Houston star chef reveals new restaurant details and more top stories

Jul 18, 2026 | 11:00 am

Editor’s note: It’s time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week, from high-profile restaurant openings to the return of a foodie favorite event. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend with the help of this guide.

1. Beard-winning Houston chef shares first details of new Montrose restaurant. Houston hospitality veterans Bobby Heugel and chef Justin Yu are sharing more details about House of Louie, their new neighborhood restaurant that’s opening this summer in the former Vibrant space at 1931 Fairview Ave.

2. 11 eateries participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks for the first time. CultureMap has compiled a list of several of the first-time participants in Houston Restaurant Weeks to help guide people’s selections…

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