe

UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been set up to help the employees of Mel’s during the time they’re shut down. You can donate here. Popular local establishment Mel’s Country Cafe suffered a fire on Sunday night. Tomball Fire Department, Magnolia Fire, and The Woodlands Fire Department all assisted with extinguishing the fire. There was extensive damage…

Montgomery Grove to open March 15

Montgomery Grove, the family dining establishment in Montgomery, is opening on March 15th. Montgomery Grove brings together the food from several popular local food truck concepts under one roof, including the popular Wichesonwheels and Dizzy Pies. They provide a comfortable indoor and outdoor setting for guests to enjoy. Pizza and burgers are the big draw,…