Noe’s Cafe opens in Spring – Our First Look Review
The team behind Charm Thai Bistro brings an upscale breakfast and lunch spot to Spring Steubner Road.
Brunch at Black Walnut Cafe
Post-Christmas brunch at Black Walnut Cafe. We find ourselves returning to Black Walnut over and over; the food, the service, and the overall experience impresses us, especially at the very attractive price point. Texas Pecan Pie Pancakes are the Lone Star State on a plate; TX Bourbon sauce is a decadent drizzle that shines brightly…
Tosca Italian Bakery – First Look
Italian bakeries are not commonplace in Texas… much less the Woodlands area. So we were excited to hear (in the Woodlands Area Foodies group) that an Italian bakery had just opened off Sawdust road. So on a rainy Saturday, we drove out to see what this new spot was all about. Tosca Italian Bakery is…
Mozambik impresses with creative brunch offering
Mozambik, the hot South African concept that is adjacent to the Woodlands Mall, has begun its brunch offering. Being fans of Chef Macey Maples’s cuisine, we were anxious to check out the new brunch offering. As we’ve come to expect from Mozambik, the food is definitely outside the box, but comfortably so. Flavor profiles are…
Fall Menu Tasting at Black Walnut
We sample the new fall 2021 menu at Black Walnut Cafe.
Alejandro Bulgheroni wine dinner at Fielding’s Local
We’re the first to admit that we’re fans of Chef Edelberto Gonçalves’s cooking. This classically trained chef brings his distinctly European viewpoint to every dish he cooks, and the results are exceptional. We’ve been fortunate enough to have enjoyed Chef Edel’s cuisine many times in the past, and have especially enjoyed the wine dinners that…
Mozambik brings upscale casual South African to the Woodlands
We have long been fans of Peli Peli, Houston’s homegrown South African restaurant group. But the COVID years have not been kind to the restaurant business, and Peli Peli is one of the establishments that suffered the most. Originally an upscale destination restaurant, they were forced to pivot to a more casual concept during the…
Baja Sur / Lalo Tequila Paired Dinner
Baja Sur has quickly become one of the best Mexican restaurants in our area. Under the watchful eye of Chef Coco Hogue, their kitchen turns out creative spins on Tex-Mex and Mexican favorites. We were excited to learn that Baja Sur had teamed up with Lalo Tequila to create a special multi course dinner. And…
HRW2021: Tris
Our continuing coverage of HRW 2021 arrives at the most awarded restaurant in the Woodlands: Tris. Chef Austin Simmons has earned a reputation for creative cuisine that thrills foodies and packs in the regulars. What will this talented chef present for Houston Restaurant Weeks? We couldn’t wait to find out. The Starters Hamachi Sashimi Beautiful…
HRW2021: Del Frisco’s Grille
We continue HRW 2021 with a visit to one of the most scenic restaurants in the Woodlands, Del Frisco’s Grille. Located on Restaurant Row at Hughes Landing, Del Frisco’s straddles the line between upscale comfort food and a premium steakhouse, and does so with aplomb. Executive Chef Brian McNamara has created an interesting menu for…