Cy-fair Edition | February 2021

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8 The fifth location of gourmet kolache and doughnut shop Karma Kolache is slated to open in February at 10211 Cy- presswood Drive, Ste. 100, Houston, the former location of Pin’s Donuts. Kolache flavors range from cheeseburger and smoked brisket to boudin and pepperoni pizza. Cinnamon rolls, apple fritters, cake doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches are also on the menu. Karma Kolache has four other shops across Cy-Fair, Spring and Katy. www.karmatastesgood.com 9 King Nails Cypress has slated a grand opening for Feb. 7 at 25905 Hwy. 290, Ste. G, Cypress. The salon offers more than 2,000 nail color op- tions, with services ranging from shellac manicures to charcoal detox pedicures and organic coconut milk pedicures. Wax- ing, facials and eyelash services are also 10 A location of the child care educa- tion provider The Goddard School will open in the Bridgeland master-planned community around mid-2021, accord- ing to a Dec. 22 announcement from The Howard Hughes Corporation. The 10,800-square-foot center will be lo- cated at 21722 Tuckerton Road, Cypress, near the Mason Road intersection. The center will cater to children ages 6 weeks through 6 years old with a play-based program intended to prepare children for social and academic success. The upcom- ing school will be owned by Sarah Prause, who also runs The Goddard School on Cypress North Houston Road. www.goddardschool.com 11 Spavia is slated to open this summer at Fairfield Town Center, 29040 Hwy. available. 281-746-2052. www.kingnailscypress.com

Must mention code CIWINTER2021 when booking appointment. Minimum of $450. Expires 3/7/2021. $50 OFF SERVICE FIND OUT WHAT MAKES US THE BEST Happy Valent ine’s Day The acquisition of Shipley Do-Nuts by an affiliate of the private investment firm Peak Rock Capital was completed Jan. 6. Shipley Do-Nuts was established in 1936 by Lawrence Shipley Sr. and has since grown its presence with scores of fran- chise locations across nine states. The Shipley family continued managing the business until this year, when company President Lawrence Shipley III retired. Shipley’s serves dozens of varieties of its signature doughnuts and kolaches in addition to beverages such as coffee and juice. The company is headquartered at 5200 N. Main St., Houston, and has more than 300 locations. 713-869-4636. www.shipleydonuts.com Officials with Arts & Crepes closed a storefront at 24224 Hwy. 290, Cypress, and began operating as a fully mobile business Jan. 11. The truck covers Cy- press, Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land and Houston. The bistro features terrace seating and serves sweet and savory crepes, cheese boards and baguette 290, Ste. A11, Cypress. The business will offer massages, facials and other treat- ments for men and women. www.spaviadayspa.com 12 Cookie delivery service Half Baked will open Feb. 5 at 16326 Mueschke Road, Ste. E10, Cypress. The menu includes a wide variety of cookies, including sugar cookies, chocolate chip and options for customization. Catering services are also available. 346-332-2227. www.halfbakedgoodness.com IN THE NEWS sandwiches. 281-861-4615. www.artsandcrepes.com

Rio Lindo Mexican Grill opened in early 2021 off Hwy. 290.

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FEATURED IMPACT NAME CHANGE Ocials with The Original New York & Chicago Pizza Co. announced Jan. 2 a new venture at 27200 Hwy. 290, Ste. 160, Cypress. Rio Lindo Mexican Grill is now open, serving fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, nachos and other Tex-Mex dishes. While ocials said this rebranding would better serve the Cypress area, the restaurant’s New York- and Chicago-style pizzas remain on the menu. 832-220-6662. www.riolindogrill.com

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CLOSINGS 13 Melinda Mayes, owner of The Rock Burger Truck and previous owner of Rockwell Grill in Cypress, has announced plans to close the food truck at 15914 Telge Road, Cypress, on Feb. 28. The decision comes after an investor reached out to allow for the opportunity to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Springdale, Washington, she said. The food truck launched in late 2018 and operated on the same property as Brew:30 Taphouse. Mayes said she and her business partner, Tiffany Richie, have appreciated the community’s support over the years and are planning to hold a farewell event March 27. www.facebook.com/therockburgertruck 14 Manny’s Greek Cafe , located at 8475 Hwy. 6 N., Ste. E, Houston, closed for business Dec. 31. Owner Manny

Yiakras opened the restaurant in 2004 with his grandmother’s recipes. The menu included a variety of options prepared in the traditional Greek style, including Greek burgers, pasta, hummus, dol- mades, spanakopita and gyros. Other items were made with a twist, including pasta Alfredo and Manny’s Fire Fries. 281-856-9075. www.facebook.com/mannysgreekcafe 15 A Taco Cabana location at 11006 FM 1960, Houston, closed in January, according to a sign posted to the front of the eatery. Located near the Jones Road intersection in Cy-Fair, the fast-food chain restaurant offered a variety of Mexican food, including tacos, fajitas, quesadillas and breakfast items. Nearby locations of Taco Cabana can be found at 21121 Hwy. 249, Houston, and 8930 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston. www.tacocabana.com

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