Happy Jimmy Buffett Day

'Keep the Party Going' at Margaritaville Lake Resort this Labor Day weekend

Summer's not over yet.

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If it's not already marked in your calendar, Jimmy Buffett Day is August 30 and there's no better place to celebrate than Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston.

The party lasts through Labor Day, making it the perfect excuse to change your latitude and attitude with a long weekend away.

Here are just a few highlights of what's in store:

A Jimmy Buffett Musical Tribute by Phillip Lee on Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31 in Palm Court from 6-7 pm, and then again from 8:30-10:30 pm in Boathouse Bar & Lounge.
“Magic at Margaritaville” show with magician Harry Mauer in the Paradise Amphitheater on Saturday, August 31, at 8 pm.
Glow Pool Party at the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Pool on Saturday, August 31, at 8 pm.

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe Catch the Jimmy Buffett tribute at the Boathouse Bar & Lounge.Photo courtesy of Margaritaville Lake Resort

To further honor Jimmy’s incredible legacy and his heart for service to others, the resort will donate one dollar from each “Jimmy Buffett Day” special drink purchased in a special commemorative cup to Child Advocates of Montgomery County (CASA). Since 1992, CASA of Montgomery County has been training volunteers, raising awareness in the community, and working to stop the cycle of childhood trauma and abuse.

Guests who want to soak in the lake life throughout the weekend and beyond can also take advantage of three special offers:

“Keep the Party Going": Enjoy everything Margaritaville Lake Resort has to offer, including access to the Jolly Mon Water Park and onsite dining at LandShark Bar & Grill, License to Chill Bar & Cafe, and Joe Merchant’s Coffee and Provisions. Take advantage of this special offer by August 30 and a portion of the proceeds from your stay will benefit CASA of Montgomery County. Two special edition commemorative cups are included with each package.
Labor Day weekend: Close out the summer with one more trip to paradise. Enjoy a host of fun activities for the whole family as well as delicious food and lazy days by the lake. For only $299 per night, you can book any number of days from Friday, August 30, through Sunday, September 1. Plus, add additional dates before or after Labor Day weekend for only $179 per night.
Everlasting Summer: Take the family on one last summer excursion or enjoy a leisurely couple's getaway while enjoying incredible savings. Take 35 percent off the resort's best rate when you book a stay for any dates from now through December 31, 2024. But don't wait, because the offer ends Thursday, September 5.

The Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is an all-suite resort, featuring 335 guest suites — including 32 lakefront cottages — on 186 lakefront acres on Lake Conroe. It is the first Margaritaville Resort in Texas.

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe The resort sits on 186 lakefront acres on Lake Conroe.Photo courtesy of Margaritaville Lake Resort

Guests can enjoy an 18-hole golf course, a three-acre waterpark with a lazy river and outdoor pools, plus pickleball, tennis, swimming, boating, and fishing. Margaritaville's popular full-service St. Somewhere Spa and a spacious Fins Up Fitness Center provide exceptional wellness options.

Located just an hour from Houston and about three hours from the major hubs of Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, the resort is within easy reach of over 19 million Texans. Learn more about Margaritaville Lake Resort and book your stay here.

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What's Eric Eating Episodes 518 and 519

Meet the men behind River Oaks' new destination for bowls and broth

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Find Honest Mary's in the River Oaks Shopping Center.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” Honest Mary’s founder Nelson Monteith and COO Andrew Wiseheart joined CultureMap editor Eric Sandler to discuss the Austin-based restaurant that just opened its first Houston location in the River Oaks Shopping Center (2047-A West Gray St).

Monteith shares that he started the restaurant in 2017 in order to fulfill his vision of a restaurant which could serve food that’s fast, fresh, and affordable. A trained chef who operated pioneering Austin restaurant Contigo, Wiseheart joined the group to bring both culinary expertise and operational acumen to the grouping company.

Part of what sets Honest Mary’s apart is that diners can add cooked vegetables to the rice and proteins at the heart of every bowl. The “Market Sides” section includes an array of roasted vegetables — including sweet potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, beets, and Brussels sprouts — as well as black beans, maple-glazed carrots, and green lentils. Bowls can be further enhanced with toppings such as Texas pecans, crispy chickpeas, goat cheese, avocado, and apples as well as sauces such as creamy poblano, cashew lime crema, sesame vinaigrette, spicy peanut, chimichurri and apple cider vinaigrette

Monteith explains that looking at the ingredients on display usually inspires him when he’s deciding what to eat at Honest Mary’s.

“I will almost always look at the line and see what looks fresh and good,” Monteith says. “Today, I got the salted kale with white rice. Then, I got garlic-pepper steak. I added on lentils — they’re my go-to in the winter. They blend everything together, and I love it Then Brussels sprouts looked green. I got some jalapenos. Avocados, cause that’s healthy. Then I got the chimichurri sauce.”

Honest Mary’s is also known for its hearty broths, a classic chicken and a vegetarian option made with seaweed and mushroom. Sandler raves about the chicken broth to Wiseheart, who shares how it’s made.

“We spent six or seven months testing recipes and drinking it ourselves to see if it’s a good idea,” Wiseheart says. “I talk about it as a great complement to the menu. It’s healthy. It’s really simple. Most of the kitchens I came up with were rooted in French cuisine. This is just chicken stock with salt in it.”

Listen to the full episode to hear more about Honest Mary’s plans for additional locations in Houston and Dallas. Then Monteith asks a Sandler a few questions about the Houston dining scene.

In this week’s other episode, Sandler and co-host Mary Clarkson discuss the news of the week. Their topics include Home Slice Pizza opening a new location in the Heights; the closures of Brett’s BBQ Shop in Katy and Killen’s Barbecue in The Woodlands; and Esquire including ChòpnBlok on its list of America’s best new restaurants.

In the restaurant of the week segment, the two friends discuss their recent meal at Hypsi, the Italian restaurant in the newly-opened Hotel Daphne. Listen to the episode to hear their favorite dishes and other thoughts on the meal.

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