Nara Sushi opened in February at 3401 Kirby Drive, replacing Sushi King and offering an all‑you‑can‑eat sushi and hibachi menu in Montrose.

Caffvino in the Heights secured a liquor license and is now pouring a curated list of small‑producer wines. Andy Adams will lead a Corkscrew U tasting on March 19.

Einstein Bros. opened its first Cypress bakery at 20725 Tuckerton Rd, serving fresh‑baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches and a limited‑time free egg sandwich offer. The shop also offers catering and a rewards program.

Ziggi's Coffee quietly closed its Katy drive‑thru after nearly five years. The franchisee blamed challenges beyond their control and staff were notified by text.

Nakia Holmes teased a 'rebirth' for Turkey Leg Hut on Instagram, touring old trucks and hinting at a rebrand. The original Almeda Road space has since been claimed by a new tenant.

A Richmond cafe is taking over the former Montrose Starbucks and will add indoor seating plus late‑night hours when it opens in mid‑March.

Texas Crawfish Co. will open a Conroe storefront at 17506 FM 1314 by mid‑March, bringing boiled crawfish, shrimp, snow‑crab and classic sides to the neighborhood.

The Flat in Montrose has expanded into daytime hours with Sunny Coffee, serving espresso, breakfast and pizza while keeping its music-first identity. The hybrid spot now draws remote workers and longtime fans alike.

The Little Caesars at 23741 Hwy. 59 in Porter reopened Jan. 31 after a brief interior remodel; the store has resumed pickup and delivery. Locals can order Hot-N-Ready and other menu items again.

Hawaii’s Kono’s Northshore is expanding to Dallas, planning its first city outpost and aiming to franchise three locations across the region.

Whataburger is opening inside Daikin Park on Friday, Feb. 27, appearing to take the spot longtime fan‑favorite Shake Shack occupied. The chain will serve a slimmed‑down menu during the WBC and the Astros season.

Tony's Italian Delicatessen is leasing a ground-floor spot at City Place in Spring and plans a late-summer opening. The shop will bring its oversized Carnegies closer to Houston.

Victoria Elizondo is opening a second Cochinita & Co. at 4928 Fulton St. in Lindale Park. Breakfast and lunch service is slated for April, with a guest‑chef dinner series to follow.