Countdown to 2015: Openings and Closings in October 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 July.

Openings in October 2014

Cypress
Top Sushi - 7751 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste 900, 77433

Deer Park
Smashburger - 8015 Spencer Hwy, 77536

Houston
806 Lounge - 806 Main St, 77002
Bar Louie - 7925 FM 1960 W, Ste 8002, 77070
Bistro Menil - 1512 Sul Ross St, 77006
Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican Kitchen - 5214 Morningside Dr, 77005
Davis St. at Hermann Park - 5925 Almeda Rd, Ste A, 77004
D’Lish Curbside - Food Truck
Gray’s Public House - 510 Gray St, Ste D, 77002
Hearsay on the Green - 1515 Dallas St, 77010
Hunan Bistro - 9889 Bellaire Blvd, Ste D-254, 77036
Kitchen 713 - 4515 Canal St, 77011
LA Crawfish - 17375 Tomball Pkwy, Ste 2-H, 77064
Little Bigs - 4621 Montrose Blvd, 77006
Macondo Latin Bistro - 917 Franklin St, 77002
Main Kitchen - 806 Main St, 77002
Miss Dessert - 9889 Bellaire Blvd, SteE-207, 77036
MOD Pizza - 10123 Louetta Rd, Ste 700, 77070
Pappas Meat Co. - 12010 East Fwy, 77029
Pho Zen - 2670 S Gessner Rd, 77063
Pink’s Pizza - 1009 Moy St, 77007
Pollo Tropical - 21441 State Highway 249, 77070
Pondicheri Bake Lab + Shop - 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste B-240, 77098
Prohibition Supperclub & Bar - 1008 Prairie St, 77002
Radio Bar - 800 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, 77024
Radio Milano - 800 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, 77024
Ragú & Pesto - 6445 Westheimer Rd, 77057
Red Ribbon Bakeshop - 8001 Main St, Ste 101, 77025
Taco Me Crazy - Food Truck
W’kana Xpress - 13346 Briar Forest Dr, Ste 180, 77077
Yaki Snack Attack - Food Truck

Humble
Michael’s Coffee and Wine - 9502 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Ste 114, 77396

Katy
Caribbean Fingers - 3719 N Fry Rd, 77449
Kabob Corner - 557 South Mason Rd, 77450
Los Roberto’s Taco Shop - 3200 S Fry Rd, 77450

Montgomery
Akashi Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar - 15250 Hwy 105, Ste 160, 77356

Pearland
Antie’s Meat Market and Deli - 1807 E Broadway St, Ste 113, 77581

Richmond
Center Court Pizza & Brew - 26440 FM 1093, Ste 490, 77406

Shenandoah
Mi Rancho Mexican Grill & Bar - 19189 Interstate 45 S, Ste A, 77385

Spring
The Sauced Pig - Food Truck

Stafford
Tops Bar & Grill - 12914 Murphy Rd, 77477

Sugar Land
El Pollo Loco - 4528 Hwy 6 S, 77478

The Woodlands
Robard’s Steakhouse - 125 Autumnwood Ct, 77380

Tomball
Super Chicken - 24179 Hwy 249, Ste G, 77375

Webster
Jinya Ramen Bar - 18299 S Egret Bay Blvd, 77058

Closings in October 2014

Clear Lake
Brooklyn Phil's Italiano - 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd

Houston
Coppa Ristorante Italiano - 5555 Washington Ave
Embers American Grille - 5709 Woodway, Ste B
Facundo Cafe - 3103 Ella Blvd
Onaga Pan Asian Bistro - 2946 S Shepherd Dr
Phamily Bites - Food Truck
Polovina Italian Cafe - 4500 Washington Ave, Ste 200
Ruchi's El Rincón de México - 8054 S Gessner Dr
Taipei Chinese Restaurant - 5419 FM 1960 W Rd, Ste A
Texas Taco Company - 6166 Highway 6 N, 77084
Yummy Mpanadas - 12925 FM 1960 Rd

The Woodlands
Luca and Leonardo - 20 Waterway Ave