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    the mac and cheese is real

    TikTok star Larray stirs up new mac and cheese ghost kitchen in Houston

    Eric Sandler
    Aug 18, 2021 | 2:00 pm
    Larray's Loaded Mac
    Larray's Loaded Mac has arrived in Houston.
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    Add social media starts to the list of celebrities getting into the ghost kitchen business. Larray, a musician and content creator with almost 40 millions followers across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, has launched a virtual restaurant devoted to mac and cheese.

    Available now via third-party delivery apps, Larray's Loaded Mac puts a creative spin on the familiar comfort food. The seven-item menu starts with the four-cheese blend Classique; other options include LBT (bacon, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and two kinds of Cheddar) and the Feelin' Risky (pulled pork, crispy onions, Fritos, barbecue sauce, Cheddar). Prices range from $11-16.

    “Some of my fondest memories from growing up are making mac and cheese in the kitchen with my grandmother,” Larray said in a statement. “Her original recipe was always a family favorite and gave me the inspiration to create Larray’s Loaded Mac. I am so excited to share our favorite dish with fans and fellow mac and cheese lovers.”

    Larray partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts to translate those family recipes and to launch the project in cities across the country. In addition to Houston, Larray's Loaded Mac is available in Austin and Dallas, as well as Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more. Expect the company to add other content creators as partners in the future.

    “We are focused on working with digital-first talent by helping them create an ownable virtual dining brand,” said Robbie Earl, VDC co-founder. “By tapping into the creator economy, we’re not only playing a part in growing the influencers’ personal brands but also further helping the restaurant industry leverage the digitally native community. Having Larray join the virtual food space provides him with another way to engage his fans, this time with food deliveries in 30 minutes or less, and have them be a part of something that means so much to him.”

    Houston is no stranger to celebrity-backed ghost kitchens. Chef David Chang's Fuku arrived here in April, and actor George Lopez brought his tacos in June.

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    Rumor no more?

    Global dim sum powerhouse Din Tai Fung may finally be coming to Houston

    Eric Sandler
    Oct 23, 2026 | 7:05 pm
    Din Tai Fung food spread
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    Din Tai Fung is known for its soup dumplings, noodles dishes, and more

    One of the world’s most famous Chinese restaurants could be coming to Houston. Global dim sum powerhouse Din Tai Fung appears to be moving forward with a location in the Galleria.

    According to an entry on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website, the restaurant will replace Japanese restaurant Nobu, along with some adjacent suites, to create a total area of almost 16,800 square feet. The project is expected to begin in February 2027 and end in mid-June, although that timeline is only an estimate and is very likely to shift significantly. Its projected cost is $1 million, although that is also an estimate that could change. TDLR filings are preliminary and may not indicate an official lease has been signed.

    At this time, Nobu's Houston location is still open and has not announced plans to close. The restaurant debuted in 2018 with a splashy grand opening party that featured an appearance by its three co-owners: chef Nobu Matsuhisa, co-founder Meir Teper, and legendary actor Robert De Niro.

    Founded in Taipei, Taiwan in 1958 as a cooking oil shop, Din Tai Fung rose to prominence on the strength of its xiao long bao (soup dumplings) that are known for their delicate skins and savory, aromatic broth. Since then, the restaurant has grown to more than 165 locations worldwide, with U.S. outposts in cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Las Vegas, and New York. Four of those locations hold Bib Gourmand designations in the Michelin Guide.

    In addition to their massive size, Din Tai Fung’s location are known for the sheer quantity of food they can produce. Its New York location reportedly makes more than 10,000 dumplings per day — by hand. In addition to dumplings, the restaurant is also known for its vegetable plates, noodle dishes, and other dim sum-style fare.

    CultureMap has contacted representatives for the Galleria, Din Tai Fung, and Nobu to learn more information about this development. We will update the article when they reply.

    Axios Houston was first to report on the TDLR filing.

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