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Fan-favorite, wood-fired Houston pizzeria quietly opens in the Heights

The Gypsy Poet has arrived in the Heights.

Photo by Eric Sandler

A popular Houston pizzeria has opened its second location in the Heights. The Gypsy Poet has begun a quiet soft opening in the former Fegen’s space at 1050 Studewood St.

Since its 2019 debut in Midtown, the Gypsy Poet has earned a devoted following for its wood-fired pizzas. The restaurant’s personal-sized, 13-inch pizzas exist somewhere on the spectrum between traditional Neapolitan and classic New York — too crispy for the Italians but not quite foldable like an East Coast slice. Options include a classic Margherita and the signature Fancy Backpacker, which is topped with prosciutto, truffle oil, and arugula.

Part of the restaurant’s appeal stems from its friendly service and easy going atmosphere. It regularly hosts informal musical performances and other artistic happenings.

Taken together, Gypsy Poet has earned legions on fans. Yelp users ranked it as Texas’s second best restaurant in 2021. More recently, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy awarded it a high 7.8 rating during a pizza review.

The restaurant opens at a time of transition for pizzerias in the Heights. Dallas-based Neapolitan restaurant Cane Rosso closed last year, and suburban favorite Crust Pizza Co. opened this summer in the former Mellow Mushroom space at N. Shepherd and 20th.

The Heights location of Gypsy Poet will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 5-9 pm; Friday from 12-2 pm and 5-10 pm; Saturday 2-10 pm; and Sunday 2-9 pm.

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More than 70 taps

New York-style pizzeria slices into Sugar Land with lots of craft beer

Photo courtesy of Parry's Pizza & Taphouse

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A Denver-based pizzeria is expanding its presence in Greater Houston. Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse opened its third Bayou City outpost in Sugar Land on Monday, November 18.

Located at 7310 Cotesworth Ave., the new Parry’s joins stores in Webster and Kingwood. Parry’s entered the Texas market in 2020 with a store in the Dallas area.

Founded in 2007 by New York native David Parry, the restaurant serves New York-style pizza, wings, sandwiches, and salads. The expansive menu also includes fare not typically seen at a pizzeria such as wraps, burgers, and pasta. Desserts include fried dough, cheesecake, and cannoli.

True to its name, Parry's pairs its pizzas with an extensive selection of craft beer. is also heavily into craft beer, with lots of fun beer events. At The Colony location, they'll feature more than 70 taps, including numerous brews from Houston-based breweries such as Saint Arnold, Brash, and True Anomaly.

The restaurant keeps things affordable with a number of specials, including a $10.99 lunch combo that includes choices of entree — 9-inch pizza, half sandwich, burger, etc. — paired with a side such as a salad, wings, or fries. Other features include $12.99 large cheese pizzas on Mondays, and The Family Special of a large, one-topping pizza and a medium cheese pizza for $29.99. Happy hour specials are available from 3-6 pm Monday-Friday and all day on Sunday.

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