An invite-only lounge called Maître D opens next to Drake's in Montrose this Saturday with $3k individual fees and a curated wine and food program.

A state permit shows Paris Baguette will build a 3,127‑sq‑ft bakery‑cafe at Spring Cypress Village Station in Tomball, with a $750,000 budget and work slated to start in March.

The Union Kitchen's Katy restaurant has closed after six years; the owner says affected staff are being offered roles at other Gr8 Plate locations.

Family-owned Renzi’s Pizza opened last week in north Katy, serving Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pies including Margherita and Truffle Pig.

The Monk’s Indian Fusion will soft‑open this Saturday in Webster with biryani, momos and Indo‑Chinese plates. The new spot lands on the FM 528 corridor near I‑45.

Copenhagen European Restaurant & Bakery in Katy will close on Jan. 18 after nearly four years. Owner Pernille Reck cited 2025 challenges and thanked customers.

Yuma HTX has leased the former Ninja Ramen spot on Washington Avenue and aims to open a brick-and-mortar this spring, while keeping pop-ups around town. The menu centers on house-baked bread and Brazilian‑Cuban sandwiches.

Vick's Texas BBQ has closed its FM 1488 spot and will stop regular service, owners say. The truck plans to continue catering private events.

Perry's Steakhouse will close its River Oaks restaurant on Jan. 24 amid a contractual dispute with the shopping center landlord; staff are being offered transfers.

Frenchy's says two Houston storefronts failed to meet its standards and the CEO has removed the Frenchy's name while the chain tightens franchise controls.

State filings show Tacodeli plans a new Tech Ridge outpost at 12705 Center Lake Drive, with construction slated for March 20–June 19 and a roughly $500,000 buildout.

Jersey Mike's is coming to The Market at Katy Park in Katy; construction begins March with a summer opening expected.

Salata is reopening its original Downtown Houston tunnel location at 919 Milam on Jan. 12 as the chain marks its 20th anniversary with a refreshed space and giveaways.