Feng Cha plans a 1,200‑sq‑ft boba teahouse at 13280 Northwest Freeway in Jersey Village; a TDLR filing lists a mid‑May start and early‑October finish. Selena Li Li is the listed tenant for the fall opening.

Portland's Killer Burger will open its first Houston location in Sawyer Heights on May 6, bringing the Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon burger and craft beers. The chain is also running a 'Burgers for a Year' giveaway ahead of the opening.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice opened April 16 in Tomball's Creekside, serving Jelati, soft-serve and seasonal Italian-ice flavors.

Pudgy's Fine Cookies is expanding to Meyerland Court this summer. A state permit lists work starting April 22 and finishing Aug. 31, 2026.

Himari is heading to Uptown Houston after filings showed Duckstache plans to convert a former Bank of America at 6414 San Felipe into a roughly 4,500‑sq‑ft restaurant.

Bandista, the Four Seasons' hidden speakeasy, climbed to No. 47 on North America's 50 Best Bars — the only Texas bar in the top 50.

Einstein Bros. is opening a new Oak Forest bakery at 3321 Ella Blvd this summer. Permits show a tenant finish‑out is under way in the former La Calle Tacos space.

PrimoHoagies has closed its Washington Avenue and Copperfield Houston locations, leaving the Washington storefront dark while the chain touts more units in development.

D'Alba has brought its Heights‑style menu—balloon bread, wood‑fired pizzas and a wagyu burger—to Magnolia, leaning on Texas‑sourced ingredients and a weekday $1 oyster happy hour. The new outpost aims to replicate the Garden Oaks formula for suburban diners.

After 42 years, Picos will close its Upper Kirby dining room on August 30, 2026.

Froosta Ice Cream will open a 1,376-sq-ft dessert shop at Southwest Plaza; permits show a May buildout and a $50,000 interior finish-out.

Le Jardinier and Maximo are the only Houston restaurants on OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch list for 2026 — a timely reminder for Mother’s Day planners.

The Crawfish Critic and Seafood Co. will open a downtown Conroe shop on May 24 and host its Crawfish Critic Cook‑Off & Festival May 22–23, selling pots, sauces and Cajun essentials.