Countdown to 2015: Openings and Closings in August 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 August.

Openings in August 2014

Bellaire
Reginelli’s Pizzeria - 5301 Bissonnet, 77401

Cypress
The Cupcake Cowgirls - 10750 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste 112, 77433

Fulshear
The Growler Spot - 29615 FM 1093 Rd, Ste 4, 77441

Houston
7Spice Cajun Kitchen - 11013 Fuqua, 77089
addicTEA Cafe - 8588 Westheimer Rd, 77063
Aji Peruvian Cafe - 2825 S Kirkwood Rd, Ste 800, 77082
Alli’s Pizzeria - 350 W 19th St, 77008
BAMBU Desserts & Drinks -10613 Bellaire Blvd, Ste A-168, 77072
Beet Box Blend Bar - 1909 W Gray St, Ste B, 77019
Black’s Market Table - 11550 Louetta Rd, Ste 1000, 77070
Bourbon on Bagby - 2708 Bagby, 77006
Calhoun’s Rooftop Bar & Grill - 4701 Calhoun Rd, Ste 200, 77004
Chili’s Grill & Bar - 12131 Katy Fwy, 77079
Cristobal Mexican Grill & Bar - 11031 Northwest Fwy, 77092
Dunkin’ Donuts - 10220 Louetta Rd, 77070
El Emiliano Asador - 1519 Gessner Rd, 77080
El Tiempo Cantina - 2605 S Gessner Rd, 77063
Fat Wagon - Food Truck
GAGE Lounge - 2600 Travis, Ste 104, 77006
Golden Panda - 9889 Bellaire Blvd, Ste C-309, 77036
Greenspace - 3530 Scott St, Ste C, 77004
Hugo Caliente - 790 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Ste 112, 77024
Kawa Sushi - 8050 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Ste 350, 77064
Kim’s Tea House - 11201 Bellaire Blvd, Ste A-13, 77072
Mascalzone - 12126 Westhiemer, Ste 98, 77077
Nara Thai Dining Express - 2111 Fannin St, Ste 109, 77002
Paradise on a Bun - Food Truck
Pax Americana - 4319 Montrose Blvd, 77006
Ruggles Black - 3939 Kirby Dr, 77098
Skinny Rita’s Grille - 4002 N Main St, 77009
Stone’s Throw - 1417 Westheimer Rd, 77006
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen - 1140 Eldridge Pkwy, Ste 100, 77077
The Giulietta Sociale Localita - 5110 Washington Ave, 77007
Verts Kebap - 11700 Westheimer Rd, Ste H, 77077
Yuca Latin Grill - 3640 Hillcroft Ave, 77057

Kingwood
Maine-ly Sandwiches - 20669 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Ste G, 77346

League City
The Drink Station - 6555 South Shore Blvd, Ste E, 77573

Montgomery
Taste of Montgomery - 209 McCowan St,  77356

Pearland
Iguanas Ranas Cantina - 6200 W Broadway St, Ste 102, 77581
La Madeleine Country French Café - 11200 Broadway St, 77584
Niko Niko’s Market Cafe - 2805 Business Center Dr, 77584

Shenandoah
Central Taco - 19075 Interstate 45 S, Ste 752, 77385

Spring
Eva’s Mexican Restaurant - 2111 Spring Cypress Rd, Ste 130, 77388
Incanto Italian Cafe - 3910 Louetta Rd, 77388

Stafford
Pavani Express Vegetarian Restaurant - 209 Murphy Rd, 77477

Sugar Land
Chuy’s - 320 State Hwy 6, 77478
DDK Kabab & Grill - 11797 Highway 6 S, 77498

The Woodlands
Chick-fil-A - 3425 College Park Dr, 77384
Grub Burger Bar - 2417 Research Forest Dr, Ste A, 77381
La Bikina - 4223 Research Forest Dr, Ste 100, 77381

Webster
Luby’s-Fuddruckers - 20001 Gulf Fwy, 77598

Closings in August 2014

Houston
Amy's Burger Bar - 313 Rankin Rd, Ste D
Barringer Bar & Lounge - 410 Main St, Ste B
Burlap Barrel Pub - 909 Town and Country Blvd
Capellini's Italian Restaurant - 4721 N. Main St, Ste A (relocated)
Cherry Pizza - 7620 Cherry Park Dr
El Gallo Rojo - 917 Franklin St
Goro & Gun - 306 Main St
League of Extraordinary Brewers - 907 Franklin St
Macondo Latin Bistro - 208 Travis St (relocating to 917 Franklin St)
Mugsy's on Richmond - 2239 Richmond Ave.
Otilia's Mexican Restaurant - 7710 Long Point Rd
Sandy Witch Sandwich Company - 1010 Banks St
The Brewery Incubator - 907 Franklin St
Tutti Frutti - 8057 Kirby Dr, Ste B

Missouri City
Chocolate Drop Café - 9029 Hwy 6 S, Ste 190

Spring
La Cevicheria - 2616 Fm 2920 Rd, Ste A

The Woodlands
French Fry Heaven - 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr, Ste 6515
Sweet Bella - 202 Sawdust Rd, Ste 110

Tomball
Nate's Place - 22526 Hufsmith Kohrville Rd