1. Tim Hortons, a Canadian coffee chain, recently broke ground on its first Houston-area location at 21811 Clay Road, Katy. The coffee shop plans to open in August, according to a Tim Hortons press release May 10. In late 2021, Tim Hortons announced its plan to expand throughout Houston. The chain is known for its coffee, breakfast sandwiches, tea, iced beverages and donuts. The brand has two additional locations planned to open in 2022: one at 5312 W. Richey Road, Houston, and another at 13451 Northwest Freeway, Houston. https://www.timhortons.com/
2. Clutch City Cluckers parked a new food truck in Katy at 1005 Katy Fort Bend Road on May 20. The restaurant serves Nashville hot-spiced chicken sandwiches; tenders; and loaded fries smothered in cheese, chicken and pickles. Clutch City Cluckers has two other Houston-area trucks, one in the Medical Center and one located in Chimney Rock. 832-964-3293. www.clutchcitycluckers.com
3. Family-owned eatery Los Perez is anticipated to open a new restaurant in Katy in June. Located at 3211 W. Grand Parkway, Ste. 100, Los Perez will serve all the Tex-Mex classics, such as burritos, quesadillas, taco plates, carne asada, camarones diablo and fajitas. The Houston location at 9439 Hwy. 6 S. will remain open. www.losperezmexicanrestaurant.com
4. Brett's BBQ Shop has pushed back its opening date for its second location after originally saying it would open in early 2022. The new location is set to open in June at 25220 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, in the Boardwalk Crossing shopping center, according to the restaurant's Facebook page. The restaurant also has a location at 606 S. Mason Road, Katy, which will transition into a new concept incorporating Brett’s barbecue fare. The barbecue shop sells items such as sausage, ribs and mac and cheese. The business filed for a mixed-beverage permit in April. 281-392-7666. https://brettsbbqshop.square.site
