Here it is. The wooly mammoth of a post that we provide to you as a public service every year. All of 2012’s openings and closings, listed by month, without fanfare or commentary. This is just the nitty gritty of every single restaurant whose doors have shut or opened in the last 12 months.
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January 2012: Openings
Akaihi Japanese Restaurant, 7316 Louetta Road, Suite B100, Spring, 832-717-4999
Bistro by Ruggles, 507 Westheimer, 713-,524-1000
Bulldogs Sports Pub and Grill, 7214 FM 1488, Suite 101, Magnolia, 281-259-2174
The Burger Guys at Cafe Luz, 907 Franklin
Georgia’s Market Downtown, 420 Main, 713-225-0990
Gordon Street Tavern, 113 East Sealy, Alvin, 281-968-7402
Island Grill, 1331 Augusta, 713-266-7600
Kublai Khan, 10001 Westheimer, 713-532-2927
Latin Bites Cafe, 5709 Woodway, 713-229-8369
Molina’s Cantina, 3810 Bellaire, 713-432-1626
Spread’z, 11622 FM 1764, Suite 1, Sante Fe, 409-440-8448
Texas Que Smokehouse, 1504 Airline, 713-861-1300
V21 Vodka & Vino, 5317 Washington, 713-863-9979
January 2012: Closings
Barcadia Bar & Grill, 2600 Travis
Cabo, The Original Mix-Mex Grill, 419 Travis
Cahill’s On Durham, 903 Durham
Dona Lydia Mexican Restaurant, 8905 Louetta, Spring
Fat Mike’s at The Market, 17045 Stuebner Airline, Spring
Feng’s Chinese Buffet, 5901 Westheimer
Gravitas, 807 Taft
Health Fountain Restaurant, 1331 Augusta
Los Compadres, 19620 Kuykendahl, Spring
Maggie Rita’s Mexican, 111 23rd Street, Galveston
Ruggles 11th Street Cafe, 748 E. 11th Street
Sugar Blossom Treats, 12020 FM 1960 West
Trio Steakhouse and Bar, 114 Vintage Park Boulevard, Suite H
Trios Downunder, 10535 Westheimer
Toku Sushi, 10001 Westheimer, Suite 1040
February 2012: Openings
Artisans Restaurant, 3201 Louisiana, 713-529-9111
El Asador Mexican, 3750 S. Mason Road, Katy, 832-321-4954
Fruit Frenzy, 5901 Westheimer, 713-781-0344
The Hay Merchant, 1100 Westheimer, 713-523-9805
Hightower Deli & Cafe, 14141 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, 281-491-5236
JerryBuilt Homegrown Burgers, 3501 W. Holcombe, 713-664-2874
La Fisheria, 4705 Inker, 713-802-1712
Lucky’s Seafood Restaurant, 8061 FM 1960, Atascocita, 281-812-8819
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 1531 Highway 6, Sugar Land, 281-491-2253
Orange Lunch Box, 1379 South Voss, 713-783-1626
Pho Quyen, 313 Rankin, Suite D, 281-209-2005
Pollo Campero, 4701 Washington Avenue, 713-863-8200
Pook’s Crawfish Hole, 4015 FM 646, Santa Fe, 409-440-8481
Resie’s Chicken and Waffles, 233 W. Greens Road, 281-248-4392
Roots Bistro, 507 Westheimer, 713-524-1000
Scott Gertner’s Houston Pavilions, 1201 Fannin, 713-829-6970
Three Brothers Bakery, 12393 Kingsride, 713-464-2253
Uchi Houston, 904 Westheimer, 713-522-4808
Underbelly, 1100 Westheimer, 713-528-9800
February 2012: Closings
Cantina de Tejas, 28777 I-45, Shenandoah
Convey Sushi, 801 Congress
Fuzzy’s Taco, 9630 Jones Road
Gugliani’s Italian Grill, 1206 Spring-Cypress, Spring
Late Nite Pie, 302 Tuam
