A second outpost of popular River Oaks restaurant Bosscat Kitchen & Libations is now open in the Woodlands. Open daily, the new location boasts a large, covered patio looking on to the pedestrian-friendly Market Street, a whiskey library, and fan favorite dishes like the Fruity Pebbles French toast at weekend brunch.

This international dim sum sensation landed in Katy in November, bringing some of the most delicious traditional and innovative morsels meant for sharing. Start with the classics, like the har gaw, shu mai, and baked bao buns, and consider the comforting congee and the spicy wontons offer a perfect way to warm things up. End with the creamy custard balls. You won’t be disappointed.

Chef Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu’s new Heights restaurant, Jun, draws inspiration from the duo’s diverse upbringing. The small menu packs big flavor. Coined “new Asian American” cuisine, standout dishes include lamb curry with pickled daikon and fried chicken with shrimp paste and Thai chilis.

Despite how much you’ve heard about it, Ciel is the kind of place you have to experience for yourself. The see and be seen destination restaurant gets more and more lively as the night goes on, with a series of singers, dancers, and performers taking to the dining room each evening. While garnering a lot of buzz for its entertainment, Ciel offers a solid dinner menu too. Expect chef-driven options like smoked wagyu beef tartare, premium non-GMO caviar, and a sushi program.

This Florida-based restaurant known for its whimsical dining room bedecked in florals, has arrived in Houston, holding court in a cozy corner of River Oaks District. The dreamy space, which will soon include an outdoor Champagne garden, offers an ideal backdrop for sipping picture perfect cocktails like the Champagne candy cloud, featuring Pommery Champagne, cotton candy, and a sprinkle of rose petals. Brunch brings rose petal pancakes, and afternoons are reserved for an elegant, upscale tea service.

With its second location in River Oaks, Zanti Cucina prides itself on offering true Italian fare in a swanky setting, complete with a charming patio. Start with the cacio e pepe salad topped with a cheese and pepper dressing with a balsamic drizzle, or the black truffle beef tartare. Shamelessly dig into a Neapolitan pizza or opt for a plate of pasta, like the pappardelle made with shredded braised veal ossobuco, or the black truffle taglioni, prepared tableside. Peruse the cocktail list, which includes the Bella Vita — a combination of raspberry vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, and Prosecco that works as a dinner complement or dessert.

Newly opened in the Montrose Collective, Graffiti Raw is the latest endeavor from the Big Vibe Group (Coppa, Flora, and Gratify). Inspired by the laid back vibe of the West Coast, and with a diverse menu reflecting eats from around the globe, this hip restaurant is a welcome addition to the Montrose neighborhood. Opt for a seat on the sceney patio or at the 9-seat bar, and nosh on caviar and chips with a Flora margarita, before indulging in whole-roasted branzino.

From the owners of Montrose hot spot Cuchara, Cucharita brings a place to enjoy fresh Mexican sweet breads, coffee, juice, and cocktails for breakfast or lunch. Pair a concha with a Mexican coffee and spend a nice leisurely morning on the open-air patio.

The team behind Tobiuo Sushi at LaCenterra in Cinco Ranch has brought its star power inside the loop with Money Cat, now open at Levy Park. Led by chef-owner Sherman Yeung and 22-year-old chef de cuisine, Jiolo “Jio” Dingayan, the menu showcases a mix of cooked and cold dishes and is coined as “new Japanese” cuisine. Expect sushi and sashimi alongside whimsical preparations of cured tuna, heirloom tomatoes, and Japanese shaved ice.

After honing his chops with his father Michael Cordua at the family’s Churrascos and Americas restaurants, chef David Cordua made his solo debut with the opening of the Lymbar at the Ion in December. The Latin-Mediterranean restaurant draws inspiration from Cordua’s Nicaraguan heritage and features items like beef tenderloin tacos arabes, a selection of empanadas, and desserts like tres leches and sweet corn flan. The attractive dishes are complemented by the equally pretty jewel-toned space.

The owners of Hidden Omakase have opened yet another speakeasy-style sushi restaurant. Sushi by Hidden is located discreetly in Rice Village and boasts an intimate space with 10 seats, which guests may reserve for $60 omakase experiences, and an art gallery featuring a revolving lineup of artists. Like Hidden Omakase, Sushi by Hidden is BYOB.