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Body & Brain Yoga: Exercise Your Mind While Strengthening Your Body

April 28, 2015 by

Many avid yogis believe that practicing yoga doesn’t just help to build strength and flexibility, it also helps to focus the mind and promote positive thinking. At Body & Brain Yoga in Humble, you’ll find a variety of different yoga classes held throughout the week that aim to do just that.

Skilled, knowledgeable teachers welcome new and experienced yogis of all skill levels into the bright studio, which is filled with hardwood floors and lots of natural light. The studio, which is a part of a larger chain, specializes in the traditional Korean style of Dahn yoga, which aims to promote energy both mentally and physically. Members are able to take group classes or one-on-one instructions with their choice of instructors, and there are often educational workshops that focus specifically on one particular area of your practice.

Whether you want to begin a practice or branch out to a different style of yoga, Body & Brain is a favorite studio among many area yogis.

Body & Brain Yoga
1255 Kingwood Drive
Humble, TX 77339
(281) 540-3246
www.bodynbrain.com/Kingwood
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James Avery Jewelry: Gift a Handcrafted Gift

April 14, 2015 by

If you want to give a loved one the gift of jewelry but you want something a bit more personal than the usual strip mall jewelry store chains, James Avery Jewelry is the place to go in the Kingwood area. This family-owned store manufactures and sells all of its own beautiful jewelry pieces for both women and men, ensuring that no one else will have a bracelet or necklace quite like yours.

James Avery Jewelry is made of high quality sterling silver, 14K to 18K white and yellow gold, and various types of gemstones for a hint of glamour. There are also more than 1,000 different designs to choose from at a time, so you can always find something that is unique to you or that special someone.

With a spacious storefront and friendly sales team always on hand to help you choose the perfect piece, shopping at James Avery is a unique and enjoyable experience.

James Avery Jewlery
740 Kingwood Drive
Houston, TX 77339
(281) 312-1144
www.jamesavery.com
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Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center: Get Back to the Area’s Roots

March 24, 2015 by

The Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is a 300-acre nature preserve that offers area residents a place to enjoy nature — free of charge. The diverse landscapes throughout the spacious park include white sand beaches that border Spring Creek, wet swamps, and a hardwood forest, and there are more than 6 miles of wheelchair-accessible pedestrian trails that wind through each unique area.

The Jesse H. Jones Park is unique because of historic areas like the Redbud Hill Homestead, a recreation of a 1920s-area log cabin and homestead, and the Akokisa Indian village, a recreation of a local tribe’s village from the colonization era. Nature lovers will enjoy observing the different plant and animal species that call the park home, and if you want to learn more, there's a nature center on site that hosts many displays and mounted specimens of native plants and wildlife.

Throughout the year, you’ll also find annual festivals, nature camps, and clubs held throughout the preserve.

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
20634 Kenswick Drive
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-8588
www.hcp4.net/community/parks/jones
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So Chocolate: Indulge Your Sweet Tooth

March 17, 2015 by

Chocolate lovers in the Kingwood area know that there’s only one place to go when that sweet tooth strikes: So Chocolate. This family-owned sweet shop serves chocolate desserts in just about every form imaginable, and its adorable interior makes it a great place to go for a unique date night or an after-dinner treat.

Bright pink walls and modern light fixtures surround the central bakery display case, which is filled with mouthwatering confections that you won’t find anywhere else in town. Chocolate truffles in dozens of different flavors act as the cornerstone of the operation, but So Chocolate also serves colorful macarons, made-from-scratch cakes and pies, and warm gooey cookies filled with chocolate, of course. The shop’s premium hot chocolate is perfect for chilly evenings, while the gelato will cool you off on a hot Texas afternoon.

So Chocolate is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

So Chocolate
1542A Kingwood Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 460-4500
www.sochocolatekingwood.com
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Movie Tavern: Enjoy a Movie With Your Meal

March 10, 2015 by

Enjoy dinner and a movie without driving around town with a visit to Movie Tavern. This unique venue combines the entertainment of a movie theater with the dining experience of a restaurant, creating a relaxed environment where you can enjoy the classic dinner-and-a-movie experience — all in one place!

This popular theater shows all of the latest new releases and blockbuster flicks on six screens, and it also offers a full in-theater dining experience, complete with a wait staff and comfortable seating that is suitable for both dining and relaxing. The menu includes chef-prepared options that are beyond what you may expect from the usual snack bar, including pastas, sandwiches, salads, and even wines and spirits to pair with your meal.

Special events like the weekend morning "Breakfast and a Flick" are held every week, and you can even rent out one of Movie Tavern’s theaters for a large private party.

Movie Tavern
9630 FM 1960 Bypass West
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-6319
www.movietavern.com/locations/deerbrook
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RC’s Pizza: A Kingwood Original

December 16, 2014 by

RC's Pizza promises to deliver authentic New-York-style pizza to Kingwood-area residents, and regular customers say this award-winning pizzeria it does just that. RC's is the brainchild of RC Gallegos, who started seriously experimenting with making his own pizzas as a teenager. When he realized that his home-cooked pizzas tasted better than anything he could order from one of the major chains, he opened RC's Pizza where you can enjoy a flavorful pie.

