1. Malai Kitchen

What we reported Braden and Yasmin Wages opened the second location of Malai Kitchen on Jan. 31, 2016. The restaurant offers Asian-style beers, Thai coconut soup, curry chicken and panang curry duck.

The latest The Wages traveled to Southeast Asia in late 2016. Inspired by one of the countries they visited, Myanmar, the Wages recently created a  new dish: Burmese Tea Leaf Salad.

What’s next Yasmin said the couple will continue to create unique Asian cuisine. She also said she looks forward to building a stronger relationship with the community.

1161 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 220, Southlake • 817-251-9141 • www.malaikitchen.com

2. Cultural Catch

What we reported Cultural Catch opened in May. The Pan-Asian restaurant serves fish and chips, crab fried rice, chile-dusted mahi tacos and grilled Scottish salmon nicoise.

The latest Since opening the restaurant has incorporated live music and brunch on the weekends and trivia night on Tuesdays as well as hula and belly dancing events. The restaurant also has 50 percent off cocktails from 4:30-6:30 p.m. daily. Catering is now also available.

What’s next In late January, the restaurant will begin hosting open mic nights every Monday.

1713 Cross Roads Drive, Grapevine • 214-888-0603 •  http://culturalcatch.com

3. Hometown Cafe

What we reported Kye Lee opened Hometown Cafe in October in Colleyville. The cafe serves 100 percent organic teas that can be served hot or iced. Other items served include sandwiches and gourmet pizzas made with 100 percent organic tomato sauce and non-GMO flours.

The latest The cafe added a pepperoni and beef pizza to its menu.

What’s next The restaurant will begin focusing on its shaved ice ingredients; in particular it will not just offer organic coconut milk but organic whole milk as well.

1101 Cheek Sparger Road, Colleyville • 682-325-4515 • www.facebook.com/MyHometownCafe/