The Woodlands Edition | May 2023

COMPILED BY VANESSA HOLT, CASSANDRA JENKINS & JESSICA SHORTEN

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Ale & Ivy

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NAME CHANGES 14 Longtime sports bar and grill Rookies is rebranding as Ale & Ivy this summer. The new bar will offer a variety of expanded offerings, including a 32-tap long draw system as well as offer season- al beers and spirits. The business is also expanding the interior space of the bar. The location is expected to hold its grand opening around Memorial Day. Ale & Ivy is located at 305 Sawdust Road, Spring. www.aleandivy.com CLOSINGS 15 A spokesperson for Fuddruckers confirmed its location in The Woodlands area at 8510 Creekside Forest Drive, Tom- ball, closed permanently April 21. A pre- vious location in The Woodlands closed in early 2022. The chain serves customiz- able burgers, chicken sandwiches, vegan options, wings and shakes, according to its menus. www.fuddruckers.com 16 Mozambik , a Portuguese-in- spired South African restaurant, announced it closed April 30 at its location near The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 304, The Woodlands. The restaurant also has locations in South Africa and Zambia. When reached through a Facebook message, the restaurant said it will continue to operate its Mozos USA food trailer located at The Table at Madeley at 316 Madeley St. in down- town Conroe, which offers live music. www.conroetable.com

Medical Spa and Woodlands Functional Family Medical focuses on a holistic approach to health and wellness, Dr. Chaitali Nangrani said. The new office is located at 2626 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-298-5476. www.vedasmedspa.com 11 Blvd Boutik relocated from Tomball to Magnolia. The new store is located at 32309 FM 2978. The location includes a wine and coffee bar for customers to or- der drinks in the store. The boutique sells home decor, jewelry and accessories as well as women’s and children’s clothing. 281-516-7996. www.theblvdboutik.com 12 Love Fosters Hope relocat- ed from Magnolia on May 1 to 2001 Timberloch Place, Ste. 500, in The Woodlands on the fourth floor. The non- profit organization works with children and teens and foster care who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. It offers programs such as camps, outreach pro- grams and mentorship. 832-823-1889. 13 Plantonic Friends Nursery is cele- brating its five-year anniversary in May. The business provides native plants to local residents that are safe for monarch butterflies and promote their popula- tion growth. Plantonic Friends Nursery delivers plants across The Woodlands area, and it holds a stand each weekend at The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at the Grogan’s Mill Village Center, 7 Switchbud Place, The Woodlands. 713-412-4577. www.facebook.com/plantonicfriends www.lovefostershope.org ANNIVERSARIES

Postino offers a variety of wines and snacking options for customers.

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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Postino opened April 24 at Hughes Landing Boulevard in The Woodlands, providing a new restaurant and wine bar space near Restaurant Row. “The Woodlands has been on our radar since we rst opened at Heights Mercantile ve years ago,” Postino co-founder Lauren Bailey said in a news release. “It’s denitely been worth the wait to nd the perfect space to open within the community. The Woodlands embodies everything that excites us—a relaxed vibe connected to the beauty of the outdoors, the familial energy, its burgeoning food scene and the cultural vibrancy of an international population.” The location will features a wall art design composed of 1950s and 1960s fedoras, and other vintage decor.

Postino oers a permanent collection of wines, and in May it introduced an additional 30 new wines which will be available as part of a summertime seasonal oering. It also oers food items including snacks, bruschetta, panini and salads as well as menus for children and family-size servings. Postino is located at 2025 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-825-5050. www.postinowinecafe.com

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Meet the Doctor | Dr.Gary Embley DC As a high school and collegiate football player, Gary was introduced to chiropractic through athletics. “Severe headaches persisted as I saw more playing time in high school. Since medications weren’t helping, I was referred to a chiropractor. Uncertain at first, I was amazed once the headaches subsided after a series of treatments. Through college I continued chiropractic care, finally choosing to pursue my doctorate and a career in chiropractic.” May marks the beginning of Dr. Embley’s 10th year practicing with The Joint. “Our growth has been phenomenal, and truly brings to light the efficacy of chiropractic care.”

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THE WOODLANDS EDITION • MAY 2023