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Openings and Closings: Casa Nomad Heights, Rosalie Returns

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Sep 17, 2021

Casa Nomad, 600 N. Shepherd, will open September 23 at M-K-T in the Heights. The Tulum-inspired lounge and restaurant will bring coastal Mexican flavors and a tropical oasis to an area that is teeming with new dining, bar and retail businesses despite the pandemic. It comes from the team behind...
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...
Openings and Closings: Agnes Cafe Debuts, Soto Opens Quietly

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jun 4, 2021

Agnes Cafe & Provisions, 2132 Bissonet, will open June 8 for breakfast and lunch with dinner service to come later in the month. The Mediterranean-inspired concept comes from Molly Voorhees, President of Beck's Prime and The Chocolate Bar, and longtime friend, Carolyn Dorros, Executive Vice-President of Wolff Companies. The two...
Chris Shepherd: Cheeseburgers and CBD

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jun 2, 2021

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Superchef! Yes, Chris Shepherd is making news again with not only a new burger concept but also a CBD cocktail collaboration with Bayou City Hemp Co. Underbelly Burger was announced May 28 after much speculation about what the new casual...
Openings and Closings: Flappy Opens in Katy, Bistro 555 Departs This Month

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 22, 2021

Flappy Wings and Burgers, 1315 W. Grand Parkway, began its soft opening December 29. A grand opening is planned within the next couple of weeks. The business began originally in Katy Mills Mall by Huma and Riaz Ahmad who were school clothes shopping when they came across a kiosk for...
Openings and Closings: Good Vibes Burgers Pearland, Lefty's Cheesesteaks

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 8, 2021

Good Vibes Burgers and Brews, 1329 E. Broadway, opens January 9 in Pearland. The new tiki joint and burger restaurant takes over the spacer formerly occupied by the original King's Biergarten, a move that surprised and disappointed many of the loyal patrons of Hans Sitter's Bavarian bar and restaurant, as...
Openings and Closings: Craft Burger Katy, Bagel Shop Bakery Bellaire

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 1, 2021

Craft Burger, 21945 Katy Freeway, opened December 26. This is the first brick and mortar for Shannen Tune, who began the business as a highly successful food truck in 2015. Craft Burger then took up residence as one of the vendors at Finn Hall in December 2018, a downtown food...
Openings and Closings: King's Biergarten Pearland Makes Way for Good Vibes

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Nov 27, 2020

Good Vibes Burgers and Brews, 1329 E. Broadway, is shooting to open by the end of 2020. In what came as a total shock to many of its loyal patrons, Hans and Philipp Sitter are passing the King's Biergarten space onto Eric Nelson, chef and owner of the new concept...
Openings and Closings: Dog Haus Opens Soon, Firehouse Saloon Closes

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Nov 13, 2020

Dog Haus Biergarten, 8422 Highway 6 North, opens November 21 in Copperfield. This makes the first location in Houston and the fifth in Texas. The gourmet hot dog restaurant was founded by longtime friends, Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and Andre Vener in Pasadena, California in 2010. The Houston store comes...
Openings and Closings: In-N-Out Willowbrook Open, Bistro 555 and Bottled Blonde Next Week

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Sep 11, 2020

In-N-Out Burger, FM 1960, Willowbrook, opened September 4. The California-based fast food chain was founded in 1948 as the state's first drive-thru hamburger joint. Its rabid fans feel an affection for its customizable burgers and fries the way Texans worship Whataburger. Perhaps it's regional pride but West Coast transplants to...
Openings and Closings: Molina's Fulshear Opens, Sweet Paris Sugar Land Soon

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Sep 4, 2020

Molina's Cantina, 6300 FM1463, opened September 3 in Fulshear. This is the third location for the Tex-Mex empire which began with Raul Molina's first Mexican restaurant in 1941. For nearly eight decades, it has been owned and operated by the Molina family with Raul and Mary Molina's grandsons Ricardo, Raul...
Openings and Closings: Killen's Finally Opens, The Original Hot Dog Factory Coming Soon

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Aug 21, 2020

Killen's, 101 Heights Boulevard, opened August 19 after months of pop-ups. The Southern comfort restaurant comes from Ronnie Killen, owner and operator of Killen's Restaurant Group which he founded in 2006. Killen trained and studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris where he graduated at the top of his class...
Openings and Closings: Westchase Tavern Opens Soon, Barry's and Bernie's Close

By Lorretta Ruggiero
May 29, 2020

We knew this day would come. The COVID-19 crisis was predicted to take a harsh toll on the restaurant industry across the country and it has. In a city like Houston, with 7,000 restaurants and arguably the hottest culinary offerings in the nation, the dining restrictions have made a difficult...
Thursday is National Burger Day: We Got the Beef (and Lamb)

By Lorretta Ruggiero
May 27, 2020

Most everyone loves a juicy burger. However, tastes vary when it comes to toppings, temperature and even grinds of meat. In Houston, there is no shortage of burger joints, roadside shacks, fast food spots and high end steakhouses at which to satisfy the craving for a hamburger sandwich. National Burger...
Openings and Closings: The Burger Joint Heights Finally Opens, One Fifth Makes a Change

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Feb 21, 2020

The Burger Joint, 2002 N. Shepherd, opens February 21, after several years of anticipation. The first location opened in Montrose in 2015 and has been a hot spot for lunch, dinner and late night burger fixes. Owners Matthew Pak and Shawn Bermudez (Present Company) have had to jump over a...
Openings and Closings: El Capitan Opens, Ibiza Closes Next Week

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Feb 7, 2020

El Capitan Seafood and Mexican Grill, 17519 N. Gessner, opened early January. This is the second location. The original is in Hobart, Indiana. The restaurant offers traditional Mexican cuisine along with seafood boils and other dishes inspired by the Mexican coast. Expect menu prices at dinner to be a bit...
Openings and Closings: Adair Downtown Debuts, Buff Burger Shutters Two Locations

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 31, 2020

Adair Downtown, 1000 Louisiana, opened January 27 in Wells Fargo Plaza. The new concept offers four different areas: a full service restaurant, a gourmet coffee bar, a cocktail bar and patio, plus a grab and go market. The restaurant's menu features some of the items from Eloise Nichols and Adair...
Openings and Closings: Antone's Opens, Theo's, Belden's, Yauatcha and Hupcap Grill Close

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 3, 2020

Antone's Famous Po'boys, 6618 Fannin, opened in the Medical Towers Building at Fannin and Dryden. The buildout of the new 1,960 square foot space was overseen by Construction Concepts and the updated interior design was done by Gin Braverman Design Group. Two upcoming locations will also feature the new design...
Openings and Closings: Hando Heights Opens, Le Mistral and Beaver's West Closed

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 27, 2019

Hando, 518 W. 11th, opened December 18. The temaki restaurant comes from Jason Andaya of Family Meal Group and childhood friends Ray Chan and Rishi Patel. With executive chef Man Nguyen and sous chef Michael Fee, the team serves hand rolls that are made as guests watch them in action,...
Openings and Closings: Torchy's Tacos Tanglewood, OMG Burger Sugar Land

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 6, 2019

Torchy's Tacos, 5885 San Felipe, will open December 11 in the Tanglewood Court Shopping Center which is anchored by the H-E-B grocery store. For taco fiends wanting a sneak preview, there will be an Opening Party December 9 with free tacos, chips and queso, drinks and swag. On Opening Day,...