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BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact . CI Foodie

Looking to get out of your neighborhood to try a new dining experience? Check out the following restaurant news from

Katy

Houston

Cypress

Pincho Burgers + Kebabs The restaurant is inspired by co-founder Otto Othman’s mother’s kebabs—or pinchos—and takes a Latin approach to classic American cuisine. Menu items include bowls, kebab plates, burgers, a tostone chicken sandwich and the pincho dog. • Opened June 7 • 2710 W. Grand Parkway N., Ste. 100, Katy • www.pincho.com

Toca Madera The modern Mexican steakhouse’s menu is curated with a selection of premium Australian and Japanese beef. Other items include the rose- shaped sashimi Mexicano as well as A5 wagyu tacos with jalapeno slaw, pickled horseradish, cilantro and kizami wasabi in a crispy wonton shell. • Opened June 4 • 1755 Allen Parkway, Ste. 101, Houston • www.tocamadera.com

The Curry Pizza Company This California-based specialty pizza chain opened its first location outside of the state in Cypress. The menu features classic pizzas and Indian-inspired flavors, including chicken tikka masala, butter chicken and tandoori chicken masala, among others. • Opened May 26 • 18420 FM 529, Ste. 600, Cypress • www.currypizza.com

The Woodlands

Spring

Houston

Bloofin Sushi The Japanese eatery offers traditional Tokyo sushi with fish from area waters and features seasonal ingredients. The restaurant opened its second location in late April and has another location in the Spring area. • Opened April 25 • 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 300, The Woodlands • www.bloofinsushi.com

Sami’s Gyro House The restaurant offers appetizers, such as masala fries, cheese sticks, chicken tenders, wings and quesadillas, as well as chicken shawarma, burgers and fries, gyro sandwiches, gyro platters, and desserts. The burger menu includes the Zinger burger, made with chicken thighs marinated in an in-house spice blend, lettuce and cheese. • Opened April 1 • 6224 Spring Cypress Road, Spring • Facebook: Sami’s Gyro House Houston

Blue Tuba Creative menu items include escargot tacos and a Texas paella, which replaces chicken with crawfish tails, and “Texas-sized tapas,” owner Vlado Kolenic said. A chicken schnitzel dish inspired by his Hungarian grandmother also seasons the menu, he said. • Opened May 1 • 350 W. 19th St., Ste. C, Houston • www.bluetubatx.com

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