1. Shawn’s Country Kitchen opened in late 2021 inside of the Shell gas station located at 619 FM 1774, Magnolia, co-owner Shawn Rowland said. Rowland said he runs the restaurant with his wife, Melissa Fletcher, and they serve an American-style menu with burgers, brisket tacos and daily specials. 832-286-5818. www.facebook.com/Shawns-Country-Kitchen-107841325148851

2. Smallcakes Cupcakery held a grand opening Feb. 9 at its new location at 9166 FM 2920, Ste. 325, Tomball. The bakery specializes in freshly baked cupcakes made with buttercream frosting and small-batch ice cream made daily. The company has locations across the U.S. and multiple Greater Houston-area bakeries. 346-808-7546. www.facebook.com/SmallcakesTomball

3. Graze, a restaurant offering international comfort food, celebrated its grand opening Jan. 26 at 208 N. Elm St., Tomball. With everything made in-house, the restaurant offers favorites such as pork belly and ahi tuna tacos, and drinks from its scratch bar with infused liquor. 832-422-3511. https://grazetomball.com

4. Bruster's Real Ice Cream held a soft opening Jan. 23 at its new location at 4836 FM 1488, Conroe, near the Xscape Theatre, franchise owner Edmund Martinez said. Bruster's Real Ice Cream specializes in ice cream made in-store with a variety of flavors as well as other desserts such as sundaes, cakes and shakes. 832-476-7101. www.brusters.com/woodlands

5. Cajunville opened Feb. 1 at 28145 Business 249, Tomball, after months of delays. The fast-casual Cajun-themed restaurant serves authentic Cajun food, including po'boys, boudin and cracklin. 832-559-8632. www.facebook.com/MyCajunville