Claire Smith’s Chrôma has opened at the Menil Collection with bright interiors, early hours and an all-day menu that revives favorites from her past restaurants.

Nova Eatery opened June 12 at 1713 Park Place, serving American‑Latin‑Asian fusion and ‘dirty sodas’ near Texas A&M. The new storefront lists online ordering and pickup hours.

Einstein Bros. listed a Manvel Town Center location; a Texas permit filing shows work starting July 3, 2026 and scheduled to finish in July 2027.

7 Brew will open a drive‑thru at 3200 TX‑35 in Alvin late this November, bringing dessert-style 'Seven Originals' and heavy customization to the TX‑35 loop.

Brooklyn Pizzeria opened a Fulshear‑area spot at 9111 FM 723 on June 25, bringing its New York‑style pies and scratch‑made Italian dishes to Richmond. The move expands the chain’s suburban footprint.

Shake Shack will open in Richmond on July 8 with a drive‑thru, patio, opening‑day tumblers and a $1‑per‑sandwich donation to a local nonprofit. It’s the chain’s second Houston‑area debut in three months.

Houston bakery Common Bond opened its first airport location at Hobby Airport as the terminal's multi‑phase dining overhaul nears completion. The shop joins other local names across the concourse.

Pecan Jacks opened a new Texas City shop in Lago Mar this month, offering more than 40 ice cream flavors and handmade candies.

Loaded milkshakes and waffle‑bowl sundaes have arrived at Pearland Town Center.

The Audrey is bringing its Audrey Hepburn–inspired dining to Post Oak this summer with a 5,480‑sq‑ft Aspire Post Oak location, private dining and classic dishes.

Vua Bun Bo is opening a larger Gulf Freeway shop that will seat about 70 and add pho to its bún bò Huế lineup.

The Bing Pizzeria closed its League City Gulf Freeway location this week; the family said the Alvin Draft House will remain open. Owners thanked customers and pointed patrons to the Alvin outpost.

After a yearlong break, Xeo Yum reopened in Spring Branch with its signature banh xeo, drawing long lines as owner‑chef Cuong Nguyen runs limited hours ahead of a late‑July grand opening.