Ashli Michelle

La Trattoria Tuscano

Ashli Michelle October 11, 2010 0 Comments

I attempted to dine at La Trattoria Tuscano several times before it actually happened. I didn’t try hard enough, as it doesn’t take a genius to pick up the phone for directions. GPS in the Woodlands is a bit off at times, which is why I previously ended up at Black Walnut Café instead. After being sent to a park named after a bear and then to a local college, um, I decided I would make that...

Black Walnut Café

Ashli Michelle October 6, 2010 0 Comments

While on the way to an early dinner in the Woodlands, I noticed Black Walnut Café. I have heard about it and even looked online. I still had no idea the atmosphere was so cozy, in a total high fashion Starbucks way, minus the explosion of pumpkin & leaf décor throughout the restaurant. I sat at the bar and looked around the room for a moment. The high ceilings have fans being pulled by a chain...

Caffe Bello

Ashli Michelle October 2, 2010 5 Comments

My heart has been set on having lunch at Caffe Bello for the longest time. Finally… it was about to happen. I arrived a few minutes after my foodie friend. Valet was not happening that day, so I parked on the side and entered the restaurant. I occasionally dined here when La Strada was in this building. Not much about the décor seems different to me, or maybe I’m just in a bad mood. I’d...

The Grove

Ashli Michelle September 25, 2010 2 Comments

I checked in nearby using foursquare, and a tip from Bon Appétit Magazine appeared on my iPhone. They suggested I visit The Grove since I am so close…and most importantly, because the chef has been featured in their magazine. I was on my way to Quattro, but decided The Grove is the place for Sunday Brunch this week. Upon entering, the bartender was walking toward me. It seemed like slow...

La Griglia

Ashli Michelle September 19, 2010 0 Comments

I arrived early and sat at the bar to wait for my fellow foodie friend. The manager was busy helping servers, walking through the bar with bottles of wine to deliver, and then back & forth from the kitchen to the host stand. He said hello to me twice before I ordered a drink. Well done, Mr. Manager. The Italian murals, with bright colors, make the décor at La Griglia one to write home about....