Wise Street Eats opened a Heights location on June 14, bringing halal burgers, loaded fries and late-night hours to Heights Boulevard.

Chef's Table opened in Webster on April 21, bringing a halal-focused Turkish and Mediterranean menu of kebabs, lamb shank and shared mezzes to Galveston Road.

Ruchi's Richmond Avenue restaurant near the Galleria closed quietly Thursday with a banner thanking customers. The chain still lists other Houston locations online.

Waygood Coffee is opening a drive‑thru at 3713 College Park Drive in Conroe in late June, bringing its espresso menu and a weeklong Waygood Week launch promotion.

Seven Houston‑area Panera cafés that closed amid a franchisee bankruptcy will reopen under Hamra Enterprises this summer, beginning in July and bringing jobs back to neighborhoods.

A co-owner says he was shut out of YoYo's books and sued, prompting a judge to freeze some financial moves. The dispute leaves the Washington Avenue hot‑dog spot in limbo.

PKL Social says it's business as usual after reports the landlord listed its Shepherd Drive property for sale. Neighbors and regulars are watching for what comes next.

Third Gen Coffee is building a 2,098 sq ft café at 32615 FM 2978 in Magnolia, with a Texas permit listing an early‑August finish. The local roaster will keep its Woodlands location open.

Sambal Chef, a Malaysian spot in Houston’s Chinatown, announced it will close next Sunday after five years in business. Owners cited a property sale and a decision not to renew the lease.

Franchisee Sizzling Hospitality has signed leases for four Pepper Lunch sites across Austin and Houston; the Leander location is due to open by year‑end. The rollout is part of a 20‑unit Texas plan.

Le Petit Marché has opened inside Domus Caviar in the Heights, offering imported pantry staples, local goods and a pickable community herb garden. The shop also hosts vendor pop‑ups and private "sip‑and‑shop" events.

Landry's Seafood House has opened inside Hobby Airport near Gate 41, bringing sit‑down Gulf Coast dining as Houston readies for FIFA World Cup travel.

Greg Perez's new Concrete Rose has opened in the Purse Building, pairing Chicano‑inspired design with experimental cocktails and a forthcoming chef‑driven small‑plates menu.