Several restaurants and businesses have opened in Pearland and Friendswood this summer. Here are six businesses that have opened in June, July and so far in August.

Ding Tea opened Aug. 3 at 3422 Business Center Drive, Ste. 124, Pearland. The business sells Taiwanese tea. www.dingtea.com

Texas Currency Exchange opened July 3 at 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood. The business makes exchanges for over 80 currencies. 813-280-9999. http://txcurrencyexchange.com

Pearland Sweet Tooth opened June 22 at 3695 Kirby Drive, Ste. 121, Pearland. The bakery specializes in desserts. 832-606-1206. www.pearlandsweettooth.com

Friendswood Smiles opened in late June at 2111 W. Parkwood Ave., Ste. 105, Friendswood. The practice offers family and implant dentistry. 832-932-9443. http://friendswoodsmilestx.com

The Goddard School opened June 17 at 2920 Province Village Drive, Pearland. The school serves children ages 6 weeks-5 years and offers after-school programs for children through age 10. 832-856-8686. www.goddardschool.com/houston/pearland-province-village-drive-tx

Mikki's Cafe opened in Pearland on June 14 at 9603 Broadway St., Ste. 108. The restaurant serves soul food, including oxtails, which are served every day. 281-568-5115.