get it twisted

Gooey grilled cheese spot melts into Memorial City with decadent sandwiches and treats

Twisted Grilled Cheese has opened its new location.

Photo by Becca Wright

Memorial City Mall shoppers have a new dining option. Twisted Grilled Cheese opened its third Houston-area location at the mall on Monday, April 24.

Located in the food court, the approximately 600-square-foot location matches the look of Twisted’s other permanent locations on Washington Avenue and in Katy. The restaurant also operates two food trucks that it uses primarily for private events.

First launched as a food truck in 2019, Twisted Grilled Cheese serves decadent grilled cheese sandwiches that utilize multiple cheese blends matched with fillings that include halal Philly cheesesteak, smoked beef brisket, and Buffalo chicken. Those who want an even more luxurious experience may opt for tarragon lobster salad with gruyere, provolone, and mozzarella or grilled portobello mushroom with truffle and herbed cheese.

The menu also includes sides such as loaded french fries topped with either brisket or halal Philly steak, tomato basil soup, sweet potato fries. Dessert options include double chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake doughnut holes, and four milkshakes.

“We launched the first food truck with a simple concept – to take a comfort food staple and make it the best possible way,” co-founder Erinne Willrich said in a statement. “We weren’t sure if the concept would be well received, but here we are, adding another location and continually finding ways to improve and expand our menu. We are so grateful for the support of the Houston and Katy communities and can’t wait to share some cheesy goodness with everyone at Memorial City Mall.”

The Memorial City area will soon be home to a number of additional restaurants. They include: two new locations of Common Bond On-The Go; Austin pizza favorite Via 313; and a second location of Montrose barbecue staple The Pit Room.

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there's the rub

Restaurant known for 'new Houston cuisine' now open in Cypress

Courtesy of Jonathan's the Rub

Jonathan's the Rub serves steaks and other dishes.

A restaurant known for its eclectic “new Houston cuisine” has opened in Cypress. The fourth location of Jonathan’s the Rub is now open for dinner in Bridgeland (20215 Bridgeland Creek Parkway).

First announced last year, the new Jonathan’s is located in Village Green, a 70-acre mixed-use development within the 925-acre Bridgeland Central district. The 5,500-square-foot restaurant includes two patios totaling 2,600 square feet, giving the restaurant plenty of room for private dining rooms, a bar area, and indoor-outdoor areas with fire pits and greenery.

“We were looking for the next frontier — a community with a booming population and a clear vision for growth that aligns with our brand,” chef-owner Jonathan Levine said in a statement. “When we discovered Bridgeland and learned it was a Howard Hughes development, we were immediately impressed. With their reputation for developing generational communities, we felt confident that Bridgeland was the right place for our family and for Jonathan’s the Rub.”

Like Jonathan’s three other locations, the menu at Bridgeland is built around Levine’s signature “new Houston cuisine,” a kicked-up take on comfort food that includes everything from lobster tacos and blackened shrimp and grits to Italian American classics and steakhouse fare.

Village Green is also home to H-E-B and restaurants such as Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café and Crust Pizza Co. Austin-based burger joint P. Terry’s will open there next year.

“Jonathan’s the Rub’s arrival in Bridgeland Central brings a distinguished addition to the culinary scene in both the community and northwest Houston,” said Jim Carman, president of the Texas region, for Bridgeland developer Howard Hughes Communities. “We’re proud to partner with exceptional restaurateurs like Chef Jonathan Levine to bring elevated dining experiences that enhance the lifestyle offerings for our residents and neighbors.”

Courtesy of Jonathan's the Rub

Jonathan's the Rub serves steaks and other dishes.