The Kebab Shop's Valley Ranch Town Center location in New Caney has been delayed while building permits are finalized; a new opening date is not yet set.

Michelin‑recommended Candente has opened a Bellaire outpost at 5101 Bellaire Blvd, bringing wood‑fired fajitas, brisket enchiladas and weekend brunch to the neighborhood.

Uptown Vietnamese counter‑serve In D Kitchen will close after service Tuesday, ending an eight‑year run.

Sire Spirits Social Club at Toyota Center pairs rotating chef menus with close court views for about $59 a person. Reservations are handled through the club’s OpenTable listing on game nights.

A Dec. 17 state filing shows construction on a new Wendy's at 6603 Will Clayton Parkway will start in February and is expected to wrap up in May.

Fuzzy’s Tacos and Margs will open Dec. 22 at 233 S. Mason Rd in Katy, with the first 50 guests scoring free tacos for a year.

Paris Baguette opened Nov. 3 in Webster at 18203 Egret Bay Blvd., serving breads, pastries, cakes and Lavazza coffee to the neighborhood.

Salt Lick Vineyards and Terry Black’s quietly launched FridayMtn., a limited run of 2020 Hill Country reds made to pair with barbecue.

A permit shows Shipley Do‑Nut will build at 15623 S. Post Oak Rd; construction is scheduled May–November 2026 with a winter opening expected.

Donna's, a new Heights cocktail bar from Bobby Heugel and Jacki Schromm, opened over Thanksgiving with a vintage stereo, curated art and a martini-forward menu.

Golden Roastery opened a Spring‑Klein shop on Nov. 15, adding Dubai‑style desserts, roasted nuts and Turkish coffee to FM 1960.

Franchisees Damon and Tahira Mitchell plan a Pure Green juice bar at 3515 W Dallas St, with construction in January and a spring 2026 opening. The couple promises no‑added‑sugar smoothies and a performance‑focused menu.

Pittsburgh‑born Vocelli Pizza is headed to Katy, with leasing records pointing to a Morton Park Plaza suite and a winter 2026 opening window. The move is part of the chain’s Texas expansion push.