On the Kirb's shrimp tacos ($14) include grilled shrimp topped with purple slaw, queso fresco, pineapple pico, lime and sweet tangy dynamite sauce. (Courtesy On the Kirb)
Check out several new restaurants across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive.
A third Pinkerton’s Barbecue location—of only two in Houston—opened in mid-January in the Upper Kirby area and will serve a similar menu as its other locations, along with rotating cheesecakes. The spot serves Texas-style pit barbecue, including slow-smoked brisket, pork ribs, beef ribs, sausage and chicken.
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has opened its third Houston location in Fulshear. The business, which began as a lemonade stand, has expanded its menu to offer handcrafted lemonades, superfood smoothies, tropically inspired coffees and teas as well as acai bowls.
A new restaurant concept called Exilio Latin Flair will open soon in the Harlow District. The restaurant is expected to feature a "sophisticated" Latin menu, along with a curated cocktail and wine program.
iWok, an Asian fast-casual restaurant, is opening four locations across the Houston metro this year. Using a robotic chef system, iWok serves fresh entrees, rice dishes and wok-seared bowls in minutes.
In 2016, Joe Arbeely opened On the Kirb to bring a health-focused bar and restaurant concept to South Houston. On the Kirb offers organic wines, organic beers, low-additive tequila and drinks made with natural sweeteners such as sugar cane and agave syrup as an alternative to refined sugar.
