Dining at The Clubs of Kingwood
Great Food To Excite Your Taste Buds
At The Clubs of Kingwood, we strive to provide you with an extraordinary Club experience each and every day. Whether you're in the mood for a nice formal wine dinner or a nice juicy burger and brew, your options for world-class cuisine at The Clubs of Kingwood are virtually endless. All of our dining venues offer attentive service and a creative culinary team that present a unique dining experience.
Tavern 91 Bar & Grill
Have you ever heard of the 19th hole? Here at The Clubs of Kingwood, we have Tavern 91!
Enjoy delicious menu items and handcrafted drinks surrounded by sweeping golf course views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The joint tables and cozy atmosphere make it the perfect place to connect with friends, family, and fellow Members.
Forest Ice House
Come in, grab a seat and recharge in the Ice House with refreshing signature drinks and bites crafted just for you. It's the perfect place to take a break and be at home, watching the game on the flat screens.
Claudia's Taco Shop
Are you looking for a quick bite? Stop by Claudia’s Taco Shop, where thousands of delicious breakfast and street tacos are enjoyed each week. Claudia's Taco Shop has become a staple and Member favorite; it began as a quick offering from the beverage cart for golfers, with our Employee Partner Claudia at the center. Claudia has served heart, soul and tacos for over 40 years at Kingwood.
DW Grille & Bar
Indulge your culinary curiosity at Deerwood with various experiences that captivate your senses.
Relish chef-crafted creations with good friends in the DW Grille & Bar, or add a magnificent view to your meal on our Southern-style outdoor veranda overlooking the ninth green and Lake Houston.
Men's Locker Room at Deerwood
Rated #8 Best Private Club Locker Room by Club & Resort Business. After your round, explore bold flavors, watch the game on the big screens and socialize with friends over cocktails at the bar in the diverse atmosphere of the Men’s Locker Room. The Men’s Locker Room is a great spot to gather before or after Golf. It is a full-functioning bar; you can order breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Executive Chefs
Bruce Ross
Executive Chef | Kingwood
Serving since 2022
About Bruce
Executive Chef, Bruce Ross, is a local Texan with over 25 years of extensive culinary experience after following his passion for food and wine. Although he began his higher education at Texas A&M, majoring in biology, his love for the culinary world instilled by his mother soon took over, changing the direction of his career. Chef Bruce’s culinary vocation moved him quickly up the ladder, leading him to over twenty years as Executive Chef in some of America’s premier private clubs, hotels, and dining establishments in Houston, Seattle, Dallas, and Santa Fe. Bruce has taught cooking classes throughout the country, appeared on television cooking programs, contributed to several cookbooks. He strongly believes in fresh, seasonal ingredients as well as supporting local markets and farms. As a Level One Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers, he has married that passion for food with his love of wine to create a spectacular and unique dining experience.
Food & Beverage Team
Dylan Dilorenzo
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Serving since 2012
281-348-2273
About Dylan
A native of Long Island, New York, Dylan has been with The Clubs of Kingwood since 2012. Dylan has held a number of positions since beginning his career in Food and Beverage as a Kahuna Café Food Runner. Dylan has held the following positions: Pool Server, Back Waiter, Server, Banquet Server, Kahuna Café Manager, Banquet Captain, Banquet Manager, and now Director of Banquets. During his 10-year career at Kingwood, Dylan has earned the following honors, earning MVP of Q2 for 2021, and ClubCorp Super Star in 2019. Dylan prides himself in being a valuable team member while building relationships with members and guests through delivering wonderful experiences with events here at the Club. When he is not spending time at the Club or with friends, Dylan enjoys watching soccer, experimenting with Food and Cocktails, and working out.
Claudia Salas
Director of Outlets
Serving since 1997
281-348-2239
About Claudia
Claudia began her career at the Club 26 years ago. She specializes in the culinary field and currently oversees all recipes and food menus for Claudia's Taco Shop. Claudia's commitment to the Club has made her an asset to many departments within our Team. Claudia’s goals and aspirations are for the taco shop food to be known at other clubs as a unique addition for our Members and Guests. Claudia is a mother of 2 and a happy grandma of four. In her personal life, Claudia loves to cook and bake for her family.
Virginia Weeks
Restaurant Manager | Kingwood
Serving since 2022
About Virginia
Virginia started working at the Club in 1985. She started working as a server, then moved up to Bar Manager, Member Relations, Special Events, Main Dining and Tavern 91 Manager. She also started the Kid's Night Out program 25 years ago. Virginia's passion is helping people and making them feel at the Club. She enjoys baking for the employee Team. She has one son, who grew up in Kingwood. The Clubs of Kingwood Members are her family, and she loves serving them. Virginia has been at the Club for 37 years. She never meets a stranger at the Club. She is a happy familiar face to all the Members. Her hard work and dedication are what make the Club your Home Away From Home.
Kristen Honey
Restaurant Manager | Kingwood
Serving since 2022
About Kristen
Kristen brings 20 years of Food & Beverage experience to The Clubs of Kingwood Team. She began her F&B career as a hostess for Amedeos in 2002, and shortly after, was promoted to server. When Raffas first opened in Kingwood, Kristen was recruited as the lead server, trainer, and bartender. Following Raffas, she began her work as a Catering Sales Manager and Inside Sales Representative at Panera Bread. Kristen has worked for The Club beginning in January 2020 where she was quickly promoted due to her leadership, knowledge, and commitment to the Team. Kristen grew up in Kingwood and was the point guard for the KHS JV Girls’ Basketball Team. Her hard work and leadership are integral to the inner workings of the F&B department.
Andres Godoy
Food & Beverage Director | Deerwood
Serving since 2022
About Andres
With 13 years of Food & Beverage experience, Andres makes for a valuable member of our Team. Earning honors such as MVP of Q2 of 2022 and Employee of the Month in his 2 years at the Club. Andres was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese. He worked from busser to management at Pappas in the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and was awarded Employee of the Month five times, Employee of the Year two times, and #1 at the Pappas Bar Seminar. His hard work and management skills make him an asset to our Food & Beverage Department.
Everett Bates
Executive Sous Chef | Kingwood
Serving since 2022
Jherad LeMier
Club Manager
Serving since 2022
About Jherad
Jherad LeMier is a Spring, Tx native who has held varying Food & Beverage managerial roles in the Houston/Dallas market and who has worked in the Private Club industry for the past 18 years. He has been married to his wife Taylor for the past 7 years and has two young children, Dominic (5) and Layla (2). Jherad is extremely passionate about all things Craft Cocktail, Craft Beer, and Fine Wine related. He also loves venturing around the state of Texas with his wife Taylor trying all the great local food offerings and local taps. He is a die hard sports fan who cheers on all the teams out of Chicago. When he is not spending time at the Club or with his Family he enjoys working out, experimenting with cocktail ideas, and enjoying anything outdoors related.
Blake Hale
Executive Chef | Deerwood
Serving since 2023
About Blake
Born in Houston, Blake began his culinary journey as a cart attendant at Deerwood Country Club at 15. He graduated from Kingwood High School in 1993 and worked as a prep cook in various Kingwood restaurants before pursuing his culinary dreams at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Subsequently, at Terranea Resort, his roles evolved from cook positions to Jr. Sous Chef, where he spearheaded an Organic Farm program and created Terranea's Chef amenity program. In 2019, Blake was promoted to Sous Chef, overseeing multiple outlets and maintaining his role as the Organic Farm Manager.
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