In the late 90’s, Terry McBurney relocated his family from Houston to The Woodlands - back when Woodlands Parkway stopped at Kuykendahl and a wooden sign from the 70s still greeted commuters. As The Woodlands Mall and Market Street grew into the scene, he watched regional and national restaurant…
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Businesses choose to open in The Woodlands for a multitude of reasons: a vibrant shopping and dining scene, natural beauty, walking trails. Everyone has something different that drew them to The Woodlands, and we wanted to hear it from the business owners themselves. Why The Woodlands? Sixty…
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In 1995, Sara Brook opened the first Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe in downtown Houston. A go-to spot for any sweet treat imaginable, the bakery has brought joy to Houstonians for many years, and now it’s expanding to bring joy to The Woodlands. This unique, woman-owned business opened its second…
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Last year, The Woodlands Resort was named one of the 10 best resorts in Texas by Travel + Leisure – and that was before its recent renovations. The property is a landmark in The Woodlands, well-known for its two championship golf courses, jaw-dropping Forest Oasis Waterpark (featuring a 1,000-foot…
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Businesses choose to open in The Woodlands for a multitude of reasons: a vibrant shopping and dining scene, natural beauty, walking trails. Everyone has something different that drew them to The Woodlands, and we wanted to hear it from the business owners themselves. Why The Woodlands? Sweets To…
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The Refuge Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar in Creekside is the culmination of a life-long ambition, a desire for quality and a family passion project. Mark Zientek and his daughter, Autumn, are the talented and experienced restauranteurs behind its sleek, but casual-elegant vibe. Mark Zientek and his…
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When it comes to great salads in The Woodlands, this is just the tip of the Iceberg. These wedge salads feature crisp lettuce and creamy dressing with each featured salad prepared a bit differently and all offering a delectable dining experience! If you enjoy learning about some of my favorite menu…
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There are a lot of reasons why people choose to plant roots in The Woodlands: a vibrant shopping and dining scene, natural beauty, walking trails. Similar to residents and visitors, every business-owner has a different reason they were drawn to The Woodlands. So, we wanted to hear it from them: Why…
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There are a lot of reasons why people choose to plant roots in The Woodlands: a vibrant shopping and dining scene, natural beauty, walking trails. Similar to residents and visitors, every business-owner has a different reason they were drawn to The Woodlands. So, we wanted to hear it from them: Why…
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There’s nothing quite like sitting on a patio, overlooking Lake Woodlands with a glass of wine in hand and food on the way....especially when you’re about to try something new from Azzurro’s mouth-watering menu. Italian seafood specialties, hand-crafted pastas, braised meats, house-made desserts…
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This is a place
that stays with you.
WE HEAR THAT A LOT.
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