Hubbell & Hudson Market & Bistro, an upscale artisan-food market, opened in mid-November at 24 Waterway Avenue in the Waterway Square District. Occupying more than 25,000 square feet, Hubbell & Hudson is an all-in-one culinary destination featuring a food market, chef-prepared ready-made foods, catering, a new American-style Bistro and one of only a handful of Viking Cooking Schools in the U.S.

“Hubbell & Hudson is a specialty market, created and managed by people with a passion for food,” said Cary Attar, CEO and founder. “Our staff includes world-famous chefs with incredible credentials, all on-hand every day creating, preparing and delivering exceptional food items to our guests. For our team, this is our dream job – providing you with the very best in your culinary needs.”

Highlights of the new market include seasonally available, locally grown produce and artisan cheeses, which have been incorporated into menu items in the Bistro. A large selection of ready-made, chef-created meals and entrees, plus unique, hard-to-find products from all over the world are offered, in addition to many hundreds of organic and gluten-free foods. Fresh artisan bread, coffees roasted on the premises, a variety of sweets from Hubbell & Hudson’s renowned executive pastry chef, hundreds of fine cheeses, a world-class butcher shop and seafood department all add to the wonderful selection of fine foods at this new specialty market. A boutique size wine district and walk-in beer alley provide guests many options for rounding out meals, with helpful advice from wine and beer experts readily available.

The Market is open from 8 am – 9 pm Sunday through Thursday, and 8 am – 10 pm Friday and Saturday. The espresso bar is open daily at 6 am. Free, covered parking is available in the 24 Waterway Garage.

The Bistro, featuring American-style cuisines and a menu that changes periodically to reflect seasonal availabilities, will open for dinner in early December. The Bistro’s bar will serve an innovative adult beverage menu, offering never-before-seen mixed cocktails.

For more information about Hubbell & Hudson Market & Bistro, visit www.hubbellandhudson.com.
Source: TWDC

Cost:: Free
Hours of Operation: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Number of Trolleys: 2
Total Passengers: 35 per trolley

The Trolley will not run on the following days:
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Thursday, January 1, 2009

Trolley Stops
Landry’s Seafood House
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Woodloch Forest Drive at The Woodlands Waterway bridge
Waterway Square
Waterway Avenue
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, South entrance along The Woodlands Waterway
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, South Plaza along The Woodlands Waterway
Ice Rink & Winter Wonderland
Montgomery County Community Center / South Montgomery County Library
Town Green Park
Central Park at Market Street
H-E-B at Market Street
The Woodlands Mall, South Entrance

Note: The Trolley route may vary due to new construction along the route. Due to such construction the trolley stops may vary in time.

Trolley Map
View the Holiday Trolley Route Map.
Source: The Woodlands Township

In keeping with the holiday spirit, The Fountains at Waterway Square have been programmed with a variety of festive holiday songs.

The new songs will run November 22, 2008 thru January 5, 2009 and include the favorite holiday classics “Frosty the Snowman” by Gene Autry, “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano, “Winter Wonderland” by Tony Bennett, and “Jingle Bells” by Canadian Brass. The shows will be from 6 pm to 10 pm on weekdays, and 2 pm to 10 pm on weekends.

Waterway Square, located along Lake Robbins Drive between Waterway Avenue and Woodloch Forest Drive, features a 120-foot long, 10-foot high stone water wall where ribbons of water flow down seven terraced levels to a lower pond with 20 cascade jets. The water wall is flanked by stairs and stepped water cascades, all leading to an upper fountain containing 80 jets and three boomer jets that shoot water up to 75 feet high. The water jets, waterfalls and cascades are designed to create a variety of displays and effects ranging from the subtle flow of water over a stone wall to dancing columns of water, to intense bursts of water shooting several stories into the air. Waterway Square features seven speakers on the upper level and 12 speakers on the lower level. For more information on the fountains, visit www.TheFountainsAtWaterwaySquare.com.
Source:TWDC

Visit the new luxury patio homes in the neighborhood of Player Trail in the Village of Sterling Ridge, offered by Huntington Homes and Partners in Building. Situated near the Gary Player Signature golf course, the homes are priced from the $600’s to more than $1 million. Both builders are offering substantial discounts or upgrades on selected homes during the “Home for the Holidays” program.

Huntington Homes features distinct floor plans with varied elevations. These one-, one-and-a-half and two-story designs include 3,075 – 4,285 square feet of living space, three to four bedrooms, two-and-a-half to four full baths with two half baths, and two- to three-car tandem garages. Pictured is Plan 3818, with 4,200 square feet, four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, three living areas, and a three-car tandem garage. Huntington Homes is offering $50,000 off the sales price in the “Home for the Holidays” program.

Partners in Building offers unique designs, ranging in size from 3,085 – 4,291 square feet. These one-, one-and-a-half and two-story homes include four to five bedrooms, three-and-a-half to five-and-a-half baths and two- to three-car garages. A media room, upstairs game room leading to a balcony, and study are attractions found in many of the homes. Some residences offer views of the 10th fairway of the Player course. Partners in Building is offering $20,000 in designer upgrades with a new home purchase in Player Trail in the “Home for the Holidays” program.
Source: TWDC

Ask a Realtor from The Woodlands to accompany you on a visit to these model homes. Your Realtor can provide invaluable information on these homes and the real estate market in The Woodlands plus manage negotiations on your behalf to secure maximum value for your investment.