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Openings and Closings: Postino Katy Opens, Phat Eatery Woodlands

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jun 10, 2022

Postino, 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, opened June 6 at La Centerra at Cinco Ranch. The Katy location makes the fifth for the Houston area. There are locations in the Heights, Montrose, Town and Country and Uptown. Overlooking the plaza's green space and courtyard, the 3,900 square-foot restaurant has an open...

From Jameson to Pappy Van Winkle, Bosscat has whiskey for everyone.

Openings and Closings: Bosscat Kitchen Woodlands, Loro Rice Village

By Lorretta Ruggiero

May 13, 2022

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, 9595 Six Pines, will open its second Houston location in The Woodlands this fall. Located at Market Street, it joins the first Houston Bosscat which opened in February 2017 at 4310 Westheimer. The concept was founded by John "JT" Reed and Leslie Nguyen in Newport Beach,...

Openings and Closings: Heights and Co. Opens Soon, Sonoma Heights Will Depart

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Apr 29, 2022

Heights & Co., 1343 Yale, will debut May 5. This will be the third concept for Brian Doke, owner of Savoir and the recently opened and adjacent speakeasy-style steakhouse, Patton's. The new neighborhood bar, located at the corner of Yale and 14th, will be located directly across the street from...

Openings and Closings: Marmo Debuts, Patterson Park Next Week

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Apr 8, 2022

Marmo, 888 Westheimer, opened April 6 at the Montrose Collective. The new Italian chophouse comes from Atlas Restaurant group which brought its Ouzo Bay and Loch bar to Houston in 2019. The Maryland-based company has styled Marmo after its Baltimore steakhouse and Italian concept, Tagliata. Guests will enter the multi-glassed...

Openings and Closings: RARE Opens, Sushi and an Irish Pub on Post Oak

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Mar 18, 2022

RARE Restaurant and Lounge, 4105 Washington, opened March 17. The new concept from chef and owner Don Bowie is a modern steakhouse that will feature live entertainment in an upscale and high-energy atmosphere. Joining Bowie in the new venture are partners Andre Johnson and musical artist Akon. Johnson is a...

Openings and Closings: Flora Blooms, Patton's Debuts

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Mar 11, 2022

Patton's, 1344 Yale, opens March 11. Located within the space that houses its sister restaurant, Savoir, the new steakhouse concept is a 38-seat hideaway behind the bar with an additional six seats at the bar itself. Its speakeasy vibe comes from the dimly-lit atmosphere with glamorous touches such as plush...

Openings and Closings: Hemp Gone Wild at New Bar, Gabriela's Houston Soon

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Feb 25, 2022

Wild, 2121 N. Shepherd, opened February 21 in the Heights. The Bali-inspired lounge is the first in Texas to offer hemp-infused products paired with specialty cocktails and coffee drinks. The new concept is an evolution of Grinders Coffee Bar & The CBD Apothecary from cousins Adyson and Andrew Alvis. The...

We just can't get enough of a good hot chicken sandwich.

Openings and Closings: H-Town Restaurant & Sports Bar Opens, Van Leeuwen Soon

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Feb 18, 2022

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, 888 Westheimer, opens at the Montrose Collective February 23. Founded in Brooklyn, New York in 2008 by brothers Ben and Pete Van Leeuwen and Laura O'Neill, the ice cream is made with top quality ingredients. Over the years, the company has innovated to add vegan ice...

Maize offers three killer riffs on the classic margarita.

Celebrate National Margarita Day with Happy Hours, Drink Specials and More

By Brooke Viggiano

Feb 17, 2022

From tequila-fueled happy hours and frosty margarita deals to one place handing out free margs to those 21-and-up, here’s where to honor thy margarita in Houston on National Margarita Day this Tuesday, February 22. Axelrad Beer Garden, 1517 Alabama Tequila fans can sip $5 house margaritas all National Margarita Day...

There's a decadent red velvet cake to go with the luxurious red velvet seating.

Openings and Closings: Juliet's Entrance, Kenny & Ziggy's New Digs

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Feb 4, 2022

Juliet, 5857 Westheimer, opens to the public September 7 after the dining hotspot's soft opening this past weekend. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and guests can make their grand entrance through the movie theater-style marquee. The theme is carried through with a mock movie theater lobby with a...

