On the Town

Blue Mug Cafe offers gourmet meals in minutes

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:04:03 GMT

Blue Mug Cafe in The Woodlands offers customers gourmet meals in minutes and encourages them to relax in the restaurant for as long as they'd like.

Sprouts opens first Houston-area store in Katy

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:15:53 GMT

Feeding the consumer's hunger for local, fresh and natural products, Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its reach to the Houston area as its Katy area store opens tomorrow, March 27, at 23105 Cinco Ranch Blvd.

Tomball goes German for annual festival this weekend

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:30:00 GMT

In Tomball, the end of March has come to mean one thing: it is time to break out your lederhosen and prepare to eat all the bratwurst you can because the Tomball German Heritage Festival is here.

Honky Tonk Festival back in Tomball this weekend

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:14:00 GMT

Two new performers and two favorites from a year ago will bring the classic country twang to the Tomball Depot Plaza this Saturday for the 2013 Tomball Honky Tonk Music Festival.

Exotic racing comes to Sam Houston Race Park

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:15:00 GMT

Sam Houston Race Park is hosting its second annual live exotic races this Saturday.

MidPoint Bar and Eatery owner introduces new concept, menu

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:32:20 GMT

There's a new player in the restaurant and bar scene at Westgreen Gardens in the Katy area. MidPoint Bar and Eatery opened earlier this month and offers a full bar and lunch menu.

Southern Comfort comes to Main Street Tomball

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:35:00 GMT

When it comes to restaurant names, it doesn't get too much more straightforward than the newest restaurant on Tomball's Main Street.

On the Town: Week of March 3

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:59:00 GMT

This week we will check out MidPoint Bar and Eatery in Katy, Southern Comfort Cafe in Tomball and give you the details on upcoming performances in The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as well as the Sam Houston Race Park.

Mardi Gras comes early in Magnolia

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:06:00 GMT

The first ever Mardi Gras on the Stroll celebration on Feb. 9—featuring live jazz music and a cajun cook-off—will also serve as an attempt to break the record for the largest parade of umbrella dancers.

On The Town: Week of Feb. 4

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:55:00 GMT

Each week at On the Town, we bring you posts on live music, events and recently opened restaurants in the area. Here's what we'll be covering this week.