Now open

Freebirds World Burrito opened its newest location in Harper’s Preserve on Jan. 17 off Hwy. 242.

“We are excited to bring more burritos and queso to fanatics everywhere. This is our first of many restaurant openings this year taking place as we continue to expand in the next few years,” the company stated in a news release. The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon-cutting. Freebirds World Burrito is located at 9662 Hwy. 242, Ste. 100, Conroe. 936-225-5896. www.freebirds.com

Coming soon

Kyuramen, located at Metropark Square, is estimated to open by May of this year, according to Daniel Moon, vice president of real estate agency Sam Moon Group. Kyuramen is a Japanese ramen restaurant that serves three styles of ramen, according to its website. Metropark Square is located at 8888 Metropark Drive, Shenandoah. www.kyuramen.com


TBaar, located at Metropark Square, is estimated to open by May of this year, according to Daniel Moon of Sam Moon Group. TBaar is a bubble tea and smoothie shop operating with the slogan “creativiTEA is brewing.” Metropark Square is located at 8888 Metropark Drive, Shenandoah. www.tbaar.com

The Removery, a laser tattoo removal shop, is planning to open at Portofino Shopping Center on Feb. 22. According to its website, the shop offers tattoo removal services for both complete removals and removals of a small portion of a tattoo. Portofino Shopping Center is located at 19075 I-45, Shenandoah. www.removery.com

J. Crew is planning to open a store at Portofino Shopping Center, 10975 I-45, Shenandoah, by the end of February. The store offers a seletion of women's and men's clothing, accesories, bags and shoes. www.jcrew.com