Pho Saigon Noodle House

Next time you’re in the mood for some delightful fare, aim your car towards Katy's Pho Saigon Noodle House and drive on over from Marquis at Katy. They’ve got authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including that delectable soup, Pho, that’s a melding of meat, noodles, veggies and herb-infused broth. Enjoy a big bowlful for lunch or dinner – it’s reputed to have miraculous healing properties. They also have a nice array of rice and noodle plates, including Bun Ga Nuong – vermicelli with charbroiled chicken, Bun Tom Nuong – vermicelli with charbroiled shrimp, and Com Bi Suong Nong – steamed rice with shredded pork and crispy pork skin. Speedy service, reasonable prices and tasty food make this a winner, whether you stop by for lunch or dinner.

Pho Saigon Noodle House
890 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 574-8590
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-saigon-katy

Happy Mother’s Day!

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

Houston Museum of Natural Science: A Learning Adventure

A visit to the Houston Museum of Natural Science is a great way to explore the fascinating world we inhabit. It’s a small museum with some great exhibits for adults and some hands-on ones for kids. The Life Science exhibit features a collection of live frogs, and includes the Giant African Bullfrog and Amazon Milk Frogs. It also contains a variety of animal skulls from around the world, including the duckbill platypus and killer whale. The Science of a Sphere exhibit investigates the surface of Mars and features a giant animated globe. The Discovery Works exhibition is specifically geared to kids, with interactive features that let them experience science in motion. The Digital Dome Theatre shows a different movie every half-hour on a giant domed screen. Not far from Marquis at Katy, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until 6 p.m.

Houston Museum of Natural Science
13019 University Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(713) 639-4629
http://www.yelp.com/biz/houston-museum-of-natural-science-sugar-land

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 June 30th, 2013. For mobile users ONLY, like our Facebook Page, and then click here to enter http://respage.com/facebook-sweepstakes-form.html.

Coal Vines: Pizza, Pasta, Wine, and More

Coal Vines offers up pizza, pasta and wine in a chic, bistro-style format not far from Marquis at Katy. Stop in to sip a varietal from their extensive selection, or imbibe a refreshing artisan cocktail. New York-style thin crust pizzas topped with an array of luscious ingredients are alone worth a trip to this trendy little eatery. Try the Bolognese with mushrooms, mozzarella and a savory tomato sauce for a sizzling meal to remember. Pastas are all made in-house and are topped with a myriad of luscious ingredients. In addition to their standard dishes, a daily rotating menu of chef’s specialties gives you additional entrée choices. Appetizers, salads, desserts and friendly, efficient service make this a great Sugar Land spot for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.

Coal Vines
1550 Lake Pointe Parkway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
http://www.yelp.com/biz/coal-vines-sugar-land

Napa Grille Urban Wine Bar

A romantic, upscale setting, an extensive wine selection and a tasty array of dining options make Napa Grille Urban Wine Bar a go-to destination. Whether your taste runs to chardonnay, pinot grigio, malbec, pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon, you’re destined find something to thrill your taste buds in the wine department. The food menu features appetizers like Stuffed Mushrooms, Veggie Pizza, Shrimp Skewers, Crab Cakes and a Cheese Plate. Hungry appetites can indulge in delectable salads, sandwiches and pastas, as well as entrees like Jalapeno Glazed Salmon, Battered Fish & Chips, Slow Smoked Pork Loin and Smoked Barbeque Pork Ribs. Stop in on Thursday through Saturday nights to groove to live music. Not far from Marquis at Katy, Sugar Land's Napa Grill Urban Wine Bar is open every day.

Napa Grille Urban Wine Bar
14019 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 277-2599
http://www.yelp.com/biz/napa-grille-urban-wine-bar-sugar-land

The Original Marini’s Empanada House

A fire closed down the Original Marini’s Empanada House back in 1985 after 14 years in business, but they came back after a hiatus and began again serving the empanadas that their customers love. If you’re unfamiliar with empanadas, they’re delectable little turnovers stuffed with either sweet or savory ingredients. Savory empanadas include a Beef Gaucho with ground beef, hard-boiled egg, olive, onions & spices, a Fugazetta with sautéed onions, provolone cheese, mozzarella & spices and Four Cheeses with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar and asagio. Desert empanadas feature the Banana Special with sliced bananas, cheese, cinnamon, raisins, dulce de leche & whipped cream, and Apple with Everything with diced apple, cheese cinnamon & raisins. Specialty sandwiches and smoothies are also offered.

The Original Marini's Empanada House
3522 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-4273
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-original-marinis-empanada-house-katy

Times Square Entertainment: A One Stop Spot for Fun

Times Square Entertainment is your one-stop spot to fuel up on fun. Laser tag, bowling, a video arcade, sports bar, restaurant and pool hall all in one place – what’s not to love about that? Sizzling hot pizzas, big juicy half-pound Angus hamburgers, garden fresh salads and flavorful pastas are just some of the menu offerings to fill you up before or after you begin the entertainment portion of your visit. It’s the perfect place to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion. Party packages include a party host, bowling, pizza, soft drinks and party supplies. Stop by on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. for Glow Bowling with glow-in-the-dark lanes, music and dancing lights. Open every day.

Times Square Entertainment
402 W. Grand Parkway S
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 395-8555
http://www.yelp.com/biz/times-square-entertainment-katy

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring is finally here! Wishing you a season of sunshine and warmth.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Dinner, Drinks, and Movies

What's a better combo than a beer and a movie? How about great food, beer and a movie? They’ve got all that and more at Katy's Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, where you can relax with an artisanal brew or a cocktail, chow down on some tasty eats and watch the latest Hollywood movies all in a place not too far away from Marquis at Katy. State of the art digital projection is also part of the deal, so you’re ensured a quality viewing experience. Seasonal food specials feature delectable offerings like King Ranch Pizza with creamy poblano sauce, grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, tomatoes and jalapenos. Six theatres feature the complete roster of just released flicks. See their website for film schedules and times.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
531 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 492-6900
http://www.yelp.com/biz/alamo-drafthouse-cinema-katy

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