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Strip club empire opens a breastaurant by Johnson Space Center, touts its military theme

International strip club empire Rick's Cabaret is opening a second branch of its Bombshells breastaurant concept in Webster near Johnson Space Center (insert your own joke here).

Like the original in Dallas, the new Bombshells will be decked out in a military theme that management hopes the NASA crowd will love. Apparently, the table of elements decor just didn't pan out.

With both Bone Daddy's and Twin Peaks thriving in Webster, Rick's Cabaret president Eric Langan explains in a statement that the area was a logical choice for the company as it expands its Bombshells brand.

Bombshells is all about "families who like the ambiance, the energy and the great hospitality."

To keep up with the Joneses, the new location guarantees a "first class" dining experience, upwards of 70 televisions and a "sexy wait staff."

Now, don't go thinking this breastaurant is only for young adults and sports fans. Langan says Bombshells is all about "families who like the ambiance, the energy and the great hospitality" . . .

Because what happy family can resist a good MMA watch party and all that objectification of women?

Food wise, patrons can expect the usual tavern fare repackaged to fit the armed services trope. There are Stuffed Artillery Shells (potato skins filled with bacon and cheese), Bomb Poppers (bacon-covered shrimp), Bayonets (pickles) and M-2s (Tex-Mex egg rolls). And don't miss MacArthur's Supreme Commander Nachos.

At the bar, customers can get the Enola Gay (Long Island Iced Tea), the Manhattan Project (a Manhattan, obviously) or the Memphis Belle — a crazy ice cream float made with root beer-flavored Smirnoff.

In early 2014, strip club mega-company Rick's Cabaret will open a branch of its breastaurant concept in Webster.

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In early 2014, strip club mega-company Rick's Cabaret will open a branch of its breastaurant concept in Webster.

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Ben Berg's New York-inspired, fancy burger joint will soon shutter

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The original location of Ben Berg’s fancy burger joint will soon serve its last meal. B.B. Lemon on Washington Avenue will close after service on Sunday, June 1, the restaurant announced on social media.

In response to CultureMap’s request for comment about the decision, a representative provided a statement that reads in part:

“It is never an easy decision to close a restaurant,” Berg said. “The love Houston has shown B.B. Lemon-Washington over the years is what made it such a special place. Thank you for making us part of your everyday moments and life celebrations.”

The statement continues that the restaurant is “no longer part of our strategic plan,” referring to Berg’s company, Berg Hospitality Group. However, the location of B.B Lemon that opened last year in the downtown tunnels will remain open.

Open since late 2018, B.B. Lemon takes inspiration from iconic New York City restaurant JG Melon, including its signature green-and-white checked tablecloths. Thanks to a spacious patio and a lively atmosphere, B.B. Lemon soon found favor with area residents and downtown office workers, who made it a happy hour favorite.

Like its decor, B.B. Lemon’s menu also takes inspiration from the East Coast. In addition to a diner-style, wagyu cheeseburger, the restaurant serves an array of comfort food that includes fish and chips, a lobster roll, and blue crab beignets.

Berg’s decision to close B.B. Lemon follows last year’s closure of Benny Chows, its New York-inspired Chinese American restaurant. In January, the company closed NoPo Cafe to make way for a new location of Bagel Bob’s HTX.

The group also opened three new concepts in 2024: live fire steakhouse Prime 131, retro diner Buttermilk Baby, and upscale steakhouse Turner’s Cut. It will open a second location of Buttermilk Baby in Sugar Land this summer.

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