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Openings and Closings: Daily Gather Opens, Stella's Debuts

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 14, 2022

Daily Gather, 800 Sorella Court, opened January 11 at CityCentre. The new concept comes from Aaron Lyons, founder and CEO of Five 12 Restaurant Concepts, along with owner Trent Patterson and Culinary Director Brandi Key. Lyons is best known for his farm to table concept, Dish Society, which has six...
Openings and Closings: Los Tios and Adair Kitchen Will Expand, 5Kinokawa Opens

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 31, 2021

Plaza in the Park, 5110 Buffalo Speedway, announced that it is adding two new restaurants to its line up at the development from EDENS, a real estate owner, operator and developer with more than 110 places nationwide. The outdoor destination, located near the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and Bissonet currently...
Openings and Closings: Eatsie Boys' Final Week, Temporary Omicron Closures

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 24, 2021

Eatsie Boys, 2202 Dallas, will close at the end of December. The "Intergalactic" food truck was founded in 2010 by executive chef Matt Marcus, Ryan Soroka and Alex Vassilakidis. Its menu items often paid tribute to 1980s hip hop group, the Beastie Boys, with items like the Sabotage sandwich made...
Loro Houston: A Sneak Peek

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 15, 2021

Pitmaster Aaron Franklin has a lot of fan boys. We apologize if that's a sexist trope and we realize there are plenty of people who adore the famous Franklin Barbecue in Austin. Still, there's something about young guys meeting their smoke hero that makes their eyes light up and give...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Challenge to Texas Abortion Law Can Continue, But Doesn't Shut Law Down

By Margaret Downing
Dec 10, 2021

In a partial and very narrow victory for opponents of S.B. 8, the new Texas abortion law that essentially shreds Roe v. Wade protections by banning abortions after the six week mark, the U. S. Supreme Court Friday voted 8-1 to allow abortion providers to continue to challenge the new...
Openings and Closings: Highline Park Opens, Mozambik Galleria Closes

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 3, 2021

Highline Park, 600 N. Shepherd, will open December 3 at M-K-T Heights, next door to its recently opened sister concept, Casa Nomad. In fact, it will share a bathroom and kitchen with the adjacent Tulum-inspired Mexican concept. Owners Roland Keller, Keith Doyle and Tyler Barrera are also the trio behind...
Openings and Closings: Chris Shepherd Plays Musical Chairs, Mala Sichuan at M-K-T Heights

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Nov 26, 2021

This week's Openings and Closings begins with big news in the world of Chris Shepherd and Underbelly Hospitality: UB Preserve, 1609 Westheimer, will close December 23. One of Underbelly Hospitality's more casual eateries, it took the place of its predecessor Underbelly three years ago bringing in chef Nick Wong and...
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...
Openings and Closings: POST Houston Debuts, Bluestone Lane Next Year

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Nov 12, 2021

POST Houston, 401 Travis, will open November 13 with a grand opening extravaganza. The adaptive reuse project has completely transformed the Barbara Jordan Post Office into a mixed-use property for cultural, culinary and commercial concepts. Its international food and market hall will feature over 30 vendors and its Skylawn will...
Multiple Injuries and Eight Deaths Reported at Astroworld, Which Shuts Down A Day Early [UPDATED]

By DeVaughn Douglas
Nov 6, 2021

When the return of Astroworld was announced earlier this year the 100,000 tickets available sold out within minutes. Friday night, all that enthusiasm turned tragic as the surge of fans rushing to see Travis Scott perform shortly after 9:30 p.m. resulted in eight reported deaths and multiple crowd injuries. Day...
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...
Bon Appetit Names Chris Williams "The Hospitality Hero"

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Sep 15, 2021

Despite Houston's diverse and brilliant restaurant scene, our city sometimes doesn't get the love it deserves nationally. Over the past couple of years, that has begun to change. More and more of our superb chefs and restaurants have received national and international recognition, including James Beard Award-winning chefs like Chris...
Openings and Closings: Daily Gather This Fall, Turkey Leg Hut UH

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Sep 10, 2021

Daily Gather, 800 Sorella Court, is shooting to open this fall at CityCentre. The upscale casual restaurant has some culinary notables bringing it to fruition. Owner and CEO Aaron Lyons, who has opened six Dish Society locations in the Houston area since 2014, has been eyeing the space at CityCentre...
Biden Says His Patience Has Worn Thin With the Unvaccinated, Mandates Shots

By Margaret Downing
Sep 9, 2021

Although Houston Mayor stepped back from hints that he would make COVID vaccinations mandatory for city workers, opting instead for frequent testing of the unvaccinated, President Joe Biden took a more forceful step Thursday. Possibly affecting as many as 100 million Americans, the measures called for by the President impose ...
Abbott Calls Third Straight Special Session of Legislative OT For September 20

By Schaefer Edwards
Sep 7, 2021

On Tuesday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott called yet another special session of the Texas Legislature, ordering state lawmakers to head back to Austin for one more round of legislating starting September 20. Abbott’s announcement came hours after he signed Senate Bill 1 into law, the controversial set of GOP election...
Openings and Closings: URBE Opens, Chivos Will Replace Calle Onze

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Sep 3, 2021

URBE, 1101 Uptown Park, opened August 27 for breakfast and lunch. The Mexican street food concept comes from James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega and restaurateur Tracy Vaught of H Town Restaurant Group. It's the fifth concept for the married couple and their restaurant group. Urbe means 'city' in Spanish...
Hidalgo Extends Harris County $100 COVID Vaccine Gift Card Program Through September 14

By Schaefer Edwards
Aug 31, 2021

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Tuesday afternoon that the $100 vaccine incentive program that has corresponded with a significant rise in COVID-19 vaccination rates has been extended through September 14. The program which rewards first dose COVID-19 vaccine recipients with a $100 gift card had been scheduled to expire...
Hay Merchant Will Close, Georgia James Will Relocate

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Aug 31, 2021

Chris Shepherd is always throwing big news at our city and today's announcement is no different. In a press release it was reported that the James Beard Award-winning chef is moving his restaurant group Underbelly Hospitality from the 1100 Westheimer location where it has been located for the past ten...
Early Morning Apartment Fire in Pasadena Sends Couple to the Hospital

By Jennifer Lake
Aug 31, 2021

An early morning fire that broke out at the Veranda Village apartments, 3635 Shaver in Pasadena, sent a husband and wife to the hospital, one in critical condition. The woman was airlifted to Hermann Hospital, while her husband was transported by ambulance. The apartment complex is located at Shaver and Allen...
Openings and Closings: Mozambik Replaces Peli Peli, TEN Sushi Next Year

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Aug 27, 2021

Mozambik, 1201 Lake Woodlands, will open in the space that currently houses Peli Peli South African Kitchen September 10. Peli Peli, one of Houston's longtime favorite restaurants brands, will have its last service at The Woodlands and Galleria locations September 5. The new concept comes from restaurateur Ryan Stewart who...

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