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Favorite Houston Mediterranean restaurant plans new Tanglewood location with dog-friendly patio and more

Hungry's is coming to Tanglewood.

Photo by Julie Soefer

One of Houston’s most enduring Mediterranean restaurants will soon add a third location. Hungry’s has claimed the former Le Peep space at 5750 Woodway Dr. for a new restaurant.

Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2023, the new Hungry’s will join its sister locations in Rice Village and the Energy Corridor. Owned by Fred Sharifi, his nephew Ashkan Nowamooz, and Ashkan’s wife, chef Sue Nowamooz, Hungry’s Concepts also includes the Upstairs Bar & Lounge above Hungry’s in Rice Village; Heartbeet, a plant-based restaurant that opened next to Hungry’s Energy Corridor location last year; and Baba Yega Café, the Montrose staple that’s currently undergoing renovations after being damaged by fire in 2018.

“This is a true passion project for our families,” Hungry’s vice president of development Nousha Nowamooz (daughter of Ashkan and Sue) said in a statement. “We like to think of Hungry’s as your go-to neighborhood restaurant and not feel guilty about what you’re putting into your body.”

Located in Tanglewood, the new Hungry’s will serve the same Mediterranean-inspired comfort food that has been the restaurant’s calling card since 1975. The wide-ranging menu includes pizzas, salads, sandwiches, kebabs, gyros, and more for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. To keep up with contemporary tastes, diners will also find a selection of plant-based dishes imported from Heartbeet.

“We like to think of this new location as the ‘best of’ our menus,” Nowamooz added. “With an increased request for a variety of plant-based dishes, this outpost will have a more vegetable-rich approach with a more modern, tailored menu.”

Beyond the familiar menu, customers can expect other Hungry’s staples such as an expansive patio and in-house delivery. Beverage options will include different styles of cocktails and a lengthy wine list.

Like the Rice Village location, the Woodway restaurant will feature interior design by local firm Palmer Brook Schooley. Details include an indoor-outdoor bar and a dog-friendly patio.

Hungry's woodway interior rendering A rendering illustrates the future Hungry's location.Courtesy of Palmer Brook Schooley

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blinded with science

New York's science-themed holiday bar shakes up the Museum District

Courtesy of Drunken Lab

Conduct holiday-themed science experiments at the LIT-Mas Spectacular.

A taste of Manhattan has made its way to Houston with the immersive LIT-Mas Spectacular holiday pop-up. From now until January 12, Houstonians can discover the hype behind New York City’s The Drunken Lab that's known for its unique blend of science and cocktails.

This pop-up marks the first expansion for The Drunken Lab’s parent company, Science and Sip, a concept created to make science accessible and unforgettable. Attendees can dive into holiday-themed science experiments — including explosive endothermic reactions — while enjoying festive cocktails in a winter wonderland setting enhanced with a live DJ. Appropriately, the pop-up is located in the Museum District at 4715 Main Street.

“Houston was the perfect next step for Science and Sip,” founder Cautney Nelson said in a statement. “The city’s vibrant culture, love of celebration, and ties to science through world-famous programs like NASA aligns beautifully with our mission to blend entertainment with discovery.”

Visitors enter a world filled with larger-than-life gingerbread decor and candy-inspired installations where light bulbs and laboratory flasks have been transformed into quirky beverage containers. Admission includes one cocktail or mocktail, a lab coat and goggles, and two to three science experiments. Add-ons like cocktail-filled ornament “Booze Balls” and Grinch-inspired pouches in festive red and green add an extra dose of holiday charm.

“We’re thrilled to host guests for an immersive holiday experience that merges festive fun with curiosity,” Nelson added. “With each pop-up, we aim to create a space where a great party and exploration come together, and we’re excited to see how Houston embraces The LIT-Mas Spectacular.”

A portion of the proceeds from LIT-Mas will benefit Millennial Scnce, a nonprofit founded by Nelson that provides students with accessible STEM resources and educational opportunities.

Tickets are available for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with showtimes at 2:30 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. Private party and group bookings are also available.

Courtesy of Drunken Lab

Conduct holiday-themed science experiments at the LIT-Mas Spectacular.

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