Petrie’s Sports Lounge
What we reported The sports bar opened Dec. 31, 2015, and features dining and lounge areas, TVs and a full bar. The menu includes game-day staples, such as burgers, nachos and wings.
Happy hour lasts from 3-7 p.m. Monday to Friday. Women enjoy $3 margaritas and $3 martinis during Ladies’ Night on Wednesdays.
Petrie’s Sports Lounge features lounge areas and TVs, and serves game-day staples.[/caption]The latest Since opening, the restaurant has hosted several events including campaign fundraisers and election watch parties for local political candidates, including state Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City.
Boogie’s Chicago Style BBQ
What we reported Boogie’s Chicago Style BBQ closed its Houston location in January. Owner Lamont Waits, who moved to Texas from Illinois in 2002, said he wanted to concentrate efforts at his Missouri City store.
Boogie’s Chicago Style BBQ offers ribs, burgers, sausages and boudin balls.[/caption]Boogie’s offers traditional barbecue fare, such as ribs, burgers, sausages and boudin balls. Waits uses a custom-made grill to cook meats outside the restaurant, and he makes his own sauces. His specialty is rib tips.
Boogie’s offers takeout and catering only.
The latest Boogie’s launched a food truck in late July to serve customers in the Katy and Cypress areas. The vehicle was a part of the Sugar Grove Church Christmas Market in Meadows Place on Dec. 3. Customers can follow the food truck through Boogie’s social media pages.
Mystic Dessert Bar features cakes, pies, retro candies and ice cream.[/caption]Mystic Dessert Bar
What we reported Bennyhill Baja Grill owners Jeff and Wendy Brooks opened Mystic Dessert Bar on March 25. It includes private party rooms as well as a main dining and lounge area.
The eatery features cakes, pies, retro candies, 24 ice cream flavors, chocolate-dipped items and beverages. The restaurant also gives “beans to bars” chocolate-making demonstrations.
The latest With its whimsical interior design and gift shop, the restaurant has hosted children’s parties since opening. The restaurant has also added custom dessert trays for events and petit fours to its offerings.
Sub Zero Ice Cream freezes ice cream and yogurt using liquid nitrogen.[/caption]Sub Zero Ice Cream
What we reported The futuristic ice cream chain opened a location in Sugar Land June 17. The store freezes the ice cream and yogurt using liquid nitrogen.
Customers pick the base and mix-ins; lactose-free, vegan and sugar-free options are available. Sub Zero has other Greater Houston area stores in Tomball, Beaumont and Pearland, as well as locations throughout the U.S.
The latest The store launched a catering service in December and has sent a mobile ice cream unit to community events. Sub Zero Ice Cream will hold more demonstrations and science experiences for children in 2017.
The Middle Spoon serves desserts such as cheesecake, lemon Pavlova and pies.[/caption]The Middle Spoon
What we reported The Middle Spoon desserterie and bar opened Feb. 1 in Sugar Land Town Square. Mother and son Cindy and Karl Parvez own the restaurant, which is the first Texas location for the Canadian chain.
The Middle Spoon’s menu includes desserts, such as cheesecake, lemon Pavlova, pies, tortes and cocktails with fruit juices and syrups made in-house.
The latest The restaurant added soups, salads and sandwiches and is in the process of updating its menu.
Xoco-Latte specializes in gluten-free candies and baked goods made on-site.[/caption]Xoco-Latte
What we reported The Missouri City bakery started offering classes in January, 2015, including post holiday rejuvenation and chocolate-making classes, as well as Valentine’s Day classes in February.
Xoco-Latte specializes in gluten-free candies and baked goods made on-site. Products can be purchased in the store, online or at the farmers market at Imperial, a master-planned community located in the city of Sugar Land.
The latest Xoco-Latte added menu items with gluten and began selling Venezuelan arepas at the farmers market at Imperial.
What’s next The bakery will expand its classes and begin giving some of the proceeds to local charities or causes.
Frios Gourmet Pops sells milk- and fruit-based frozen treats in exotic flavors.[/caption]Frios Gourmet Pops
What we reported Frios Gourmet Pops opened Aug. 25 in the Riverstone development. The popsicle shop sells milk- and fruit-based frozen treats with flavors, including raspberry cheesecake, coffee and doughnuts, birthday cake, avocado lime and Texas tea, among others. Frios merchandise is also available for purchase in the store.
The latest Frios lowered its prices from $4 per popsicle to $3 for fruity varieties and $3.50 for milk-based
flavors.
