From a new sushi spot to a rebranded Mexican birria locale, read these six dining updates across the Greater Houston area, including restaurants that recently opened or are coming soon, as reported by Community Impact.

This is not a comprehensive list.

La Cocina de TJ specializes in birria, a traditional Mexican dish made with either goat meat, beef or lamb. The restaurant offers classic Mexican staples such as street tacos and burritos, as well as more unique dishes.Handroll Social has opened its doors in Cinco Ranch. The sushi eatery serves crudos, handrolls, sashimi, nigiri and small plates.
Handroll Social is now open in Katy. (Courtesy Handroll Social)
Handroll Social is now open in Katy. (Courtesy Handroll Social)
Houston-based pizza restaurant A2Z Pizza announced the grand opening of its second location, which will serve the Cypress area. The restaurant specializes in classic and loaded pizzas such as pepperoni, Philly cheesesteak and chicken bacon ranch pizzas.
A2Z Pizza opened its second location, serving the Cypress area according to store management. (Courtesy A2Z Pizza)
A2Z Pizza opened its second location, serving the Cypress area according to store management. (Courtesy A2Z Pizza)
    Etienna’s Eatery is now offering Southern cuisine with a twist of modern comfort food in Brookshire. There are several entree options, including oxtails, smothered pork chops, meatloaf, catfish and salmon.
    Etienna’s Eatery offers a variety of catfish dishes. (Courtesy Etienna’s Eatery)
    Etienna’s Eatery offers a variety of catfish dishes. (Courtesy Etienna’s Eatery)
    Following a soft opening in late November, Italiano's Restaurant officially opened in New Caney on Dec. 1. The Italian restaurant offers a menu of chicken, veal and seafood dishes as well as pizza, pasta, calzones, soups and salads.
    The new restaurant is located in the Centre at Gene Campbell retail center at the front of the East Montgomery County Industrial Park. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)
    The new restaurant is located in the Centre at Gene Campbell retail center at the front of the East Montgomery County Industrial Park. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)
    A father-daughter duo is set to bring Italian-style family recipes to Katy with the opening of Nonno’s Kitchen early next year. The menu features a variety of Italian favorites, including specialty pizzas, pastas and salads.
    Nonno's Kitchen will serve a variety of Italian cuisine including pizza, pizza and salads. (Courtesy Jamie Francisco)
    Nonno's Kitchen will serve a variety of Italian cuisine, including pizza, pizza and salads. (Courtesy Jamie Francisco)