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Posh and pretty-in-pink River Oaks restaurant heats up week's top stories.

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

1. Posh and pretty-in-pink restaurant from notable names opens in River Oaks. An eye-catching interior and a menu by chef Bryan Caswell have people talking about the new establishment.

2. Cherished Montrose Italian restaurant gets major makeover thanks to new owners. The longtime regulars have invested in an expanded wine list, new chairs, and other enhancements.

3. Buzzworthy chocolate shop and bar sweetens up East End with booze-filled bites. The shop will also feature a speakeasy-style bar with chocolate and cocktail pairings.

4. Favorite Houston chocolate shop sweetens season with new Kroger partnership. Find truffles, caramels, chocolate-covered Rice Krispie treats, and more at 29 Houston-area Kroger stores.

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Find Carvel soft serve at Buttermilk Baby.

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

1. Ben Berg’s retro Heights diner opens with burgers, biscuits, and Carvel. The restaurant serves pancakes and biscuits in the morning, burgers and chicken sandwiches for lunch and dinner, and a full selection of New York’s celebrated Carvel ice cream for children of all ages..

3. Hermann Park moves full steam ahead with new electric trains. The biggest differences riders will notice is smoother travel and a lack of fumes blowing back.

4. Favorite Heights pizzeria opens new location in Bellaire. Having found success in the Heights, the restaurant is already expanding.

5. Buzzy Houston wine bar shakes things up with first-ever cocktail menu. Now you can pair an espresso martini or prickly pear mezcal margarita with your bruschetta board.