Sugar Land
![Spectators Bar & Grill has a comprehensive menu offering breakfast, lunch and brunch, along with a variety of cocktails. (Courtesy Spectators Bar & Grill)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/03/15/300420.jpg)
This Sugar Land sports bar opened on University Boulevard, offering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options. Menu items include chorizo eggs Benedict, shrimp macaroni and cheese, chicken wings, and a prime beef cheeseburger made with a blend of brisket, chuck and short rib.
- Opened Feb. 10
- 18702 University Blvd., Sugar Land
- https://spectatorsbargrill.com
![Duchess Restaurant and Bar, a coastal-inspired restaurant in Uptown Park, serves dishes such as the roasted seafood platter with oysters, mussels, lobster and tiger prawn. (Courtesy Duchess Restaurant and Bar)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/03/15/300421.jpg)
This coastal-inspired restaurant opened on Uptown Park Boulevard in Houston. It’s a contemporary venue serving coastal food inspired by cultures from around the world, such as Mediterranean, Asian and South American. The menu includes dishes such as grilled octopus with truffle potato croquettes; a roasted seafood platter with oysters, mussels, lobster and tiger prawn; and the Duchess Rose, a white chocolate mousse with strawberry compote and elderflower foam.
- Opened Feb. 19
- 1131 Uptown Park Blvd., Ste. 01, Houston
- www.duchess-houston.com
![The Mandito's concept comes from Cinda and Armando Palacios, co-owners of Palacios Murphy Hospitality. Armando Palacios is behind the Houston staple, Armandos. (Courtesy Mackenzie Smith Kelley)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/03/15/300404.jpeg)
Katy now has its own location of the elevated Tex-Mex concept from Palacios Murphy Hospitality. Mandito’s is a casual, cantina-style restaurant featuring the classics, such as fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos and housemade margaritas.This is the third location for the restaurant, with the other two in Bellaire and Round Top. The newest location also includes a patio for outdoor seating.
- Opened Feb. 19
- 9910 Gaston Road, Ste. 200, Katy
- www.manditostexmex.com
![Courtesy Ann’s Teahouse](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/03/15/300422.jpg)
The restaurant and craft drink shop offers a variety of beverages ranging from milk teas and fruit teas to smoothies and coffee, with a slate of toppings and add-ons patrons can use to customize their drinks. Ann's Teahouse also boasts a menu of banh mi sandwiches, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, spring rolls and bubble egg waffles.
- Opened Feb. 25
- 4327 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood
- www.annteahouse.com
![The Lucky Dumpling is a locally owned restaurant on Lake Conroe serving authentic Chinese cuisine, including fried wontons. (Courtesy Lucky Dumpling)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/03/15/300423.jpg)
This locally owned restaurant on Lake Conroe serves authentic Chinese cuisine, with popular items on the menu including General Tso chicken, fried pork dumplings, fried rice and hot bao. Other items include pork buns, noodle soup and rice platters. The restaurant replaced Mo Meaux's Kitchen, a former Corpus Christi-based Cajun restaurant.
- Opened Dec. 31
- 15444 Hwy. 105, Ste. B, Montgomery
- www.luckydumplinglakeconroe.com
![Kura Sushi opened its fifth Houston metro location in Webster. (Courtesy Kura Revolving Sushi Bar)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/03/15/300424.jpg)
The technology-enabled Japanese restaurant serves its dishes—which include sushi, nigiri, noodles and desserts—on a conveyer belt. Drinks are delivered tableside by Kur-B the KuraBot. Its menu also includes sides such as fried scallops and shrimp tempura, udon and soup, ramen, ojyu boxes, and several dessert options. The new Webster location is the fifth to open in the Greater Houston area since 2017.
- Opened Feb. 26
- 1065 W. Bay Area Blvd., Ste. 230, Webster
- www.kurasushi.com