The Grand Parkway Marketplace announced plans for a number of retail and restaurant locations to open in 2017.[/caption]Some of the most popular stories on our website this year focused on restaurant openings and new development near the Grand Parkway. Here is a recap of the top 10 stories of 2016 in the Spring and Klein area.
1. New Hobby Lobby and Academy Sports + Outdoors to join Grand Parkway Marketplace II in summer 2017
The Grand Marketplace shopping centers have garnered a lot of interest from readers as developers announce the stores that will open in 2017. Grand Marketplace II announced in October that Hobby Lobby and Academy Sports + Outdoors will join the stores at Spring Stuebner Road and the Grand Parkway.
Published: Oct. 16
2. 3 new restaurants announced for Grand Parkway Marketplace in Spring
Grand Parkway Marketplace I announced some new tenants in late 2016, including a Potbelly and a Salata restaurant, joining previously announced stores such as Michaels and PetSmart as well as the anchor store, Target.
Published: Nov. 30
3. Neal’s Restaurant opening soon
A popular eatery that had previously closed its doors planned to reopen in the summer under new management.
Published: June 8
4. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen to open in Spring area for food and events
The sister restaurant of Vintage Park's Mia Bella Trattoria opened in October, featuring authentic Mexican cuisine and shareable dishes.
Published: Sept. 9
5. Developers swarming along Grand Parkway
With the opening of several segments of the Grand Parkway this year, development is slated in the Spring and Klein area, including residential and commercial projects.
Published: Aug. 10
6. Kroger Marketplace to anchor shopping center on Spring Cypress Road
Spring Pines Shopping Center at Spring Cypress and Holzwarth roads announced Kroger will anchor a marketplace with 50,000 square feet of additional retail space.
Published: June 29
7. Amazon hopes to build fulfillment center at I-45, Beltway 8
The online retail giant requested a tax abatement from Harris County in June, which would be the first step in planning for the 855,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center the company proposed.
Published: June 14
8. Sun’s Wholesale opens on FM 1960, more food options coming soon
A former Walmart shopping center has transformed into a mixed-use shopping center with a variety of restaurants and services, including the anchor store, a wholesale food and retail store.
Published: Aug. 26
9. The Big Salad plans restaurants in Sugar Land area and Spring
The national fast-casual salad restaurant announced plans for its first Greater Houston area locations, including one in The Market at Springwoods Village.
Published: Aug. 17
10. Cape Cod Cafe brings lobster rolls, New England seafood to Spring and Klein
A seafood restaurant specializing in lobster roll sandwiches and New England cuisine opened on Kuykendahl Road in November.
Published: Nov. 3
