Cheeky Monkeys
The indoor play venue offers softplay areas based on Montessori principals for children age 8 and younger. The facility features a supervised, visually open play area with educational and play-based stations.
- Opened Dec. 3
- 26440 FM 1093, Ste. C, Richmond
- www.cheekymonkeys.us
The fast-casual eatery offers customizable New York City-style gyros featuring halal meat, rice bowls, salads, pita sandwiches and loaded fries.
- Opened in late December
- 2716 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy
- www.gyrorepublic.com
Its menu features a variety of south Indian dishes, including samosas, tandoori chicken, various curries, fried rice, roasted crab and vegetarian options.
- Opened Jan. 31
- 1165 Katy Fort Bend Road, Ste. 120, Katy
- www.jallikattuindian.com

Patrons can choose from five themed rooms where they will try to escape by finding clues and solving puzzles in under 60 minutes.
- Opened Feb. 3
- 25705 Katy Freeway, Ste. 140, Katy
- www.katy.escapegameover.us
The Kansas-founded company produces chemical intermediates, fiber and resin, which are used to make everyday products. The nearly 40,000-square-foot facility in Katy will employ more than 50 staff members who include engineers and data scientists.
- Opened Feb. 11
- 21920 Merchants Way, Katy
- www.invista.com
The business provides academic support, test preparation and counseling for college admissions for students in grades K-12.
- Opened Feb. 13
- 5300 Ranch Point Drive, Katy
- www.theenrichery.com
The facility is open 24/7 and features cardio equipment, free weights, group fitness classes, indoor green turf and a cardio theater where members can watch movies while working out.
- Opened Feb. 27
- 22314 FM 529, Ste. 100, Cypress
- www.eosfitness.com

The Houston-based fencing school offers fencing classes for children and adults, with beginner, intermediate and advanced courses available. AFA also offers group classes, private lessons and camps.
- Opened March 3
- 11555 Gaston Road, Unit C, Katy
- www.alliance-fencing-academy.com
The joint facility offers a weight room and memberships for 24-hour access to pickleball and badminton courts as well as day passes. The facility will feature a bar with beer, soft drinks and snacks.
- Opened March 15
- 24825 Roesner Road, Katy
- www.pickleballkaty.org; www.schaferbadminton.com
The Chicago-inspired eatery will offer specialty thin-crust pizzas, calzones, pastas, salads, flatbread sandwiches and desserts.
- Opened March 15
- 24924 Morton Ranch Road, Katy
- www.crustpizzaco.com
The restaurant serves Japanese-style ramen, sushi, poke bowls, bao and some Chinese food. All bases for the ramen, as well as the noodles, are made from scratch by the restaurant’s staff.
- Opened March 15
- 24826 Morton Ranch Road, Ste. 700, Katy
- www.airiramen.com
The clinic offers immunizations; annual physical exams; diagnostics for acute symptoms such as ear infections, strep throat and the flu; and treatment for chronic illnesses, including diabetes, asthma, hypertension and elevated cholesterol.
- Opened March 17
- 28432 FM 1093, Ste. A, Fulshear
- www.steadfastprimary.com

The fashion and lifestyle brand with headquarters in Austin and Mexico unveiled its new flagship store design at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. Consuela is known for its textural, handcrafted handbags and accessories that include bag straps, wallets, bag charms and cosmetic cases.
- Opened March 27
- 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. B150, Katy
- www.consuelastyle.com
The online pet retailer’s new clinic will offer services such as routine appointments, urgent care, vaccinations, dental procedures and surgery for pets.
- Opened March 28
- 2717 Commercial Center Blvd., Ste. D110, Katy
- www.chewy.com
The eatery’s signature treat, the Jelati, layers any flavor of Italian ice with the brand's creamy and soft ice cream. Italian ice and ice cream flavors include watermelon, root beer, brownie batter, strawberry lemon and cotton candy.
- Opened April 3
- 28840 FM 1093, Fulshear
- www.jeremiahsice.com