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    Meet The Melt

    All-natural grilled cheese restaurant chain plans 20 Houston-area locations

    Eric Sandler
    Sep 6, 2016 | 11:43 am

    A California-based fast-casual chain has big plans for Houston. No, the long-simmering rumors of an In-N-Out invasion haven’t finally come true, but the new restaurant will serve both grilled cheese sandwiches and cheeseburgers.

    Meet The Melt, a rapidly expanding chain known for its all-natural dishes that include grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and mac and cheese. To manage that growth, the company recently hired Ralph Bower to serve as its CEO. Bower brings his experiences as the former CEO of Pei Wei and the former president of Popeye’s to his role.

    Bower tells CultureMap that The Melt’s all natural ingredients appealed to him when he was considering joining the company. As he lists some of the specific items used in the various dishes, it becomes clear that The Melt will join concepts like Hopdoddy and Shake Shack in bringing attention to the sources of its ingredients.

    “There’s a lot of burger places out there, especially fast casual, but one of the things that makes us distinct is we use all natural Angus and wagyu beef,” he says. “We use real aged cheese. Our bread has no artificial ingredients. Even our soda is all natural with no high fructose corn syrup.”

    The company has big plans for Houston. Its first location will open in Baybrook Mall in November, and the company expects to open three more in the Houston-area by the end of the year. All told, Bower tells CultureMap that he thinks the Houston-area could support as many as 20 locations.

    “We’ve had a lot of success in California and in Denver,” Bower tells CultureMap. “What we’re finding is that our message is you can have the great food you grew up with without preservatives and chemicals has been really well-received. We thought Houston would be a great next step. It’s one of the largest markets in the country.”

    Classic grilled cheese.

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    it takes a village

    Iconic Houston Tex-Mex restaurant will reopen in new Third Ward project

    Eric Sandler
    Feb 11, 2026 | 10:30 am
    Spanish Village exterior
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    An iconic Houston Tex-Mex restaurant that closed in 2023 will return to service next year. Spanish Village will reopen as part of a new development on its former site on Almeda Rd.

    The restaurant will occupy the second floor of a new, three-story building at 4720 Almeda Rd., owner Steven Rogers announced. Retail tenants will occupy the first floor, while the third floor will be devoted to an events space with a view of the downtown skyline.

    Demolition on the site will begin this Wednesday, February 11. Construction will follow once it is fully funded. In the meantime, the site will serve as a parking lot. Work is expected to be completed in 2027.

    “We’re thrilled with the opportunity to reimagine this legendary space for the Almeda community, where traditions and celebrations can be honored,” Rogers said in a statement. “With space for local artisans to open shop, an expansive event venue with one-of-a-kind views and a restaurant that attracts the greater Houston community, Almeda Road will see a rejuvenation.”

    Founded by the Medina family in 1953, Spanish Village was a staple of Third Ward for 70 years. Known for its retro dining room that was adorned with Christmas lights as well as classic Tex-Mex fare such as cheese enchiladas the signature fried chicken, it was a go-to restaurant for generations of Houstonians. The potent margaritas were also a fan favorite.

    Rogers is no stranger to the Almeda corridor. In addition to Spanish Village, he also owns Bar 5015, a patio concept that’s known for its lively Sunday service and live music performances. Rogers is also a partner in Winsome Prime, the Southern-inspired, Galleria-area steakhouse.

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