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More popular Houston restaurants have reopened for dine-in and to-go service

Less than a week after Gov. Greg Abbott permitted Texas restaurants to open for dine-in service, more Houston restaurants have made the decision to reopen their doors. This list also includes some places that have recently reopened for to-go only.

Consider this article a supplement to last week’s more comprehensive rounds up of restaurants that reopened for dine-in and those remaining to-go.

BCN: The Spanish fine dining restaurant reopens for dinner service on Friday, May 8. Open Tuesday - Saturday for seatings at 5, 7, and 9 pm.

El Meson: Rice Village's favorite place for paella and Spanish wine has reopened for dine-in service, open at 11 am Monday - Saturday and 12 pm Sunday.

Eunice: The Louisiana-inspired restaurant has reopened for daily dine-in service. Reservations by phone required, 11 am - 8 pm Monday - Saturday and 11 am - 7 pm Sunday.

Finn Hall: Four of the downtown food hall’s vendors — Pizza Zquare, Craft Burger, Lit Chicken, and Odd Ball Eats — are now open to the public. The rest — Dish Society, Papalo Taqueria, Pho Binh, and Yong — are feeding frontline workers. Finn Hall will match every $15 meal donated by the public. Hours of operation are 11 am - 8 pm Monday - Friday.

Frank’s Americana Revival: The River Oaks restaurant devoted to classic American fare reopens for dine-in service on Friday, May 8. Hours are 11 am - 8:30 pm Monday - Friday and 5:30 - 8:30 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Goode Company: The company has reopened the following locations for lunch and dinner (11:30 am - 7:30 pm daily): Goode Co. Barbeque Memorial and Kirby; Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina Memorial and The Woodlands; Goode Co. Seafood Memorial; and Goode Co. Taqueria. Owner Levi Goode provided his employees with a test for COVID-19 prior to their return to work.

Guard & Grace: When the posh downtown steakhouse resumes dine-in service on Friday, May 8, it will do so with a new leadership team: executive chef Steve Haug, formerly of places such as Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Grazia, and The Oceanaire Seafood Room, and general manager George Malek, whose resume includes Fleming’s and Morton’s.

Hours of operation are 4:30 - 9 pm Tuesday - Thursday and 4:30 - 9:30 Friday and Saturday. In the absence of valet service, diners may park in the 1100 Smith St. garage for $10.

Killen’s STQ: Ronnie Killen’s restaurant that blends a steakhouse with barbecue touches has reopened for dine-in 5-9 pm Wednesday - Saturday.

One Fifth Mediterranean: Chris Shepherd and chef de cuisine Matt Staph begin a revival of the concept that Texas Monthly’s Pat Sharpe described as “one of the best restaurants of [Shepherd’s] career" on Friday, May 8. Hours of operation will be 11:30 am - 8 pm daily.

Ouzo Bay/Loch Bar: The Baltimore-based seafood restaurants — one, a globally inspired fine dining restaurant with a lengthy wine list and the other, an East Coast-style tavern with lots of bourbon — reopen for dinner on Friday, May 8. Both restaurants are offering a $25 gift card to anyone who books a reservation this weekend. See each restaurant’s website for hours of operation.

Postino WineCafé: Both the Heights and Montrose locations of the Arizona-based wine bar and cafe have reopened for dine-in service with their full menus and regular hours.

Public Services: The downtown wine and whisky bar will be open for to-go service this weekend. Offerings include wine, beer, cocktail kits, snacks, and more, 3 - 8 pm Thursday - Saturday.

Relish Restaurant and Bar: The River Oaks comfort food restaurant will reopen — patio seating only — for lunch (11 am - 3 pm, counter service) and dinner (4 - 8 pm, reservations recommended) beginning Friday, May 8.

Saigon House: Chef-owner Tony Nguyen has opened the new location of his shuttered Midtown restaurant in northwest Houston at 3645 FM 1960. Get the restaurant’s signature Viet Cajun crawfish in either H-Town Bang or Thai Surprise flavors by ordering online. To-go and delivery only, 5 - 9 pm Tuesday - Sunday.

Savoir: The wine-fueled restaurant resumes both dine-in and to-go dinner service on Thursday, May 7, plus Sunday brunch. La Grande Rue, the restaurant’s companion cafe and wine shop, will sell wines to-go at 40-percent off. Limited menu, reservations recommended, 5 - 9 pm.

Shun Japanese Kitchen: Chef Naoki Yoshida’s restaurant that blends Japanese and Texan influences reopens for dine-in service on Friday, May 8. Hours are 5 - 9 pm Tuesday - Sunday.

Slowpokes: The Garden Oaks location of the coffee shop and cafe has opened for to-go service 8 am - 6 pm daily.

