Arts + Culture

Fall Into a Few Good Books

Perfect reads as the weather turns: Recipes, road trips and Steinbeck for beginners to welcome autumn. Article by Dawn Allen | Photography by Provided Southern Living: Best Fall Recipes Southern Living cookbooks have been a standby in my kitchen for years, and this collection of autumn recipes reminds me why. Hearty and seasonal, this cookbook’s recipes lean into fall’s best comfort flavors. A standout, the steak and two-potato soup, is playfully coined as a dish that “men fancy,” a claim...

Food + Beverage

The Hands That Feed Us

Family, Hard Work and Harvest at Atkinson Farms Article by Aunika Anderson | Photography by Provided From dawn to dusk, there is always something to be done at Atkinson Farms, a fourth-generation family farm.  Another Season, Another Harvest  The day begins before the first cup of coffee, with one of the farmers’ most important routines: checking the weather. On a farm, the forecast can determine nearly everything. Rain, heat, wind and cold can change the day’s plans in an instant. And...

Food + Beverage

Back in the Saddle

Austin Simmons Returns to The Woodlands Dining Scene With New Steakhouse Charolais Article and Photography by Laura L. Green On the evening we visited Charolais in Hughes Landing, the late summer temperatures were breaking records. The setting sun was hanging in just the right spot over Lake Woodlands as to be both penetratingly hot and blinding. But a little unfavorable weather should never prevent one from indulging in a meal at a fine Texas steakhouse, especially if it’s the...

Food + Beverage

“Down To the Local…”

From medieval Ale-Stakes to Tuesday-Night Trivia, The Blue Lion Proves Why Every Neighborhood Deserves a Proper Pub Article and Photography by Travis Hager “There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.” Dr. Samuel Johnson offered that verdict in 1776, as recorded by his biographer James Boswell. Johnson was praising the tavern, but his instinct reaches straight into the modern pub: give people a warm welcome...

Entertainment

Boola Boola

Curated Menus for Your Upscale Game Day Watch Party Article by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photography by The Hometown Chef Catering Co. We’re in the heart of gridiron season when adrenaline runs high! And that means tailgating and lots of food. Through the years, tailgating has advanced from horse-drawn wagons to automobiles with open tailgates, plastic coolers and portable grills in sports arena parking lots. As tailgating evolved, favorite game-day foods shifted away from stadium-style hot dogs and...

Arts + Culture

Heart and Soul

Mary Beth McGinnis Takes Art to a New Frontier Article by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photography by Mary Beth McGinnis The Woodlands Arts Council is introducing a new vision for its annual fall show. Formerly known as the Texas Fine Craft Show, the event debuts Sept. 26-27 with a new name, The Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design Show. The transition embraces art and design beyond fine craft alone, but with a longstanding commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. At this curated, indoor event, patrons...

Travel

True Style:

Scotland's Enduring Character Lives in Its Landscapes and History Article and Photography by Laura L. Green Scotland has more than its share of iconic sights and spectacular scenery. What emerges to the traveler who spends some time here is the deep sense of hospitality, tradition and place that have developed over centuries-a style of living that is innate, one that never goes out of fashion. From medieval castles to breathtaking mountains to outstanding restaurants--and with no language...

Shopping

That’s a Strap!

Watch Innovation Straps (WIS) Keeps Your Timepiece Timeless Article by Alex Gray | Photography by Watch Innovation Straps (WIS) Watch enthusiasts, meet the innovative company behind what may be your new favorite watch straps. Watch Innovation Straps (WIS) saw an industry “where shortcuts, inconsistent quality, and dropshipping are common” and sought to chart a new path. Turning to Porto San Giorgio, Italy for master craftsmen capable of exceptional quality, WIS now offers an assortment of...

Shopping

Fall 2026

The Return of the Well-Dressed Man Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Provided For the past several years, men’s fashion has leaned heavily toward comfort, minimalism and an almost deliberate lack of effort. Many trace the shift back to Covid. Fall 2026 marks a clear change. Men are beginning to look dressed again. This is not a return to stiff suits, narrow ties or overly formal wardrobes. The new direction is relaxed, useful and easy to wear. Tailoring is returning with softer...

Shopping

Behind the Boutique

Discovering the History and Heart of Monkee’s of the Woodlands Article by Aunika Anderson | Photography by Taite Zapalac Photography As shoppers enter a boutique, they’re greeted by thoughtfully arranged displays, hand-selected collections and perhaps the subtle aroma of a fresh candle. What they may not realize is that they’re participating in a timeless tradition. The boutique as we know it today flourished during the 1960s, but the idea behind it evolved over centuries—from the textile...