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  Openings and Closings: Westchase Tavern Opens Soon, Barry's and Bernie's Close

  May 29 at 4:30 a.m.

  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...

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  Thursday is National Burger Day: We Got the Beef (and Lamb)

  May 27 at 4:30 a.m.

  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...

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  Openings and Closings: The Burger Joint Heights Finally Opens, One Fifth Makes a Change

  February 21 at 5 a.m.

  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...

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  Openings and Closings: El Capitan Opens, Ibiza Closes Next Week

  February 7 at 5 a.m.

  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...

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  Openings and Closings: Adair Downtown Debuts, Buff Burger Shutters Two Locations

  January 31 at 6 a.m.

  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...

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  Openings and Closings: Antone's Opens, Theo's, Belden's, Yauatcha and Hupcap Grill Close

  January 3 at 5:30 a.m.

  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...