Burger-chan has returned with its umami burgers.

Openings and Closings: Burger-Chan and Underbelly Burger Open, Chi'Lantro Coming

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jan 7, 2022

Burger-Chan, 5353 W. Alabama softly opened its location in the Galleria January 3. Terming it burger-chan 2.0, the new restaurant was meant to be a second location for the concept from Diane and Willet Feng. Unfortunately, in August 2020, the couple decided to close the Greenway Plaza food court location...

Torta di Cioccolate al Pistacchio is a simple but rich dessert.

Openings and Closings: J-Bar-M Opens for Lunch, Trattoria Sofia Debuts Next Week

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Nov 19, 2021

Trattoria Sofia, 911 W. 11th, opens its doors November 26 for both lunch and dinner service. Originally, it was planned for November 19 but a gas line issue has delayed the opening. CenterPoint will not be able to replace the pipe until next week. In a press release regarding the...

The Octopus Anticucho at Toro Toro offers a foil to the rodizio-style meats.

Openings and Closings: Toro Toro Opens, Chivos Debuts

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Oct 29, 2021

Toro Toro, 1300 Lamar, opens at the Four Seasons in downtown Houston October 30. This is the second concept for Richard Sandoval Hospitality at the hotel which opened Bayou and Bottle at Four Seasons Houston in 2017. The new restaurant opens on the heels of an extensive multi-year, multi-phase renovation...

The parillada platters allow diners to go hog wild with choices.

Openings and Closings: Burro & Bull Coming to Cypress, Arabella Expands to Houston

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Oct 22, 2021

Burro & Bull, 25618 Northwest Freeway, will softly open sometime in November, according to a press release. The new Cypress restaurant is a partnership between the husband and wife team of John and Veronica Avila and Bruce Gingrich and Andria Cain. For the past year, John Avila has been consulting...

The Pastry War was an agave pioneer in downtown Houston.

The Pastry War Shutters October 30

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Oct 7, 2021

The Pastry War, the agave spirits-focused bar from Anvil's Bobby Heugel and Julep's Alba Huerta, will close its doors for good October 30, as first reported by Houston Business Journal. The announcement was made via Facebook and Instagram. The Pastry War first opened in downtown Houston in 2013 at 310...

Highway Vodka is made from hemp and corn for a smooth taste and viscous texture.

Celebrate National Vodka Day Today with Vodka That Won't Give You a Hangover

By Erika Kwee

Oct 4, 2021

You don't need an excuse to try the ethereally smooth vodka from the Black-owned distillery, Highway Vodka

A frozen Negroni and chicken wings are a perfect treat on the patio.

Openings and Closings: Winnie's Opens, Dog Haus Expands

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Sep 24, 2021

Winnie's, 3622 Main, is now open. The new patio bar takes over the spot which housed Natachee's Supper 'n Punch until the pandemic shut its doors. It is a collaboration between Johnny's Gold Brick owner Benjy Mason and chefs Graham Laborde and Chris Roy, all three having worked together previously...

Openings and Closings: Concura Opens, NettBar Expands

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Aug 20, 2021

Concura Italian Bites, 4340 Westheimer, opened August 17. The new restaurant is a project by Italian fashion and design consultant, Jessica Biondi, who hails from Fano, Marche in Italy. Biondi's Italian heritage is inspiration for a menu that explores the less discovered regions of Italy and she has brought in executive...

The Peaky Grinders crew is busy at Railway Heights Market.

Openings and Closings: Railway Heights is Open, Heartbeet Vegan is Coming

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Aug 13, 2021

Railway Heights Market, 8200 Washington, began its soft opening August 4. The new market hall comes from Nomad's Hospitality, the creators behind Conservatory Food Hall, the first food hall in Texas and Bravery Chef Hall, the first chef hall in the United States, according to a press release. The new...

A Day Devoted to Dining Out In Houston

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Aug 11, 2021

We all have different ideas of a perfect day out and also with whom we want to spend an entire day. We have romantic dates with our significant others, kid-friendly experiences with our children and party nights with our pals. Then there are times you just need a friend. Just...

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