California-based Black Bear Diner is planning to open a new restaurant around the end of March at 19823 Hwy. 290, Jersey Village, in a building formerly occupied by Applebee's. The family-friendly eatery offers breakfast all day as well as lunch and dinner, specializing in home-style cooking. Menu items include chicken-fried steak, chicken pot pie and housemade meatloaf. Other locations can be found in Katy, Humble and Sugar Land. www.blackbeardiner.com