Ruggles American Bistro, 903 Westheimer
Wok Bo, 12270 Westheimer
Zorro’s Buffet, 9501 Southwest Fwy
March 2012: Openings
Another Broken Egg Cafe, 19075 I-45 South, Shenandoah, 936-273-2011
Big Horn BBQ, 2300 Smith Ranch Road, Pearland, 281-741-3289
Chewy’s Creole Soul, 1030 Teal, 713-672-3962
Datt’s It, 10101 Bissonnet, 281-888-6459
District 7 Grill, 1001 Louisiana, Suite B30, 713-654-1300
El Tiempo Cantina, 114 Vintage Park Boulevard, 281-374-0500
Green Seed Vegan Cafe, 4320 Almeda, 713-487-8346
Katsuya by Starck, 2800 Kirby, 713-590-2800
LA Bar, 4302 Richmond, 713-355-2227
Las Marias Taco Bar, 8505 Airline Drive, 281-447-5577
Maggie Rita’s, 1650 Post Oak Boulevard, 713-623-6060
Michelle’s Cajun Shack, 321 North Gulf Boulevard, Freeport, 979-373-0003
Oxheart, 1302 Nance, 832-830-8592
The Tasting Room, 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, 281-361-0044
The Union Kitchen, 12538 Memorial Drive, 713-360-2000
Zunum, 1620 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, 281-419-5400
March 2012: Closings
Burger Fresh, 1000 West Main, Tomball
Chez Roux, 600 La Torretta, Montgomery
Crossroads Cafe, 801 Postoffice, Galveston
Delesandri’s Gourmet Cupcakes, 620 Marina Bay Drive, Clear Lake Shores
Guadalajara Bakery, 4003 Washington Avenue
Mama’s Cafe, 6019 Westheimer
Taco Cabana, 5540 Richmond
April 2012: Openings
Bar Louie, 24 Waterway, Suite 175R, The Woodlands, 281-719-1900
Betton’s Comfort Food, 3200 Holcombe, 713-440-0709
Boomtown Coffee, 242 West 19th Street, 713-862-7018
Chik-Fil-A, 2222 Shearn, 713-862-4311
Concepción, 819 W. Alabama, 713-520-7744
Crazy Grill ’99, 23027 County Rd 143, Alvin, 832-561-6130
Harvest Live Grille, 1810 Fountainview, 713-243-0900
Hawthorn, 3200 Kirby, 713-523-3600
Landon’s Grill, 2810 Business Center Dr, Suite 110, Pearland, 713-434-7900
Midnite Slice, 1605 2nd Street, Seabrook, 281-291-7498
Ranch Bakery, 5431 Barker Cypress, Suite 500, 713-589-8797
Tiff’s Treats, 3800 Southwest Freeway, Suite 128, 832-232-5200
April 2012: Closings
Cova Hand-Selected Wines, 5600 Kirby
Cova Hand-Selected Wines, 5555 Washington Avenue
Don Julio’s, 322 Westheimer
Dutch Kettle, 3600 Seawall, Galveston
Felix 55, 5510 Morningside
Gugliani’s Italian Grill, 2400 Times Boulevard
Just-Eat Seafood, Steaks, & BBQ, 13602 Bellaire
Mico’s Grill, 300 W. Bay Area Boulevard, Webster
Mikell’s Soul Food, 11851 Bissonnet
Ocean’s, 819 W. Alabama
Pesce, 3029 Kirby
May 2012: Openings
Agave’s Grill, 2503 Preston, Pasadena, 832-487-9861
Asam Laksa Malaysian Restaurant, 3702 Cypress Creek Parkway, 281-586-8333
Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill, 25657 I-45, Spring, 281-419-7727
Brooklyn Meatball Company, 930 Main, Suite T240C, 713-632-8225
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Pleasure Pier, Galveston, 409-766-4952
The Cock & Bull Pub and Restaurant, 3659 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 713-385-8893
Guru Burgers & Crepes, 2268 Texas Drive, Sugar Land, 281-313-0026
La Lupita Mexican Cuisine & Bar, 20 Waterway Avenue, Suite 110, The Woodlands, 832-510-2111
