Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime have combined into a 10,000‑sq‑ft Chinatown spot on Bellaire Boulevard, pairing Viet‑Cajun boils with pho, murals and a shared bar.

Bar Bludorn is heading to The Woodlands Waterway; crews start next Wednesday on a $2.5M renovation at 25 Waterway. The project targets a summer 2026 opening window.

Simone Biles opened Taste of Gold at Houston’s IAH Terminal A, a travel‑friendly spot serving shareable plates and a signature "Simone’s Skewers."

Turan Uyghur Kitchen opened a new Katy outpost at 402 W. Grand Parkway, bringing hand‑pulled noodles, kabobs and uyghur goshnaan closer to suburban diners.

Columbus-born Brassica has opened in Houston's Memorial neighborhood, serving build-your-own pitas baked on-site.

Kirby Ice House told the Houston Business Journal it plans to double its locations and expand beyond Houston into other Texas markets.

Five Guys has opened at Manvel Town Center, offering dine‑in, takeout and delivery to the growing retail hub at Hwy 288.

Einstein Bros. opened a new Humble bakery on March 23 at FM 1960, bringing fresh‑baked bagels and breakfast sandwiches to the corridor.

A new Washington Ave seafood spot blends East-, Gulf- and Pacific-coast catches with Southern flavors. Grand opening set for April 1.

A fire on Monday damaged the Smalls Sliders "can" in Willis, shuttering the chain's Texas outpost while owners and city officials assess the damage.

Austin-born P. Terry's will open at Baybrook East in Webster with a double drive‑thru, dining room and patio, now slated for the fourth quarter of 2027.

Fleming's Upper Kirby will close April 18 after a roughly 25‑year run. The company says staff can transfer and other Houston locations will remain open.

Hawaiian Bros has filed permits for a new Pasadena restaurant at 4061 Spencer Highway, with construction set to start in June and a projected opening this fall. The tenant listed on filings is Amit Patel.