UPDATE: They’re open, and we check them out. There’s a new concept coming to the former Herb ‘n’ Beet location on Sawdust Road. The location has been vacant for months, and we’re happy to see another restaurant coming to the Woodlands Area, especially featuring a local chef. From the Chef behind Uncle Charlie’s Kitchen Called…
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…
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.
SheBrews Cafe, offering gourmet coffee and Israeli cuisine, will be celebrating their grand opening in the Woodlands area on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 9am to 11am. The food truck focuses on Turkish coffee and Israeli-influenced food creations.Items on the menu include cheese or potato burekas, croissant sandwiches, pita sandwiches, and avocado toast. SheBrews Cafe…
Orioli Restaurant Group, the group behind Via Emilia, two Avanti locations, Azzurro, and another upcoming Woodlands area restaurants, has announced a sixth location in the Woodlands area. To be called Orioli’s Cucina Italiana, the establishment is expected to open in the spring of 2024 in Woodforest’s Pine Market, 791 Fish Creek Thoroughfare. Construction is underway.…
Kaeleigh Jordan of Rayford Road Roundup is reporting that a new wine and whiskey bar is coming to Woodson’s Reserve this fall. Called “The Grove Wine and Whiskey”, it will be located at 3921 Woodsons Reserve Parkway Suite 1100. In their words: “We will be specializing in wine and whiskey, but will have a mixologist…
We recently ran a story about Bojangles coming to the Houston Area and being announced as a tenant at the new Grand Parkway Town Center development in Tomball. An eagle-eyed reader made the discovery that’s going to excite folks who love the iconic food of Chicago. Portillo’s Coming to Houston Area Portillo’s, the beloved purveyor…