July 2022 News
From the
Grogan's Mill Village Association
GMV Shopping Center Update
James Beard Awards Semifinalist, Phat Eatery (in the former Fuddrucker's location): Fresh Malaysian street food and warm hospitality by 2022 James Beard Awards Semifinalist Chef Alex Au Yeung.
He has submitted his plans to the county and township plans to open in early 2023. In our conversations with Mr. Au Yeung he told us that his success in Katy was tied to the oil business and he anticipates that he will have the same in the Woodlands. We have put him in touch with Black Forest Ventures and hope that they will both work together on repaving the roads in front of their property.
Expect Crispy Peking Duck at Phat Eatery’s new, expansive Woodlands restaurant, which is slated to open in early 2023. Phat Eatery’s outpost in the Woodlands promises a larger space and an expanded menu. Located at 2290 Buckthorne Place at the Grogan Mills Village shopping center, the new location is set to serve up the same favorites as the Katy outpost, but with the ability to seat twice the amount of customers and will feature an open-concept kitchen.
The 7,800 square-foot restaurant will seat 180 guests in its dining room and will feature three private dining spaces — two that can be combined — and each seating anywhere between 12 and 80 people. Street food-inspired dishes along with plans to expand Phat’s dim sum offerings
Lunch service will also see an additional feature for midday dining and to-go orders. Taking inspiration from Japanese bento boxes during Japan’s decades-long occupation of Taiwan. Check out the menu and Katy location to get an idea of what to look forward to: https://www.phateatery.com
Black Forest Ventures, the new owner of the Millside building, which is undergoing a renovation of both the exterior and interior. The building exterior features attractive all weather finishes, while the interior is outfitted with new flooring, lights and other updated finishes. The renovation is also set to include road refinishing from Grogan's Mill Road to the property. The property does have some vacancies at the rate of approximately $30 per square foot. Black Forest Ventures has also purchased the Chase building which is on the market in hopes of attracting an additional bank to the site.
Artisan Culture Coffee
Artisan Culture Coffee is relocating to 2260 Buckthorne #179 located in the Grogan's Mill shopping center in The Woodlands
They will serve locally roasted coffee and whole bean retail will be available. Plant based milk, mushroom lattes and pastries are on the menu. They will resume their community events including art classes, face reading classes, coffee with a coach, the trybe social, meet the author, and book signings and so much more.
MUD67 Secures State Funding
Woodlands MUD 67 Secures State Funding for Drainage Project
Four-year effort leads to grant, loan from Texas Water Development Board;
Project will address frequent flooding along Research Forest Drive
Six municipal utility districts (MUDs) of The Woodlands cooperated to win first-time state funding for a local drainage improvement project intended to improve frequent flooding along Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands Water Agency said today.
The Texas Water Development Board recently finalized funding assistance for a project estimated at $11.3 million. With committed funding participation from five other MUDs, Montgomery County MUD 67 secured a $1.13 million grant and a $6.55 million zero-interest, 30-year loan for the Bear Branch/Panther Branch and Research Forest Drive drainage improvement project. Planned drainage and flooding improvements will occur near The Woodlands High School, and in the Twinberry, Capstone, Morning Cloud, Shadow Point, Quiet Oak, Lake Mist and Morning Cloud neighborhood areas.
James M. Stinson, general manager of The Woodlands Water Agency, said, “The project will provide much-needed drainage and flooding relief for nearby homes, church and school properties, and it will allow Research Forest Drive to remain open for public safety vehicles and other essential traffic during major rain events.”
The four-year effort to secure TWDB funding included cooperation and financial participation with MUD 67 from MUDs 60, 47, 46, 7 and Metro Center MUD according to Roland Johnson, president of MUD 67.
More information is available at woodlandswater.org.
The Woodlands Farmer's Market
The Woodlands Farmer's Market is the perfect place to pick up fresh produce, fresh foods and a unique gift for a special person in your life.
The Woodlands Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 9am to noon (these are summer hours through September).
Every Saturday there are food trucks, live music and over 70 vendors to choose from. It's a perfect family outing that can include shopping, breakfast OR lunch!
Vendors are listed every Friday in the weekly TWFM newsletter so you can plan your Saturday shopping. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up here.
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