Austin’s Honest Mary’s has opened its first Houston location in River Oaks, taking over the former La Madeleine and serving chef-crafted grain bowls and broths.

Golden Chick has quietly launched a full-menu outpost inside the FM 1960 Walmart in Humble, serving breakfast and late-night options for shoppers and neighbors.

Sisters Jennifer and Daysy Sanchez open SweetsporJenni this Sunday in New Caney with mini pancakes, Dubai chocolate cups and opening-day giveaways.

Taste Kitchen + Bar opened a lakefront Sugar Land location Wednesday, bringing Chef Don Bowie's Southern menu, chicken-and-waffles and private dining to Lake Pointe. The outpost joins the downtown spot and aims to serve brunch, dinner and events.

Adrian Verde says a bar acquaintance conned him out of about $45K. He won a default judgment but says he still hasn’t been paid.

Top-ranked Brett's BBQ Shop in Katy will close on Dec. 28 after owners cited rising costs and falling foot traffic. The partners say some catering will continue and a final New Year's Eve party is planned.

Tacos & Tequila is heading to Sam Houston Race Park with Three 6 Mafia and Fat Joe among the billed artists, plus tacos, tequila tastings and lucha libre. Tickets for the April 2026 date are listed now.

Ramen Tatsu-ya opens its second Houston shop in Memorial City on Dec. 9 with a 2 p.m. opening and a mural tee for the first 50 dine-in guests.

RareTea opened Nov. 21 in Kingwood, bringing Uji matcha, milk teas, brown sugar boba and Vietnamese coffee to the Northpark retail corridor.

Grand Lux Cafe will close its Galleria dining room Jan. 24, 2026 after 21 years. The Cheesecake Factory says it will assist staff as Eataly plans a major nearby buildout.

A longtime Clear Lake hangout has returned with a new name and look — Sam's Seabrook reopened after renovations with 60 TVs, waterfront seating and a Dec. 13 grand opening.

Un Caffè is expanding to downtown Houston’s Union Transfer building with construction due in February and a March 2026 target. Founder SoonKack Kook is bringing the Midtown roastery’s espresso menu to Vine Street.

Galiana’s Casa Del Tequila is opening a second location at Towne Lake Market in Cypress, with construction slated for early 2026 and an April opening target.