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  Openings and Closings: Hobby Center Debuts Diana, Maba Closes

  September 21 at 4 a.m.

  Diana American Grill, 800 Bagby, will open during show weeks at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The debut of the restaurant, named for Texas philanthropist and academic Diana Hobby, features an elegant menu from James Beard award-winning chef, Robert Del Grande, best known for his Houston restaurant Cafe...

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  Perfect Pairings: Croissant Kolache and Yellow Mustard from Christy's Donuts

  September 12 at 6 a.m.

  Kolaches are great and all, but when an institution like Christy's Donuts, wraps their weenies with kinda-sorta croissant dough? Well, I choose you, Pikachu. There's nothing better than scooping up a box of croissant kolaches and a fistful of mustard packets from Christy's to take back to whoever may or...

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  Openings and Closings:Vibrant Opens, Original Beaver's Closes, Spaghetti Warehouse Rebrands

  August 31 at 4 a.m.

  Vibrant, 1931 Fairview, opened August 27. The new health-focused concept from first-time restaurateur, Kelly Barnhart features a menu designed by wellness expert and blogger, Alison Wu. For now, the restaurant is serving breakfast and lunch, with dinner service to begin in September. The restaurant is housed in the old McGowen...

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  Openings and Closings: Original Ninfa's Expands While Mama Ninfa's is Planned

  August 24 at 4 a.m.

  The Original Ninfa's Uptown Houston,1700 Post Oak, is planned for a  late spring 2019 opening. Legacy restaurants announced that a second location of the Original Ninfa's will open in the space vacated by the shuttered restaurant, Peska, in 2017. Aside from seating for 180 guests in the interior dining area,...

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  Openings and Closings: Superica, La Lucha in September, Pizza Motus Now

  August 17 at 4 a.m.

  Superica and La Lucha, 1801 N. Shepherd, will open September 10. The dual concepts from restaurateur Ford Fry will occupy a 9,000 square foot property in the Heights as Fry's popular Houston restaurant, State of Grace, is approaching its third anniversary. He first introduced his take on Tex-Mex with Superica...

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  Openings and Closings: The Lounge at Field and Tides, The Classic All Day

  August 10 at 4 a.m.

  Field and Tides, 705 East 11th, has expanded its footprint by adding the 1940s vacant gas station next door as a lounge extension. Chef Travis Lenig and business partner Chico Ramirez opened the newly renovated building, which lay dormant for more than a decade, to serve as a lounge and...