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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Tonya Butler | tonya.butler@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Lifestyle Letter HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE ISSUE OF THE WOODLANDS LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE WHERE WE ARE INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTIFUL ART, CULTURE, PEOPLE, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES THAT MAKE THE WOODLANDS SO INCREDIBLY SPECIAL TO WORK AND LIVE IN. As you meander through each page you will be drawn into the stories behind the

Charity Kilgore | charity.kilgore@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Amy Barnett, Blithe Wiley, Liz Grimm, Melissa D'Mello CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Carlos Ruiz, Charity Kilgore, Trenton Johnson

people and businesses as we celebrate them and our community; from the carefully crafted food being served from our local restaurants like The Republic Grille, to the beautiful architecture of homes in The Woodlands Reserve being featured by The Mike Seder Group and our local and featured artists showcased in our first ever re-imagined virtual ‘Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival’. Our goal is to share the stories of everything and everyone specific to The Woodlands community, such as our locally owned business, like vomFASS, who carry world famous oils, wines and other fine ingredients found in many culinary specialties. The Woodlands Lifestyle Magazine is here to bring you the stories and events that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Thank you for inviting us into your homes and businesses by sharing your lives with us,

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

we cannot wait to meet and write about you in The Woodlands Lifestyle.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 08 From Conroe to Nashville Talent, Grit, and Perseverance Lead Parker McCollum to the National Spotlight

13 The Woodlands A Community Immersed in Art

16 A Waterfront Dream Oasis An inside look at this beautifully finished home.

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22 Tango in the Courtyard Hotel Valencia Riverwalk Offers the Ultimate Socially-Distanced Getaway

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Inspired By

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Open House

20 Culinary Creations 22 Travel Destination 25 Hot Spot 28 Local’s Choice 29 Lifestyle Calendar 31

Realty Report


AROUND TOWN

FALL EXHIBIT OPENS AT THE PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM

professional art educators. In an atmosphere designed to nurture talent and allow creativity to flourish, stu-

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is

dents will have the opportunity to experiment with

delighted to announce its Fall 2020 exhibitions,

different mediums, practice techniques and explore

which opened September 19.

diverse styles, while also learning art history and being

Idyllic Times: Selections from the Gary T. Leach

exposed to inspiring pieces in the Pearl’s exhibitions.

Collection of American Art will be featured in the

Initial classes will be offered for ages 8 to 12, with

Main Gallery, along with Vistas and Voyages: The

both in-person and virtual options. Classes will

Photography of Don Pine in the Rebecca Cole Gallery.

meet for 90 minutes once a week, with curriculum

The Hillery Community Gallery will feature Along for

based on the Principles and Elements of art and

the Journey, with works by Cheryl Pilgrim.

design. For more information or to register, visit

Located at 6815 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

pearlmfa.org or contact Karri Clark, School of Art Coordinator, at karripfmfa@gmail.com.

CAC ANNOUNCES 13TH ANNUAL DUCK RACE AS VIRTUAL EVENT The 13th Annual Duck Race benefiting Community Assistance Center (CAC) will be held virtually this year via Facebook Live on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the City of Conroe Aquatic Center Waterpark at 2:00 p.m. CAC will launch 5,000 rubber ducks down two huge waterslides where they will make a big splash, and the winning ducks will be randomly selected with adopted parents having a chance to win fabulous prizes! Proceeds from this fun-filled, “quacktacular” special event will support Community Assistance Center (CAC) programs which provide immediate basic needs assistance with food, clothing, utilities, rent/mortgage pay-

KEYNOTE FOR 2020 SIGNATURES EVENT FEATURES AUTHOR OF IMPACTFUL WORKS

ments and case management services promoting long term solutions and stability for our Montgomery County neighbors experiencing financial hardships.

The keynote author for The John Cooper School’s

You can make a difference right here in our com-

16th Annual Signatures Author Series, Jesmyn Ward,

munity! Adopt a Duck. Help Your Neighbors in Need.

is a two-time National Book Award winner and best-

Sponsorships are still available and for more infor-

selling author whose diverse works cover insightful

mation on sponsorship opportunities, please contact

topics and include richly drawn characters.

