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  Openings and Closings: Bernie's Burger Bus, Common Bond Expand

  March 22 at 5 a.m.

  Bernie's Burger Bus, 6324 Highway 6, opened March 15 in Missouri City. This is the first location with drive thru service. It's also the first free-standing Bernie's with a patio and dedicated parking lot. There are three other locations in the Greater Houston area, including the Heights, Katy and Bellaire...

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  Openings and Closings: Creed Replaces Mascalzone, Taste Bar + Kitchen Opens Soon

  March 15 at 5 a.m.

  Creed Italian Restaurant and Bar, 12126 Westheimer, opened in the spot formerly occupied by Mascalzone, which closed February 28. Creed Italian quickly opened, after a few minor renovations, March 1 for its soft opening. A grand opening is planned for next month. The new owner, Alireza Delavari is a native...

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  Late Night: Nancy's Hustle

  March 13 at 4 a.m.

  Walking through the door of Nancy’s Hustle at 10:45 p.m. this isn’t Houston; it’s Chicago. And it’s not 2019; it’s 1974 as vintage Harvey Mandel flicks notes backed by a symphony all over the restaurant. Romanced by sound and the warm, yellow lighting scheme, this cult favorite serves as a...

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  Openings and Closings: SlowPokes Expands, Truck Yard Food Trucks Return

  February 22 at 5 a.m.

  SlowPokes, 2925 Richmond, opened February 8. This is the second location for the coffee, tea, wine and beer bar. The first location at 1203 W. 34th opened in November 2016. With a mission to slow folks down in our fast-moving tech-crazy times, SlowPokes offers a comfortable, slightly hip spot to...

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  Openings and Closings: The Pit Room is Bringing Tex-Mex to Montrose, Hopdoddy Heights

  January 11 at 5:30 a.m.

  The Pit Room, is bringing Tex-Mex to 4306 Yoakum, replacing the former Cane Rosso, which closed December 30 and is just down the road from The Pit Room itself. Sambrooks Management, which also operates Star Fish, Sam's Fried Chicken and Donuts and Pi Pizza, will will integrate smoke and fire...

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  Late Night at The Burger Joint

  January 9 at 5:30 a.m.

  Airy vanilla soft serve swirled with savory caramel moves quickly from the straw to the bloodstream. It isn’t customary to begin a meal with dessert, but The Salted Caramel shake at The Burger Joint makes a “whoa” exception. One sip, two sip— only serves to beg for a burger and...