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[chw57]

So we get into hobby at 4:00 next Wednesday and have to get allllll the way up to the woodlands that night. Awesome.
DH is vegan...is there somewhere easy to get to with good vegan food for dinner anywhere on the way between those two places? Bonus points if you meet us there

[katyintx]

The only one I really know of is Doshi House. Never been, but it's kind of on your way.  It's off of 45N.

www.doshihouse.com/

Ruggles Green also has vegetarian options.  I know that's different than vegan, but it looks like some of their vegetarian options are also vegan.  www.rugglesgreen.com/menus/appetizers/  Again, it's not exactly on your way but there's one not too far off the path...

[kams]

May 6, 2014 10:30:19 GMT -5 chw57 said:

So we get into hobby at 4:00 next Wednesday and have to get allllll the way up to the woodlands that night. Awesome.
DH is vegan...is there somewhere easy to get to with good vegan food for dinner anywhere on the way between those two places? Bonus points if you meet us there

Eeeeeek one week omg!!!!!

I don't have suggestions, I'm just excited

Are you going to the banquet on Thurs?

[chw57]

May 6, 2014 10:46:24 GMT -5 katyintx said:

The only one I really know of is Doshi House. Never been, but it's kind of on your way.  It's off of 45N.

www.doshihouse.com/

Ruggles Green also has vegetarian options.  I know that's different than vegan, but it looks like some of their vegetarian options are also vegan.  www.rugglesgreen.com/menus/appetizers/  Again, it's not exactly on your way but there's one not too far off the path...

Doshi house looks perfect! Thank you!

[chw57]

May 6, 2014 10:50:28 GMT -5 kams said:

May 6, 2014 10:30:19 GMT -5 chw57 said:

So we get into hobby at 4:00 next Wednesday and have to get allllll the way up to the woodlands that night. Awesome.
DH is vegan...is there somewhere easy to get to with good vegan food for dinner anywhere on the way between those two places? Bonus points if you meet us there

Eeeeeek one week omg!!!!!

I don't have suggestions, I'm just excited

Are you going to the banquet on Thurs?

Yes!!

[starryfish]

I live in the area. Traffic is going to suck at that time. I HIGHLY recommend taking the hardy toll road (if your rental has a toll tag) once you pass through down town.

[chw57]

Can you pay cash? Our toll roads give you the option of either...will have to ask about a tag when we pick up our car

[starryfish]

May 6, 2014 14:51:49 GMT -5 chw57 said:

Can you pay cash? Our toll roads give you the option of either...will have to ask about a tag when we pick up our car

Not on the Hardy toll road. I think most rental cars around here to come with a tag, just be sure to ask. The hardy toll road runs from just north of downtown all of the wall to the woodlands. It runs parallel to 45.

[chw57]

May 6, 2014 14:53:16 GMT -5 starryfish said:

May 6, 2014 14:51:49 GMT -5 chw57 said:

Can you pay cash? Our toll roads give you the option of either...will have to ask about a tag when we pick up our car

Not on the Hardy toll road. I think most rental cars around here to come with a tag, just be sure to ask. The hardy toll road runs from just north of downtown all of the wall to the woodlands. It runs parallel to 45.

Awesome, thanks!

[starryfish]

May 6, 2014 15:00:37 GMT -5 chw57 said:

May 6, 2014 14:53:16 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Not on the Hardy toll road. I think most rental cars around here to come with a tag, just be sure to ask. The hardy toll road runs from just north of downtown all of the wall to the woodlands. It runs parallel to 45.

Awesome, thanks!

Also, google :"houston chron traffic" and you can see a live traffic map of all the freeways (its color coded). Its VERY helpful when trying to cross town in rush hour

[finallykrisb]

It's a straight shot up 45 from Hobby to The Woodlands. You won't really have the opportunity to get on a toll road.

Traffic will suck majorly but you'll get through it.

ETA: you could jump over to the Hardy once you get through downtown if traffic on 45 is truly horrible. They do take cash at the toll booths according to their website.

[katyintx]

I was going to suggest with traffic... If you land at 4, after you get your rental and luggage, you'll probably be looking at 5pm-ish. If you can make it to an eatery and stretch out your dinner, hopefully you'll be looking at a more manageable traffic time. When I first moved to Houston area I lived in The Woodlands and commuted from almost Katy each day. If I would jump on 45 around 6:30-7 it was significantly better than between 4-6:30. Still not great, but better...

[katinthehat]

Come to Ruggles Green and I'll meet you! Plus, the one probably closest to you is in the Heights and we can hit up a playground for the littles to run off some plane energy and kill time while traffic dies down if you wanted

[suzyp]

This just came across my FB feed - 10 best vegan friendly restaurants in Houston - hopefully it helps. (Not sure if the link will work).

blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2014/05/rest_of_the_best_houstons_top_1.php

Good luck with the drive to the Woodlands - 45 is a nightmare, but at least you can anticipate that?