Zio Al’s Pizza & Pasta
DFW pizza chain expanding to Fort Worth with 1,840 sq ft location. Known for staying open until 3am and serving fresh pizza, wings, subs, pasta, and salads. Construction set to begin March 1 with completion projected by August 1.
Shorty’s Coneys & Cocktails
Elevated street food restaurant featuring Coney Island hot dogs, smashburgers, and cocktails in a 1,941 sq ft space. Functions as family-friendly during day and cocktail bar at night.
Coastal Farmer
Coastal steakhouse at Dune House Hotel & Spa, described as signature dining destination sourcing from local farms and nearby waters, offering tide-to-table dishes in oceanfront setting
TBD
6000-square-foot casual dining restaurant with 8 pickleball courts, event stage, cabana, golf simulator, L-shaped patio and lawn area. Menu still under development, described as more elevated than pub food. Family-friendly entertainment venue.
Luzia Coffee Shop
Family-run coffee shop opening first location in Greater Houston region. $200,000 construction project on 1600 sq ft space. Menu will feature specialty coffee, espresso drinks, handcrafted lattes, teas, fresh baked goods, and light breakfast/brunch options.
16 Handles
16 Handles ice cream/frozen yogurt shop opening in Pin Oak Plaza. Construction slated to start in March and wrap up by end of May. Franchisee Garett Francis opening with his wife. Self-serve fro-yo concept with customizable desserts, smoothies, milkshakes.
Comfort Foodies
Comfort Foodies is expanding to Missouri City with a 3,000 square foot location offering Southern Soul food and Dominican-Caribbean flavors. The new location will seat 50-60 guests and introduce a full bar and happy hour offerings for the first time. Founded by Afro-Latina chef Elsa and her husband Jeff Matthews.
El Trompo Loco #4
Fourth location of El Trompo Loco family restaurant chain specializing in authentic Mexican food including Trompo (pork meat cooked Monterrey style), Mexican hamburgers, and baked potatoes. Owner transitioning from food truck to brick-and-mortar in same shopping center.
Honest Mary’s
Second Houston location of Austin-born healthy dining concept opening in new Greenside development. Offers customizable bowls with organic ingredients, no artificial ingredients, no refined sugars, and no hormone-loaded meat. Buildout begins spring 2026.
Belkis Bistro
Venezuelan food truck expanding to brick-and-mortar restaurant location. Owner hopes to open in about two weeks pending inspections. Will serve similar menu items as food truck including stuffed arepas, crispy tequenos and golden empanadas.