Austin’s Bread Boat is bringing its khachapuri and Georgian wine list to Richmond Avenue this fall, with a Sept. 1 soft open and Oct. 1 grand opening. The new outpost will be the brand’s first outside Austin.

An Arkansas taco chain opened its first Houston-area location on FM‑1960, serving al pastor, carne asada and quesabirrias with dine-in and DoorDash delivery.

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced in Texas were recalled after potential Salmonella contamination. Check cartons for plant codes P‑1950 or 0840962.

Ransom's Steakhouse says it sold the parcel years ago as Texas Roadhouse files for a 7,926‑sq‑ft build in Montgomery; state records show construction slated for 2027.

Family-owned Island Grill has claimed the River Oaks storefront at 2810 Westheimer and plans to open its sixth Houston location in spring 2027. The move would replace a long-running neighborhood tenant.

A Houston-born Chino-Boricua kitchen has opened in Grand Prairie, folding mofongo and tostones into orange chicken, ribs and other comforting, plate-style dishes. Locals report lines and steady takeout traffic.

Dallas‑born Atlas Cocktail Bar opened a two‑story Heights location at 729 W. 19th St., bringing travel‑themed cocktails and a hidden Library Bar to the neighborhood.

Eastwood Station opens this Wednesday in a converted train car, serving Roman-style pizza, house pastas and sandwiches for takeout and limited outdoor seating.

Denny's will take over the former Chase at 6671 W. Bellfort Ave.; a state filing pegs the conversion at about $430,000 with work starting December 2026.

A Magnolia bakery that started at home now has a Tamina Road storefront offering scratch pastries, Vietnamese coffee, custom cakes and cake‑decorating classes.

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.