Pokemoto
Franchisee Matt Judice recently opened a new 1,500-square-foot location of this eatery in Spring. Pokemoto offers a menu of poke bowls, burritos and salads with both signature and build-your-own options. A variety of milk and fruit boba teas are also available.
- Opened Dec. 6
- 2174 Spring Stuebner Road, Ste. 320, Spring
- www.pokemoto.com
Choripán
Owner and chef Alexis Castillo said this new food truck offers a variety of Argentinian-inspired dishes, including choripan with guacamole and bacon elote. Castillo noted several of the restaurant’s items are sourced locally, including fresh French rolls from La Panza Feliz Bakery in Porter and Japanese cotton cheesecake, which he said is made with the assistance of Lee Kitchen Conroe.
- Opened Nov. 30
- 23199 FM 1485, New Caney
- www.choripantx.com
Spuds Potato Bar
This eatery offers guests the opportunity to create their own loaded potatoes, starting with a base of a baked potato, baked sweet potato, fries, sweet potato fries or tater tots to choose from. More than 40 toppings can be added.
- Opened Nov. 24
- 15260 Hwy. 105 W., Ste. 136, Montgomery
- www.spudspotatobar.com
Honey Pig
This Maryland-based Korean barbecue chain is located in Katy Asian Town. The restaurant specializes in popular Korean dishes, such as bibimbap, kimchi pancakes, bulgogi and a range of meats for barbecue.
- Opened Nov. 22
- 23119 Colonial Parkway, Ste. A-16, Katy
- www.honeypigbbq.com
1891 American Eatery & Bar
Paying homage to the year Houston’s Heights neighborhood was established, this restaurant replaced Berryhill Baja Grill in late November. American classics meet modern takes on bar snacks at the eatery and include crab fritters, Korean fried cauliflower and an array of smash burgers. Confit duck legs, pastrami braised short ribs and seared scallops are a few featured entrees.
- Opened Nov. 27
- 702 E. 11th St., Houston
- www.1891heights.com
Crazy Pita
This Mediterranean fast-casual eatery is the first Texas restaurant for the brand, which originated in Las Vegas. Morroccan entrees are crafted from seasoned steak, lamb, chicken, shrimp, salmon, falafel, vegetables and seasoned ground beef called kefta. The menu includes a selection of pita sandwiches, skewer plates, rice bowls, salads and rotisserie chicken dinner meals.
- Opened Nov. 7
- 2587 Town Center Blvd. N., Sugar Land
- www.crazypita.com