Kathy Rifaat at kathy@cac-mctx.org. Opportunities to

The luncheon, to be held on December 4, is a highly anticipated annual event that brings noted authors to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center each year. Wearing of masks

adopt ducks or start a team are available on online by visiting www.duckrace.com/thewoodlands.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC ON THE LAWN

and social distancing will be required at the 2020

The Sarah Kelly Music School provides LIVE

Signatures event. Reservations are currently avail-

MUSIC while you relax and shop every Friday at

able online at www.johncooper.org/signatures.

6:30pm on the lawn at Market Street. Your family

Early registration is recommended for best seating.

can enjoy great music from the socially distant

SCHOOL OF ART LAUNCHING THIS FALL

circles on the lawn or grab a drink and relax at a nearby restaurant patio. The Sarah Kelly Music

In keeping with its mission of providing outstanding

School is voted BEST Music Lessons in the

educational programming to the community, the Pearl

Woodlands and has 41 artists up for consideration

Fincher Museum is launching a new School of Art.

on the 62nd GRAMMY Ballot. Classes are located

The Pearl Fincher Museum School of Art will offer classes based on a fine art curriculum, taught by

at 9595 Six Pines Dr Suite 6255, The Woodlands, TX 77380. www.sarahkellymusicschool.com. CityLifestyle.com/TheWoodlands

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

FROM CONROE TO NASHVILLE TALENT, GRIT, AND PERSEVERANCE LEAD PARKER MCCOLLUM TO THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

ARTICLE AMY BARNETT PHOTOGRAPHY TRENTON JOHNSON, CARLOS RUIZ

IN 2010, A SANDY-HAIRED KID WITH

“I told my mom that I wasn’t going to go

where he graduated in 2011, were also a

SIX STRINGS AND A DREAM SAT IN HIS

to college but was going to try to do this

bit concerned when he quit playing foot-

BEDROOM IN CONROE, LEARNING TO

and sign a major record deal one day. I don’t

ball, basketball and baseball to have more

WRITE SONGS AND HOPING TO FIND

think she believed me – which looking back

time to play guitar.

HIS VOICE. Parker McCollum, now 28

at the way I was at that age – there probably

“Everyone thought I was crazy. I remem-

years old, will be the first to tell you that as

wasn’t a whole lot of confidence instilled in

ber all my buddies were mad that I wasn’t

a teenager he didn’t know if he had “what it

her by me,” laughed McCollum.

playing sports and that I thought I could

takes” to be a country music star – but he was determined to find out. 8

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He admits that his friends at College Park High School in The Woodlands,

play country music… but they don’t think it’s crazy anymore,” he added.


Photo by Trenton Johnson

After graduating from high school,

industry by storm, first building an unprec-

Randy Rogers, who he credits for helping

McCollum made the move to Austin to

edented fan base of 200-thousand social

him realize his full potential.

immerse himself in the live music scene

media followers, selling out shows across

“Randy is the one who made me write down

as he continued honing his craft. With an

the state and promoting his brand of honest

my goals when I was afraid to admit how big I

incomparable work ethic and a poet’s heart,

country music with two highly acclaimed

wanted our efforts to pay off,” he added.

others on the Texas Music Scene quickly

albums – “The Limestone Kid” which he

Soon after, McCollum had his own tour bus,

recognized he had the formula for success

released in 2015, followed by “Probably

was playing across the country and sold out

and there was no stopping him. Since then,

Wrong” in 2017. He also signed a manage-

Billy Bob’s Texas – the world’s largest honky

McCollum has taken the country music

ment deal with Texas country music veteran

tonk – not once, but twice.

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“SOMETIMES I HAVE TO STOP AND SAY TO MYSELF – YOU ARE DOING EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. IT’S THE COOLEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME SO FAR.”

