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Houston's totally rad new '80s diner rocks out opening date

Hungry Like the Wolf opens next week.

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The wait for Houston's ’80s-themed diner ends next week. Hungry Like the Wolf will open Monday, March 15, a representative tells CultureMap.

“Instead of it being a ’50s diner, which is passé, it's an ’80s diner,” proprietor Andrew Adams told CultureMap in October. “The environment, the music, the decor, the outfits, the neon [will be ‘80s themed], and the menu will have an influence of names. It's basically a love affair with the ’80s.”

Located in the former Beer Market Co. space at 920 Studemont St., Hungry Like the Wolf will offer diners a nostalgic atmosphere to the days of arcade games, breakdancing, and MTV actually playing music videos. The restaurant offered a sneak peek at its interior on Instagram.

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Dishes on the menu reference cultural artifacts from the era that will surely appeal to anyone who remembers Max Headroom. Consider the Where's the Beef burger with its vegetarian patty or the "Paul Reuben." Start with a Motley Crudité Platter or an Our House In The Middle of the Street salad.

Breakfast items include the Purple Rain pancakes and the Pretty in Pink (Texas toast stuffed with strawberries and cream cheese). Of course, those items are available all day or, in the menu's parlance, "as you wish."

Other details, such as operating hours, drinks, and theme nights will be announced as the restaurant gets settled in. Adams said he plans to be open late to capture those looking for sustenance after a night of partying at the nearby bars.

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Restaurant known for 'new Houston cuisine' now open in Cypress

Courtesy of Jonathan's the Rub

Jonathan's the Rub serves steaks and other dishes.

A restaurant known for its eclectic “new Houston cuisine” has opened in Cypress. The fourth location of Jonathan’s the Rub is now open for dinner in Bridgeland (20215 Bridgeland Creek Parkway).

First announced last year, the new Jonathan’s is located in Village Green, a 70-acre mixed-use development within the 925-acre Bridgeland Central district. The 5,500-square-foot restaurant includes two patios totaling 2,600 square feet, giving the restaurant plenty of room for private dining rooms, a bar area, and indoor-outdoor areas with fire pits and greenery.

“We were looking for the next frontier — a community with a booming population and a clear vision for growth that aligns with our brand,” chef-owner Jonathan Levine said in a statement. “When we discovered Bridgeland and learned it was a Howard Hughes development, we were immediately impressed. With their reputation for developing generational communities, we felt confident that Bridgeland was the right place for our family and for Jonathan’s the Rub.”

Like Jonathan’s three other locations, the menu at Bridgeland is built around Levine’s signature “new Houston cuisine,” a kicked-up take on comfort food that includes everything from lobster tacos and blackened shrimp and grits to Italian American classics and steakhouse fare.

Village Green is also home to H-E-B and restaurants such as Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café and Crust Pizza Co. Austin-based burger joint P. Terry’s will open there next year.

“Jonathan’s the Rub’s arrival in Bridgeland Central brings a distinguished addition to the culinary scene in both the community and northwest Houston,” said Jim Carman, president of the Texas region, for Bridgeland developer Howard Hughes Communities. “We’re proud to partner with exceptional restaurateurs like Chef Jonathan Levine to bring elevated dining experiences that enhance the lifestyle offerings for our residents and neighbors.”

Courtesy of Jonathan's the Rub

Jonathan's the Rub serves steaks and other dishes.