Before opening The Shack's second location on Telge Road, owner Joe Duong constructed a new porch with outdoor seating. Before opening The Shack's second location on Telge Road, owner Joe Duong constructed a new porch with outdoor seating.[/caption]

Renovations are complete at the former P.O.s Burgers location on Telge Road, which is being converted into a second location for popular Cypress burger restaurant The Shack. Owner Joe Duong said he is waiting on final inspections from fire and health code officials and expects to open within the next few weeks.

The restaurant will be similar in concept to the original on Cypress Rosehill Road, promoting a family-friendly atmosphere and a menu full of homemade craft burgers, Duong said.

“There may be a couple [of] special things added to the menu just for this location,” Duong said. “I want to have a burger or dish that memorializes P.O.s in some way. I have ideas in my head, but they aren’t finalized yet.”

The expansion included a new porch and patio area with outdoor seating. Duong also has plans to use the space next door as a music venue with additional room for indoor dining. Future plans include concerts with local bands and the occasional national and regional bands, DJs, karaoke, festivals and farmers markets.

“There are a lot of concepts that we’re working on,” Duong said. “We’re just going to jump in and make it happen.”

OTHER IMPACTS:

NOW OPEN—Ernie’s Best Pizza opened May 15 at 10730 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. The menu includes New York style pizza, subs, calzones and several pasta and dessert options. 281-758-1030. www.erniesbestpizza.com

COMING SOON—Owners of Marvino’s Restaurant are putting the finishing touches on the new Italian eatery, which is expected to be ready to open at 24002 Hwy. 290 by late May or June. The restaurant, which is under the same ownership as Alicia’s Mexican Grille and Dario’s American Cuisine, debuted with a sneak peak of its cuisine at the Cy-Fair Wine Fair in April. 281-304-1833.

COMING SOON— Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, originally expected to open Feb. 17 in Cypress, has set a new opening date for sometime in July. The shop, located south of FM 529 at 5603 Hwy. 6 N., will be the only Krispy Kreme in the Greater Houston area. The national chain offers a variety of glazed, sprinkled and powdered doughnuts along with items like apple fritters and eclairs. Krispy Kreme shops also offer seasonal doughnuts throughout the year as well. www.krispykreme.com