Take a look back at the 11 dining features that were featured in Community Impact Newspaper's Sugar Land/Missouri City edition in 2018. Bagel Express DECEMBER 2018 Bagel Express serves Sugar Land for over two decades When Barry Shapiro started Bagel Express, he said it was “bashert,” meaning “meant to be” in Yiddish. He built out the space in nine weeks, and the New York-style bakery and delicatessen opened with two other employees in November 1993. NOVEMBER 2018 Biryani Bistro brings Hyderabad flavors to Sugar Land The city of Sugar Land has a new restaurant inspired by the cuisine from the “City of Pearls,” Hyderabad, India. Neesha Dagla opened Biryani Bistro earlier this year to serve the food from the city she loves.   Pacific Coast Tacos OCTOBER 2018 Pacific Coast Tacos introduces a new spin to an old favorite Many Texans consider tacos an essential part of the regional diet, and restaurant owner Lincoln Ward has built a business around it.       Sugar Land | Missouri City September 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018 RC’s Tex-Mex Kitchen brings south-of-the-border flavors to Sugar Land It is not unusual for longtime restaurant industry professional Ronnie Curnan to put in 70 hours of work each week since he and his wife, Amanda, opened RC’s Tex-Mex Kitchen in late April 2017. Texas Biergarten blends Texas and German flavors AUGUST 2018 Texas Biergarten brings Texas and German flavors to Missouri City Former Fort Bend ISD teacher Laura Abraham and her husband, Tom, opened Texas Biergarten in 2018 serving home-cooked meals and quality beer and wine—paying homage to Laura’s German heritage while celebrating Texas culture. Ruthie’s Tex-Mex JULY 2018 Ruthie’s Tex-Mex traditional favorites in Sugar Land for almost 19 years When his parents’ restaurant faced permanent closure due to a failed business partnership and leasing issues, William Solis stepped up and took action to preserve his family’s legacy, taking a loan to invest in Ruthie’s Tex-Mex—named for his mother. Hoggs N’ Chicks continues to thrive as community diner JUNE 2018 Hoggs N’ Chicks continues to thrive as community diner Co-owners Michelle Perrier and her husband Frederic opened their fast-casual restaurant Hoggs N’ Chicks—one of the first businesses in the commercial area near the Sienna Plantation community in Missouri City—in November 2010. The Sugar Refinery Grub and Grogs MAY 2018 The Sugar Refinery Grub and Grogs pays tribute to Sugar Land’s history This restaurant opened in April 2017 in Sugar Land, and mirrors an old-fashioned speak-easy. Servers are dressed in Prohibition-era attire, and photos on the walls were obtained from city archives, depicting the city’s history and paying homage to the iconic sugar refinery landmark. Vino & Vinyl APRIL 2018 Vino & Vinyl mixes dining with music in Sugar Land Although Fort Bend County resident Paul Killingsworth has been in the restaurant industry for 20 years, he only recently opened his own eatery with his wife, Nichole.     Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co. MARCH 2018 Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co. general manager gets creative with the menu Embracing their reputation as unique restaurateurs, business partners and brothers-in-law Victor Litwinenko and Robert White opened Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co. in Sugar Land Town Square on Aug. 1, 2013, serving hearty portions of comfort food with their own spin. FEBRUARY 2018 B’s Wine Bar owner makes drinking wine a social event in Missouri City After two years of planning and designing, Missouri City resident Bonita Billings, along with her husband, Arthur, opened B’s Wine Bar in April 2017, serving food and wine while hosting community events.