Buzzy eatery Mastro’s Ocean Club is bringing all the fan favorites to The Woodlands.
Mastro’s Houston location is a staple for many.
Epicurean dreams beckon at Mastro’s Ocean Club. As Texas’ premier eatery in The Woodlands, storied restaurateur Tilman Fertitta promises several of the signature staples from Houston’s beloved Mastro’s plus a wide selection of new palate pleasers to enjoy. The Ocean Club will provide a top-tier dining experience in a vibrant surrounding. The 8,500-square-foot space is rife with alfresco offerings and private rooms for a more intimate gathering. Feast your eyes on a sumptuous selection of fresh seafood and steaks plus mouthwatering a la carte favorites including crab cakes, caviar and perhaps one of the most praised mac and cheese dishes of them all. Request your reservations now. 9595 Six Pines Drive, mastrosrestaurants.com
The signature sides are always a favorite.
GORGONZOLA MAC & CHEESE
INGREDIENTS
2 cups milk
2 oz. butter
¼ cup flour
¼ cup onion
1 tsp. garlic
6 oz. blue cheese
4 oz. mozzarella, shredded
4 oz. fontina, shredded
8 oz. Parmesan
¼ tsp. salt pinch white pepper
1 lb. macaroni, precooked
8 oz. mozzarella, shredded
DIRECTIONS
Mince onion and garlic. Heat milk in a small pot until boiling. In a large pot, slowly sweat the garlic and onion until soft and add flour, salt and pepper. Transfer hot milk into the garlic and onion roux and heat until it thickens. Remove from heat and slowly add in cheese while mixing to incorporate. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and place in a baking pan. Top the macaroni with mozzarella cheese and bake until golden brown.
Photography by: COURTESY OF MASTRO’S RESTAURANTS