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EAST END — Long-time East End couple Susan Sahwani-Garcia and Julian Garcia Jr. open the first brick-and-mortar version of their ice cream truck Chocolate Wasted today. Expect flavors like lemon creme and vibrant blueberry lavender and a neighborhood-y vibe. The popular food truck will remain on the streets of Houston.[Eater Wire]
Status: Soft open now. Grand Opening late June. 204 Telephone Rd., 281-935-4099
WEST UNIVERSITY — Intimate neighborhood wine bar Simone on Sunset recently re-opened — seemingly against all odds. Eater reached the business' Facebook page admin today who wouldn't comment on the kerfuffle that went down last year, but did mention the menus are basically the same save for "minor tweaks." [Eater Wire]
Status: Certified open. 2418 Sunset Blvd Ste. A, Houston, TX 77005
UPTOWN PARK — Flow Juice Bar, opened a second location Saturday in the ritzy Uptown Park shopping centre complete with cold pressed juices, smoothies made with locally-grown produce, and 100% vegan and gluten-free foods to-go. So L.A. [Eater Wire]
Status: Certified open. 1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
MIDTOWN — Fast casual burrito/salad/fro-yo chain Freshii is opened a third Houston outpost this past Monday. [Eater Wire]
Status: Opening soon. 309 Gray St. #109, freshii.com