Taste the flavors of Louisiana at Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen in The Woodlands. Conveniently located near the Market Street shops, it's an ideal spot to stop in for lunch. Diners love the complimentary basket of Cajun potato chips. The menu offers all of the standards of Big Easy cuisine, like chicken and sausage gumbo, etouffe, jambalaya, and po'boys (try one with sloppy roast beef). Just be sure to save room for beignets (New Orleans-style doughnuts) and a French Press coffee. Come by on Wednesday or Thursday for "Wine Lovers Night" and take advantage of $10 off any bottle of wine. Regulars love Schilleci's for its friendly service and cozy space.

9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 1120
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-4242
www.schillecis.com
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You can do just about anything right from your smartphone nowadays, from booking a hotel to paying your bills. There are even handy apps that make it possible to turn your phone into a portable radio, with a variety of music stations, podcasts, talk shows, and just about anything you would expect from a traditional radio. Check out these great radio apps to learn more.

Stitcher
Stitcher is a free app that offers the latest sports, talk, news, and entertainment radio stations anywhere you are, right from your mobile device. It includes over 20,000 different radio shows, live radio stations, and podcasts, and they’re all completely on demand, so you can listen whenever you want to. Stitcher is also available for just about any type of smartphone or device, including the iPhone, iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire.

TuneIn Radio
The TuneIn app offers an attractive interface and boundless browsing capabilities, giving you access to 100,000 live radio stations and two million podcasts, concerts, and shows. You can listen to the local radio in your town even when you’re away from your car or home, and it also features trending radio stations that enable you to check out what other users are listening to. 

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There’s a lot of history disappearing every day, as developers get rid of the past to accommodate the future. Thankfully, there are still individuals who care about preserving the historic places of America for future generations. Old Town Spring is one such project, and it’s heartening to see how it’s become a social hum for Spring residents. A quaint 19th-century town located near the railroad yards, Spring’s Victorian-style houses have been carefully preserved and changed into retail establishments selling antiques, art, and more—but this is no shopping mall. Instead, it’s a fascinating historic experience that will captivate adults and kids alike. Old Town Spring is open year-round, but for the best value, visit during one of the many events they host, including the Texas Crawfish & Music Festival or Springfest, a yearly celebration of wine and art. Old Town Spring is a fascinating place to while away the hours exploring and learning about America’s past.

Old Town Spring
315 Gentry Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 353-9310
www.oldtownspring.com