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SUMMARY:First Friday Meet & Eat at Lankford's - The Woodlands π
DESCRIPTION:π½οΈ Are you Ready to Meet & Eat?!?!\nπ
Friday\, August 7\, 2026 | π 12:00 - 1:30 PM\nπ Lankford's | 24 Waterway Ave.\, Suite 160\, The Woodlands\, TX 77380\nSponsored by:\n\nMake plans to join us for the August First Friday Meet & Eat! New Chamber Member Lankford's is hosting this month's gathering - and trust us\, you do NOT want to miss this one. Known for serving the best burgers in Houston and featured on Food Network's Diners\, Drive-Ins and Dives and The Texas Bucket List\, Lankford's is bringing their legendary comfort food vibes to The Woodlands - and we're pulling up a chair!The Woodlands location is designed as a destination for guests of all ages\, featuring a 12-tap self-serve beer wall\, a dedicated milkshake bar with kid-friendly favorites and adult-friendly options\, and expanded beverage offerings including handcrafted cocktails. The perfect backdrop for great conversation and even better food! ππΊCome hungry. Come ready to connect. And definitely save room for a milkshake. π₯€\nRegistration closes at noon on Thursday\, August 6.\n \nHERE'S HOW IT WORKS...Each attendee covers their own meal.Seating is first-come\, first-served together.Registration is requested this helps us give the restaurant an accurate headcount so they can prepare.Some venues may add service charges or gratuity for larger groups.And...you just might win a door prize!\nπ
ΏοΈ Parking\nComplimentary parking is available in the surrounding Waterway Avenue area.\nπ Register Today to save your spot!\nRegistration closes at noon on Thursday\, August 6.\nTHIS MONTH'S HOST: Lankford's The Woodlands\nLankford's was established in 1937 as a mom-and-pop grocery store in Houston's 4th Ward/Freedmen's Town area. Now a beloved full-service restaurant\, Lankford's proudly remains a family-owned business run by third-generation family members Paul and Jessica Prior. The Woodlands location marks a significant growth moment for the brand as it continues into its fourth generation of family leadership.\nπ Learn more at lankfordsburgers.com\n\nWHY ATTEND? \n \nβ
Expand your network with fellow members\nβ
Support a Chamber member business\nβ
Enjoy a unique dining concept in a welcoming\, inclusive space\n\nπ It's one of our most welcoming\, casual connection events of the month!\n\nπ Register now and join us to experience one of Houston's best burgers at Lankford's - Woodlands.\nWHAT TO BRING...Business cards (not required!)AppetiteA friend or colleague! (the more the merrier!)π Register today to save your spot for this popular Chamber monthly event!Registration closes at noon on Thursday\, August 6.\n\nπ SPONSOR A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT\nThe First Friday Meet & Eat sponsorships offer visibility\, recognition\, and connection one of the Chamber's most highly engaged audiences.π© Interested? Contact us at 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsorship Interest Form. \nπ½οΈ HOST A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT! Are you a Chamber Member restaurant? Showcase your cuisine to our community and host an upcoming Meet & Eat!π Complete the Host Request Form or contact us at 832-510-3002 to learn more.\nBy registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event\, you agree to the Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.
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π½οΈ Are you Ready to Meet &\; Eat?!?!
π
\;Friday\, August 7\, 2026 \;| \;π \;12:00 - 1:30 PM
π Lankford'\;s | 24 Waterway Ave.\, Suite 160\, The Woodlands\, TX 77380
Sponsored by:
Make plans to join us for the August First Friday Meet &\; Eat!
New Chamber Member \;Lankford'\;s \;is hosting this month'\;s gathering - and trust us\, you do NOT want to miss this one. Known for serving the best burgers in Houston and featured on Food Network'\;s Diners\, Drive-Ins and Dives and The Texas Bucket List\, Lankford'\;s is bringing their legendary comfort food vibes to The Woodlands - and we'\;re pulling up a chair!
The Woodlands location is designed as a destination for guests of all ages\, featuring a 12-tap self-serve beer wall\, a dedicated milkshake bar with kid-friendly favorites and adult-friendly options\, and expanded beverage offerings including handcrafted cocktails. The perfect backdrop for great conversation and even better food! ππΊ
Come hungry. Come ready to connect. And definitely save room for a milkshake. π₯€
Registration closes at noon on Thursday\, August 6.
HERE'\;S HOW IT WORKS...
- Each attendee covers their own meal.
- Seating is first-come\, first-served together.
- Registration is requested &mdash\; this helps us give the restaurant an accurate headcount so they can prepare.
- Some venues may add service charges or gratuity for larger groups.
And...you just might win a door prize!
π
ΏοΈ Parking
Complimentary parking is available in the surrounding Waterway Avenue area.
π \;Register Today \;to save your spot!
Registration closes at noon on Thursday\, August 6.
THIS MONTH'\;S HOST: Lankford'\;s &mdash\; The Woodlands
Lankford'\;s was established in 1937 as a mom-and-pop grocery store in Houston'\;s 4th Ward/Freedmen'\;s Town area. Now a beloved full-service restaurant\, Lankford'\;s proudly remains a family-owned business run by third-generation family members Paul and Jessica Prior. The Woodlands location marks a significant growth moment for the brand as it continues into its fourth generation of family leadership.
WHY ATTEND?
β
Expand your network with fellow members
β
Support a Chamber member business
β
Enjoy a unique dining concept in a welcoming\, inclusive space
π It&rsquo\;s one of our most welcoming\, casual connection events of the month!
π \;Register now \;and join us to experience one of Houston'\;s best burgers at Lankford'\;s - Woodlands.
WHAT TO BRING...
- Business cards (not required!)
- Appetite
- A friend or colleague! (the more the merrier!)
π \;Register today \;to save your spot for this popular Chamber monthly event!
Registration closes at noon on Thursday\, August 6.
π SPONSOR A FIRST FRIDAY MEET &\; EAT
The First Friday Meet &\; Eat sponsorships offer visibility\, recognition\, and connection one of the Chamber'\;s most highly engaged audiences.
π© Interested? Contact us at 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsorship Interest Form.
\; \; \; \; \; 
π½οΈ \;HOST A FIRST FRIDAY MEET &\; EAT! \;
Are you a Chamber Member restaurant? Showcase your cuisine to our community and host an upcoming Meet &\; Eat!
π Complete the \;Host Request Form \;or contact us at 832-510-3002 to learn more.
By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event\, you agree \;to the \;Chamber'\;s Terms of Use &\; Policies.