“My handprints are now on the wall at Billy Bob’s and that’s just unbelievable,” he said.

there – shoulder to shoulder. I never get nervous – never.

In 2019, after touring full time for five years as an

I always just act like I’ve been there, but my heart was

independent artist, McCollum’s grit and perseverance,

beating out of my chest. It was so surreal. I remember

combined with great songs and an instantly recogniz-

lying in bed that night and thinking – if you never get to

able voice, brought his dreams to fruition. He landed a

do anything else – you did that.”

major record deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) under the MCA Records label.

While the pandemic halted live shows for much of 2020, it meant McCollum could take some time to relax

“It is literally a dream come true. And, what’s really

after years of nonstop touring. He’s found time to visit

cool about it is I always wanted to sign a major deal but

the family ranch, fish, work on his deer stand, and most

have creative control. Thanks to the fan base we have

importantly, get back to Conroe for frequent family visits.

and because of the revenue we were generating as a

“My mom is in Fort Worth and my dad is in Austin,

band and as a business, I got what I wanted. I get to

but their brothers and sisters and everyone else in

use the producer I want to use, write the songs I want

my family still live in Conroe. My grandparents still do

to write, and record the songs I want to record,” said

too, so I get back all the time, even more so since the

McCollum. “Sometimes I have to stop and say to myself

quarantine. Conroe has grown so much in the last ten

– you are doing exactly what you want to do. It’s the

years. When I was a kid it really had a small town feel

coolest thing that has happened to me so far.”

and there wasn’t a ton of development, and now it’s just

In February of 2020 McCollum had more to celebrate when he landed an opening spot on country superstar Miranda Lambert’s Wildcard Tour.

crazy,” he said. “I still love Conroe and will always hold it near and dear to my heart.” McCollum often thinks about how the conversa-

“The best part about that was my mom and dad were

tion would go if he could come home to Conroe, turn

at the last show at American Airlines Center in Dallas

back the clock to 2010, and talk to the kid learning to

where I got to sing to a packed stadium. It almost makes

sing in his bedroom.

me tear up talking about it. I just think they sleep better

“I always think I would have freaked out if anyone

at night after seeing that, especially after I’ve been on

would have told me I would be doing this. Yeah… 16

the road 5 or 6 years now trying to get there,” he added.

or 17-year-old Parker would have probably called me

This year he also got to check off his bucket list per-

a liar,” he said.

forming at the Ryman auditorium when he debuted his

McCollum is wrapping up 2020 with his first Top 10

single “Pretty Heart” at the 2020 Country Radio Seminar.

song on the national country music charts with “Pretty

“You go out and play your song that’s going to be on

Heart” and is excited to start 2021 by releasing his first

the radio. Reba was standing side stage; Keith Urban;

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Dierks Bentley; Carrie Underwood – they were all right

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full-length album on MCA records.

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Photo by Carlos Ruiz

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

Photo by Trenton Johnson

Photo by Trenton Johnson

“I ALWAYS THINK I WOULD HAVE FREAKED OUT IF ANYONE WOULD HAVE TOLD ME I WOULD BE DOING THIS. YEAH… 16 OR 17-YEAR-OLD PARKER WOULD HAVE PROBABLY CALLED ME A LIAR.”

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INSPIRED BY

immersed in art

Edward Alton Custom Crystal Fountain, "The Offering".

