Eddie and Cody Wright

The Breakfast of Champions

Posted in: In The Know
Tags: the woodlands dining room, grand breakfast, belgian waffles

Besides all the fun, poolside activities, our daily Grand Breakfast buffet in The Woodlands Dining Room is a top attraction for adults and kids alike.

It is called the Grand Breakfast for a reason, and it’s hard to decide where to start.

The exhibition kitchen serves up made-to-order omelets. Go all out and order your omelet with everything!

You can also order fluffy pancakes and Belgian waffles. I’m not sure what the secret is, but the waffles come out perfect every time. I have never been able to replicate those Woodlands Dining Room waffles at home. Normally, the batter oozes out of the waffle iron and onto the counter. Or worse, my waffle sticks to the iron like crazy glue.

But I digress. The warm syrup for the pancakes and waffles is absolutely amazing. Personally, I think we should bottle it and sell the stuff.

The Grand Breakfast doesn’t end there. There is a hot station with bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy (the best!), scrambled eggs, and breakfast potatoes. A cold display features a variety of yogurts, cereals, granola, and fresh fruits. Plus, there are freshmade pastries such as croissants and danishes to choose from. Or, toast your own bagel, English muffin and sliced bread.

Let the grazing begin!

Monday – Friday 6 – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday – Sunday 6:30 – 10:30 a.m.
And did you know? It's open to the public! Call 281-364-6232 for reservations.

New Dining Spots In The Woodlands

Posted in: In The Know
Tags: restaurants, mexican, italian, the woodlands, dining

Two new dining options, La Guadalupana Mexican Cuisine & Bar and Luca & Leonardo Ristorante, are opening in December just in time for hungry holiday shoppers.

La Guadalupana will feature typical Mexican dishes such as tacos, enchiladas and fajitas. One of the highlights of the new restaurant is a Tequila “museum” with 200 types of tequila. Margaritas anyone? You’ll find homemade tortillas and fresh tableside salsa mixed-to-order. The restaurant plans to stay open late Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights when it hosts live music entertainment. A lower level, outdoor terrace is planned which will be perfect for alfresco dining in the Spring.

At Luca & Leonardo Ristorante, guests will enjoy a selection of wines and a traditional Italian fare. It too will have outdoor seating overlooking The Woodlands Waterway®.

Mangiamo!

Bahama Mama

Posted in: In The Know
Tags: tropical drinks, cool water cafe

Turn any location into a tropical paradise with fun, mixed drinks. Top your beverage off with a cherry and one of those little umbrellas and you’ve got yourself a party!

Here’s a festive cocktail you can order from our very own Cool Water Café.  Or, make your own at home!

Bahama Mama Sunrise
1 oz dark rum
1 oz spiced rum
4 oz orange juice
2 oz pineapple juice
1/2 oz grenadine syrup

Serve over ice in a tall glass. Enjoy!
 

Be Cool

Posted in: Ways To Play
Tags: smoothies, red mango

How do you like to stay cool during the summer months? Most of us go from our air-conditioned homes, to our air-conditioned cars, to our air-conditioned offices. But if you’re a stay-at-home-mom (or dad) chances are you start to suffer from cabin fever midway through the summer, which ultimately means going outdoors to play in the sun.

Pulling out the water sprinkler is a quick fix when you have kids under the age of five. You can also trek down to the neighborhood pool for the afternoon. Or, suffer and wait until family vacation when you can lounge by our Forest Oasis Waterscape sipping on a Strawberry Lemonade smoothie while the kids zoom down waterslides.

Speaking of smoothies, Red Mango at Market Street is a good spot to cool off with a probiotic smoothie or a cup of all-natural, gluten-free frozen yogurt with names like Tangomonium. Red Mango’s fresh fruit toppings are cut fresh each day. Or, you can try the Fun & Crunchy route with Fruity Pepples, Cap’n Crunch or Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate.

Smoothies are fun and easy to mix and the flavor combinations are endless. Kids can get in on the action too. Put out a couple of bowls of ingredients such as chopped fruit, berries, various yogurt flavors, ice cream, candy or cereal. Have the little ones pick and choose ingredients to customize their own smoothie drinks.

Now that’s a delicious way to stay cool. Bottoms up!
 

Friday Family Date Night

Posted in: Great Gatherings
Tags: market street, flyfishing, family events, waterway nights, the woodlands

We’re always looking for cheap and easy ways to entertain the little ones and Waterway Nights at Waterway Square sure fits the bill.

This free event, which runs every Friday from 6 – 8 p.m., features a variety of entertainers including live musicians, jugglers, face painters, balloonists, and caricaturists.

Tonight’s entertainment is a Juggler on a Unicycle (always a favorite with my four year old) and a musical duo.  Picnics, chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome so don’t forget the juice boxes and Teddy Grahams!

If you’re looking for something to do Saturday morning, hop on our complimentary shuttle (or rent bicycles) and make your way over to Market Street for Peanut Butter & Jamm. Not the sandwich but a series of children’s music, activities, and games. It’s also free to the public and runs from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

While the kids are enjoying PB & J, dad can check out the free flyfishing school at Orvis. "Flyfishing 101" starts at 9 a.m. Every participant gets a $15 coupon and a free membership to Trout Unlimited for one year ($35 value).
 

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Posted in: In The Know
Tags: tiffany's, market street, the woodlands, holly golightly

You know those days when you get the mean reds? It's like having the blues ... only worse. Well as Holly Golightly points out, the only cure for the mean reads is to head to Tiffany’s. Lucky for us, the good folks at Tiffany & Co. have selected Market Street – The Woodlands for their second Houston location which is expected to open in November.

The new 4,000-square-foot store will occupy the space previously leased by Z Gallerie, which relocated to another location within Market Street, and will showcase the prestigious jeweler’s collection of engagement rings, diamonds, watches, men’s items, accessories and gifts. Of course, your jewels are presented in the treasured Tiffany Blue Box®.

Did you know the blue box is a retail tradition that dates back to founder Charles Tiffany? He mandated that the coveted boxes could only be acquired with a Tiffany purchase.