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August 24, 2022

Cocktails and Happy Hour


Clarkwood
Between The Heights and Montrose
3201 Allen Pkwy
Drink Recommendations: Casita Clarkwood (House Curated Shot), Spicy Watermelon Margarita, and of course the infamous Espresso Martini with a Toasted Marshmallow on top!
Social Hour-$10 cocktails Monday-Friday from 5-7 pm
Permission Whiskey
The Heights
2920 White Oak Dr.
Drink Recommendations: Eastside, Tequila Old Fashioned, Penicillin
Happy Hour-Monday-Friday from 4-6 pm
Julep
Washington
1919 Washington Ave
Drink Recommendations: Swimming Upstream, El Diablo, Missionary’s Downfall, Painkiller, Black and Tan
Happy Hour-Monday-Friday from 4-5:30 pm
Miss Carousel
EADO
1201 St Emanuel St
Drink Recommendations
Purple Lamborghini, Heavy Petting
Happy Hour Daily from 4-6 pm
Wicklow Heights
The Heights
1027 W 19th St
Drink Recommendations: When Doves Cry, Recovery Punch, Pama Spritz
Happy Hour-Monday-Friday open until 6 pm


Dinner


Bludorn
807 Taft St
Cocktail Recommendations: This Must Be The Place, Cooler Spritz, Nitro Espresso Martini
Appetizer Recommendations: Oysters, Squash Blossom
Entree Recommendations: Risotto, Ora King Salmon, Lobster Pot Pie
La Lucha

1801 N Shepherd Dr
Cocktail Recommendations: La Lucha Margarita (it’s hot pink!), Rita Picante
Appetizer Recommendations: Oysters (amazing price during happy hour), Deviled Eggs, Shrimp and Pork Dumplings
Entree Recommendations: Fried Chicken, Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Coltivare

3320 White Oak Dr
(menu rotates with the season)
Cocktail Recommendations: Coltivare Fancy Gin and Tonic, Peach Perfect
Appetizer Recommendations: Focaccia and Burrata, N’duja/Honey/Truffle Salt Salami
Entree Recommendations: Spaghetti, Ricotta Gnocchi, Texas Striped Bass
Marmo

888 Westheimer Rd
Cocktail Recommendations: Andiamo, Caffe Corretto
Appetizer Recommendations: Hamachi, Blue Crab Bruschetta, Roasted Carrot Salad (a must have!)
Entree Recommendations: Lobster Ravioli, Squid Ink Campanelle (if you are trying to decide between all of the pasta options, definitely this one), Branzino
Savoir

1344 Yale St
(menu rotates with the season)
Cocktail Recommendations: Rose Lemonade, Feeling Spicy, Blueberry Bee’s Knees
Appetizer Recommendations: Watermelon Salad, Curly Fry Trio, Cheese and Meat Board
Entree Recommendations: Crab Fettuccini, Scallops, Shrimp Risotto
B&B Butchers

1814 Washington Ave
Cocktail Recommendations: Cricket, B&B Bellini
Appetizer Recommendations: Chef Tommy’s Bacon, Brisket Ravioli, Carpet Baggar on the Half Shell
Entree Recommendations: The B&B Steak House Salad, Beef Wellington (a splurge, but worth it), Wasabi Crusted Tuna
Nancy’s Hustle

(menu rotates with the season)
2704 Polk St
Cocktail Recommendations: Midnight Cruiser, Spanish Key
Appetizer Recommendations: Smashed Cucumber and Melon Salad, Fries, Pickle Party
Entree Recommendations: Artichoke and Spring Onion Ravioli, Roasted Wild Striped Sea Bass

Others: Traveler’s Table, Warwick, Uchi, Theodore Rex, Gratify, Guard and Grace, Potente


Categories: Lifestyle

About Lauren

Welcome! My name is Lauren Toppe Thomas. I have lived in The Woodlands, Tx for over 20 years. I have been married to my husband, Isaac, since 2016. We have two beautiful babies. My son, Cooper, is 4 and daughter, Collins is 1.

Cooper was conceived through IVF and Collins is our miracle baby! I am a huge advocate for fertility education and treatment.

I attended Texas A&M University, Gig ‘Em! And graduated in 2013. I work full time in Medical Device Sales.

My greatest passion is food! I love cooking, exploring new restaurants in Houston, and trying lots of different cuisines. I went alcohol free in October of 2023 and have found a new passion for discovering and sharing non alcoholic beverage alternatives and mocktail recipes.

Come along with me for easy recipes, delicious mocktails and everyday lifestyle chats!

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