THE WOODLANDS

ARTICLE MELISSA D'MELLO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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PEEKING THROUGH THE PINES AND PEPPERED ACROSS NEIGHBORHOODS, THE WOODLANDS IS HOME TO ONE OF THE LARGEST PUBLIC ART COLLECTIONS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. The art in The Woodlands is a reflection of the diverse community that desires to surround itself with works from artists from around the world. Over 15 years ago, The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) was founded to provide regional, cultural and educational enrichment opportunities that encourage, support and promote the performing and visual arts. The nonprofit’s primary goal is to create a strong and vital arts presence in the area. Jenny Carattini-Wright, who has served The Woodlands Arts Council in a variety of positions since its inception, took the helm of the organization as its Executive Director in 2019. During her tenure, she has led the team in ranking among the top five arts festivals in the country. This year, The Woodlands Arts festival pivoted to an interactive online format to celebrate their 15th anniversary in October. The festival was transformed into a virtual weekend filled with live talks, panel discussions and virtual booths that allowed attendees to shop from over 100 juried local and national artists. Like Edward Alton from Cypress, TX who makes indoor and outdoor Crystal Water Fountains and Energy Gardens for luxury homes. Even though the festival has ended, the artist marketplace will continue to be open through December and you can shop unique artwork directly through the TWAC website. Jenny Carattini-Wright said she and others affiliated with the council are also excited to continue the Public Art Project this year. Four new and unique Art Benches were unveiled on October 7 at a celebration attended by artists and underwriters. This brings the total Art Benches in The Woodlands to twenty-four. The four new art benches are placed along The Woodlands Waterway. To commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, TWAC awarded one winner a $15,000 scholarship, in addition to others this year. The winner of this outstanding honor is Rylee Hollis of The Woodlands College Park High School. Awarding art scholarships to talented students is one of the organization’s key contributions to the future of the arts in our community. The board and staff are dedicated to keeping this worthwhile program going strong. “It is our mission and legacy to encourage arts education and to support emerging artists in everything we do.” said Maria Holmes, president of the TWAC board. From the award-winning Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival to public art installations and the year-round community and educational outreach programs, the arts council has one primary goal. Making our community better, Because Art Matters!

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Carla Bank 'Color my World Room'

Photo rendering of "Mystical Senses" Gaston Carrio.

Artwork by Student Scholarship Winner Rylee Hollis CityLifestyle.com/TheWoodlands

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OPEN HOUSE

A Wate r f ront Dr e am Oasis

F E AT U R E S

Stunning hardwood

Chefs kitchen with

5 spacious bed-

Custom infinity

Three Car attached

Exterior features

floors, detailed

quartz countertops

rooms with en-suite

pool overlooking pond

tandem garage

an outdoor kitchen

designer baths

and fountain

trim work and walls of windows

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with seating area and fireplace


ARTICLE THE MIKE SEDER GROUP | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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THIS SPECTACULAR TRANSITIONAL STYLE WATERFRONT

outdoor space that includes a fantastic outdoor kitchen, covered

HOME IS NESTLED IN THE GATED WOODLANDS RESERVE

patio with a fireplace and a spectacular custom infinity pool all

COMMUNITY. Built in 2014, Frankel Builders raised the bar when

overlooking the pond and fountain.

creating this exquisitely designed modern space with sleek lines

The interior architecture creates light and airy space, while the

and beautiful finishes. This home features multiple balconies,

luxurious amenities make everyday life more enjoyable. The aspiring

stunning hardwood floors, detailed trim work and a neutral paint

chef’s kitchen has quartz countertops and two dishwashers, high-end

palette. The Creston speakers throughout the entire home and

appliances from Sub-Zero and Wolf, and a built-in espresso machine.

open concept floor plan create the perfect backdrop for enter-

All five spacious bedrooms in this home feature en-suite baths show-

taining. Features include a wet bar off the kitchen with wine stor-

casing beautifully designed tile and marble. The owner’s retreat on

age, chiller, and enough space behind the bar for a bartender or

the main floor also contains his and her luxury walk-in closets and a

two, perfect for entertaining! Walking into the living room framed

large bay window. A second suite on the downstairs level is the perfect

with large windows, this home gives a view of the exquisite

space for in-laws and has a bathroom that doubles as the pool bath.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE PROVIDED BY MARIA PIMIENTA @ VOMFASS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

LEMONCELLO CHEESECAKE VOMFASS'S RIDICULOUSLY TASTY AND REFRESHING TREAT WILL HAVE ALL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY BEGGING FOR MORE.

