HOUSTON Development Update July 2009

For immediate release HOUSTON DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: News on the Food and Drink FrontNow OpenAnvil Bar & Refuge (Opened March 2009)
Anvil has brought back the joy of classic cocktails to Houston. More…Brisa Cocina Mexicana (Opened April 2009)
Thinking typical Tex-Mex cantina? Think again! More…Dean’s Credit Clothing Cocktail Lounge – Montrose (Opened March 2009)
Featuring Dean’s signature Frozen Cosmos as well as monthly art exhibits, fashion shows and poetry readings, Dean’s is the next wave of groovy for Houstonians. More…Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Opened March 2009)
The nationally acclaimed restaurant has opened a third Houston location in Town & Country Village in West Houston. More…Kata Robata (Opened May 2009)
This new, chef-driven Japanese grill and tapas concept was built on the pillars of high quality, creative food and exceptional service. More…RDG + Bar Annie (Opened July 2009)
After setting the standard for fine dining in Texas for the better part of three decades, the legendary Cafe Annie is on the precipice of a new location and a new name. More… Sawyer Park (Opened July 2009)
This bi-level upscale sports bar has a rentable clubroom–great for game-watching–and a roof top patio with one of the best views of the city. More…Tintos Spanish Restaurant and Wine Bar (Opened July 2009)
The Tintos menu features traditional Spanish tapas as well as modern ones from Spain, Central and South America and the Caribbean. More…Opening July 2009Block 7 Wine Company
This 8,000-square-foot retail wine warehouse, tasting venue and event space will be a welcome addition to the booming Washington Corridor. More…Opening August 2009Hotel Sorella
The Valencia Group’s newest brand is an Italian-inspired, contemporary boutique hotel with details one wouldn’t expect outside of the urban core. More…Opening September 2009Bistro Alex
This modern bistro from Alex Brennan-Martin mixes Brennan’s of Houston favorites with premium lighter fare in a sleek, design-forward fine dining setting. More…Cafe Rosé
Menu offerings will include light breakfasts, a variety of innovative salads and sandwiches plus premium domestic cheeses, salami and great wines. More…Lucky Strike Lanes
This upscale bowling lounge will open in the new Houston Pavilions entertainment complex. More…Straits
The modern, award-winning Singaporean cuisine of San Francisco-based Straits Restaurants arrives in Texas this fall at Houston‘s CITYCENTRE. More… Opening October 2009Brennan’s of Houston
Brennan’s of Houston will re-emerge at its long-standing address this fall, just 13 months after having been damaged by fire as a result of Hurricane Ike. More…Eddie V’s
The popular Austin-based restaurant and live music lounge, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, is opening its first Houston location in the chic new development CITYCENTRE. More…The Rockwood Room
Chef Michael Dei Maggi has teamed up with Robert Hall III of Robert Hall Winery to create The Rockwood Room, an iconic “rat-packy” concept featuring classic “old-school” American cuisine. More…Saint Arnold Brewing Company
The oldest craft brewery in Texas is moving into a new 100,000 square foot building that will attract tens of thousands of visitors each year. More…Opening Fall 2009 510 Shepherd
Traditional London gastro pub will emphasize locally sourced products, an extensive charcuterie program, innovative classic cocktails and microbrews. More… Bronx Bar Washington
This Bronx Bar location is the first to have a full kitchen for lunch, dinner, or a late night snack. At night get ready to dance and hang out while the DJ spins a mix of rock, house, and hip-hop. More…

Haven
Randy Evans, former executive chef at Brennan’s, is putting the final touches on his forthcoming Certified Green Restaurant(r), featuring “New Texas Cuisine.” More…Valentino Houston
Restaurateur Piero Selvaggio brings exceptional Italian cuisine and his award-winning wine cellar to Houston‘s Hotel Derek. More…Houston is a cultural melting pot home to a vibrant arts scene, thriving ethnic neighborhoods and NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Houston is one of a handful of American cities to house professional theater companies for each of the major arts disciplines. Sports fans can rally behind Houston‘s professional teams in nearly every major sport. Houston is also home to the world’s largest concentration of medical professionals, world’s largest rodeo and nationally acclaimed restaurants and shopping.  www.visithoustontexas.com. 

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