Dottie's gelato shop in Old Town Tomball has closed after its wooden sign was stolen; owner Lorraine Featherston cited family loss and recent health issues. The Main Street storefront has been boxed up and items will be donated.

KP’s Kitchen will close its Bellaire location on May 31 so owner Kerry Pauly can focus on the Spring Valley flagship. Staff shifts and end-of-month specials are planned.

Wingbay opened a Webster location last Saturday, bringing halal-certified wings and creative sauces to the Baybrook retail corridor.

Mack McDonald's Mack Allen's will take about 15,858–16,000 sq ft at 5POP in Uptown, with private dining, an oyster-forward menu and a bakery-to-go.

Abdallah’s Lebanese Cafe has reappeared in the Lower Heights, trading a Hillcroft bakery for a quick-service cafe while keeping the family’s famous pita and pastries.

Winfield's recalled five dark‑chocolate novelties sold at its three Houston shops after 'milk' was left off ingredient labels.

Koyo Hand Roll Bar has filed permits for a 1,218-sq-ft buildout at 1835 N. Shepherd Drive in the Heights, with construction slated to finish in July. The chef-driven concept debuted in Webster in 2025.

Permit records show No Diggity, a new café from local operator Mazen Baltagi, is converting a Bell Street space with a $250K interior renovation and aims for a summer opening.

Founder Esther Lewis‑Bernard was surprised by her daughter as Esther's Cajun Café opened a second Independence Heights location, expanding the family business and menu.

After 14 years of joint operations, Houston’s Spaghetti Western locations are now run separately by the Figueroa and Peck families; owners say menus and neighborhood vibes will mostly stay the same.

Panda Fest, a traveling Asian food and culture festival, debuts in Houston this Friday–Sunday with 60+ vendors, a 15‑foot panda and live cultural performances.

Layne's Chicken Fingers is opening its first downtown Houston outpost at 609 Main with a soft opening May 7 and a grand opening Monday featuring freebies for early guests.

Bad As Philly opened March 1 at 2253 Country Place Parkway in Pearland, bringing halal Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and wings to the area.