Countdown to 2015: Openings and Closings in September 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 September

Openings in September 2014

Alvin
Mango’s Latin Grill - 113 E Sealy St, 77511

Galveston
Lolo Kai Smoothies and Wraps - 902 Post Office, 77550
The Cupcake Cowgirls - 2108 Church St, 77550

Houston
Bacco Teca - 5010 Dincans St, 77005
Bawarchi Biryani Point - 2922 Hillcroft St, 77057
BCN Taste & Tradition - 4210 Roseland St, 77006
Big Sarge’s Home Cookin’ - 376 Cypress Creek Pkwy, 77090
Bombay Indian Grill - 706 Main St, 77002
Bourbon & Bacon - 5306 Washington Ave, 77007
Capellini Italian Cuisine - 1504 Airline Dr, 77009
Churrascos - 7877 Willow Chase Blvd, 77070
Cupcake Kitchen - 1716 Rosewood St, 77004
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - 6184 Highway 6 N, 77084
District 7 Pizzeria - 2117 Chenevert St, Ste M, 77003
Dögarz Döner - 2101 Smith St, Ste 102, 77002
eT Craft Burgers & Beers - 19841 Northwest Fwy, 77065
Griggs Street Eats - Food Truck
Happy Baking - Food Truck
Jus Wingz - 6015 Hillcroft Ave, Ste 3700, 77081
Kings Chicken Tandoori Cuisine - 2209 Hwy 6 S, 77077
La Macro - Mobile Kitchen
Le’s Teahouse Gourmet Sandwiches & Tapioca - 6965 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste C, 77084
Little J’s Bar - 5306 Washington Ave, 77007
Maine-ly Sandwiches -Food Truck
Moving Sidewalk - 306 Main St, 77002
Museum Park Cafe - 1801 Binz St, Ste 110, 77004
Paul’s Kitchen - 2502 Algerian Way, 77098
Public Services Wine & Whiskey - 202 Travis St, Ste 100, 77002
Raising Cane’s - 1902 Westheimer Rd, 77098
Ripe Cuisine - Food Truck
Soul To Soul Cafe - 6991 Hwy 6 S, 77083
Spicy Hunan - 9889 Bellaire Blvd, Ste C-307, 77036
Sukhothai Bistro - 5757 Westheimer Rd, Ste 114, 77057
Sumo Supreme - Food Truck
Tavern Orleans - 2239 Richmond Ave, 77098
The Bird House - 606 E 11th St,  77008
The Gorgeous Gael - 5555 Morningside Dr, Ste 100, 77005
The Kipper Club Test Kitchen - 4400 N. Yale St, Ste D, 77018
Tila’s Teahouse - 9416 Long Point Rd, 77055
Torchy’s Tacos - 10133 Louetta Rd, Ste 1300, 77070
Tout Suite - 2001 Commerce St, 77002
Verde Cali-Mex Grill & Cantina - 1275 Eldridge Pkwy, Ste 100, 77077
Wokker Texas Ranger - Food Truck
Yaal Tiffins - 10928 Westheimer Rd, 77042


Katy
Bahama Buck’s - 3902 N Fry Rd, Ste 1, 77449
Bennigan’s - 20210 Katy Fwy, 77449
IL Primo Pizza & Wings - 6037 N Fry Rd, Ste 200, 77449
Pane e Vino Trattoria and Pizzeria - 8945 S Fry Rd, Ste A, 77494
Pho 3D - 930 S Mason Rd, Ste J, 77450

Kingwood
Chick-fil-A - 195 Northpark Dr, 77339

Missouri City
dgn Factory - 6324 Hwy 6, 77459
Ula’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - 9009 Hwy 6, 77459

Pearland
Grazia Italian Kitchen - 9415 Broadway, Ste 103, 77584
Malibu Steak & Seafood - 6425 Broadway St, 77581
The Kitchen Platoon - 2501 S Main St, 77581

Spring
Barracrudas - 2616 Fm 2920 Rd, Ste A, 77388
Bombshells - 21005 Interstate Hwy 45 N, 77388
Green Lechuga - Food Truck
La Chef - 5200 FM 2920, Ste 180, 77388
Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe - 1440 Louetta Rd, 77388
Verts Kebap - 1600 Louetta Rd, 77388

Sugar Land
Afghan’s Dastarkhwan - 10581 Hwy 6 S, Ste 101, 77498
The Teahouse - 3536 Hwy 6, Ste A, 77478

The Woodlands
Bazille at Nordstorm - 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr, Ste 1, 77380
Corner Bakery Cafe - 2415 Research Forest Dr, 77381

Tomball
Boiling Cajun - 13730 Alice Rd, Ste E, 77377

Closings in September 2014


Houston
Boulevard Coffee - 1030 Heights Blvd
Georgia's Market - 420 Main St
Mom's Burger - 6004 W 34th St, Ste A
Pho Com Ga Texas - 13151 Bissonnet St, 77099
Salé Sucré - 2916 White Oak Dr
Spanky's - 7210 South Loop E
Taqueria La Macro - 1822 N Main St, Ste B (relocated)
Tenshi Sushi & Japanese Noodle - 10511 Jones Rd, Ste G
The Chelsea Grill - 4621 Montrose, Ste B-120

Sugar Land
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop - 2228 Texas Dr
Tucanos Brazilian Grill - 16535 SW Fwy, Ste 2001