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…

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…

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, 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…

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.…