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Fish sandwich's return and restaurant preview lead top 5 stories

Ken Hoffman fish sandwich The Union Kitchen

The special has been extended through the end of August.

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Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.

1. Ken Hoffman's favorite Houston fish sandwich returns for a limited time. Good news! The special has been extended through the end of August.

2. Previewing a new Mediterranean restaurant, plus chefs react to Michelin. The team behind Doris Metropolitan and Hamsa discusses their new restaurant that's opening soon in Montrose.

3. Austin's favorite Detroit-style pizzeria opening second Houston spot. It joins a location that opened in March near Memorial City Mall.

4. Favorite Houston chocolate shop unwraps new Galleria-area store. We can't wait to have a slice of cake under the giant oak trees.

5. Houston's first members-only dog park and bar coming to the East End. The 1.5-acre park will have separate sections for large and small breeds..

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Enron? Really?

Mysterious Enron website sparks rumors of Houston company's comeback

Photo by James Nielsen/Getty Images

Despite the website, the energy company most likely isn't making a comeback.

Is one of American history's most famous corporate downfalls getting a second chance at life?

On Dec. 2, 2001, exactly 23 years ago, Enron declared bankruptcy.

Within hours, one of America's most exciting energy companies crumpled under its own weight. More than 25,000 lost their jobs and pensions immediately.

Houston's TV screens were filled with images of workers leaving 1400 Smith, the company's headquarters, with boxes and bewildered looks.

But now, Enron is back again.

On Monday, the new Enron launched its website, paid for a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle, published at least two billboards, and produced a gauzy promotional video touting the company.

Continue reading this story, with video, on our content partner ABC13.

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this week's hot headlines

Fish sandwich's return and restaurant preview lead top 5 stories

Enron? Really?

Mysterious Enron website sparks rumors of Houston company's comeback

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