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accessible, family-friendly experience, which includes a new menu and expanded north patio. • 1124 Usener St., Houston • www.mutinywineroom.com 18 Ostia The Italian restaurant redesigned the interior space and launched new menu offerings in April, including an expansion of the pizza and pasta sections. • 2032 Dunlavy St., Houston • www.ostiahou.com
What’s next
Coming soon
15 Taco Bell Construction on the new fast food chain location selling Mexican-inspired cuisine will start in late August and wrap up in December, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • 201 Patton St., Houston • www.tacobell.com
Relocations
Closings
16 Kindred Stories A community space and bookstore in Houston’s Third Ward relocated to the historic Eldorado Ballroom in early May. The bookstore highlights African American literature and other marginalized voices.
19 Good Dog Houston After 15 years of operation, the restaurant closed in April. The spot served handcrafted hot dogs.
21 Toy Cave The new development, slated to break ground in September, will offer luxury condos for vehicles. The complex will include 56 individual garages and a car detailing center, as well as a clubhouse with a billiards table, bar and kitchen and F1 racing simulator. • Opening fall 2026
• 903 Studewood St., Houston • https://gooddoghouston.com
• 2521 Holman St., Houston • www.kindredstorieshtx.com
20 La Madeleine The River Oaks location of the Dallas-born cafe closed April 24. The cafe sold French-style foods, breakfast, sandwiches and soups. • 2047-A W. Gray St., Houston • www.lamadeleine.com
In the news
17 Mutiny in the Heights Formerly known as Mutiny Wine Room, the restaurant has been rebranded to reflect a shift toward a more
• 4411 W. 12th St., Houston • www.toycavegarages.com
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