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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
