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Category: Dining & Drinks

Four lattes are lined up across a white marble table: gingerbread, peppermint, tiramisu, and pumpkin spice.

Top Stops for Warm Drinks in The Woodlands

By Rachael Varner on Dec. 04, 2025

When the temperature takes a dip, warm up with a nice hot beverage in The Woodlands! From traditional black coffees to seasonally inspired teas, there are plenty of places to curl up with a good book and a warm drink. Here are just a few of the top stops in town! Tiramisu Crêpe | Photos courtesy of…

A Thanksgiving spread featuring a beautifully cooked turkey (top right) garnished with small oranges, lemons, and various types of miniature pumpkins. Dishes around the turkey (from left to right, top to bottom) include a slice of pumpkin pie, green bean casserole, a creamy orange soup, and roasted brussels sprouts.

Thanksgiving Feasts Worth a Trip to The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Nov. 06, 2025

Spending Thanksgiving in The Woodlands this year? Take the pressure off of hosting your loved ones—or take the pressure off them to host you!—and let someone else do the cooking. Local hotels and restaurants are going all out with multi-course dine-in experiences, takeout feasts, and festive fall…

A man turns a go kart around a corner at K1 Speed. He's wearing a dark T-shirt, tan cargo shorts, black racing gloves, and a black motorcycle helmet with a colorful reflective visor. The track is gray and rubbery, the barriers alternating in red and white stripes. K1 posters line the back wall.

New In Town: Go-Karting, Cooking Classes, and More

By Rachael Varner on Oct. 16, 2025

Don't look now because there's a rush of new businesses coming to town! Get into the holiday spirit this season with a themed cooking class or take a spin on the new go-karting track. From unique dining experiences to thrilling attractions, there's always something fresh and fun to do in The…

A young chef with curly brown hair, round glasses, and a black denim apron instructs a cooking class (at least 10 men and women of various ages and backgrounds are visible). Various pots, pans, hot plates, and other cooking utensils are spread out on the counter before them. On the wall in the back is "Sur la table" written in large, black, cursive.

Opening Doors on World Tourism Day

By Rachael Varner on Sep. 18, 2025

World Tourism Day is September 27! Established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, this holiday highlights the cultural and economic impact of tourism on a global scale. The theme for 2025 is Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, where participants strive to understand diverse…

Four young adults (two with their backs to the camera) sit at a patio table with red metal chairs and a large red square umbrella hanging overhead. The table is on an elevated patio overlooking The Waterway. In the background is the Waterway Avenue bridge.

Waterfront Dining in The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Jul. 31, 2025

The Woodlands' waterfront dining options are as numerous as they are remarkable. With Lake Woodlands set at the heart of the community and The Waterway weaving through it, there is no shortage of restaurants with patio seating and a gorgeous view of the shoreline. Along The Waterway…

The interior of OddFellows' Ice Cream Co. features an ice cream counter stretching away from the camera. The left wall is red and white striped with classic paintings of odd or novelty subjects (a toy monkey with symballs, a seal in a hot dog cart, etc.). The floor is checkered with red and white tiles, set with a few small, round, 2-person tables and a bar with four stools. There are several families with 5- to 12-year-old children peering at the ice cream flavors.

Top Stops for National Ice Cream Day

By Rachael Varner on Jul. 17, 2025

Beat the heat this summer with a sweet frozen treat! July is National Ice Cream Month, and The Woodlands has an abundance of ice cream and dessert parlors to choose from. To get you started, here are just a few of our top picks for the season. SWEETS TO THE SWEET 26400 Kuykendahl Rd. Unit C110, The…

Six colorful drinks are lined up on the balcony at Hyatt Centric's rooftop pool. On the far left, an espresso martini, then a mule with lime and sprig of rosemary, then a tall purple cocktail, then a bright red drink with a strawberry and jalapeno slice on the rim, then a cucumber martini, then a tall blue drink. In the background is an (out of focus) overview of Market Street.

Happy Hour at Hotels in The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Jul. 10, 2025

Happy Hour is a great way to celebrate with friends while exploring The Woodlands! Several hotel properties in The Woodlands offer Happy Hour deals for anyone to enjoy. Others feature specials just for guests, so book a staycation to check out everything that local hotels have to offer! HYATT…

The camera focuses on an expertly plated meal at The Waterway Marriott. It features a nearly rare steak, cut into strips, and it's topped with a BBQ-like sauce, long and skinny mushrooms, orange flower petals, and sprouts. It is served with several cooked carrots (yellow and orange) and cooked cauliflower, and it's served on a thick yellow saffron sauce.

Q&A: Michael Batke, Executive Chef of The Waterway Marriott

By Rachael Varner on Jun. 26, 2025

Michael Batke has been a shining star of the culinary world for over 30 years. After earning early acclaim with a Red Seal certification, he led kitchens in five-star hotels across North America, opened his own restaurant, and even cooked for royalty during the 2010 Winter Olympics. Since making The…

The camera overlooks a low-lit dining room with round booths clustered in the center with square tables aligned around them. People are seated at tables throughout the room, though not directly in front of the camera. There is a window looking into the kitchen in the back right with an eagle sculpture in front of it.

New In Town: Boutiques, Bistros, and Bars

By Rachael Varner on Jun. 12, 2025

Summer is in full swing, which means it’s the perfect time to explore all things new in The Woodlands! Discover the latest fashion trends, savor fresh flavors, and enjoy exciting seasonal experiences throughout town. Whether you're shopping, dining, or trying something new, be sure to soak up some…

A frosted bottle of Fuzzy's vodka sits atop a light wood counter at BLEND Bar. On its left is a full martini glass with a twist of lemon peel. On its right, a cigar. The lounge area is out of focus behind the counter.

Top Stops for National Martini Day

By Visit The Woodlands on Jun. 05, 2025

Whether you prefer it dirty, dry, shaken, or stirred, there is no wrong way to enjoy a martini. National Martini Day is held annually in June, so raise your glasses for a toast to this classic drink. The first martinis were made with gin or vodka and an olive, but recipes have evolved to include a…