A Saturday blaze gutted Frank's Grill on Mangum Road, leaving the longtime Houston breakfast spot devastated and patrons mourning.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers opened July 18 at 9850 Fry Rd in Cypress, adding jobs and free‑chicken giveaways as the chain ramps up expansion across Greater Houston.

Cabo Bob's filed permits to take over the former Taco Cabana at 3905 Kirby Dr., planning a $500,000 renovation and a late-year opening. The move will be the chain's first Inner‑Loop Houston location.

A Hong Kong restaurateur opened Fortune Eight on Washington Ave, serving wok‑fired bowls and combos at roughly $13 a meal.

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream's Katy location will mark five years next Wednesday with a farewell celebration as the shop prepares to close at month’s end.

Andy's Frozen Custard is converting a former Holcombe bank into its first Inner Loop shop near Rice Village. The buildout appears complete and an opening date is still TBA.

Masala Pizza & Bitezz opened in Katy last Saturday, offering tikka masala and butter makhani pizzas, loaded masala fries and halal options. The spot is listed on delivery apps.

A family‑run barbecue counter opened inside a Friendswood supermarket last weekend, serving pecan‑smoked brisket, ribs and mobile catering for events.

Houston Restaurant Weeks returns Aug. 1–Sept. 7 with menus live and 200+ restaurants offering prix‑fixe deals that raise funds for the Houston Food Bank.

The Dog Bar reopened in Montrose with a turfed patio, puptails, craft drinks and a grand-opening party planned for Aug. 2.

Beef costs are pinching Houston taquerias — Monchy's raised Taco Tuesday to $1.50 and small vendors are juggling suppliers as prices climb.

Juici Patties will open its first Houston shop in Montrose at 2055 Westheimer; filings show a $350K fit-out and a mid‑December finish target.

Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel will open House of Louie in Montrose this summer, promising French‑Italian–inspired dishes and a martini‑forward cocktail program.