Captain Crab held a soft opening May 17 in New Caney and is serving Louisiana‑style staples like gumbo, étouffée, po'boys, crawfish and crab legs. The locally owned spot opened as the neighborhood's restaurant scene expands.

STUFF'd Wings will close its Midtown Richmond Ave. restaurant and return to a food‑truck and catering model, owners announced on social media. The move refocuses the brand on mobile service and events.

Family-owned Kingwood Snack Bar opened at 1414 Northpark Drive with espresso, gelato and a full Mexican menu for nearby residents.

Permit records show House of Pies plans a roughly 4,000‑square‑foot Webster outpost at 160 W. Bay Area Blvd with a $350,000 build‑out and construction slated through mid‑October.

Burger-chan quietly opened a Heights location with a full bar, daily happy hour and expanded dinner hours. The Galleria flagship remains open.

Comadre Panadería and Paprika ATX landed spots on Texas Monthly's 25 Best New(ish) Taquerias list, bringing two local favorites into a statewide roundup of taco talent.

Zio Al's, the late‑night pizza chain, is headed to Metropark Square in Shenandoah. The chain will occupy a former jewelry storefront; opening date is TBD.

Slapperz On Second has filed plans to open at 209 S Second St in Flagler Beach; state records show a new SLAPPERZ LLC, but menu and opening date are still unannounced.

Batters & Brunch is building a 3,983‑sq‑ft outpost in The Groves in Humble, with construction begun in April and an expected finish in mid‑December 2026. The menu promises mimosas and pancakes.

Katz Coffee will open a new kiosk in IAH’s reimagined Terminal B this fall as part of a $3.5M, 9,647‑sq‑ft concessions fit‑out that also includes Jersey Mike’s and Smashburger. The permit lays out a mid‑July start and an October completion window.

Harvey’s Deli on the Katy Freeway closed its Katy storefront Wednesday; owners cited a struggling economy and unsustainable overhead. The couple said they hope to return in a new setting.

Pranzo Lounge & Grill soft-opened in April and is now serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern small plates and grilled mains in Stafford.

Ben Berg, Army Sadeghi and Brian Ching will open a 35,000‑square‑foot World Cup pop‑up in EaDo. The Ranch Presents Pitch Live runs June 11–July 19 with food, DJs and VIP tables.