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RICOTTA CHEESE

THIS WONDERFULLY REFRESHING ITALIANSTYLE CHEESECAKE USES SIMPLE INGREDIENTS TO CREATE A DELIGHTFUL DESSERT THAT IS SURE TO MAKE EVERYONE COME RUNNING! Simple yet delicious; this cheesecake made with

EGGS

ricotta and vomFASS Lemoncello Liqueur should surely be on the menu for your next dinner party or weeknight meal!

LEMONCELLO CHEESECAKE

SUGAR

INGREDIENTS + 2 cups ricotta cheese, drained + 4 eggs + 4 tablespoons sugar VOMFASS LEMONCELLO LIQUEUR

+ 4 tablespoons vomFASS Lemoncello Liqueur + zest from 1 lemon + fresh berries + confectioner’s sugar for dusting

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Grease or use non-stick spray to coat an 8 x 8 square baking dish. Set aside. 3. In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, whip the LEMON ZEST

ricotta until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time. Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Add the lemon zest and the liqueur. Beat until smooth. 4. Pour batter into greased 8 x 8 baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until light golden, firm and set. 5. Allow to cool before serving. Garnish with the berries, a dusting of confection’s sugar and drizzle with extra Lemoncello Liqueur. Enjoy!

FRESH BERRIES

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

TA N G O I N T H E

COURT YARD HOTEL VALENCIA RIVERWALK OFFERS THE ULTIMATE SOCIALLY-DISTANCED GETAWAY ARTICLE BLITHE WILEY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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THIS FALL, HOTEL VALENCIA RIVERWALK IN SAN ANTONIO IS OFFERING THE PERFECT ANTIDOTE FOR CABIN FEVER. Now through late December, the hotel is providing guests with an amazing experience that will immerse you in an evening of the cultural magic of Argentina – in a completely socially distanced setting. The “Tango in the Courtyard” room package transports guests to the famed Plaza Dorrego in Buenos Aires, while watching a mesmerizing Latin dance performance, enjoying Argentinean wine and cheese and simply relaxing. Each Friday and Saturday night, professional tango dancers perform in the center of the hotel’s large thirdfloor Courtyard. The Courtyard is ringed with deluxe rooms on the third and fourth floor. Guests enjoy the show from their private third floor patio or private fourth floor balcony. This one-of-a-kind package offers guests an exclusive two-hour performance of the sensual and graceful rhythms of Tango and other Latin dance genres such as Mambo-Style Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha and Flamenco – all while enjoying a bottle of fine Argentinean Malbec wine and a Vigilante platter, a traditional Argentinean cheese dessert. In addition, the package provides complimentary valet parking, complimentary wi-fi and a beautiful longstemmed red rose.

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“All of us at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk are thrilled to be able

Tango is a partner and social dance that originated

to offer our guests this unique and very safe entertainment

in the 1880s along the Rio de la Plata, the natural

experience,” said Trent Freeman, General Manager of Hotel

border between Argentina and Uruguay. Its roots

Valencia Riverwalk. “We understand that many people are

lie in African, Native South American and European

seeking a change of scenery after months of staying home,

cultures. It is one of the world’s most famous partner

and this room package offers the perfect mini-getaway

dances and is renowned for its vibrant and playful

for those who are ready. In addition, I want to emphasize

style of movement, rich expressions and the passion

that properly sanitizing our guestrooms has always been

displayed by the performers.

a core value of ours and we continue to work with P&G

San Antonio is an easy three-and-a-half hour drive

– our cleaning partner – to ensure we are adhering to all

from The Woodlands. However, an overnight or weekend

prescribed best practices of cleaning and sanitation.”

stay at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk will make you feel as

The dancers are Luisa Vasquez, a native of Colombia, and

if you’ve been transported to Argentina for a mini-va-

Julio Torres, who is from Puerto Rico. Their cultural back-

cation. For reservations and more information on Hotel

grounds instilled a passion in both for the wide variety of

Valencia Riverwalk’s “Tango in the Courtyard packages,

expressive Latin dance genres. Vasquez has been featured

go

on the popular television show, “America’s Got Talent.”