Latitudes, 1817 Ave K, San Leon, 281-339-1110
LongHorn Steakhouse, 16746 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, 281-240-1018
N Joy Thai Restaurant, 212 Westheimer, 281-974-2235
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, 2420 Rice Boulevard, 713-360-6266
The Waterman, 14302 Stewart Road, Galveston, 409-632-0233
May 2012: Closings
Cafe Under the Oaks, 615 East Main, League City
Coal Burger, 20 Waterway Avenue, Suite 150, The Woodlands
Dharma Cafe, 1718 Houston Avenue
Guido’s Pizza Pies, 10850 Louetta
Malt-N-Burger, 18003 El Camino Real
The Moghul’s Restaurant Lounge, 11681 Westheimer
Stella Sola, 1001 Studewood
Tu Casita Boricua, 15825 Bellaire
Vineyard on the Square, 16135 City Walk, Sugar Land
Xuco Xicana, 2416 Brazos
June 2012: Openings
Alicia’s Mexican Grille, 25725 Katy Freeway, Katy, 281-347-1800
Bennigan’s, 8401 Westheimer , 832-623-6576
BeQuay Sandwiches, 37285 Broadway, Galveston, 409-497-2467
Bibas Brooklyn Express, 233 Main, 713-222-1184
Bonefish Grill, 19325 Gulf Freeway, Webster, 281-299-8585
Brunch Kafe, 11113 Katy Freeway, 713-647-8751
Cafe Brussels, 1718 Houston, 713-222-6996
China Sea Hibachi Buffet, 18736 Highway 249, 832-688-8904
The Cock & Bull Pub, 3659 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 713-385-8893
Cozy Grape Wine Bar and Bistro, 14340 Liberty, Montgomery, 281-948-9205
Genghis Grill, 3879 Southwest Freeway, 713-960-1100
Gloria’s Restaurant, 2616 Louisiana, 832-360-1710
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 15518 Spencer Road
J. Black’s Feel Good Lounge, 110 S. Heights, 713-862-7818
Jambone’s Grill Pub, 16227 Lexington Boulevard, Sugar Land, 832-724-8155
JavaCakes, 9709 Spencer Highway, La Porte, 281-867-9454
Pho Vn 21 Vietnamese Noodles, 5800 Bellaire, 713-663-7879
Pinkberry, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, 281-419-7799
Red Dot Cuisine, 8921 Louetta, Spring, 281-303-5686
Sagar Indian Cuisine, 5600 Hillcroft, 713-953-9300
Sale-Sucre, 2916 White Oak, 713-623-1406
Seabrook Waffle Company, 1402 5th Street, Seabrook, 281-291-8186
Sol Cafe Mejicano, 1205 Travis, 713-651-0049
The King’s Head Pub, 1809 Eldridge Parkway, 832-379-1000
June 2012: Closings
Beef ‘O’Brady’s, 6200 Broadway, Pearland
Bibas Kitbar, 607 West Gray
Casa Ole, 3121 Palmer Highway, Texas City
Lone Star Pizza, 13416 Greenway Drive, Sugar Land
July 2012: Openings
024 Grille, 945 N. Gessner, 281-501-4350
BB’s Cafe, 3139 Richmond, 713-807-1300
Bonefish Grill, 19325 Gulf Freeway
Chicken Express, 3819 Richmond, 713-626-5392
Coastal Crossing Grill, 113 E. Sealy, Alvin
Crazy J’s Icehouse, 5022 Pinemont, 713-683-6700
Demeris Barbecue, 1702 West Loop North, 713-681-7204
Floyd’s Cajun Seafood and Texas Steakhouse, 16549 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, 281-240-3474
Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream, 902 Post Office, Galveston, 208-602-3286
Luke’s Ice House, 903 Durham, 281-888-7028
Mamak Malaysian Restaurant, 9889 Bellaire, Suite 238, 713-776-2388
