It takes a lot to recommend a shopping mall, but Market Street, located in The Woodlands, really is a fantastic destination for all your shopping needs. Over sixty merchants have spaces there, from national companies like Tiffany & Co and Lululemon Athletica to local boutiques as well. Market Street is definitely a one stop shop, so besides the endless number of stores to choose from there is dining and entertainment as well. If you’re hungry, stop in for a bite to eat at more than fifteen restaurants, including Chipotle, Grotto, and Jasper’s. A movie theater is also available in case you need a movie break, featuring five auditoriums showing a mix of popular and indie films. Market Street also hosts a wide variety of events during the week, from product demonstrations to live music and other forms of entertainment.

Market Street The Woodlands
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-4774
www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com

CorkScrew BBQ serves barbecue worthy of accolades. In fact, the Houston Press named CorkScrew BBQ's brisket and turkey as one 2012's top 100 dishes, and the food truck recently made Texas Monthly's list of top 50 barbecue. Whether your favorite 'cue is brisket, ribs, or pulled pork, CorkScrew's perfectly-smoked meats are delicious with or without the truck's raved-about barbecue sauce.

CorkScrew makes no apologies for selling out of meats daily; its loyal following knows to queue up early for the widest selection. Bring your own beer to keep you company while you wait in line.  CorkScrew BBQ is closed Sundays and Mondays.

CorkScrew BBQ
24930 Budde Road
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(832) 592-1184
http://www.corkscrewbbq.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/corkscrew-bbq-the-woodlands-2

After a day of shopping at The Woodlands Mall, unwind with a hearty Italian meal at Grotto Ristorante. Start with the complimentary bread and garlic olive oil, perfect for dipping and staving off hunger pains. For a lighter meal, go for soup and salad; try the Lobster Bisque and the Italian Chopped Salad with grilled chicken, prosciutto, provolone, gorgonzola, bacon, and egg. Indulge in one of the popular entrees, like the Ravioli Pera e Gorgonzola, ricotta cheese-stuffed ravioli with roasted chicken, Bosc pears, and asparagus in a gorgonzola sauce.

Dinner can be pricey, but Grotto Ristorante offers a comfortable and classy atmosphere, complete with a fireplace, in which to savor your meal. The full bar has an excellent wine list and great happy hour deals from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday through Friday. Stop in for the famous $3 Peach Bellinis and reasonably priced small plates, including $6 pizzas.

Grotto Ristorante
9595 Six Pines, Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-4252
http://www.grottohouston.com
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