White Flamingo: Elegant & Original

Head to White Flamingo. Although it’s located in a strip mall, the elegant Victorian-style decor will blow you away. Tables are set with white linens and fresh flowers, and there is live piano music on Friday and Saturday nights, making it perfect for a romantic date. Meals start with complementary cheese-topped bread that customers love just as much as their entrees. The menu offers lunch sandwiches, full size pasta entrees, and an array of fish, steaks, and chops. Try the Cajun seared Mahi Mahi and the Chicken Alfredo. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and prices are quite reasonable for the quality and portion. White Flamingo also has several private rooms that can accommodate wedding receptions and other celebrations.

White Flamingo
24307 Aldine Westfield Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 907-0778
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Vintage Finds at Camille’s Antique Boutique

Add a girly touch to your décor with items from Camille’s Antique Boutique in Spring. This former art teacher has amassed a delightful collection of vintage furniture, knick-kacks, china, and clothing. The shop has an ever-changing selection of painted antique furniture in French Country and Shabby Chic styles as well as historic chandeliers, antique china and more. Pick up a floral tea set, lace table cloth and host a tea party. Or bring your friends and browse through their closet of vintage women’s clothing and accessories with everything from dresses, hats, jewelry and more.

Camille's Antique Boutique
218B Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 528-8779
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Dosey Doe: Food, Music, and Fun in a Rustic Spot

An old tobacco barn has been re-purposed to become the Dosey Doe, a great place for food, music, and fun near Marquis at the Woodlands. When you come in, you’ll immediately be taken away by the large space. The Big Barn has great acoustics – perfect for listening to music! But first, have a seat and a meal. The chef at the Dosey Doe believes in cooking everything from scratch, using only the freshest local ingredients. Check out the Blue Plate Specials like grilled rib-eye or bacon wrapped quail. The everyday entrees like the “Ginormous” chicken fried steak with garlic potatoes and gravy will satisfy any appetite. And then, there’s the music! Great bands are always on tap at Dosey Doe’s Big Barn, featuring local bands and big acts like the Bellamy Brothers, Crystal Gayle, and Ray Price. Call ahead for advance ticket sales.

Dosey Doe
25911 IH 45
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 367-3774
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Happy Memorial Day!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday as we honor our nation's heroes.

Sweet & Savory Snacks at Perfect Blend Bakery Café

If you’re in the Woodlands area of Spring and looking for a bite to eat, head to Perfect Blend Bakery Café for sweet and savory snacks. Grab a fresh coffee and chocolate filled croissant, muffins, or quiche for a light breakfast. Customers love their homemade Black Olive, Rosemary & Sun-dried Tomato bread for lunch time sandwiches and paninis. Don’t forget a sweet treat, Perfect Blend sells cupcakes, fruit tarts, and individual sized cakes. It’s a casual café and an inviting space to browse through a magazine while you sip a latte. If you’re looking for a specialty cake for birthday or other occasion, Perfect Blend is happy to create your vision into a confection reality.

Perfect Blend Bakery Cafe
329 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 203-5115
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China Delight USA: Chinese Cuisine near Spring, Texas

Chinese food has undergone so many transformations since arriving in the United States, adapting to a new range of available ingredients and to distinctive tastes. China Delight in Conroe perfectly illustrates these adaptations. This is the Chinese fare diners know and love, served up in giant portions over mounds of rice. If you have a hankering for dishes like Hawaiian chicken or crab puffs with cream cheese, this is definitely the place. Prices are incredibly reasonable, with the average meal coming in at under ten dollars with leftovers to take away.

China Delight USA
1108 N. Loop 336 W
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 756-8686
www.chinadelightusa.com

Happy Mother’s Day!

Wishing all moms a wonderful day filled with much love and happiness!

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: The Center Of Culture In The Woodlands

Since opening in 1990, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has become the second most used amphitheatre in the world, showing that Texans have as big an appetite for culture as they do for anything else. Construction on the project began when the Houston Symphony expressed interest in a summer facility in the Woodlands, and the Pavilion has since grown into a top-flight performance space for a large number of organizations. The facility has been steadily expanded since opening, and can now seat a staggering 17,000 people. Both the Houston Symphony and the Houston Ballet perform there regularly, and except for special events, lawn seating is free, which is awesome. In addition to the regular groups, the Pavilion books some of the biggest touring musical acts in the country, including Christina Aguilera, Iron Maiden, and dozens more. The venue is remarkably well run for such a huge space, with plenty of bathrooms and concessions available.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
2005 Lake Robbins Drive
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 363-3300
www.woodlandscenter.org

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Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts: A Community Art Gallery

One of the most delightful art spaces near Marquis at the Woodlands, the recently renovated Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is a museum that's always in transition. Because there are no permanent exhibits, there are always different things to see at the facility. The late Pearl Fincher was a local community leader, and this museum is a great tribute to her legacy. There are three major galleries that so far this year have brought amazing exhibitions, and the Community Gallery features exhibitions from local elementary, middle, high school, and college students. With upcoming exhibits that focus on local art and architecture, there’s always something interesting around the bend. The museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, but a $3 donation per person is suggested.

Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
6815 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-6322
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