The Perfect Cafe, 13455 Cutten, 281-397-7779
The Refinery – Burgers & Whiskey, 702 West Dallas, 713-487-0029
Rooster’s, 20011 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress, 832-405-3547
Solea Wine Bar & Cafe, 1500 Shepherd, 713-862-9700
Submarina California Subs, 6245 Highway 6 Suite 300, Missouri City, 281-969-7033
The West End, 5320 Westheimer, 713-590-0616
July 2012: Closings
Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar, 2800 Kirby
The Barbed Rose, 113 E. Sealy, Alvin
Cafe Del Rio, 1853 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
Coronita Grill Buffet & Bar, 12270 Westheimer
Frenchy’s Chicken, 8110 Kirby
Korma Sutra, 706 Main
Jake’s Grill, 9415 Broadway, Pearland
Nga’s Restaurant, 2929 Milam
The Perfect Cup, 14459 Bammel North Houston
Pierson’s Cajun & Country Cafe, 3843 Cartwright, Missouri City
Sam Star Chinese & Japanese Buffet, 2753 Gessner
Samba Grille, 530 Texas
Strip House, 1200 McKinney
t’afia, 3701 Travis (reopening August 14)
TGI Friday’s, 12830 Northwest Freeway
Tuscan Sun Coffee Co., 21327 I-45, Spring
Zimm’s Little Deck, 601 Richmond
August 2012: Openings
1252 Tapas Bar, 1101 Uptown Park Boulevard, Suite 8, 713-621-1252
BackYard Smokehouse, 13802 Fleur De Lis Boulevard, Cypress, 281-469-3485
Bellagios Italian Buffet, 3455 Dairy Ashford, Suite 100, 281-589-7877
Brio Tuscan Grille, 3029 Kirby, 713-528-8200
Cafe Luxor Hookah Bar & Grill, 3730 Washington Avenue, 281-850-8880
Costa Brava Bistro, 5115 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, 713-839-1005
Cuchara Mexico City Bistro, 214 Fairview, 713-557-2608
Cafe Express 1111 Eldridge, Suite 100, 281-978-4093
Lucille’s, 5512 La Branch, 713-568-2505
Pepper Jacks Mexican Grill, 419 Travis, 713-222-2922
The Perfect Cafe, 13455 Cutten, 281-397-7779
Pho & Grill, 10971 Northwest Freeway, 713-956-1347
Maharaja Bhog, 8334 Southwest Freeway, 713-771-2464
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar, 6800 Southwest Freeway, 713-334-0000
Shoney’s On The Go, 12350 Westheimer, Suite N
Sonoma Wine Bar, 801 Studewood, 713-864-9463
Sparrow Bar + Cookshop, 3701 Travis, 713-524-6922
Table 19, 632 West 19th, 713-864-3301
August 2012: Closings
Benny’s Mexican Cafe & Bar, 13320 Westheimer, Suite 400
Chofa’s Sports Bar, 2101 W. Davis, Conroe
Coronita Grill Buffet & Bar, 12270 Westheimer
Hail of a Burger, 12600 Gessner
JB’s Smokehouse & Grill, 11300 Huffmeister
Jimmy’s Egg, 2402 Bay Area Boulevard, Suite M
Nabi, 1517 Westheimer
Pie in The Sky Pie Co, 632 West 19th
Saka Sushi Bar & Hibachi, 6028 Heards, Galveston
Stir Crazy, 25 Waterway Avenue, The Woodlands
Strip House, 1200 McKinney, Suite 106
t’afia, 3701 Travis
Zimm’s Little Deck, 601 Richmond
September 2012: Openings
Adair Kitchen, 5161 San Felipe, 713-623-6100
Alma Cebiche & Bar, 1275 Eldridge Parkway, 281-293-0001
Banh Mi Express, 6635 Brittmoore, 713-937-3777
Barnaby’s Cafe, 801 Congress, 713-226-8787
The Breakfast House, 9300 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Suite 108, Texas City, 409-316-9019
