Hotel Derek, 2525 West Loop South, Houston, is beginning to see changes under its new management, Evolution Hospitality. The hospitality group took over the 300-plus room hotel in November and introduced a new executive chef for its restaurant, Revolve Kitchen + Bar, on Dec. 4. The chef, Houston native Rishi Singh, first gained recognition during his stint at Montrose's Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar. There, he led test Kitchen Tuesdays and introduced eclectic menu staples such as Vietnamese french fries and Barbacoa Korean Lavash Flatbread, according to a news release. Since then, he has worked at Dry Creek Cafe in the the Heights and downtown Latin restaurant Batagna. At Revolve Kitchen + Bar, Singh plans to bring shareable small plates during the day and a rotating core menu that will be altered twice a year. The first new dishes will include South Texas Hummus with smoked jalapenos, quesadillas, Campechana, a grilled chicken banh mi and the Derek Burger with onion rings smoked jalepeno aioli. The new menu is available in January, the release stated. 713-961-3000. www.hotelderekhouston.com