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7 Slowpokes The popular locally owned coffee shop opened its eighth location at Silver Street Studios. The shop is known for its in-house roasted coffee and all-day breakfast items. • Opened March 20 • 1501 Silver St., Bldg. B, Houston • www.slowpokeshtx.com 8 Cariño Coffee The Latina-owned coffee shop serves unique craft matcha and coffee specials like the marzipan cold brew, maíz latte and horchata matcha. • Opened Feb. 22 9 Di Di Coffee A new croffle and Vietnamese coffee shop opened in the Heights in late February. The coffee shop serves croffles, a croissant-waffle hybrid, in flavors such as banana brulee, ube cookies and cream and pistachio matcha. Vietnamese-style coffee will also be available. • Opened Feb. 21 • 1221 W. 11th St., Houston • www.didi.coffee 10 Opera Gallery Houston Known for its modern and contemporary art collection, the major international art gallery opened a new location in Houston, alongside cities such as New York, London and Dubai. The gallery will present three to four curated exhibitions annually. • Opened March 20 • 4444 Westheimer Road, Ste. A115, Houston • www.operagallery.com • 3024 Houston Ave., Houston • www.carinocoffeehtx.com 11 Marel Design Mobili Operating as the first Texas showroom, the Brazil-based furniture company opened in Houston in February. The brand is known for its lacquered finishes and diverse color palette. The store also offers cabinetry and custom furnishings. • Opened Feb. 12 • 3600 Kirby Drive, Ste. G, Houston • www.marelhouston.com
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4 The Green Room Led by the owners of Heights & Co., this new concept is an intimate 26-seat restaurant that offers a five- course Chef’s Dinner Party experience that includes a complimentary wine pour or cocktail. • Opened March 5 • 1343 Yale St., Houston • www.thegreenroomhouston.com 5 Shredders Pizza This delivery-focused pizza and wine shop believes that “pizza should be fun,” and serves featured items like Jason and the Dragon, a pizza made with pepperoni, mozzarella, hot honey and arugula. • Opened March 1 • 1777 Airline Drive, Unit A, Houston • www.shredderspizza.com 6 Bar Xolo Bringing Mexican flavors and spirits to the Montrose area, the locally-owned restaurant serves coffee and pastries throughout the day and offers cocktails and Mexican-inspired cuisine in the evening. • Opened March 2 • 223 Westheimer Road, Houston • Instagram: @bar_xolo
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1 Nara Sushi Serving as an all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi restaurant, the new spot along Kirby Drive replaced the former Sushi King. The menu also offers raw and cooked sushi, sashimi rolls, bento boxes and fried rice. • Opened in February 2 Federal American Grill Serving a range of dishes, the restaurant’s menu offers seafood, steaks, burgers and sandwiches, along with starters such as jumbo lump crab cakes, sticky ribs and truffle beef carpaccio. • Opened March 19 • 2400 Mid Lane, Ste. 100, Houston • https://thefederalgrill.com 3 Long Weekend Husband-and-wife duo Page and Andrew Alvis created this ranch-inspired neighborhood restaurant designed as a gathering place for food, family and community. The concept pairs wood-fired Western cuisine with a breakfast cafe, outdoor playground and live music. • Opened March 4 • 2044 E. T C Jester Blvd., Houston • www.longweekendtx.com • 3401 Kirby Drive, Houston • www.narasushihouston.com
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12 Leemoo Health Bar Described as a trusted source for fresh-pressed juice and smoothies, the health bar provides food and beverages that are made from scratch and free of processed sugars, preservatives and artificial flavors. • Opening late 2026 • 621 Waverly St., Houston • www.leemoohealthbar.com 13 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Founded in New York City in 2008, the ice cream shop offers a variety of flavors such as Sicilian pistachio, honeycomb and black cherry chip. The shop will open inside the renovated Swift Building. • Opening late 2026 • 621 Waverly St., Houston • www.vanleeuwenicecream.com
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