Press Waffle Co. brings sweet and savory flavors with new ownership
Press Waffle Co. was awarded the Best Dessert during the 2022 Taste of the Town event hosted by The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce in late January.
Press Waffle Co.
26435 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 850, The Woodlands
346-808-7874
www.presswaffleco.com
Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Family-owned Lone Star Cheladas serves Magnolia
Lone Star Cheladas offers tacos; quesadillas; fish; wings; and a variety of beverages, such as cheladas, beer, daiquiris and Mexican Coca-Cola. Rodriguez said the eatery is also trying out new items, including burgers and crawfish, to see if they will become permanent additions to the menu.
Lone Star Cheladas
28303 Dobbin-Huffsmith Road, Magnolia
832-521-3175
Facebook: Lone Star Cheladas
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. noon-1 a.m., Sun. noon-11 p.m.
Husband and wife serve up Asian cuisine at Magnolia Thai Restaurant
Magnolia Thai Restaurant features a variety of Asian-centered dishes, such as orange chicken, curry and pad thai. The restaurant also offers spring rolls, tom yum soup, salads and traditional Thai teas.
Magnolia Thai Restaurant
37125 FM 1774, Ste. 103, Magnolia
281-789-7425
www.magnoliathai.com
Hours: Sun., Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; closed Mon.
Shipping container-turned Hoppy Kitchen serves up food at Conroe brewery
Hoppy Kitchen owner Ryan Alworth said the restaurant began as a passion project for the longtime Conroe resident who loves his local brewery.
Alworth said he is proud to serve fresh pizza, burgers, fish and chips, and chili to the town his family has lived in for generations, and he does it out of a shipping container converted into a fully functional commercial kitchen.
Hoppy Kitchen
705 Galveston St., Conroe
936-333-3450
www.hoppykitchen.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Sun.
Family-owned restaurant Zully’s Latin American Kitchen serves Willis community
Zully’s offers dishes such as rotisserie chicken, fajitas and a variety of soups. The menu also includes entrees, such as tacos al carbon, which is three corn tortillas with sauteed onions, avocado slices and pico de gallo served with rice and beans.
Zully’s Latin American Kitchen
904 W. Montgomery St., Ste. 8, Willis
936-228-2382
www.zullyskitchen.net
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Sun.
Magnolia Eats & Treats offers a bit of everything
Along with ice cream and candy, the restaurant’s menu includes fried food, such as cheeseburgers and corn dog, Magnolia Eats & Treats also offers salads, and nearly everything on the menu can be gluten free.
Magnolia Eats & Treats
32907 Tamina Road, Ste. D, Magnolia
346-703-0927
www.magnoliaeatsandtreats.com
Hours: Tue.-Thu. 3-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Mon.-Sun.
Kokomo’s Mexican Cantina brings Caribbean flair to Oak Ridge North
The menu features classic Mexican food with a tropical aspect, such as sweet and savory homemade empanadas, fajitas and roasted street corn.
Kokomo’s Mexican Cantina and Restaurant
26850 I-45 N., Oak Ridge North
832-299-6214
www.kokomosmexicancantinarestaurant.com
Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
North Italia Waterway location modernizes Italian fare in The Woodlands
North Italia’s newest location in Texas aims to combine the homey feel of Italian fare with a modern, inviting environment fit for guests, according to Executive Chef Shawney Severns. Menu items include handmade pizzas and pastas and Severns’ favorite dish—the shrimp scampi.
North Italia The Woodlands
1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
281-292-6935
www.northitalia.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Herb and Beet aims to blend healthy eating with Southern comfort
Owner E’leece Lorey said a staple of Herb and Beet is sourcing ingredients as locally as possible and making items in-house. Customers that come in are often surprised to see the offerings on the menu, such as brisket sandwiches, steak salads, and macaroni and cheese options.
Herb and Beet
448 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands
832-663-9671
www.herbandbeet.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Sun.
Chill Milkshake and Waffle Bar offers sweet treats, grilled cheese, waffles in Magnolia
Kassie Boyd said she opened her first location of Chill Milkshake and Waffle Bar in Spring in 2013 and opened a second location on FM 1488 in Magnolia in December 2020, specializing in custom milkshakes made with Blue Bell ice cream.
The shop also sells specialty waffles and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with cheeses, such as cheddar or muenster.
Chill Milkshake and Waffle Bar
6606 FM 1488, Ste. 110, Magnolia
936-242-1560
www.chillmilkshakeandwafflebar.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. noon-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-10 p.m., closed Sun.
