Wouldn’t it be great if you could watch a first run movie while eating a great meal along with a favorite beer, glass of wine, or cocktail? You can do just that at Webster's Star Cinema Grill, a dine-in theater not too far away from Plaza at San Jacinto. The movie-themed menu features starters like Gone With the Wings in your choice of regular or boneless, Nachos Libre, and the Three Amigos Combo with wings, stuffed jalapenos, and cheese sticks. Honey I Shrunk the Sandwiches features Angus Beef Sliders and Pulled Pork. A Blues Brothers Burger is topped with – what else – bleu cheese, and the Chicken Run Sandwich features a grilled or breaded chicken breast and provolone cheese. Pizzas, pasta and a nice kid’s menu make this a fun option for an outing at the movies. Check the website for upcoming screenings and more information!

Star Cinema Grill
1020 Nasa Parkway
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 557-9300
www.starcinemagrill.net/
www.yelp.com/biz/star-cinema-grill-webster

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When you’re in the mood for some tasty food in a bright, cheerful setting, Genghis Grill might be your go-to dining spot. The concept is build-your-own rice bowl from a tasty selection of fresh ingredients. It’s called Mongolian Barbecue, and it's a stir fry tradition that's become increasingly popular in spots all around the country.

Here you'll choose your protein from a selection of 13 items and your veggie from a colorful array of fresh produce. Select your seasoning and your sauce and watch as they fire it up on the grill. Pick your starch from rice, pasta, tortillas or noodles, toss on your stir fry, and you’re good to go.

Not too far away from Plaza at San Jacinto, Genghis Grill is open every day for lunch and dinner.

Genghis Grill
510 W. Bay Area Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 332-0970
www.genghisgrill.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/genghis-grill-webster

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Don’t you just hate it when you attempt to buy a healthy batch of vegetables at the grocery store, only to have them go bad before you can even eat them? By using these simple tips, you can learn how to prolong the lifespan of your veggies and keep your greens fresher for longer.

• Don’t leave leafy greens on the counter. While many types of produce (such as apples and potatoes) are okay when left out in the kitchen, leafy greens are much delicate and require cooler temperatures for safekeeping.
• Wash them. As soon as you get your greens home, wash them with an all-natural vegetable cleanser and dry with a salad spinner to remove any chemicals, dirt, or pests.
• Remove bad leaves. If you notice any brown spots on your greens, carefully remove them to prevent them from spoiling the whole bunch.
• Don’t store them on a shelf in the refrigerator. Because everything in your refrigerator is not created equally, greens cannot by stored in the same way as, say, Chinese food leftovers. Instead, place them in the designated crisper drawer.
• Plan how you’ll eat them. To prolong their lifespan further, plan to eat fresh salads using greens first and sauté or stir fry them once they near their wilted phases.

Leafy Greens [FreshDirect.com]
How to Store Leafy Greens in the Fridge [The Sprouting Seed]
How to Store Your Leafy Greens to Make Them Last Longer [Eat Local 365]

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