A trio of friends with a common goal.

For Adam Lee, Ben Locher and Todd Weaver, managing partners of Woodson’s Local Tap + Kitchen, opening a restaurant in their hometown marked the fulfillment of a shared goal.

Featuring a menu that blends Southern barbecue themes with the team’s unique inspiration, Woodson’s opened its first location on FM 1488 just north of The Woodlands in March 2017. French fries arrive in city-themed specialty baskets, such as the grilled pineapple and pulled pork-topped Honolulu fries. Egg rolls are filled with brisket and grits or chili mac and cheese, and a traditional grilled cheese sandwich can even be packed with brisket.

“We’re just blessed to be in our home city, our hometown, half a mile away from our houses,” Weaver said. “The three of us are basically best friends, and to be able to go to your job or your business every day with your best friends is pretty cool.”