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HTeaO will open its Atascocita drive‑thru on Feb. 14 with free tea and a commemorative T‑shirt for early arrivals. The shop will bring 20+ flavors and a drive‑thru to the Lake Houston area.
A speakeasy-style bookstore and cocktail lounge called The 1920s Bookstore is coming to Old Sacramento’s Pioneer Square, targeting a June 2026 opening.
Angel City Brewery will close on April 30, 2026, when its lease ends. Boston Beer says it’s seeking a buyer while trying to limit staff impacts.
David Denis brings a classic French bistro to Bellaire with new Bistro Mistral.
Alejandro’s Mexican Food opened in Pearl City Shopping Center; a local reviewer praised an ono Chicken Bowl and photos show the menu and crew.
Tony Gemignani’s Slice House is coming to downtown Menlo Park; construction is set to begin soon and an opening is targeted in about seven months.
Burrito Loco in Dinkytown has quietly closed and the building has sold for $1.35 million, leaving a turnkey restaurant space vacant near campus.
Good Neighbor brings wood-fired pizzas, steaks and a spirited cocktail program to Midtown, plus a Side Hustle walk-up for boozy shakes and quick bites. It’s Urban Roots’ first full-service restaurant.
Taza Perfecta has added coffee to its New Caney pickup operation, pairing strawberry‑forward drinks with sugar and royal‑icing cookies and taking Valentine’s orders. Coffees start at $5 and orders go through Instagram.
Gather Gig Harbor, a new specialty food market, aims to open in downtown Gig Harbor by fall with charcuterie, sandwiches and a community event space.
Kilwins will open a new shop at Burr Ridge Village Center this spring, bringing ice cream, fudge and other sweets to 745 Village Center Drive.
Local pizzeria NY Pie has filed for a Capitol View spot at 421 11th Ave. N.; owner Jessica Hazard says she’s targeting a spring opening. The space would be the chain’s fourth area location.
The Waikīkī SPAM JAM returns April 25 with SPAM dishes, pop‑up merch and a 9 p.m. drone show. The free block party raises money and collects donations for local nonprofits.
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