New Bakery Location

Popular Houston bakery plans new Washington Ave. location with large patio

This fall Houston institution Three Brothers Bakery will open a third location on Washington Ave. Although owner Bobby Jucker declined to specify the exact location, CultureMap has learned that Three Brothers is moving into the former District Lounge space.

As with the location the company opened last year near Memorial City Mall, the new spot will have a strong cafe component with an upscale interior treatment that includes both indoor seating and, for the first time, a large outdoor patio. The targeted opening day is Nov. 1.

"Quality remains number one. We're not a trendy type of bakery. We do things the way we've done them for 64 years."

"Memorial has done very well," Jucker tells CultureMap. "We have a good team, and we decided we can open another location. We hope it's the first of many."

Jucker says he chose this location because of its proximity to both The Heights and River Oaks. Three Brothers previously operated a small bakery in the River Oaks Shopping Center at West Gray and Shepherd, and this new location should help them recapture those customers.

To do that, Jucker says the new location will feature "a coffee bar with adult type beverages," an open kitchen and a dog-friendly patio with Three Brothers dog treats. There will be new bakery items, including fudge.

"We're doing things we've been reluctant to do (previously)," Jucker explains. One of which is staying open later to capture the Washington Ave. crowd.

As for the interior, Jucker predicts that "if you think the Memorial store is nice, wait until you see the new one." That's all part of the plan to compete in Houston's crowded market. "We know the competition is fierce. We can't sit around on our laurels."

However, "Quality remains number one. We're not a trendy type of bakery. We do things the way we've done them for 64 years."

In less than three months, diners can have dinner at Beaver's and follow it with a hamentaschen and coffee at Three Brothers. Sure, why not?

Bobby Jucker poses with some of Three Brothers's offerings.

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Growing Houston sushi chain rolls into new Galleria-area development

Courtesy of Handies Douzo

Handies Douzo will brings its hand rolls to Uptown later this year.

A growing Houston hand roll restaurant has signed on to a new Galleria-area development. Handies Douzo is the fourth restaurant announced for Central Park Post Oak.

Opened in late 2019, Handies is known for wrapping its rolls in crispy seaweed that gives each bite a distinct crunch. The well-executed dishes and affordable prices helped Handies earn a nomination for Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year in the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.

On track to open later this year, the Uptown location will be Handies Douzo’s fourth, joining its original in the Heights as well as restaurants in Montrose and Spring Branch. Like those siblings, it will serve Handies’ familiar menu of hand rolls (temaki), crudos, and sashimi that’s overseen by founding chefs and co-owners Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham.

Duckstache, the hospitality group behind Handies, is working with Houston’s Gin Design Group on the interior. Expect a slightly more upscale look than the restaurant’s other locations, with details such as matte black finishes and dark terrazzo to complement the 26-seat counter.

“We’re really intentional about the neighborhoods we choose and where we think Handies Douzo will feel like a natural fit,” Lee said in a statement. “Houston diners know what they like, and Uptown is such a vibrant, fast-growing area. Central Park Post Oak felt like the right match for our handroll experience and the way people in Houston live, work, and dine.”

Handies is the fourth restaurant that’s announced its plans to open at Central Park Post Oak. The others are:

Buck & Rider, an Arizona-based seafood restaurant known for its oyster bar and lively brunch
The Henry, the “ultimate neighborhood restaurant” from Flower Child owner Fox Restaurant Concepts
Sparrow Italia, an Italian steakhouse from Toca Madera owner Noble 33.

Announced last year, Central Park Post Oak will consist of three buildings with a combined 1.2 million square feet of office space separated by a three-acre lawn. Houston-based real estate development firm Midway, working with real estate investment firms 3Edgewood and Parkway, is developing the property. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026 with the restaurants openings to follow.

“Handies Douzo represents the kind of thoughtful, chef-driven hospitality we want at the heart of Central Park Post Oak,” Midway vice president Clayton Freels said. “Patrick, Daniel, and the Duckstache team have built a loyal following across Houston, and we are thrilled to help them extend that experience to Uptown in a way that feels authentic to both the brand and the neighborhood.”

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