Gayatri Bhavan
The restaurant’s menu features starters, curries, biryanis and south Indian favorites, such as idly—steamed rice cakes served with lentils and coconut and tomato chutneys, General Manager Anil Prasad said. Other items include dosas, which are crispy savory crepes, chaats, or savory snacks, and sweets.
- Opened Jan. 19
- 7022 Hwy. 6, Ste. 500, Missouri City
- www.gayatribhavantx.com

The gelato shop offers rotating flavors, frozen desserts and iced coffee. In addition to the new Cy-Fair location, La Argentina has two additional locations and sells its products in 12 Central Markets in Texas, Florencia Mansilla said.
- Opened Feb. 7
- 8301 Jones Road, Ste. 101, Houston
- www.argentinagelato.com

Menu items include chef-inspired casual options such as coconut macadamia nut chicken strips and coffee-crusted pork chops. All menu items are made from scratch, Elaine Gonzalez said, and the business will continue catering services.
- Opened Jan. 21
- 107 Old River Road, Ste. I, Montgomery
- www.facebook.com/welcometotheoscars

Located along FM 1488 and owned by Shondra Johnson, the restaurant offers Cajun flavors with dishes such as jambalaya and fried wings.
- Opened Oct. 17
- 5802 FM 1488, Ste. F, Magnolia
- https://pivot-cajun-kitchen.square.site

A new locally owned sweets and coffee shop opened on Beechnut Street between the Meyerland area and Bellaire in November. Sweet Spot Cafe offers gelato, candy, coffee, waffles, crepes and pastries.
- Opened Nov. 23
- 5263 Beechnut St., Houston
- www.sweetspottx.com

Officials said the sports bar and restaurant opened on Super Bowl Sunday and is serving 90 taps of American craft and imported beers as well as American cuisine. Menu items include sliders, wings, nachos, pizzas and tacos, according to the website.
- Opened Feb. 9
- 1105 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
- www.yardhouse.com