Although a very high profile restaurant shut its doors this month -- the longtime Montrose institution La Strada -- we've seen far more openings lately than closings. Below is your roundup of new and defunct restaurants from November 2009.
Closings
- La Strada, 322 Westheimer
- Bangkok Room, 914 Main
- 713 Restaurant and Lounge, 10001 Westheimer
- Mama Ninfa's, 9401 Katy Freeway
- Memorial Grill, 14510 Memorial
- Tio Pepe, 5213 Cedar
- Garnaxas Tapas Bar, 5213 Cedar
- Kilgore's Pub & Grille, 211 FM 1960
- Panchero's Mexican Grill, 17756 Katy Freeway
- Tacone Flavor Grill, 2228 Texas Drive, Sugar Land
- Panchero's Mexican Grill, 4603 Garth Road, Baytown
- Peppers Steak & Seafood, 220 Gulf Freeway, League City
Openings
- Branch Water Tavern, 510 Shepherd
- Stella Sola, 1001 Studewood
- Zoe's Kitchen, 5779 San Felipe
- Byrd's Market & Cafe, 420 Main
- Canopy, 3939 Montrose
- Bistro Alex, 800 W. Sam Houston Parkway
- Cafe Rose, 800 W. Sam Houston Parkway
- Yao Restaurant, 1201 Fannin
- Mia Bella, 1201 San Jacinto
- Andalucia Tapas & Taverna, 1201 San Jacinto
- The Rockwood Room, 5709 Woodway
- Sushi Raku, 3201 Louisiana
- Hot Pot City, 8300 W. Sam Houston Parkway
- Saffron Kabob House, 5711 Hillcroft
- Wolfie's, 22522 Highway 249
- 1905 Pizza Bar, 2228 Texas Drive, Sugar Land
- La Magia Cafe & Pizza, 3699 Highway 6, Sugar Land
- Merche, 21208 Northwest Freeway, Cypress
- Alicia's Mexican Grill, 26326 Highway 290, Cypress
- Strata Restaurant & Bar, 122 Vintage Park Boulevard, Cypress
- Johnny D's Cafe, 301 W. Parkwood, Friendswood
