D ‘Alba Craft Kitchen and Cocktails’ second restaurant location, this one just outside The Woodlands on 2978 just north of Research Forest, is off to a strong start, adding brunch to its offerings. The original d’Alba is in Houston’s Garden Oaks neighborhood, named for the street it’s on. This new Woodlands area location features a small kids’ play area, ample indoor seating, bar seating, a colorful patio and plenty of parking behind the restaurant.

One of the most helpful features of d’Alba’s menu is that it takes some of the guess work out of drink pairings. A suggested beer, wine or cocktail is listed with every dish.

The shareable menu boasts several standouts. The burrata and warm marinated beets with baby arugula ($15) is a well-balanced appetizer, generous enough for two. The tex

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