Countdown to 2015: Openings and Closings in June 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 June.

Openings in June 2014

Baytown
The Cuban Cafe - 4232 Deckard Dr Baytown 77520

Bellaire
Bernie’s Burger Bus Stop - 5407 Bellaire Blvd, Ste A, 77401

Conroe
Cocktail Express - 4206 N Frazier St, 77303
Raising Cane’s - 2127 W Davis St, 77304

Crystal Beach
Rita’s & Cream - 1945 Hwy 87, 77650

Cypress
Hanan’s Cafe - 25282 Northwest Fwy, 77429
MaTu Chinese Restaurant - 7751 Barker Cypress Rd, 77433

Deer Park
Lone Star Taco Co. - 3811 Center St, Ste F, 77536

Galveston
Bull’s Island Bar & Grill - 504 25th St, 77550
Galveston Island Brewing - 8423 Stewart Rd, 77554

Houston
100% Natural Healthy Smoothies - 14315 Bellaire Blvd, 77083
Andiamo Fresh Italian - 1002 Preston St, 77002
Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke - 17381 N Gessner Dr, 77064
Bosta Wine & Coffee - 1801 Binz St, Ste 130, 77004
Brewskis Pub & Patio - 8050 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Ste 500, 77064
Caribbean Blend - Food Truck
Coco Crepes Waffles & Coffee - 5555 Washington Ave, Ste V, 77007
Copper Chefs - Food Truck
D & D Fins and Tails - Food Truck
Dosi Restaurant & Soju Bar - 2802 S Shepherd Dr, 77098
Gigi’s Cupcakes - 1609 S Post Oak Ln, 77056
Gionata Pizzeria  - 15015 Westheimer Pkwy, Ste M, 77082
Gypsy Wagon - Food Truck
House of Mandi Mediterranean Restaurant - 8403 Almeda Rd, Ste A, 77054
Jugs Draft - 3109 S Shepherd Dr, 77098
Le Dragon Vietnamese Restaurant - 8200 Wilcrest Dr, Ste 2, 77072
Little Thai Cafe - 12002 Richmond Ave, Ste 1200, 77082
Locatelli’s Pizza - 14642 Memorial Dr, 77079
Lucky Palace Korean Restaurant - 8508 Bellaire Blvd, 77036
Paxon’s Café - 9888 Bellaire Blvd, Ste 102, 77036
Pepperoni’s - 2710 Montrose Blvd, Ste B, 77006
Pinkberry - 5085 Westheimer Rd, 77056
Pho 85 - 12933 FM 529, Ste C, 77041
Pho Noodle Express - 1200 McKinney St, Ste 321, 77010
RED Dessert Dive & Coffee Shop - 1045 Studewood St, 77650
Saigon Subs - 1809 Eldridge Pkwy, Ste 109, 77077
Sage County -  2416 Brazos St, Ste B, 77006
Son Nam Restaurant - 130 Gulfgate Mall, 77087
Tha Personal - Food Truck
The Glass House - 5219 Washington Ave, 77007
The Honeymoon Cafe & Bar - 300 Main St, 77002
The Rotisserie & Grill Co. - 930 Main St, 77002
The Springbok - 711 Main St, Unit 1, 77002
Zum Barrel Tavern - 13101 Kuykendahl Rd, Ste B, 77090

Humble
Dirty Juicy Burgers - 9441 FM 1960 W, 77338
Hippo Burgers - 802 N Houston Ave, 77338

Katy
BullChicks - 1997 Katy Mills Blvd, Ste 900, 77494
Bullritos - 24441 Katy Fwy, Ste 500, 77494
Johnny’s Pizza House - 24437 Katy Fwy, Ste 100, 77449
Torchy’s Tacos - 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Ste N-100, 77494

League City
Quaker Steak & Lube - 2502 Gulf Fwy S, 77573
Tapology Gastropub - 2660 Marina Bay Dr, Ste 125, 77573

Magnolia
AJ’s Blacktop Bistro - Food Truck

Pasadena
Texas Donut House - 631 Southmore Ave, 77502

Richmond
Brookstreet Bar-B-Que Express - 20527 FM 1093, 77407
Chick-fil-A - 5644 W Grand Pkwy S, 77406

Spring
Envy Wine Room - 317 Gentry St, Ste D1, 77373
Flamin’ Stone Pizza & Pasta - 8610 Louetta Rd, Ste A, 77379
La Cevicheria - 2616 FM 2920, Ste A, 77388
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 10123 E Louetta Rd, Ste 100, 77070
Skinny Pig Pizza Shack - 417 Gentry St, Ste N, 77373
Taco Crave - 5200 FM 2920 Rd, Ste 120, 77388

Stafford
David’s Seafood Kitchen - 802 FM 2234 Rd, Ste G, 77477

Sugar Land
D’marcos Pizzeria - 11102 S Hwy 6, Ste 106, 77498
Elbita’s Mexican Restaurant - 15550 W Airport Blvd, Ste B, 77498
Hippo Ice - 3737 Hwy 6, 77478
Mochi Sushi - 5854 New Territory Blvd, 77479
Saigon Pho & Grill - 4645 Hwy 6, Ste L, 77478
Tea 2 Go - 11420 Dairy Ashford Rd, Ste 100, 77478
The Naan Stop BBQ & Grill - 13420 W Bellfort Ave, Ste A, 77498

The Woodlands
Sweet Revenge Bake Shoppe - 3091 College Park Dr, Ste 180, 77384

Closings in June 2014


Houston
Becks Prime Sportatorium - 303 Memorial City Way, Ste 514
Downing St. - 2549 Kirby Dr
Jarro Cafe - 1521 Gessner Dr
Kuko's Taqueria - 3707 Irvington Blvd
How Do You Roll? - 914 Main St, Ste A
Listos Restaurant - 8347 Howard Dr
Mozelle's Cajun Seafood Market - 126 Heights Blvd
Picadilly Cafeteria - 402 Almeda Mall
Pho Cao Van - 12319 Bellaire Blvd, Ste 600
Saint Genevieve - 2800 Kirby Dr A-206
Sassafras Seafood Kitchen - 12302 Jones Rd
Smoothie Queen N Tea - 1809 Eldridge Pkwy, Ste 109
Table 19 - 632 W 19th St
TH Express - 8130 Kirby Dr

Humble
Hasta la Pasta Italian Grill - 7681 FM 1960 Rd E

Katy
Chicken Express - 3200 S Fry Rd

Missouri City
Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - 9009 S Hwy 6

Oakridge North
Mama J's BBQ & Grill - 26710 Interstate 45 North

Pearland
Mimi's Cafe - 11200 W Broadway St, Ste 1600

Spring
Strack Farms Bar-B-Q Restaurant - 5707 Louetta Rd

Sugar Land
Dumplings N' More - 3149 Hwy 6