Mack McDonald's Mack Allen's will take about 15,858–16,000 sq ft at 5POP in Uptown, with private dining, an oyster-forward menu and a bakery-to-go.

Abdallah’s Lebanese Cafe has reappeared in the Lower Heights, trading a Hillcroft bakery for a quick-service cafe while keeping the family’s famous pita and pastries.

Winfield's recalled five dark‑chocolate novelties sold at its three Houston shops after 'milk' was left off ingredient labels.

Koyo Hand Roll Bar has filed permits for a 1,218-sq-ft buildout at 1835 N. Shepherd Drive in the Heights, with construction slated to finish in July. The chef-driven concept debuted in Webster in 2025.

Permit records show No Diggity, a new café from local operator Mazen Baltagi, is converting a Bell Street space with a $250K interior renovation and aims for a summer opening.

Founder Esther Lewis‑Bernard was surprised by her daughter as Esther's Cajun Café opened a second Independence Heights location, expanding the family business and menu.

After 14 years of joint operations, Houston’s Spaghetti Western locations are now run separately by the Figueroa and Peck families; owners say menus and neighborhood vibes will mostly stay the same.

Panda Fest, a traveling Asian food and culture festival, debuts in Houston this Friday–Sunday with 60+ vendors, a 15‑foot panda and live cultural performances.

Layne's Chicken Fingers is opening its first downtown Houston outpost at 609 Main with a soft opening May 7 and a grand opening Monday featuring freebies for early guests.

Bad As Philly opened March 1 at 2253 Country Place Parkway in Pearland, bringing halal Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and wings to the area.

Fire Ant Brewing, a staple of Old Town Tomball, announced it will close next Sunday as owners Bruce and Sylvia Kissinger retire after an eight-year run.

Panda Express filed plans to build at 3054 US Hwy 181 inside the Portland Town Center. Construction is slated to start mid‑July 2026 with a February 2027 finish.

Bamburger opened a new Montgomery location on April 8, bringing smashburgers, beef‑tallow fries and hand‑spun shakes to Hwy. 105. The shop joins the chain’s Spring and Tomball spots.