For a true NY-style pizza experience you should probably order a plain cheese pizza and fold each slice in half as you eat it, just like they do in New York. But the rest of the pies are good, too. The Godfather pizza is a favorite among customers and includes pepperoni, smoked ham, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onions. The Texas pie is RC's tribute to local flavors, and uses a base of spicy, house-made barbecue sauce to offset chicken, red onion, mozzarella, and cheddar toppings.

RC's Pizza
1202 Kingwood Drive
Houston, TX 77339
(281) 358-4663
www.rcspizza.com
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Mencius Gourmet Hunan: Chinese Cuisine in Kingwood, Texas

December 9, 2014 by

Find tasty Chinese fare near Harbor Cove in Kingwood at Mencius Gourmet Hunan. 28 years in business has proved that this family-run eatery is a popular spot among local diners.

Start your meal with a yummy appetizer like Fried Won Tons, Shrimp Rolls, Steamed Vegetable Dumplings, Shrimp Toast or Crab Puffs. Hot & Sour Soup and Won Ton Soup are also tasty ways to start your meal. Specialty entrees include Beef Mongolian Style, Prawns & Crab with Garlic Sauce, General Tso’s Chicken, Peking Duck, Sizzling Beef & Scallops, and Crispy Whole Fish with Hunan Sauce. Some flavorful noodle and fried rice dishes are also on the menu.

Mencius Gourmet Hunan is open Tuesday through Sunday in Kingwood, Texas.

Mencius Gourmet Hunan
1379 Kingwood Drive
Humble, TX 77339
(281) 359-8489
www.menciushunan.com
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J. Christopher’s Pizza Pasta: Italian Cuisine That Hits the Spot

November 11, 2014 by

If you love Italian food, J. Christopher's Pizza Pasta is sure to hit the spot. Since opening its doors in 1980, this Kingwood restaurant has been bringing all the best-loved classics of Italian cuisine together onto one menu. Order the house-made lasagna, featuring a double layer of ricotta cheese (and just might be even better than your mother's lasagna), or try the pesto ravioli, served in a mouth-watering marinara cream sauce. The pizzas at J. Christopher’s are always piping hot and full of cheesy goodness and can be ordered in both thin crust and deep dish styles.

For something a bit more unusual, dig into a creative import from Chicago's Italian community: penne pasta smothered in chili and topped with cheddar cheese. If you like it, keep your eyes open and you'll spot a number of other Chicago influences on the menu at J. Christopher's, including the sausage, which is imported directly from Chicago each week!

J. Christopher's Pizza Pasta
2245 Northpark Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 358-6601
www.jchristopherspizzapasta.com
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The Union Kitchen: Creative, Fun and Fresh

October 21, 2014 by

The build-your-own bloody mary bar on the weekends might be reason enough to visit The Union Kitchen. This Kingwood eatery is well known for fun and innovative ideas like the bloody Mary bar, including a menu that encompasses multiple global cuisines and a dash of Southern hospitality.

The ingredients used at The Union Kitchen are incredibly fresh since the chef makes twice-weekly visits to a local farmers market. If you go with a group of friends, consider ordering some of the small plates to share so that you can sample a range of different tastes from the kitchen. Try the tempura fried lemon topped with fennel, broccolini, asparagus, bell pepper, and just a touch of lemon oil. Pair that with a halved avocado stuffed with blue lump crab and cotijia cheese for a contrasting flavor profile, and pick out a few more dishes just for the fun of tasting.

The Union Kitchen
23918 Highway 59 North
Kingwood, TX 77339
(832) 644-9067
www.theunionkitchen.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-union-kitchen-kingwood

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Amedo’s Italian Restaurant: Elegant Italian Fare in Kingwood

October 14, 2014 by

Why don't you let Amedo's Italian Restaurant do the cooking for you tonight? This popular Kingwood-area restaurant is always a good choice, whether it's a weekday meal after a busy day at work or a romantic date night over the weekend. The restaurant's ambiance is sleek and elegant, while the menu is full of simple Italian classics prepared with skill.

Regulars praise dishes that showcase the quality ingredients, like the caprese salad, which is served with roasted garlic and huge, fresh basil leaves tucked in between slices of juicy tomato and soft mozzarella. The deep dish lasagna is made from the owner's own family recipe, and the veal marsala combines tender veal cutlets with a classic wine and mushroom sauce. It's easy to fill up quickly at Amedo's because the prices are reasonable and the portions are generous, so take special care to leave room for dessert, because it shouldn't be missed. Ask your server for the daily dessert specials!

Amedo's Italian Restaurant
22704 Loop 494
Humble, TX 77339
(281) 359-4451
www.amedeos.net
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