Food + Beverage

Pie is the Limit

If making pies from scratch in not your thing, be thankful, there's help! Article by Staff | Photography by Mellonhead Photo The Pie in the Sky Pie Company is celebrating its 20th year in business. Its restaurant serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week, and of course, there are pies—lots of pies! If you are not a baker or just short on time, you can take advantage of owner Marlene Stubler's hard-earned experience this holiday season to take a little pressure off yourself and still...

Entertainment

Cole Hauser

Strengthening Texas Ties with new Bourbon Line Article by Erica Hernandez | Photography by Audrey Hall On screens, big or small, Cole Hauser is best known for his role as bad boy cowboy Rip Wheeler on the hit Western drama  Yellowstone . At long last, the drama returns for its fifth and final season on Paramount beginning November 10th. The show follows the turbulent saga of the Dutton family ranching empire as they defend their way of life at all costs, with Cole’s character often leading the...

Entertainment

Thriving with Deep Texas Roots

Lyle Lovett on the importance of family and opportunities. Article by Alison Kartevold | Photography by Provided In preparation for his sold-out concert at the Cynthia Woods Pavillion to honor The Woodlands Township's 50th-anniversary celebration, I was honored to join a discussion with Four-Time Grammy Award Winner Lyle Lovett. He generously spoke at length with Tonya Bulter of The Woodlands City Lifestyle and me about how his roots in the area have influenced him. Growing up in Klien, the...

Entertainment

Thankful for "The Beast"

A behind the scenes look at how a local resident got a his movie shot in Texas Article by Alison Kartevold and Terry Weaver | Photography by The Beast of Trinity In September, the prospects of completing The Beast of Trinity Texas, a movie set in Trinity Texas and conceived by Montgomery County's Terry Weaver, were dire. Terry felt driven to see his script become a feature film, so in 2023, he embarked on a journey to produce and star in the production. The movie's website describes it this...

Food + Beverage

Explore Ten Area Wineries

Local Wine Connoisseur tours the growing number of wineries within the "Houston Hill County" Article by Ron Saikowski | Photography by Provided The Texas Hill Country is now one of the top wine regions to visit in the country, and winery operations are now extending into our area. The Texas wine industry is exploding and will be ranked number two in the country in terms of its number of wineries. The latest figures show that the Texas wine industry contributes around 24 billion dollars...

Food + Beverage

Quaint V-Bistro Restaurant

Value, Variety, and Vietnamese Comfort Food Article and Photography by Ian Garrett Enjoying the first anniversary of its second location in Conroe, V Bistro Vietnamese Noodles & Grill is a quaint, clean culinary delight. Nestled in a shopping center on Hwy 105, the family-owned business serves traditional Vietnamese fare with more than a dash of Southern hospitality. Though this new location is only a year old, V Bistro has enjoyed serving customers in its original location for 16 years. ...

Life + Culture

The Social Speakeasy

An Upscale Bar Specializing in Craft Cocktails Article by Margie Taylor | Photography by Shannon Matlock, Go Arrow Photography The Social is a small local, family owned and operated business with four owners- Cassandra Bhogal, husband Tanvir Bhogal, mom, Natali Holbrook and her husband, Robert (Rob) Holbrook.  Ten years ago, Rob started an alcohol catering company, Southern Rum Runners. As a mobile bartending service, it offered a bar for private parties. The company has gone through...

Food + Beverage

CCL's Foodie Favorites

A list to satisfy your every craving! Article by CCL Staff | Photography by Provided When you can't decide or want to try something new, our go-to list will surely offer a restaurant that will satisfy your every craving. Tex-Mex: Camila's Tex-Mexi-Que, 1245 Grand Central Parkway, Conroe Sushi: Wo Sushi Fusion, 810 Pine Market Ave, Woodforest  Frozen Margaritas Flight: Black Walnut, 2971 Hawthorne Dr, Conroe Fast Asian: Dragon Bowl C Noodle Bar, 118 Simonton, Conroe Soup: V...

Food + Beverage

When Goode is Great!

Goode Co Fish Camp reflects family traditions through food Article and Photography by Travis Hager Tucked away among the mature pines of Research Forest in The Woodlands, the Goode Co Fish Camp is a breath of fresh, coastal air that has seamlessly taken over the space once occupied by Goode Co. Barbeque. Adjacent to the Goode Co. Kitchen and Cantina, this latest concept brings a delightful slice of the Texas coast right to our neighborhood. Upon stepping into Fish Camp, you're immediately...

Life + Culture

Worth the Drive

J Bar M Rewards Those in Search of Great BBQ Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Arrowhead Photo Four AM comes early for everyone, but it's a sacred hour when you're the pitmaster at a top-ranked restaurant. With a freshly brewed coffee in hand the world is still cloaked in darkness as you make your way around the kitchen, the smell of post oak and tender meats already wafting on the air. There's a rhythm to this early morning ritual, a lighting of fires, a placing of meat beginning their...