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Think Pink: Houston gets even sweeter as its first Pinkberry opens

The first Pinkberry within the city limits of Houston has opened.
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The line at the new Pinkberry in Highland Village on opening day
Photo by Priscilla Dickson

If you're ever faced with a life-threatening sweet tooth — you know, one that could explode and take down the better part of the Houston metropolitan area if not given sugar — make a beeline for Highland Village.

Starting Saturday, it's the site of the first-ever Pinkberry inside Houston city limits. (Locations in Baybrook and The Woodlands opened earlier this year.)

If the tangy frozen yogurt shop doesn't have your flavor "swirling," there's always Tasti D-Lite just a block or two away, the baked deliciousness from Sprinkles Cupcakes down the street, not to mention the world of dessert temptation at Central Market across the street.

Your sweet tooth doesn't stand a chance.

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Growing national pizza chain will bring halal pies and pastas to Katy

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Vocelli Pizza will open its first Houston-area location in March.

A Pittsburgh pizzeria has set its sights on Houston. Vocelli Pizza will makes it Bayou City debut next year with a location in Katy.

Scheduled to open in March 2026, the restaurant will be located at 2941 W. Grand Parkway. Although pizza is part of the restaurant’s name, the menu also includes wings, pizza rolls, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and more. Specialty items include mac and cheese pizza, spinach mushroom rolls, and a chicken parmesan sub.

"We are thrilled to continue our growth into new communities that share our passion for quality, service, and authentic Italian-inspired food," Vocelli Pizza CEO Toni Bianco said in a statement. "Our expansion into Dalton and Houston reflects the strong demand for our brand, and we look forward to delivering an exceptional experience to guests in both markets."

For its expansion into Houston, Vocelli’s will debut an all-halal menu that’s designed to appeal to Houston’s diverse community.

"The team is excited to introduce Vocelli Pizza to Houston with a full halal menu," Bianco added. "There is a clear demand for high-quality Halal pizza and delivery options, and we are proud to meet that need while bringing our brand to a new and dynamic market."

Founded by Turkish immigrant Varol Ablak in 1988, Vocelli began franchising in 1993. The restaurant currently has more than 80 locations.

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