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By Carlos Brandon
GOODE CO. KITCHEN & CANTINA WOODLANDS
CUISINE: Tex-Mex/Mex-Mex
8865 Six Pines Dr., Shenandoah, TX 77380 | 281.826.5150
www.kitchenandcantina.com
The newest addition to the line of Goode Company
restaurants opened last month in The Woodlands.
The two-part location features the latest iteration of
the beloved barbeque chain, alongside the compa-
ny’s ambitious foray into high-end Tex-Mex. Walking
up, you’ll notice the beautifully designed shared pa-
tio space that divides both restaurants. Owner Levi
Goode has gone to great lengths to source genuine
Mexican furniture and decor, as well as taking a lead
Sopa De La
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GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA
CUISINE: Pizza/Italian
12848 Queensbury Ln., Houston, TX 77024 | 713.463.3730
www.grimaldispizzeria.com
This famous New York pizzeria opened its newest Houston location
just last year. Grimaldi’s, known for baking New York-style pies to
crispy perfection in coal brick ovens, offers CityCentre guests and
residents authenticity and traditional ingredients without the hassle of
a mid-day flight to Brooklyn.
Good pizza pairs with good Italian wine, and Grimaldi’s has no
shortage of either. I recommend a glass (or bottle) of the Rocca Delle
Macie Chianti Classico, a traditional Italian red that pairs well with
tomato sauces and hearty toppings. For those work lunches and chil-
dren’s birthday parties when wine isn’t quite appropriate, try one of
Grimaldi’s authentic Italian sodas instead.
I ordered the Brooklyn Bridge pizza from their chef’s selections menu.
I’m a sucker for ricotta cheese and Italian sausage, and the roasted
red peppers add a light yet noticeable kick. My wife, ever the trail-
blazer, opted for the build-your-own option. She topped hers with
meatballs, mushrooms and extra mozzarella. Grimaldi’s list of fresh
A’ BOUZY
CUISINE: French
2300 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77098
713.722.6899 | www.abouzy.com
If you happen to visit Montrose’s newest restaurant and
wine bar, you might be welcomed in by the sound of
several people yelling “a’Bouzy!” Such is their tradi-
tion whenever a waiter pops the cork on a bottle of
bubbly. With a wine list boasting over 250 bottles of
sparklers, it tends to happen a lot. a’Bouzy is named
after the French village that inspires its focus on Cham-
pagne. Owner Shawn Virene and Chefs Freddy Gon-
zaga and Jose Ruiz designed the entire menu (and the
décor) to pair well with their outstanding selection of
Champagne.
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