Bringing together the fiery spices of authentic Thai food and the tradition of Texas barbecue, husband-and-wife duo Wanalee and Adam Gorelick launched their seventh restaurant, Charm Taphouse & BBQ, in June.
Today, the Gorelicks have several restaurants operating in The Woodlands area, including Charm Thai Kitchen & Bar, Charm Thai Bistro and Charm Taphouse & BBQ.
Operated alongside manager Rich Foreman, the eatery is designed for barbecue and Thai food fanatics and offers house-smoked meats slowly cooked in a fire pit, fused with authentic Thai recipes.
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Merging two cuisines that are worlds apart, Adam Gorelick said it took months to develop the balance of Thai cuisine made with Texas’ smoked meats. From Thailand herself, Wanalee Gorelick said while Thai food can be quickly prepared, barbecue meats take hours to cook to perfection.
Slowly smoked for over 16 hours, Charm Taphouse & BBQ offers a selection of smoked meats, including:
BrisketPork bellyChickenHousemade sausagesTurkey breast
Charm Taphouse & BBQ Manager Rich Foreman stands alongside owners Wanalee and Adam Gorelick. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)Although the Gorelicks said the restaurant’s barbecue and Thai cuisine could stand alone, merging the flavors enhances each dish’s flavors to provide a concept not found anywhere in the area.
The Gorelicks said they believe that every customer leaves impressed with the flavors of the fused cuisines.
The beef and basil burger ($17.99) consists of cured, house-ground smoked prime beef, Kewpie mayo, green and red onion as well as jim jao, a popular Thai dipping sauce, and fontina cheese. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)Must try menu items
The menu offers an extensive selection of staple Thai dishes made with smoked meats. The Gorelicks said some must-try items include:
Charm special red curry, which is made with sliced brisket placed on top of aromatic Jasmine rice in coconut red curry, simmered with bamboo, bell peppers and basil.A sausage sampler in which customers can choose three housemade sausages.The beef and basil burger consists of cured house-ground smoked prime beef, Kewpie mayo, green and red onion as well as jim jao, a popular Thai dipping sauce, and fontina cheese.Pad kee mao, which is made with stir-fried flat rice noodles with a choice of protein, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, chili, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, egg and basil with house-made soy sauce.Located at the former Tapped Drafthouse at the Marcel Town Center, Charm Taphouse & BBQ also offers over 30 craft beers to pair with their unique cuisine fusion as well as signature cocktails.
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