The Lakes at Cinco Ranch Apartments - Katy, TX

HUGE SALES AT KATY MILLS!

March 15, 2015 by francis

Check out the amazing sale presented by Katy Mills Mall!

Join us on Wednesday, March 18th for our only Bergdorf Goodman New Arrivals event of the Season! We will be featuring hundreds of pieces of new arrivals direct from our flagship Bergdorf Goodman store in New York City at discounts of up to 70% off their original prices!

This week's Bergdorf Goodman new arrivals include:

Designer Sportswear, Contemporary Sportswear, Men's Designer Sportswear, Women's Shoes and Boots, Handbags and Accessories!

We are offering our customers a special preview opportunity to presell merchandise from this collection beginning Friday, March 13th at 10:00am during our Friends & Family Sale Event.

These special collections will be available for sale to the public at 10am Wednesday morning, so shop early to get the best selection!

Want to get even more value? For this special event, we are offering six months of equal payments with no interest when you pay with your Neiman Marcus charge for purchases of $600 and more! Plus you will earn valuable InCircle points as well!

Katy Mills is the only store in the Houston market with this exciting event! We hope to see you there!

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China Cottage: Chinese Cuisine in Katy, Texas

March 10, 2015 by francis

Blending four delectable regional Chinese cuisines, China Cottage is your go-to dining spot when you want something tasty and authentic. The array of flavors makes for some zesty choices on the wide-ranging menu. Stop in at lunchtime for flavorful specials where you get your choice of entree, rice, soup and dumplings at a bargain price. Dinner options include Marinated Beef Sticks, BBQ Boneless Pork, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Szechuan Chicken, Pork Loin in Pineapple Sauce, Snow Pea Shrimp, Hunan Beef, Sesame Bean Curd and Mongolian Lamb. Order the Complete Dinner Special with your entrée and for an additional $2.99, they include egg roll, soup and steamed or fried rice. Katy's China Cottage is open every day for lunch and dinner.

China Cottage
637 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 492-7832

www.china-cottage.com
www.yelp.com/biz/china-cottage-katy

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New Facebook Sweepstakes! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

March 9, 2015 by francis

To enter the Sweepstakes, visit our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends April 30th, 2015. We suggest you like our page to keep informed about future sweepstakes and community happenings.

For mobile users, click here to enter.

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Creative Takes on Classic Peanut Butter and Jelly for Adults

March 3, 2015 by francis

Do you love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but you’re worried about the strange looks you’ll get from your friends when you pull one out at a party? Don’t be! With these fun and fancy recipes for adult PB&Js, you can enjoy the treat in style.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie [cookingchanneltv.com]
This sweet and nutty pie is the ideal dessert for any social gathering. The classic flavor of fruit jelly perfectly mingles with a peanut butter and cream cheese filling, while a whipped cream topping is just the icing on the cake.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars [chow.com]
Guests of all ages will love these peanut butter and jelly dessert bars, which are made with a browned oat crust and thick strawberry jam for a hearty taste that’s the perfect grown-up version of your childhood favorite.

PB&J Cocktail [delish.com]
If you want to add a really adult twist to the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, this PB&J cocktail is a lively and exciting choice. Although the two flavors seem like an unlikely pairing with alcohol, once you taste them with aged rum you’ll certainly become a believer. Line the rim with salted peanuts for a truly authentic taste.

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Katy Rock Shop: Minerals, Fossils, and More

February 24, 2015 by francis

Calling all rock hounds and mineral enthusiasts! The Katy Rock Shop is your one-stop destination for everything from Green River fish fossils and smoky quartz crystals to polished Brazilian agate slabs and geodes.

Give yourself time to leisurely admire the shop's impressive collection of display-quality specimens before deciding what to take home with you. Do you want a few simple, easy-to-identify mineral specimens to nurture a child's interest in geology? Try looking in the shop's designated kids' corner. Are you looking for a special, one-of-a-kind gift for an experienced mineral hunter? Ask the staff for advice on a unique collector's piece. Maybe you're just looking for a custom piece of beautiful jewelry. Have fun examining the wide range of gemstones on display.

Whatever your need, you can be sure that the friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Katy Rock Shop will be happy to advise you and help you find just the right rock.

Katy Rock Shop
535 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-4733
www.katyrockshop.com
www.yelp.com/biz/katy-rock-shop-katy

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/OliBac

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Sushi Hana: A Katy Spot for Japanese Fare

February 17, 2015 by francis

Ready for some super-fresh raw fish and rice creations that taste as good as they look? Head to Sushi Hana and prepare to be wowed with some tasty sushi and sashimi, plus some cooked Japanese-style dishes. The huge selection of sushi rolls includes the Rock N Roll with tempura shrimp, snow crab, avocado and masago, and the Philly Maki with smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado. Order the Sushi Bar Dinner and you get an assortment of taste pleasers for one price. A nice array of fried rice plates is on the menu, as is an assortment tempuras and teriyaki dishes. Lunchtime features Bento Box specials, which gets you an entrée, plus sushi and soup for one low price.

Sushi Hana
1638 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 395-8899
www.foodcoral.com/sushihana
www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-hana-japanese-kitchen-katy

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/gpeters

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Happy Presidents Day

February 16, 2015 by francis

Today we take the time to honor our courageous leaders and how their visions have shaped our great country.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2015 by francis

Wishing you a sweet day with your loved ones!

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Beijing Ranch Chinese Restaurant: Traditional Chinese Food Perfect for Takeout Night

February 10, 2015 by francis

With its rustic, exposed brick walls, traditional Chinese wall hangings, and ornate wooden tables, Beijing Ranch Chinese Restaurant is much more stylish than your typical Chinese buffet restaurant. The restaurant serves authentic Chinese dishes prepared in the traditional style, and while it does not offer a lunch buffet, there are unique chef’s lunch specials every weekday.

Beijing Ranch’s regular menu includes hot soups and favorite appetizers like steamed dumplings and egg rolls, as well as rice and noodle bowls with savory seasoned sauces. Meat and tofu dishes like General Tso’s chicken, Kung Pao shrimp, and many others come with vegetables and an optional rice side. The dining room is small, but Beijing Ranch offers takeout on all of its menu items for those who prefer to take their food to go.

Beijing Ranch Chinese Restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Beijing Ranch Chinese Restaurant
1251 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-7002
www.beijingranch.com
www.yelp.com/biz/beijing-ranch-chinese-restaurant-katy

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Expand Your Vocabulary With These Free Apps for Apple Devices

February 3, 2015 by francis

Building an expansive vocabulary is beneficial to people in just about any profession. An expansive vocabulary helps you to better communicate thoughts and feelings, and it prevents embarrassment from using a word incorrectly. These helpful apps for your Apple device offer fun, convenient ways to learn new words, even when you’re on the go.

Dictionary.com
The popular online dictionary website offers an app that features a comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus for looking up unknown words. In addition to its most basic features, the app has a Word of the Day section that displays a new word and its definition every time you log on. Check the app each morning and you’ll improve your vocabulary in no time.

VocabDailyFree
This free app is dedicated to helping users improve their vocabularies through definitions, usage examples and even a recording of the pronunciation for various words every day. If you’re a history buff, you’ll also love the opportunities to learn about the history of each word. Vocab Daily’s simple black and white interface is so easy to use that you can even learn new words while multitasking and doing other things.

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