hotel-specials-and-vacation-packages.htm

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to:

https://www.hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com/


HOT SPOT

ARTICLE LIZ GRIMM PHOTOGRAPHY CHARITY KILGORE

A HISTORY IN THE MAKING Terry & Jennifer McBurney Owners, The Republic Grille

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"THE CUISINE WAS BORN OUT OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCES FROM MY CHILDHOOD IN GEORGIA AND MY ADULT LIFE IN TEXAS. HENCE OUR TEXAS CUISINE WITH A SOUTHERN TWIST WAS BORN." Photo Provided

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THE WOODLANDS RESIDENT TERRY

Country ambiance), general contractor,

MCBURNEY EXEMPLIFIES THE DEFINI-

licensed commercial real estate agent and

TION OF “ENTREPRENEUR.” His latest

operator for his new endeavor.

conceptual creation, the ever-popular eatery

His first location of The Republic Grille

The Republic Grille, has recently grown into

opened in 2014 in The Woodlands Panther

a successful multi-unit operation with three

Creek Shopping Center. A spot which had

locations in Montgomery County.

been previously occupied by a long-stand-

Known for its Texas cuisine with a Southern twist, Terry acknowledges while

ing Chinese restaurant, so local folks were already very aware of the location.

being a seasoned small business owner, he

As the patronage and popularity grew,

had limited experience in conceptualizing

Terry began searching for a second location

and opening a restaurant. But his desire

and in 2016 found it on the west side of The

outweighed the lack of tactical experience,

Woodlands where Woodlands Parkway

and so the vision became a reality.

meets FM 2978. The West Woodlands loca-

“Although I did not have extensive restaurant experience, my vision was to create a

tion was a strategic opportunity as the area was lacking in terms of full-service dining.

concept which focused on great cuisine and

In early September of this year, The

exceptional service,” Terry shared. “The cui-

Republic Grille opened its third location,

sine was born out of personal experiences

which unlike its sister locations, is a stand-

from my childhood in Georgia and my adult

alone building in Spring at Rayford Road and

life in Texas. Hence our Texas cuisine with a

the Grand Parkway. “With the completion

Southern twist was born. Sprinkle in a few

of the Grand Parkway, there has been a tre-

dishes created ’by committee’ and you have

mendous amount of single and multi-family

what is today a very well-rounded menu

growth in the Harmony Commons / Benders

even the most discerning guest can enjoy.”

Landing area resulting in a robust market

Terry wasn’t exactly a stranger to the food

that was significantly underserved for high-

and beverage industry. His initial debut was

end, full-service lunch and dinner,” said Terry.

an impromptu bar he opened and operated

“Since opening, even with the looming cloud

with two ex-pats in Moscow, Russia in the

of COVID-19, our Spring location continues

mid-‘90s. Upon his return to Houston, he

to exceed our expectations. Feedback from

served as VP of Sales for an online restau-

locals has been wonderful.”

rant gift certificate company through the

The Republic Grille is acclaimed for serv-

mid-2000s. In 2005, he created Republic

ing high-quality cuisine at reasonable prices,

Payment Systems, a small business credit

such as their award-winning Wagyu Chicken

card

today

Fried Steak. Other menu items include the

focuses on a heavy restaurant customer

popular Chicken Woodlands, Carolina-style

base. In 2013, he served as president of the

Shrimp & Grits, TRG Top Chop, and Certified

Greater Montgomery County Restaurant

Angus Burgers, as well as dozens of light but

Association. “It was these affiliations which

satisfying salads, appetizers and mouth-wa-

afforded me a unique insight into the restau-

tering scratch-made desserts.

processing

company

that

rant industry as my network became rich

Accented by rustic wood, natural stone,

with experts in various and complementing

and embellished iron, each location yields

arenas in terms of chefs, suppliers, archi-

a laid-back, Hill Country ambiance with a

tects, consultants, and local consumers”,

nod of elegance.

