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From New York-style pizza to new coffee shops, check out six recent dining updates across the Greater Houston area, as reported by Community Impact.
Impacts of the week
Mr. Shawarma now serving Mediterranean cuisine in Cypress area
Mr. Shawarma offers fresh-made wraps, plates and vegan alternatives as well as 100% halal marinated chicken and beef dishes.
New coffee spot opens in Friendswood
NAWA Coffee House, which takes its meaning from the Arabic word for "the seed," offers a variety of lattes, matcha, refreshers and hot tea options, as well as treats including mini pancakes and kunafa.
Brooklyn Pizzeria opens Fulshear-area location
Brooklyn Pizzeria scratch makes its New York-style pizzas using imported ingredients, including whole milk mozzarella cheese and full-link spiced Italian sausages, according to its website. Customers can also enjoy a variety of pasta, subs, calzones, salads and desserts.
New ice cream shop opens in Pearland Town Center
Lick Ice Cream Creamery serves a variety of signature milkshakes, waffle bowl sundaes and smoothies, as well as cheesecakes, brownies and other treats.
New restaurant at The Menil Collection brings all-day dining to the museum district
Chrôma features items that bring a sense of comfort, officials said, such as coffee and fresh pastries, as well as lunch and dinner options like chicken flautas, ratatouille, red snapper and the Campechana, which is made with shrimp, crab and summer gazpacho. Salads, shareables and desserts will also be available.
Karma Kolache & Macarons now serving sweet treats in Sugar Land
Breakfast bakery Karma Kolache & Dessert opened a new location in Sugar Land under the name Karma Kolache & Macarons, officials confirmed. The bakery offers kolaches, doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches and coffee, according to its website. The new location also offers macarons in a variety of flavors, from classics like pistachio and vanilla to trendier options like Dubai chocolate.
