Countdown to 2015: Openings and Closings in February 2014

Houston's restaurant scene is an ever revolving door of openings and closings. This year, the Bayou City welcomed its share of newcomers but nothing lasts forever. While 2014 was a record year for new restaurant openings, the city also saw a slew of closures. As we countdown to our Year in Eater 2014 coverage — which includes the most notable closings and openings of 2014 — take a look back at restaurants and bars that opened and closed in February.

Openings in February 2014

Cypress
Ranch Bakery - 13802 Fleur De Lis, 77429
Thai Chefs - 6965 Barker Cypress, Ste D, 77084
U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt - 10920 Fry Rd, Ste 600, 77433

Houston
59 Diner - 8401 Westheimer Rd, Ste 190, 77063
Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine - 14045 Westheimer Rd, 77077
Barringer Bar & Lounge - 410 B Main St, 77002
Cafe Paris - 1100 Texas St, Ste A, 77002
Ceviche House - 14165 Bissonnet St, Ste O, 77083
Chick-fil-A - 13240 Northwest Fwy, 77040
Corner Bakery Cafe - 9311 Katy Fwy, Ste H, 77024
Curbside Sliderz - Food Truck
Droubi’s Mediterranean Grill - 1635 Eldridge Pkwy, Ste 200, 77077
Dua - 1201 Westheimer Rd, Ste B, 77006
Embers American Grille - 5709 Woodway, Ste B, 77057
Fish & the Knife - 7801 Westheimer Rd, 77063
Flow Juice Bar - 214 Fairview, Ste 102, 77006
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop - 138 Vintage Park Blvd, Bldg F, Ste L, 77070
Heights Candy Bar - 833 Studewood, 77007
Heights Lodge Gastropub - 4115 Washington Ave, 77007
Grace’s - 3111 Kirby Dr, 77098
Jai Ho Fusion Bar - 11786 S Wilcrest, 77099
Kuu Restaurant - 947 Gessner, Ste A-180, 77024
Lei Low Bar - 6142 N Main St, 77009
Los Charros Mexican Grill - 11100 Bentley St, 77093
Luna Pizzeria - 3435 Kirby Dr, 77098
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt - Food Truck
Nu Ice and Drinks - 5901 Westheimer Rd, Ste B-1, 77057
OTC Midtown Pizza Grill & Patio Bar - 2708 Bagby, 77006
Oui Desserts - 3411 Kirby Dr, 77098
Pho Com Ga Texas - 13151 Bissonnet St, Ste 400, 77099
Pierre’s Poutine - Food Truck
Prince’s Hamburgers - 11939 Katy Fwy, 77079
Prospect Park Sports Bar & Kitchen - 3100 Fountain View Dr, 77057
Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard - 9587 Jones Rd, 77065
Salata - 840 W Sam Houston Pkwy, Ste 101, 77024
Shipley Do-Nuts - 5823 Gulf Fwy, Ste B-400, 77023
Thai Herbs Cuisine - 2825 S Kirkwood Dr, Ste D, 77082
The Modular - Food Truck
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill - 1000 West Oaks Mall, Ste 429, 77082
Urban Kitchen - 14008 Memorial Dr, Ste F, 77079


Humble
The Pub Room 101 - 9522 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Ste 2500, 77396

Katy
Crawfish Cafe - 811 S Mason Rd, 77450
Seafood on the Geaux - 979 S Mason Rd, 77450

Pasadena
The Republic House - 7219 Fairmont Pkwy, Ste 190, 77505

Pearland
Killen’s Barbecue - 3613 E Broadway St, 77581
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 11041 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Ste 130, 77584

Stafford
Bambu Desserts & Drinks - 12578 Fountain Lake Circle, 77477
Palm India Restaurant - 732 Murphy Rd, 77477
Regal Seafood House & Lounge - 12350 Southwest Fwy, Ste B - 77477

Sugar Land
Durrani’s Tandoor n Grill - 10581 S Hwy 6, Ste 101, 77498
French Fry Heaven - 16535 Southwest Fwy, Ste 1, 77479
Tea Bar and Organics - 3699 Hwy 6, 77478
World of Beer - 16535 Southwest Fwy, 77479

The Woodlands
Cellar Twenty Four - 6700 Woodlands Pkwy, Ste 210, 77382
Ragin Cajun - 2626 Research Forest Dr, Ste B, 77381

Webster
Bombshells - 803 E Nasa Rd 1, Ste 100, 77598
Red Mango - 1501 W Bay Area Blvd, Ste E, 77598
Slices and Ices - 300 W Bay Area Blvd, Ste 80, 77598

Closings in February 2014

Cypress
Redfish Seafood Grill - 26036 Hwy 290, Ste 200

Deer Park
Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria - 3811 Center St

Houston
1252 Tapas Bar - 1101 Uptown Park Blvd, Ste C-8
Denis' Seafood House - 9777 Katy Fwy
Eighteenth Cocktail Bar - 2511 Bissonnet St
El Gran Malo - 2307 Ella Blvd
Gigi's Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar - 5085 Westheimer, Ste 2515
Hot Hot Hot Cuisine - 9889 Bellaire Blvd, Ste C-3
Mary Lee Donuts - 6150 Gulf Fwy
Thai Sticks - 4319 Montrose Blvd
The Usual - 5519 Allen St

Stafford
The Barrel & Brew - 12720 Southwest Fwy

Webster
Cosmo’s Gourmet Co. Bakery & Deli - 1400 Nasa Pkwy, Ste F