Layne's Chicken Fingers is coming to Brownsville with a $400K renovation and a 12‑unit deal to seed a dozen Rio Grande Valley locations.

Sixteen Houston restaurants that opened in 2025 are squaring off in CultureMap’s reader-voted Best New Restaurant tournament; round one ends Monday and the winner is set for April 16.

Old Hickory Inn closed its Braeswood Meyerland dining room and will relocate about one mile to 9601 Hillcroft; permit records show renovations wrapping by May 30, 2026.

Pat’s Donuts will hold a May 5 groundbreaking at 23487 Hwy. 242 in New Caney. Builder BAZCON confirmed the ceremony; an opening timetable is still pending.

A French‑Laundry–trained chef and his wife opened Truffle & Rye at 107 S. 3rd St., serving schiacciata sandwiches, pastries, coffee and occasional evening events.

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.