proceed cautiously

Running list of Houston restaurants open during the winter snowstorm

Both locations of the Bagel Shop Bakery are open.

Courtesy of The Bagel Shop Bakery

The vast majority of Houston restaurants are closed on Tuesday, January 21 due to the winter storm. That makes sense since travel across area roadways is difficult at best and authorities are strongly encouraging Houstonians to stay home.

Still, a select group of restaurants are open. Although they’re likely short handed, they’re doing what they can to serve customers. After all, some people have to be out, and they might appreciate a hot meal.

“Just had a group of officers in,” Bagel Shop Bakery co-owner Michael Saghian tells CultureMap. “That’s exactly why we open when no one else will brave the conditions. We always try to do our best.”

While staying home is certainly the safest choice, potential diners are advised to proceed cautiously if they venture out. Don’t forget to tip generously.

CultureMap will update this list throughout the day.

Annabelle Brasserie: Berg Hospitality’s French restaurant in Autry Park will be open from 3-7 pm.

The Annie Café & Bar: The Houston classic will be open from 3-7 pm.

Bagel Shop Bakery: Both the Meyerland and Bellaire locations are open until 2 pm today. They will be open 8 am - 2 pm on Wednesday, January 22.

Balboa Surf Club: The Galleria-area seafood restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

Brass Tacks: The coffee shop and cafe in EaDo is staying home throughout the day. Check its social media page for updates.

Chow Wok: The American-style Chinese restaurant in West Houston is open for dinner beginning at 4 pm.

Common Bond: The Montrose, Heights, and Tanglewood locations are open with coffee and pastries only while supplies last.

Cucharita: The Montrose breakfast favorite will be open all day, owner Ana Beaven tells CultureMap.

Della Coffee: The Montrose coffee shop and cafe is open for business.

Dish Society: All four locations of the comfort food restaurant will be open 2-8 pm.

El Bolillo Bakery: The Misson Bend and Pasadena locations are open until 8 pm, weather permitting.

El Patio: The Tex-Mex staple will be slinging enchiadas and blue margaritas beginning at 3 pm.

Fat Cat Creamery: The ice cream shop in Garden Oaks is open from 11 am - 5 pm with ice cream and hot chocolate.

The Flying Saucer: Houston's best craft beer bar is open beginning at 1 pm.

Gold Tooth Tony's: The Detroit-style pizzeria is serving dinner at both locations.

Holler Brewing: The Sawyer Yards favorite will be open from 12-7 pm with tacos beginning at 1 pm until sold out.

il Bracco: Balboa’s sister Italian restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner.

Jenni’s Noodle House: Owners Jenni and Scott Tranweaver will open the restaurant’s Shepherd location beginning at 4 pm.

Rudyard's: The Montrose institution is open for dinner.

Smokin’ Z’s BBQ: The Galveston barbecue restaurant is serving brisket chili from 11 am until sold out.

Tacos Tierra Caliente: The beloved Montrose taco truck is open for business.

Waffle House: All Houston-area locations appear to be open. Check the restaurant’s website for the latest updates.

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Melrose place

Clarkwood owner dishes on opening Houston's buzzy new cocktail lounge

Clarkwood owner dishes on Houston's buzzy new cocktail lounge

Montrose’s next destination-worthy cocktail bar and lounge is already drawing crowds. The word is out about Melrose, which quietly opened at the end of December in the former La Grange space.

As CultureMap reported last summer, Melrose unites Clarkwood co-owner Army Sadeghi with Brandon Duliakas and Dan Wierck, the duo behind Washington Avenue hotspots such as Clutch and Concrete Cowboy. Together, the trio transformed the former Mexican-inspired patio bar into a sleek, modern space inside and a lush, landscaped outdoor courtyard.

“What drew me to the location is the gorgeous outdoor space with a mezzanine bar and an outdoor bar. There’s nothing else in town that can deliver both an indoor and outdoor experience,” Sadeghi tells CultureMap.

Located above the courtyard, the mezzanine has an intimate, 12-seat bar that will offer spirits lockers available for rental by the bar’s most engaged fans. An outdoor bar will eventually serve the courtyard, helping to provide patrons with a distinct experience from the indoor lounge.

The partners recruited Tatemó chef-owner Emmanuel Chavez to develop a menu of elevated bar fare. The results include dishes such as Kampachi Tiradito and Spicy Tuna Rice Crisp that might be expected from Chavez, who earned one of Houston’s five Michelin stars for his intimate tasting menu restaurant. It also includes more playful comfort food such as a pigs in a blanket made with smoked beef sausage, buttermilk-brined chicken tenders, and a burger made with beef from Texas ranch 44 Farms. A brunch menu built around shareable items will follow in the coming weeks.

“Working with Emmanuel was fantastic,” Sadeghi says. “He’s very passionate about the project. It’s been such a great ride, with all of us dialing it in to what we can deliver.”

Along with opening Melrose, Sadeghi is also launching a hospitality company called Sadeghi Concepts. The goal is to apply Clarkwood’s sleek aesthetic to a range of other projects in Houston and beyond.

“The mission would be to craft unforgettable experiences, engaging with exceptional design, culinary artistry, and genuine hospitality. It’s to create a collection of spaces that redefine luxury,” Sadeghi says about his plans. Later, he adds, “I want to continue to curate a combination of of locations with all different concepts that I feel passionate about.”

Melrose is open daily from 4 pm until 2 am. Happy hour, available Monday-Friday from 4-6:30 pm, features $10 cocktails, $5 beers, half-off bottles of wine, half-off charcuterie boards, and $15 burgers.

Photo by Michael Anthony

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