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  Openings and Closings: Kolache Shoppe Expands, Jack and Ginger's Opens, The Harp Closes

  November 16 at 4 a.m.

  The Kolache Shoppe, 1301 Heights Boulevard, is expected to open in early December. This will be the second location for the kolache bakery. The original is located at 3945 Richmond in the Greenway Plaza area. It opened in 1970 and was owned by Erwin Arhens, until Randy Hines, who started...

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  Etta's Kitchen & The Waxaholics Celebrate 3 Years of Sunday Brunch

  November 12 at 8:24 a.m.

  Food, music and fun for three whole years. Etta's Kitchen and The Waxaholics teamed up to bring this weekly experience to Bar 5015. The famous pop up brunch menu includes: Crab Quiche, Shrimp & Grits, The Brunch Plate, Vegan Tostadas, Oxtail & Grits, and Jerk Chicken & Waffles. Along with that, Frozen Pink PussyCat, plus signature Sunday drink specials. Anniversary day music by DJ Big Reeks, Mike Mogul Barnes, and special guest Sean Falyon. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  Openings and Closings: SING Debuts, Bonjour Bisou

  October 19 at 4 a.m.

  SING, 718 West 18th, will celebrate its grand opening on October 22. The new Asian fusion restaurant comes from the team of chef and food writer, Cuc Lam and restaurateur, Jerry Lasco of Lasco Enterprises. Lasco is best known for Max's Wine Dive and The Tasting Room. Lam was formerly...

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  Openings and Closings: Slainte Jack and Ginger's, Klaus and Fire Ant Brew

  September 28 at 4 a.m.

  Jack and Ginger's Irish Pub, 2416 Brazos, is slated to open October 25.This will be the second location of the Irish-American sports bar and restaurant from the Union Venture Group owned by Jeff and Darren Van Delden . The original location is in Austin. The space will be a modern...

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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...