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'World's biggest pizza slice' Louisiana restaurant carves out 2nd Houston-area locale

30-inch pizzas arrive in Katy next month.

Courtesy of Fat Boy's Pizza

A Louisiana-based pizzeria has brought the “World’s Biggest Pizza Slice” to Katy. Fat Boy’s Pizza's second Houston-area location will open on December 5.

Located in the Katy Grand development near the intersection of I-10 and the Grand Parkway, the new Fat Boy’s will occupy approximately 3,800-square-feet with an 1,100-square-foot patio (23333 Grand Circle Blvd.). It joins an existing location in Richmond that opened in January.

The restaurant’s giant slices come from its signature 30-inch pies. More conventional 10 and 16-inch pizzas are also available. They’re joined on the menu by appetizers such as meatballs, mozzarella sticks, and wings.

Beverage options include a full selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, including to-go daiquiris by the gallon.

At time when many pizzerias are focused on to-go, Fat Boy’s makes dine-in more appealing. Each location also includes an arcade for children of all ages. As founder Gabe Corchiani explained on an episode of CultureMap’s “What’s Eric Eating” podcast, the restaurant prides itself on offering a higher level of service than typical casual restaurants.

"We're very service-oriented. We greet guests when they come in the door," he said. "You order from a menu board. We bring the food out to you. We make sure you get touched at least once out there to see if you need anything. We're friendly. That's what we bank on."

Fat Boy’s plans to open several locations throughout Houston. Next will be a restaurant in Sienna that’s scheduled for next summer, according to a release.

“We are thrilled to continue our expansion into the Houston market and plan to become a staple in the Katy community,” Fat Boy’s directior of Texas operations George Malek said in a statement. “Fat Boy’s Pizza is a fun, family-oriented concept that is thriving in Richmond, and we believe will have similar growth in Katy and the Houston area.”

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Restaurant known for 'new Houston cuisine' now open in Cypress

Courtesy of Jonathan's the Rub

Jonathan's the Rub serves steaks and other dishes.

A restaurant known for its eclectic “new Houston cuisine” has opened in Cypress. The fourth location of Jonathan’s the Rub is now open for dinner in Bridgeland (20215 Bridgeland Creek Parkway).

First announced last year, the new Jonathan’s is located in Village Green, a 70-acre mixed-use development within the 925-acre Bridgeland Central district. The 5,500-square-foot restaurant includes two patios totaling 2,600 square feet, giving the restaurant plenty of room for private dining rooms, a bar area, and indoor-outdoor areas with fire pits and greenery.

“We were looking for the next frontier — a community with a booming population and a clear vision for growth that aligns with our brand,” chef-owner Jonathan Levine said in a statement. “When we discovered Bridgeland and learned it was a Howard Hughes development, we were immediately impressed. With their reputation for developing generational communities, we felt confident that Bridgeland was the right place for our family and for Jonathan’s the Rub.”

Like Jonathan’s three other locations, the menu at Bridgeland is built around Levine’s signature “new Houston cuisine,” a kicked-up take on comfort food that includes everything from lobster tacos and blackened shrimp and grits to Italian American classics and steakhouse fare.

Village Green is also home to H-E-B and restaurants such as Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café and Crust Pizza Co. Austin-based burger joint P. Terry’s will open there next year.

“Jonathan’s the Rub’s arrival in Bridgeland Central brings a distinguished addition to the culinary scene in both the community and northwest Houston,” said Jim Carman, president of the Texas region, for Bridgeland developer Howard Hughes Communities. “We’re proud to partner with exceptional restaurateurs like Chef Jonathan Levine to bring elevated dining experiences that enhance the lifestyle offerings for our residents and neighbors.”

Courtesy of Jonathan's the Rub

Jonathan's the Rub serves steaks and other dishes.