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    monkeying around

    Acclaimed Houston bar serves up frozen drinks and affordable eats in Conroe

    Eric Sandler
    Mar 28, 2022 | 11:35 am
    Monkey's Tail burger and steak
    Monkey's Tail is bringing burgers and more to Conroe.
    Photo by Kirsten Gilliam

    A prominent Houston bar will soon expand with a new location. Monkey's Tail will open its second location in Conroe.

    Located at 2017 N. Frazier St., the new Monkey's Tail replaces a bar that closed last year. It is expected to open before Memorial Day.

    First opened in 2019, Monkey's Tail offers a compelling mix of freshly made cocktails, craft beer, and accessible foods like pizza, wings, and tacos. Along with a welcoming, come-as-you-are atmosphere, the bar offers affordable fare such as its signature, $6 Chango Burger and boilermakers (paired beer and shot specials) that can be upgraded with a burger or slice of pizza.

    "We found a great business opportunity in the area and feel confident our services will translate to locals and visitors," Steven Ripley, director of operations for Monkey's Tail owner Barrel of Monkeys Hospitality said in a statement. "We offer really great food and drinks at an affordable price point and Monkey’s Tail is really just a fun place to hangout without any barrier to entry."

    Future customers can expect the full Monkey's Tail menu along with all of its signature cocktails, including beverage director Lainey Collum's seasonal drinks and creative frozen sips. The bar also draws lively crowds for Astros games and other sporting events.

    "Our menus shift with Houston’s version of ‘seasons,' so we always have great frozen drink options and offerings like tamales in the colder months," Ripley added. "I’d say expect everything you’re used to at the Houston location like steak night and more."

    Opening a second Monkey's Tail raises the issue of Grease Monkey, Barrel of Monkeys' new concept that will open in the former Petrol Station space in Garden Oaks. Sadly, a representative tells CultureMap that the project has been delayed by street construction in the area. Currently, "no projected timeline" exists for when the new bar will open.

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    here comes the breeze

    Veteran French chef blows into Bellaire with a new neighborhood bistro

    Eric Sandler
    Feb 5, 2026 | 9:15 am
    Bistro Mistral French onion soup
    Courtesy of Bistro Mistral
    Bistro Mistral serves classic fare like French onion soup.

    One of Houston’s most well-regarded French chefs has opened a new restaurant in Bellaire. Bistro Mistral is the latest project from chef David Denis.

    Located in the former P King Chinese Food space at 5313 Bellaire Blvd, Bistro Mistral continues the legacy of Le Mistral, chef Denis’ celebrated French restaurant in the Energy Corridor that closed in 2019. In 2023, Denis opened Cocody, a fine dining French restaurant in the River Oaks Shopping Center, but he parted ways with that restaurant in October 2025. Denis also recently rebranded Memorial’s Bistro 555 as Bistro Mistral, giving the restaurant two locations.

    At Bistro Mistral, Denis is serving classic French fare such as French onion soup, escargot, beef bourguignon, duck cassoulet, and more. The dessert menu features staples such as profiteroles, tarte tatin, and creme brulee. An extensive selection of French wines can be paired with the restaurant’s dishes.

    Bistro Mistral is open for lunch and dinner service Wednesday through Friday, brunch and dinner on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.

    “Bistro Mistral represents my lifelong passion for French cuisine and hospitality,” chef Denis said in a statement. “My goal has always been to share the artistry I’ve built over the years by blending tradition with refinement and elegance. It is truly an honor to bring this experience to the Bellaire community.”

    Bistro Mistral French onion soup

    Courtesy of Bistro Mistral

    Bistro Mistral serves classic fare like French onion soup.

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