he said. This tapestry of experience laid the

Solidifying its well-established reputa-

grounded observation of what to do … and

tion, The Republic Grille has recently been

what not to do, and fueled Terry’s ability to

selected by Trip Advisor as one of the Top

serve as the conceptual designer (chic Hill

25 Everyday Dining destinations in the USA.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Local's Choice 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

WHO TONYA BUTLER WHAT PUBLISHER OF THE WOODLANDS LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE WHERE CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/THEWOODLANDS

1. The Candle, Soaps and Oils that have that special Woodhouse Spa's scent. 2. Awesome Gucci Sunglasses from Focus Optical 3. Truffle Pasta from the Butler House 4. Coffee from Dosey Does 5. Fantastic clothing from The Hemline 28

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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RESTLESS HEART DINNER & SHOW Dosey Doe - The Big Barn

World over. *4 Grammy Nominees *7 CMA nominees *4 time ACM. That Rock Won’t Roll, I’ll Still Be Loving You, Why Does It Have To Be, Bluest Eyes In TX, Wheels Dinner 6:30-7:30 Includes: Salad, Entrée Choice, Dessert, Beverage. Visit Doseydoetickets.com for tickets. Doors open at 6:30, Dinner 6:307:30, Concert begins 8:30PM

FRIDAYS Striking the balance between the creative,

LIVE MUSIC ON THE LAWN Market Street

The Sarah Kelly Music School provides LIVE MUSIC while you relax and shop

the functional, and the structural

for over three decades...

every Friday at 6:30pm on the lawn at Market Street. Your family can enjoy great music from the socially distant circles on the lawn or grab a drink and relax at a nearby restaurant patio.

11 VETERAN'S DAY TRIBUTE Town Green Park

You are invited to The Woodlands Township Veterans Day Tribute featuring a presentation of colors, musical performances, keynote speaker and more! The Tribute kicks off at 4:30pm.

12 ROCK THE ROW - FALL SERIES

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Hughes Landing

Experience Hughes Landing on scenic

Lake

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with

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NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR variety of favorites from classic rock and pop to Motown during the summer and fall. Music begins at 7:00pm

12 H-E-B WINE WALK Market Street

For

the

past

sixteen

years,

Market Street in The Woodlands

has rolled out the red carpet for the H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street

by

transforming

into

a

34-acre wine & food open-air street party. Guests stroll through the

grounds

share

a

as

friendly

familiar

faces

smile. Learn

more and purchase tickets at www.wineandfoodweek.com

14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY NUTCRACKER MARKET Lone Star Convention Center

Come explore this upscale indoor market with handmade and fashion jewelry,

women’s

and

children’s

boutique clothing, home, holiday and garden decor, gourmet food items, and so much more. 9:00am - 5:00 pm at the Lone Star Convention Center

14-15 HOUSTON MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL Town Green Park

Come and enjoy major concerts, fine art displays, a classic car show, a custom motorcycle show, and dozens of fun attractions and highlights. National recording artists will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening on the main stage, as well as juried visual artists presenting the heritage and the culture of our great city. www. houstonartsfestival for ticket info. 11am - 9pm 32

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21 LIGHTING OF THE DOVES Town Green Park

The Lighting of the Doves festival is a long-standing tradition in The Woodlands that signifies the start of the holiday season in the community. Symbolizing peace during the holidays, the ceremonial illumination of the giant doves has attracted thousands of visitors each year. The Festival will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

28 SOUTHERN STAR BREWING 5K BEER RUN

Southern Star Brewing Company

Southern Star Brewing 5K Beer Run is on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 8 AM – 11 AM! Start and finish at Southern Star Brewing Co. then cool off in the tasting room where runners will receive a finisher glass and up to 4 x 8oz tastings.

DEC 4 16TH ANNUAL SIGNATURE SERIES WITH FEATURED SPEAKER JESMYN WARD

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott

Reservations

for

the

Signatures

Author Series are available online at www.johncooper.org/signatures for this highly anticipated luncheon event. Early registration for table sponsorships and individual reservations are recommended for best seating.

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