Mirchi Peri Peri and Cabo Dogs Lounge and Grill opened this August in Sugar Land and Missouri City. Read more about the restaurants here.

Mirchi Peri Peri opened in mid-August at 1912 Westcott Ave, Ste. 200, Sugar Land. The restaurant's menu features grilled chicken items dressed with a number of sauces as well as rice bowls, burgers and vegetarian offerings. 346-874-7418. www.mirchiperiperi.com

After experiencing several delays, Cabo Dogs Lounge & Grill opened at 7022 Hwy. 6, Ste. 100, Missouri City, on Aug. 22. The cocktail lounge and sports bar features Cabo-inspired menu items that fuse together Baja Mediterranean and Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant has happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-7 p.m., live music and karaoke nights, and watch parties for Houston's sports teams. 832-271-6900. https://cabodogsloungeandgrill.com