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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