Mezze#1 opened Nov. 21 in the Marcel Boulevard shopping center at 1205 Grand Central Parkway, Ste. 100, Conroe. The Mediterranean eatery and bar is a family-owned restaurant serving Middle Eastern cuisine. Menu items include grilled chicken shawarma, lamb and beef kafta, fire-roasted pepper hummus, and falafel. To pair with the dishes, founder Riad El Khaliabi's bar features cultural spirits, such as arak, a distilled spirit with a high alcohol content made from aniseed and grapes. 936-494-0298. www.mezze1.com