Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week. There are two high-profile Houston closures, as well as a Top Chef contestant popping back into town. Plus, romantic dining ideas for Valentine's Day. Read the five hottest Houston headlines of the week below, then find some fun things to do this weekend right here.

1. Rent dispute prompts closure of downtown Houston tequila and taco bar. An essential downtown destination for tacos and tequila has quietly closed its doors — for now. El Big Bad was locked out of its space in mid-January, with a notice posted to the door citing nonpayment of rent as the reason why the landlord has taken possession of the space.

2. Innovative Houston Japanese restaurant closes after only 2 years. One of Houston’s most innovative Japanese restaurants has closed its doors after only two years in business. Money Cat in Upper Kirby has served its last meal, chef-owner Sherman Yeung says.

3. Top Chef contestant reintroduces himself to Houston at new pop-up dinner series. As part of the process of opening BuBoy, a tasting menu restaurant inspired by Afro-Caribbean culinary traditions, chef Tristen Epps will host pop-up dinners throughout February at Jūn in the Heights.

Chef Tristen Epps is appearing on Top Chef and popping up in Houston with a dining series. Photo by Marcus Nilsson/Bravo

4. Houston family dishes on life after Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. In late January, viewers tuned in to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to watch a deserving Houston-area family receive a brand-new home. CultureMap spoke to recipients Regina and Maurice Elrod to find out more about the family, their experience on the show, and what really happens when the cameras stop rolling.

5. More than 20 Houston restaurants serving romantic Valentine's Day meals. Love is in the air across the city. Whether couples are looking for romance and fun, or gal pals are seeking a spot for a Galentine's bash, restaurants all over Houston have something for everyone celebrating Valentine's Day.