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Here are the freshest new businesses to open in Houston

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Published on May 23, 2019
Here are the freshest new businesses to open in HoustonPhoto: Cielito Cafe/Yelp

Interested in sampling the freshest new spots in Houston? From a cafe to a barbecue joint, read on for a rundown of the newest hot spots to make their debut around town.

Common Bond Cafe & Bakery

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Head over to 2276 W. Holcombe Blvd. in University Place and you'll find Common Bond Cafe & Bakery, a new bakery and breakfast and brunch spot, offering desserts and more.

This local chain has one other location in the city, with a third opening next spring. On the menu, early risers will find egg sandwiches, french toast, biscuits and gravy and the popular chef's scramble with three eggs scrambled with daily selection of seasonal ingredients, crispy hatch potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage patty and choice of biscuits or whole wheat toast with jam. (Check out the entire menu here.)

Dao's Pho And Chinese Food

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New to 3758 S. Gessner in Westchase is Dao's Pho And Chinese Food, a Vietnamese and Chinese spot.

This Asian fusion eatery has a large menu offering eggrolls, pho, rice plates, banh mi sandwiches, lo mein, pork, beef, chicken and shrimp dishes. The restaurant also has a "Chinese all-day combo special," which includes fried or steamed rice, your choice of hot & sour, egg drop or wonton soup and a choice of a pork, chicken or vegetable eggroll. (Here's the entire menu.)

Cielito Cafe

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Cielito Cafe is a breakfast and brunch and Mexican spot, that's made its debut at 1915 Dunlavy St. in Neartown - Montrose. With five stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp, It's off to a strong start.

Serving authentic Mexican breakfast items, Cielito Cafe has a menu that includes divorciados (two eggs rancheros served on corn tostada with homemade salsa topped with chorizo, cheese and avocado,)  cajeta toast (Mexican-flavored French toast cooked in caramelized goat's milk) and molletes (bolillo toast openfaced with chorizo, cheese, beans, avocado, pico de gallo and two eggs.)

Pinchy’s Tacos

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Pinchy’s Tacos is a spot to score tacos and more, that recently opened its doors at 14515 Katy Freeway, Suite 600 in Memorial.

This eatery has 16 types of tacos on the menu. Try the Pinchy's (steak marinated with Mexican dry spices and peppers), the al pastor (pork marinated in Middle Eastern and Mexican spices and topped with pineapple and pickled red onions) and the Volcano (beef steak marinated in lime and Mexican spices, topped with guacamole, macho sauce and cheese). (Explore the menu here.)

Phil-Paul's BBQ

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Phil-Paul's BBQ is a soul food and caterer spot, offering barbecue and more, that opened recently at 3206 Lyons Ave. in Greater Fifth Ward.

This restaurant serves up barbecue beef, pork, sausage and chicken in a bun or by the pound.  Side options include tamales, potato seafood stew, baked beans and corn. Stop in on "Soul Food Sunday," which features chitterlings and oxtail. (Find the rest of the menu here.)


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