Last Call

Houston Restaurant Closures Are Affecting Small Local Chains

Places like State Fare Bar & Kitchen, Duck N Bao, Killen’s, and Roswell’s Saloon were once a part of a larger catalog.

06/30/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

NEW RESTAURANTS

Olympian Simone Biles Brings a Taste of Gold to Houston Airport

Plus, a new seafood restaurant and the fourth Japanese restaurant coming soon from Comma Hospitality.

04/08/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

New eats

These Are the Houston Restaurants Replacing Superica, Paulie’s, and Camerata

Plus, a new family-friendly destination and a crawfish and pho collaboration in Chinatown.

03/10/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

New on the block

All the Houston Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now, February 2026

Coffee, burgers, sushi, and fast-casual concepts headline the latest wave of Houston restaurant openings. Plus, a look at what’s coming soon.

02/09/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Closing Time

Houston Restaurant Closings to Know This January

Graffiti Raw, Verde Garden, Loft18, and other Houston restaurants said goodbye as 2026 got underway.

01/28/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

New Year, New Bites

New Houston Restaurants to Kick Off 2026

A look at the Houston restaurants that just opened, and the highly anticipated spots coming soon.

01/21/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 12

A stacked weekend of buzzy new restaurants, festive drinks, gingerbread competitions, and holiday markets across the city.

12/12/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Brand New Bites

December’s New Houston Restaurants: Tacos, BBQ, Unlimited Sushi

Head to the Finn for two new vendors, or venture into Montrose for the Taco Stand’s third location.

12/08/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Closing time

Kelly Rowland’s Favorite Soul Food Spot, Plus More Houston Restaurants Close in October

Closures this month include Kim Son’s Downtown flagship and This Is It in Third Ward.

10/28/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

CLOSING TIME

Houston’s Beloved Tex-Asian Sando Shop Shutters, Plus More Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now

Vuji Cafe and Eloise Nichols say, “See you later.” Three breweries close their doors, and Ginger & Fork announces its fall closure.

07/21/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Support Local

Where to Eat during This Year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks

The beloved event is back for its 21st year supporting the Houston Food Bank.

07/29/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

New Fusion

Houston Now Has Euro-Tex Cuisine, Thanks to Blue Tuba

With a weird name and unique concept, the new Heights restaurant has us asking many questions. Like, what is “Euro-Tex,” anyway?

05/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Cultural Cuisine

What to Expect from Chef Chris Williams’s Late August

After a four-year wait, the Lucille’s Hospitality concept has finally opened its doors at the Ion.

04/29/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bringing Mexico Home

There’s So Much to Love about Ema’s New Heights Cafe

The bakery has leveled up from a popular pop-up and farmers market vendor to an exciting brick-and-mortar cafe.

04/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

A Year in Food

The Top Houston Food Stories of 2023

Our most popular food stories this year included everything from the opening of Trill Burgers to the arrival of quality pizza.

12/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

New Beginnings

The Owners of Now-Closed Café Louie Are Ready for What’s Next

After many name and concept changes, the Emilianis are hoping for a big comeback.

11/17/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Onward

How Underbelly Hospitality Is Redefining Itself Post–Chris Shepherd

Over a year after splitting with its famous founder, the restaurant group is going in new directions.

08/16/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Friday Q&A

Dawn Burrell Is Cooking Up Something Great

With a new restaurant set to open in August, the former Olympic athlete turned Top Chef contestant has big plans for Houston’s culinary scene.

04/21/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Bottoms Up!

A New Upscale Female-Owned Bar and Social Club Is Coming to the Heights This Summer

Best Regards combines globally inspired tapas with an elevated cocktail experience.

03/21/2023 By Shelby Stewart

RESTAURANT OPENING

Rockhouse Southern Kitchen, Led by Chef Jabril Riddick, to Open on March 20

The hospitality group behind The Warwick is opening a new southern dining experience.

03/16/2023 By Shelby Stewart

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