For the ultimate dinner and dessert combination, head to Culver’s in The Woodlands, where you can dine on famous ButterBurgers and custard, made in-house daily. The burgers are cooked to order and made from fresh, Midwest beef that comes sandwiched between a toasted, buttered bun. You can order your burger with one or two patties and topped with a number of toppings including bacon, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. Pair it with Wisconsin cheese curds, onion rings, or crinkle cut fries.

No trip to Culver’s is complete without finishing your meal with the restaurant’s signature custard, which is made from real Wisconsin dairy and cold-pressed vanilla and Dutch blend chocolate. The restaurant makes the thick and creamy frozen treat in the restaurant throughout the day and can mix in such fixings as Oreo cookies, fruit, candy bars, and cookie dough.

Culver’s
8800 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 364-9595
www.culvers.com/restaurants/the-woodlands
www.yelp.com/biz/culvers-the-woodlands

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For foodies in The Woodlands, Hubbel & Hudson Kitchen is a must-try eatery that has just about everything you could imagine to eat in or cook your own food at home. This combination restaurant and market serves a delicious selection of casual American food with a gourmet twist, including farm-fresh burgers, premium steaks, hearty salads, and a great selection of eggs Benedicts for breakfast. There are affordable wines and beers to go with any meal, and the delicious, homemade desserts are the perfect way to end your visit.

Once you’re done eating, check out Hubbel & Hudson Kitchen’s marketplace, which contains a full coffee bar, a gelato station, and lots of bulk candies, nuts, and teas. There are fresh-baked pastries to take with you to go, as well as takeout versions of all of your favorite dishes on the traditional menu.

Whether you dine in at the sunny patio or take something out, you’ll love visiting Hubbel & Hudson Kitchen.

Hubbel & Hudson Kitchen
4526 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 203-5650
www.hubbellandhudson.com

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Holiday treats don't have to arrive in cookie or candy form! Here are three holiday-themed cocktail recipes that even the most knowledgeable home bartender will appreciate.

Easy Blender Eggnog [realsimple.com]
Instead of buying the pre-packaged eggnog, make your own by using just a few common ingredients and a standard kitchen blender. Heavy cream, sugar, and eggs create the drink’s signature rich consistency, while some good brandy adds that deliciously dark flavor.

Mulled Wine Sangria [myrecipes.com]
Update your favorite summer drink for the chilly winter season by simmering red wine in warming spices like cloves and cinnamon. Combine it with sparkly club soda and served chilled with some refreshing orange slices floating throughout.

Candy Cane Cocktail [marthastewart.com]
For guests who prefer drinks with a sweeter flavor, this fun candy cane cocktail will surely be a hit. It’s made with strawberry vodka and crème de menthe combined with some tart cranberry juice that creates a lovely pink color, and lining the rim of a martini glass with crushed candy canes adds an even more special look and a fresh, minty flavor.

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