Food + Beverage

Quaint V-Bistro Restaurant

Value, Variety, and Vietnamese Comfort Food Article and Photography by Ian Garrett Enjoying the first anniversary of its second location in Conroe, V Bistro Vietnamese Noodles & Grill is a quaint, clean culinary delight. Nestled in a shopping center on Hwy 105, the family-owned business serves traditional Vietnamese fare with more than a dash of Southern hospitality. Though this new location is only a year old, V Bistro has enjoyed serving customers in its original location for 16 years. ...

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When Goode is Great!

Goode Co Fish Camp reflects family traditions through food Article and Photography by Travis Hager Tucked away among the mature pines of Research Forest in The Woodlands, the Goode Co Fish Camp is a breath of fresh, coastal air that has seamlessly taken over the space once occupied by Goode Co. Barbeque. Adjacent to the Goode Co. Kitchen and Cantina, this latest concept brings a delightful slice of the Texas coast right to our neighborhood. Upon stepping into Fish Camp, you're immediately...

Life + Culture

Worth the Drive

J Bar M Rewards Those in Search of Great BBQ Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Arrowhead Photo Four AM comes early for everyone, but it's a sacred hour when you're the pitmaster at a top-ranked restaurant. With a freshly brewed coffee in hand the world is still cloaked in darkness as you make your way around the kitchen, the smell of post oak and tender meats already wafting on the air. There's a rhythm to this early morning ritual, a lighting of fires, a placing of meat beginning their...

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The Social Speakeasy

An Upscale Bar Specializing in Craft Cocktails Article by Margie Taylor | Photography by Shannon Matlock, Go Arrow Photography The Social is a small local, family owned and operated business with four owners- Cassandra Bhogal, husband Tanvir Bhogal, mom, Natali Holbrook and her husband, Robert (Rob) Holbrook.  Ten years ago, Rob started an alcohol catering company, Southern Rum Runners. As a mobile bartending service, it offered a bar for private parties. The company has gone through...

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Explore Ten Area Wineries

Local Wine Connoisseur tours the growing number of wineries within the "Houston Hill County" Article by Ron Saikowski | Photography by Provided The Texas Hill Country is now one of the top wine regions to visit in the country, and winery operations are now extending into our area. The Texas wine industry is exploding and will be ranked number two in the country in terms of its number of wineries. The latest figures show that the Texas wine industry contributes around 24 billion dollars...

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CCL's Foodie Favorites

A list to satisfy your every craving! Article by CCL Staff | Photography by Provided When you can't decide or want to try something new, our go-to list will surely offer a restaurant that will satisfy your every craving. Tex-Mex: Camila's Tex-Mexi-Que, 1245 Grand Central Parkway, Conroe Sushi: Wo Sushi Fusion, 810 Pine Market Ave, Woodforest  Frozen Margaritas Flight: Black Walnut, 2971 Hawthorne Dr, Conroe Fast Asian: Dragon Bowl C Noodle Bar, 118 Simonton, Conroe Soup: V...

Style + Beauty

Local Couture

Custom fit fashion is closer than you think Article by CCL Staff | Photography by Mellonhead Studio By definition, couture is fashionable, made-to-measure clothing ranging from formal to casual wear. In recent years, ready-to-wear has taken over, but for those seeking to elevate their fashion choices, CCL has found a hidden gem. Tucked outside Willis is an incredible shop, Couturier Fashions, that can make any lady feel glamorous. Our photoshoot has samples. Image 1  ( Jovani  designs, from...

Life + Culture

Sip and Stroll in Style

Downtown Boutiques are ready for fun fall fashions Article by Margie Taylor | Photography by Melonhead Photo Downtown businesses host "Sip and Stroll," a time to mingle and shop every month. Now that it's cooling off, it is time to swing by and check it out. Our fashion looks for fall are a preview of what you can find at the local boutiques year round within two blocks of each other.  The first image is inspired by the Mob Wife ready to turn heads this autumn with a trendy ensemble from Mod...

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Basic Wardrobe Essentials

The McCollum Ladies at Grace Goods Boutique Share Wardrobe Tips Article by Madi and Molly McCollum | Photography by Provided Every woman struggles to feel confident in her sense of style when it comes to clothes. At Grace Goods Boutique, our goal is for our customers to feel beautiful and comfortable every day through the clothing they wear. Foundational pieces become the basics of your style, allowing effortless mixing for a successful wardrobe worn with confidence. Essential wardrobe...

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Spinning Fashion

Knitting and crocheting yarn into trendy styles Article by Sharon Graff | Photography by Shannon Matlock Knitting, crocheting, and the fiber arts are no longer a craft of the past. People of all ages, genders, and backgrounds are interested in learning how to knit. My dream of owning a yarn shop came true in July 2017 when I opened an online store, The Modern Skein Online Shop. On March 8, 2018, we opened the doors on McCown Street in downtown Montgomery. Fast-forward to February 2020, when...