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4 fresh new restaurants now open in suburban Houston

Everyone knows how quickly Houston’s ‘burbs are growing — and that includes the dining scene. From Katy to Stafford, Pearland to Webster, new restaurants are popping up all over. Whether you’re craving grilled meats carved tableside or a stack of pillowy pancakes, these fresh spots have something for every appetite.

Fogo de Chão
Katy just scored its first Fogo de Chão, making it the fifth Houston-area location for the popular Brazilian steakhouse. Diners can feast on the endless parade of grilled meat and seafood that servers slice tableside, or enjoy all-day happy hour at Bar Fogo. The new location also marks the Houston-area debut of Fogo's Next Level Lounge concept, billed as a sleek whiskey and bourbon hideaway. Located at 222 West Grand Parkway South, Fogo is open Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am–10 pm, Friday until 10:30 pm, Saturday from 11 am–10:30 pm, and Sunday from 11 am–9 pm.

Hash Kitchen
It’s brunch all day, every day at Hash Kitchen’s new Webster outpost, joining its sister spot in Pearland. The lively location dishes out plates of tamale eggs Benedict, pineapple upside-down pancakes, and birria-loaded scramblers. It’s always a party with an extensive drink menu featuring a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar with more than 50 toppings, plus a live DJ spinning tunes on weekends. Hash Kitchen is located at 1065 W Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 170, in Webster, and is open Monday-Friday from 7 am-2 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 7 am-3 pm.

Via 313
Pearland is now home to a slice of Motor City with the opening of Via 313 in the Silverlake Business Park. The Austin-based pizzeria serves up Detroit-style rectangular pies with crispy edges and focaccia-like dough, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Try The Jalapeño Poppa with bacon, whipped cream cheese, jalapeños, and Sriracha hot honey, or go for The Cadillac — a sweet-and-savory combo of prosciutto, gorgonzola, fig preserves, and balsamic glaze. This is Via’s fourth Houston-area location and can be found at 9250 Broadway St., Suite 190. Hours are Monday - Thursday from 11 am–10 pm, Friday and Saturday until 11 pm, and Sunday from 11 am–9 pm.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Hop on over to Stafford’s The Grid for a bite at Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Highlights include the Cadillac Burger — a half-pound wagyu beef patty topped with steakhouse bacon and truffle aioli — plus veggie options, gluten-free buns, loaded Brussels sprouts, salads, and boozy milkshakes. The chef-crafted “Burger of the Month” keeps the menu fresh. The Stafford spot joins Hopdoddy’s nine other Houston-area locations and is decked out with custom neon signs and vibrant artwork. Located at 12333 Southwest Freeway, Suite 300, it’s open Sunday - Thursday, 11 am-10 pm, and Friday and Saturday, 11 am-11 pm.

Courtesy of Via 313

Via 313 is serving up Detroit-style pizza in Pearland.

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Garden Oaks restaurant reboots as family friendly bar and grill

Photo by Quy Tran

The OG Union Burger is topped with an onion ring.

A new, family friendly bar and grill has opened in Garden Oaks. Jax on the Tracks is the latest concept from Gr8 Plate Hospitality.

Located in the former Union Kitchen space at 3452 Ella Blvd., Jax on the Track is an evolution of Gr8 Plate’s popular Jax Grill. Presented as an American bar and grill, Jax’s menu is built around dishes such as burgers, pizzas, tacos, and fajitas.

In addition, Jax has partnered with two local restaurants for collaboration dishes. Demeris Bar-B-Q supplies smoked brisket for Frito pie, pizza, and a version of eggs Benedict. Kenny & Ziggy’s is supplying desserts include carrot cake and Oreo cake.

Pair them with classic cocktails such as a margarita, espresso martini, and smoked Old Fashioned. Jax also offers beer and wine.

The dining room has been divided into a family-friendly main dining room and a more adult-oriented bar area with TVs for watching sports. An outdoor patio features games such as Connect Four and cornhole. Beginning in March, Jax will host events such as karaoke, trivia night, and bingo.

Gr8 Plate operated the Union Kitchen at the Ella address for almost 10 years. Jax on the Tracks will celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, February 28 with food and drink specials.

“We are thrilled to bring a neighborhood bar and grill to Garden Oaks and the Heights, somewhere that feels easy, welcoming, and genuinely family-friendly,” Gr8 Plate owner Paul Miller said in a statement. “By staying in the same location, we were able to build on the neighborhood connection that was already there and create a place people can return to again and again.”

Jax on the Tracks opens at 11 am Tuesday through Friday and 10 am on Saturday and Sunday.

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