Takuma Japanese Grill: Fusion Fascination in Spring

If you’re bored with traditional Japanese and Sushi, Takuma Japanese Grill in Spring is a must try. This creative Japanese fusion restaurant guarantees a meal with flavors that will wow you. Regulars recommend ordering a few appetizers and specialty rolls. The lobster and crab egg rolls, shrimp tempura tacos with mango pico de gallo, and red snapper ceviche are popular starters. Come prepared for specialty rolls you won’t find anywhere else paired with more than twenty homemade sauces. Try The Berry Good, a snow crab and shrimp tempura roll topped with strawberries and jalapenos – an odd combination but it works. For those that don’t have adventurous tastebuds, Takuma offers traditional teriyaki and Teppanyaki dishes. Don’t miss out on the Saketinis, over a dozen unique cocktails like the Blue Hawaiian with passion fruit flavor. Takuma has a very small dining room with a “do-it-all” small staff — dine in on a weeknight or make reservations for the weekend.

Takuma Japanese Grill
5200 Louetta Road, Suite 114
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 251-6338
www.yelp.com/biz/takuma-japanese-grill-spring

Merlot 2 Masterpiece: BYOB Painting Party

If you’re bored with the usual night out, plan an evening with Merlot 2 Masterpiece in Spring. These BYOB guided painting classes are a fun way to get in touch with your creativity in a relaxed party atmosphere. For about $50 you will get all the supplies and instruction necessary to create your own artwork, and past participants have found the instructors to be encouraging and helpful. Everyone works on the same painting for each party, and there is a wide range in their course offerings from portraits to landscapes and whimsical or abstract. At the end of the three hour event you’ll have your very own masterpiece to hang in your home or give as a gift. It’s a great idea for birthday parties and other special occasions. Reservations are necessary.

Merlot 2 Masterpiece
6915 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 482-2591
www.yelp.com/biz/merlot-2-masterpiece-spring

Bullritos: Customize Your Burrito And Your Soda

Customize your burrito and your soda at Bullritos in Spring.This Texas-based chain is similar to other build your own burrito joints, but their twist is marking your order on a pre-printed bag rather than deal with the assembly line chaos. Just like their menu, the state of the art soda fountain is fully customizable. The touch screen lets you choose your beverage and any flavor add-in to create a unique drink like raspberry-vanilla coke. If sodas aren’t your style, they try a signature “Bull-rita” in lime, Mango, Strawberry or coconut. Service is efficient at Bullritos, and you can order online.

Bullritos
20053 I-45 N
Spring, TX 77388
(281) 907-0006
www.yelp.com/biz/bullritos-spring-2

Mooyah Burger: Tasty Tasty

Skip the drive-thru burger joint and give Mooyah Burger in Spring a try. This national franchise, similar to Five Guys, makes a quick gourmet meal simple and straightforward. Fill out an order form to customize your beef, turkey or veggie burger with high quality ingredients like fresh, in-house baked buns, veggies and sauces. Premium toppings like avocado and bacon have an extra charge, but standard toppings like sauteed mushrooms and grilled onions are free. Try their special “Mooyah” sauce, a creamy and tangy alternative to mayo and ketchup. Choose from sweet potato or seasoned fries, and over a dozen shake flavors including Caramel, and Snickers. Service is quick and the price reflects the quality, just under $10 for a burger, fries, and soft drink.

Mooyah Burger
2115 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 585-0300
www.yelp.com/biz/mooyah-burger-spring

Build Your Burrito at Freebird’s World Burrito in Spring

If you love a customized burrito, give Freebird’s World Burrito a try. This popular Tex Mex chain has one of their largest locations in Spring complete with a patio. Build your burrito by choose from four sizes and four flavors of tortilla, including spinach and cayenne. There are several meat options and the chicken is a customer favorite. Add on plenty of fresh toppings and sauces like the habanero sauce or ranch dressing, and enjoy with a side of nachos and a cold beer. Freebird’s signature colorful and eclectic decor creates a lively and fun ambiance and this location is always kept clean. If you’re a frequent customer, get their Freebird Fanatic card to earn points and redeem for a free meal.

Freebird's World Burrito
1640 Lake Woodlands Drive
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 419-8011
www.yelp.com/biz/freebirds-world-burritos-spring

Our New Facebook Sweepstakes Has Started! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

To enter the Sweepstakes, Like our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends August 31st,  2013. For mobile users ONLY, like our Facebook Page, and then click here to enter!

Happy 4th of July!

On this 4th of July, we hope you take time to relax and celebrate America's freedom with close friends and loved ones. Happy Independence Day, USA!

Shopping and Strolling in Old Town Spring

Spend an afternoon strolling the streets of Old Town Spring, a historic shopping and entertainment district near Spring’s century-old rail yard. The Victorian era buildings house many shops selling everything from clothing to collectibles. Favorites include Asian Antiques by Eastwind and Harpers Fabulous Finds There are plenty of eateries for snacking and drinking. Stop by the Little Dutch Girl, a specialty import shop featuring treats from Holland, for a sweet snack of homemade fudge Wimberly Valley Winery offers reasonably priced bottles at their Old Town tasting room, and the Loose Caboose served frozen margaritas and BBQ from its rail car restaurant. Keep your eye out for festivals: Old Town Spring regularly hosts events that celebrate wine, crawfish, and art. 

Old Town Spring
405 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 353-9310
www.yelp.com/biz/old-town-spring-spring

Historic Wunsche Bros. Cafe and Saloon

First opened in 1902 as a hotel and saloon for railroad worker, the Wunsche Bros. Cafe and Saloon is a historic landmark in Spring. Come for an evening of drinking, snacking and ghost watching – as the oldest building in town, this place is rumored to be haunted! Favorite appetizers are the homemade sausage and sauerkraut balls and beer battered onion rings. The cafe serves several sandwiches and burgers, like their famous half-pound burger and catfish po’ boy. Chicken fried chicken is the house specialty, and customers rave about the thick sliced, doughy beer bread that comes with entrees. If you’re just there for snacking, don’t pass up the opportunity and order a side. Wunsche Bros also offers several tasty desserts like peach cobbler and their signature chocolate whiskey cake.

Wunsche Bros. Cafe and Saloon
103 Midway Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 350-1902
www.yelp.com/biz/wunsche-bros-cafe-and-saloon-spring

Happy Father’s Day!

Today we celebrate and show our appreciation for all of the fantastic fathers in our lives and we hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing day!

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