Velvet Taco, the popular Dallas-based fusion taco chain, has opened in the Woodlands. Local residents are packing the new location (on Gosling just south of Research) and devouring the interesting menu of fusion tacos, inspired by cuisines around the world. We’ve visited twice when there wasn’t an empty table to be found, even at off-peak…
Pizza Artista is a Cajun seafood concept that has opened its first shop in the Houston area right here in the Woodlands. Known for bold flavors and Louisiana-influenced ingredients, Pizza Artista offers 10″ personal pizzas, calzones, bread bowls, and other options for hungry guests. Cajun flavors are the thing at Pizza Artista. Conventional ingredients are…
Final Update: Jasper’s says they will relocate. Market Street removes Jasper’s signage. We wish them the best. Update: Jasper’s has told its staff that they are not reopening. Our thoughts go out to their staff. Update: Jasper’s has responded via their website: “We are closed because of a tiff with our landlord and will keep…
Birria Tacos have become the new hotness in the Mexican food scene. Originally a humble meal prepared for field workers, this delicious take on tacos has rocketed to the forefront of the culinary scene in Texas. Four years ago you rarely saw birria on any menus around town; now entire restaurants are popping up devoted…
The Stand, a California-based fast-casual restaurant, will open its first location in Texas at Hughes Landing. The restaurant will be located inside Two Lakes Edge at 2000 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, according to The Howard Hughes Corp., on the ground level of the multifamily development. The Stand has 11 California locations, and The Woodlands…
Off the Hook Seafood has been one of the most impressive new openings in the Woodlands area during the pandemic. This family owned seafood spot delivers great fresh gulf coast seafood, and has become a favorite of our staff. We were excited when we found out that the kitchen’s vision and talent extended beyond seafood.…
Texas Monthly has dropped their much anticipated BBQ list. It’s full of surprises; the traditional stalwarts have been pushed aside to make room for newer, trendier joints. Here’s their new Top 10: Goldee’s Barbecue (Fort Worth – 2020) InterStellar BBQ (Austin – 2019) Truth Barbeque (Houston – 2015) Burnt Bean Co. (Seguin – 2020) LeRoy…
A recent post by Daniel Vaughn reminded me of something I’ve been wondering for the past six months or so: Have we reached Peak Brisket? When I started eating barbecue back in the 1970’s, brisket was all over the place, and by modern standards, it was mostly disappointing. Then Goode Company popped on the scene,…
Update: We preview Mozambik and sample their South African cuisine. Change is the only constant in the restaurant business, and iconic Houston restaurant Peli Peli will be shuttering their two remaining locations for good on September 5. In its place will rise Mozambik, the South African restaurant with strong Portuguese influences. The Woodlands location of…
We’ve compiled a list of all the menus of Woodlands area restaurants for Houston Restaurant Weeks 2021, making it easy to browse your options. Amerigo’s – Menu Avenida Brazil – Menu Babin’s – Menu Baja Sur – Menu Charm Thai Bistro – Menu Churrasco’s – Menu Common Bond – Menu Cyclone Anaya’s – Menu Del…