Brooklyn Pizzeria, 1007 Grand Avenue, Bacliff, 281-339-3300
Bull Creek Cafe & Grill, 918 San Jacinto, Rosenberg, 281-341-8170
Burger Nation, 914 Main, Suite M, 713-655-1717
Cuchara, 214 Fairview, 713-942-0000
The Empty Glass, 104 Market Street, Tomball, 832-698-4722
Farley Girls Cafe, 801 Post Office, Galveston, 409-497-4954
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, 16000 Stuebner Airline, Spring, 832-698-8888
NAM Noodles & More, 215 Rice Boulevard, 281-229-1140
Naseeb Indian Restaurant, 3559 Highway 6, Sugar Land, 281-325-0099
Nom Nom Noodles, 1635 Eldridge Parkway, Suite 400, 281-497-6028
The Pass and Provisions, 807 Taft, 713-628-9020
Peter Piper Pizza, 6223 East Sam Houston Parkway North, 281-454-7766
Pinkberry’s, 3838 Westheimer
Primo Italiano, 6730 Atascocita Road, Suite 115, Humble, 281-852-8700
Puerto Tacos & Cervezas, 1660 West Lake Houston Parkway, Suite 107, Kingwood, 281-312-0931
The Red Brick Tavern, 119 Simonton, Conroe, 936-539-2000
Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, 14257 FM 2920, Suite 210, Tomball, 832-698-4201
The Shack in Cypress, 16602 Cypress-Rosehill Road
Zippy’s Pizza Wings & Things, 11650 Jones Road, 281-890-9000
September 2012: Closings
The Broken Spoke, 1809 Washington Avenue
Casbah Mediterranean Buffet, 2721 Hillcroft
Coffee Bistro, 109 Meadow Parkway, League City
Concepción, 819 W. Alabama
Icing Cupcakes, 5806 4th Street, Katy
Iguanas Tex-Mex Grill, 12665 Memorial
Market Seafood, 16512 El Camino Real
Que Cafe, 408 20th Street, Galveston
Texas Traditions, 29615 FM 1093, Suite 8, Fulshear
Vida Sexy Tex-Mex, 4218 San Felipe
Wild West Smokehouse, 1505 Bayport Boulevard, Seabrook
October 2012: Openings
Adriatic Cafe & Italian Grill, 17402 Northwest Freeway, 713-983-6565
Ba Mien Bistro, 5102 FM 1960 West, 281-781-8138
Biryani Pot Indian Cuisine, 6509 Westheimer, 713-278-8085
Copacabana Pizzeria, 2825 Kirkwood, 281-496-9922
Cottonwood, 3422 North Shepherd, 713-802-0410
Dhaka Cafe, 7200 Eldridge Parkway, 281-988-6232
Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101 Uptown Park Boulevard, 832-668-5808
Flamingo Steak & Seafood, 6028 Heards Lane, 409-515-7800
Ganache Dessert Bar, 9305 Spring Cypress, 281-257-6550
Houston By Nite, 6200 Wilcrest, 832-328-1808
Katy Cajun, 406 West Grand Parkway, 832-437-2716
Medicinal Purposes Bar & Grill, 712 7th Street, Galveston, 409-974-4365
Pappa Geno’s Steak & Cheese, 5313 Bellaire Boulevard, 713-432-0729
Pesto Italian Bistro, 11720 West Airport Boulevard, 281-879-5525
Pollo Campero, 557 South Mason Road, Katy, 281-392-0030
Sapori Ristorante, 7611 Stewart, Galveston, 409-497-2424
Soup & Salad House, 1260 League City Parkway, League City, 281-724-9265
Southside Espresso, 904 Westheimer, 832-758-7904
Smashburger, 174 Yale, 713-568-4619
Ruggles Green, 15903 City Walk, Sugar Land, 281-565-1175
U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt, 25621 Nelson Way, 281-394-2653
Yummy Mpanadas, 12925 FM 1960, 281-469-8669
