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🍕 1. Pie Tap Dough (River Oaks)
Opened: June 2
A Dallas-based artisanal pizzeria debuts its first Houston location at 3748 Westheimer Rd, inside NOVEL apartments
Highlights:
- 96-hour naturally fermented sourdough crust
- Gourmet pizzas (e.g., prosciutto‑ricotta‑Medjool date combo), rotisserie chicken, wagyu smash burgers
- Craft cocktails like smoked Old Fashioned and pineapple‑habenero margarita
- A lover of fine dough and inventive toppings, this arrival broadens River Oaks’ upscale dining options.
🍧 2. Happy Go Lucky (The Heights)
Opened: June 6
This sweet spot couples Hawaiian-style shaved ice with frozen cocktails at 2102 N Shepherd Dr
Highlights:
- Signature flavors like Coco Loco (blue coconut & lime) and Aloha Island
- Boozy frozen drinks: Piña Colada, strawberry frosé, and Miami Vice–inspired Island Dream
- A playful, family-friendly hangout that adds summer charm to the Heights.
🌮 3. Tago (Midtown)
Opened: Late June
A Tulum-inspired escape delivering elevated Latin cuisine and vibrant nightlife
Highlights:
- Dishes like pulpo‑hominy, duck‑mole tostadas, spicy watermelon aguachile
- Signature cocktails: Mango Suave, French Kiss with prosecco
- Velvet-draped interiors, velvet couches, bottle service, plus a poolside‑style patio
- Blurs lines between restaurant, lounge, and nightclub—offering all-day appeal.
🍸 4. Haywire (Memorial City)
Opened: June 3
A sprawling two-story Texas-inspired restaurant at Gateway Memorial City
Highlights:
- Classic Texas dishes: chicken-fried steak, queso blanco, steak, chilaquiles
- Texas wines, spirits & beers on tap
- 20,000 sq ft of dining space for social gatherings
- A major addition to family-friendly, Texas-spirited dining close to the suburbs.
🔥 5. Ishtia (Kemah)
Opened: June 27
Chef David Skinner’s revival of Eculent, spotlighting indigenous North & South American ingredients
Highlights:
- Multi-course tasting menus centered around native ingredients
- Live-fire grill prep visible in the dining room
- Elevated, sustainability-focused fine dining
- Elevates Houston’s culinary scene with a refined, thoughtful tasting experience.