Stalwart Midtown Restaurant Ibiza Will Shutter Next Year

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Ibiza announces plans to bow out

After nearly 20 years of serving as a haven for Houston wine drinkers, Ibiza in Midtown will close its doors in 2020. Per a press release, Clark Cooper Concepts will close the restaurant on February 15, 2020 because the group “just did not see ourselves in this space for the next 5 to 10 years.” Fortunately, drinkers have plenty of time to enjoy one last meal (or many!) at Ibiza before it bows out next year.

A spicy chicken stall is open at Conservatory

Anew fried chicken stall called Bird Haus is officially open at Houston’s late-night food hall. A Facebook page for Bird Haus indicates that it has opened its doors inside the food hall, serving up Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, and more.