Southern Star Brewing to Close in June

UPDATE: Southern Star has announced their closing. We’re sad to report that it appears that Southern Star Brewing Company, the beloved Conroe-based brewery, will be closing their doors for good. Sources close to the brewery report that they’re ending operations at the end of June. In a recent post, the Run in Texas Facebook page…

Zio Al’s Coming to the Woodlands Area

As the restaurant scene in southern Montgomery County continues to grow, another new dining concept is headed to one of the region’s busiest entertainment destinations. Zio Al’s Pizza & Pasta is expected to open at Metropark Square in 2026, bringing its late-night pizza and Italian comfort food concept to the fast-growing Shenandoah and The Woodlands…

Bar Louie files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Bar Louie, a well-known restaurant chain, with an outlet in the Woodlands on Waterway Square, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to financial struggles intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dallas-based company, operating around 70 locations across the U.S., submitted its filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on…

Somi Somi opens in Shenandoah

SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki has officially opened its doors in Shenandoah, bringing its renowned Korean-inspired desserts to the The Woodlands area. Located at 8821 Metropark Drive, Suite 1300, the new establishment began serving customers on March 28. Known for its signature goldfish-shaped waffle cones, known as taiyaki, SomiSomi offers a customizable dessert experience. Customers…