Zoe’s Kitchen, 3838 Westheimer, 713-621-5597
October 2012: Closings
Cabos Grill, 3474 Palmer Highway, Texas City
Chicago Hot Dog Shack, 954 FM 1960
Coastal Crossing Grill, 113 E Sealy, Alvin
Coffee Oasis, 4650 NASA Parkway, Seabrook
Durango’s Restaurante & Cantina, 8445 Gulf Freeway
Yao Restaurant & Bar, 1201 Fannin
Ziggy’s Healthy Grill, 702 Main
November 2012: Openings
The Burger Guys, 706 Main, 713-223-4897
Cafe Pita+, 5506 Richmond
Casa De Bravos Mexican Restaurant, 4514 Highway 6, Sugar Land, 281-242-2272
Cheesecake Factory, 500 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood, 281-488-0822
Coco Pazzo by Aura, 3340 FM 1092, Missouri City, 281-403-2872
Cove, 2502 Algerian Way, 713-581-6101
Crisp Wine Bar & Eatery, 2220 Bevis, 713-360-0222
Elevation Burger, 3819 Kirby, 713-524-2909
Fusion Noodle House, 27110 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Katy, 281-394-5377
Jimmy Changas, 2504 Gulf Freeway, League City, 832-340-2446
The Lodge Texas Tavern & BBQ, 3130 S. Main, Stafford, 281-499-1335
Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen, Pier 21 at Harborside Drive, Galveston, 409-621-5100
Nosh Bistro, 3963 Kirby, 713-522-6674
Sultan Turkish Grill, 8050 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., 281-894-5529
Taste of China, 8260 Louetta, 832-717-3888
Walker Steet Gastropub, 2006 Walker, 713-247-0900
Witchcraft Tavern and Provision Co., 1221 W. 11th, 713-426-2750
November 2012: Closings
AURA Restaurant, 3340 FM 1092, Missouri City
Bibas Brooklyn Express, 302 Main
Block 7 Wine Company, 720 Shepherd
Dragon Bowl Asian Bistro, 1221 W. 11th
Frank’s Chop House, 3736 Westheimer
Hula Mama’s, 8550 FM 1960 W., Humble
Seoul House Restaurant, 10603 Bellaire Boulevard
Ziggy’s Bar & Grill, 702 Main
December 2012: Openings
Ambrosia, 2003 Lexington, 832-649-4636
Cravings Grill, 29615 FM 1093, Fulshear, 281-346-8196
Eatsie Boys, 4100 Montrose
El Pollo Regio, 1623 Cypress Creek Parkway, 281-866-0101
Frank’s Americana Revival, 3736 Westheimer, 713-572-8600
Hebert’s Porterhouse, 21522 FM 2100, Crosby, 281-324-5900
J-Dub’s Burger Barn, 5415 E 5th Street, Katy, 832-437-9701
Jimmy Changas, 2504 Gulf Freeway, League City, 832-340-2446
La Casa de Frida, 3452 Ella Boulevard, 713-683-3981
MF Sushi, 5887 Westheimer, 832-530-4321
Papa Mio Italian Cafe, 2006 Lexington, 832-412-1065
Roma’s Pizza, 233 Main, 713-222-1184
Sayad Mediterranean Grill, 12225 Westheimer, 281-293-9090
U.S. Smith’s BBQ, Beer & Garden, 5512 La Branch, 713-568-2505
December 2012: Closings
901 Postoffice, 901 Postoffice, Galveston
Alto Pizzeria, 2800 Kirby
Doneraki, 2836 Fulton
Goldfish Garden Chinese, 5959 Richmond
H Town Bar & Grill, 5111 Washington Avenue
Maggie Rita’s Modern Mex, 3601 Kirby
Mancuso’s Hola, 6565 Del Monte Drive
Pancho’s Mexican Buffet, 27832 I-45, Conroe
Shoney’s On The Go, 12350 Westheimer
Tapas Capriccio, 10865 Jones Road
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This article appears in Dec 27, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013.