Local Table: Our First Look Review

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…

First Look at Rise – The TWTX Review

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…

Flippin’ Pizza – A Pleasant Surprise

There’s a unique, family-run pizza parlor located on FM2978 near the Woodlands Parkway intersection. Called Flippin’ Pizza, it’s technically a franchise from the east coast (it’s the only one in Texas). But to us, it feels much more like an independent pizza spot. Flippin’ Pizza is owned and operated by Sweta Bharodia; she’s there pretty…

Amrina’s New Happy Hour

Chef Jassi Bindra and his team have been busy at Amrina. They have put together a new happy hour offering (called Fantasy Hour) that raises the bar for happy hour in the Woodlands area. Amrina has been opened less than a year, but it’s already become one of the most innovative kitchens in the entire…

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…

Mastro’s Ocean Club- A ChatGPT Review

Mastro’s is a high-end steakhouse chain that was founded in 1999 by restaurant veteran Michael Mastro. The chain has locations in several major cities across the United States, including Beverly Hills, New York City, and Houston. In 2013, Mastro’s was acquired by Landry’s, a restaurant and hospitality company that operates a wide range of high-end…