The Toasted Coconut: The tiki-inspired bar and restaurant resumes dine-in service with a limited food menu — patio seating only and diners must wear masks when not eating or drinking. In addition, the restaurant is selling ramen, cocktail kits, and more to-go, 2 - 9 pm Thursday - Sunday.

Traveler’s Table: Montrose’s globally inspired Montrose restaurant resumes dine-in service on Friday, May 8 beginning at 5 pm daily. Weekend brunch begins on Mother’s Day. Reservations recommended.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux: Recently opened in Spring, the Louisiana-based sports bar opens for dine-in beginning at 11 am daily.

Both locations of Postino have reopened.

Photo by Becca Wright

Both locations of Postino have reopened.

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there goes my hero

Trill Burgers partners with popular anime series for limited time collab

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Calling all heroes! The anime megahit My Hero Academia is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and parent company Toho International has partnered with Houston hip-hop legend and restaurateur Bun B to release exclusive menu items and merchandise related to the series. The superhero sandwich, side, and sip will be available at all Trill Burgers locations starting July 11 through August 9.

“My Hero Academia is one of the most iconic anime of this generation, and working with them has been a thrill for the entire Trill Burgers team,” Trill Burgers co-founder Andy Nguyen said. “We always want to be creative and thoughtful with our collaborations, and to have a partner the caliber of My Hero Academia is a testament to the hard work of the Trill Burgers team, and the dedication of the series’ fans. We can’t wait for people to check out this collaboration.”

“I always get excited about a new Trill Burgers collaboration, and this one is special,” added co-founder Bun B . “I know our Trill Burgers fans will love this, and I hope we make some new fans with this incredible collaboration with My Hero Academia. This is something a little different, and I’m excited to see our guests try out these new Trill Burgers flavors.”

What's on the Menu?

Trill Burgers has created three new My Hero Academia items, all of which are served in containers with graphics celebrating the series. The "One For All Burger" is a cheeseburger with demi-glazed beef gravy, American cheese, cabbage, onion, and an Asian-inspired sesame-citrus dressing to give it that proper anime flavor profile. It can be served served with the standard Trill Burgers seasoned fries or one of the other new offerings.

Trill Burgers My Hero Academia The offerings include a burger, fries, and lemonade.Photo by Quit Nguyen

"Plus Ultra Fries" (named for the anime's school's motto) takes the Trill Burgers signature side and adds a Japanese twist. The fries come with okonomi sauce, mayonnaise, Japanese furikake seasoning, and bonito (dried tuna) flakes.

In addition, Trill Burgers is launching Detroit Smash Lemonade, a neon-green concoction made of lemon, pineapple pieces, slices of mango and a kiwi syrup base. All items will come in speciality packaging. Trill Burgers/My Hero Academia t-shirts will also be for sale.

Fans who want a longer-lasting souvenir can purchase a special T-shirt that celebrates the collaboration. The bright white unisex T-shirts feature the My Hero Academia logo and Trill Burgers branding on the front with My Hero Academia’s Izuku Midoriya (Deku) on the back.

Trill Burgers My Hero Academia Remember the collab with this special T-shirt.Photo by Quit Nguyen

All four items will be available at Trill Burgers' three Houston-area locations in Upper Kirby/Montrose, Spring, and Missouri City.

“I always get excited about a new Trill Burgers collaboration, and this one is special,” Bun B said. “I know our Trill Burgers fans will love this, and I hope we make some new fans with this incredible collaboration with My Hero Academia. This is something a little different, and I’m excited to see our guests try out these new Trill Burgers flavors.”

A Decade of Dazzling Stories

My Hero Academia was first released as a manga in Japan in 2014 written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. The series takes place in a world where almost the entire population is born with superpowers. A boy named Izuku Midoriya is one of the few "normal" people until the most powerful hero on Earth bequeaths him his abilities. Midoriya then attends a prestigious hero school with other powered people.

The manga was an instant success and was turned into a weekly anime by Toho and studio Bones in 2016. It developed a following in America thanks to Adult Swim's Toonami block, quickly becoming one of the most popular animes in the United States. The series has always had a large connection to Houston thanks to the English dub voice cast, which includes local stars like John Swasey, David Matranga, and Monica Rial. The regular series finished in December 2025, but a special epilogue episode titled "More" was released in May.

Toho acknowledged the support of the series in Houston in an official statement.

“As My Hero Academia celebrates its 10th anniversary, we’re excited to continue to bring the series to fans in new and unexpected ways”, said Kristin Parcell, general manager of Toho International. “We’re proud to once again partner with Trill Burgers, this time bringing the spirit of My Hero Academia into a real-world fan experience rooted in community and culture that has defined the franchise for the past decade.”

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