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Restaurants in and around the Heights.

Pluckers Wing Bar Opening a Big Hit

Pluckers Wing Bar Opening a Big Hit

There must be a lot of UT alums in the area. Pluckers Wing Bar grand opening near the Heights at 1400 N Shepherd was overflowing with fans. The chain has 15 stores, but this is the first for Houston, and its Nov 25th opening here was its biggest launch day ever, according to Sean Greenburg […]

The Heights General Store

Heights General Store Another new store/shop/eatery is opening in the old Harolds building on 19th St.  Alli Jarrett gives the philosophy for her new endeavor at their website:  The Heights General Store @ harold’s. Their goal is to be the perfect place to buy artisan bread, pick up a prepared meal to take home or […]

Torchy’s Tacos

Torchy’s Tacos

The Heights historically has suffered from lack of restaurants. That has changed dramatically in the last couple of years, and continues to change even more. We now have restaurants opening on a routine basis. Well, we have another new restaurant/bar coming to the Heights. More importantly though, it will have a tequila-centric bar. The historic […]

Hubcap Grill

  The Hubcap Grill on W 19th was mentioned in NewsFix’s Chew on This. They call themselves a “grill and beer yard” and may be competing with Someburger on 11th St. for the best hamburger. It’s the atmosphere you go for here…a huge patio.  Drink beer, hangout, and relax after work. 40+ craft beers plus […]

City Oven to Replace D’Amico Space

City Oven to Replace D’Amico Space

Since D’Amico moved out of its Heights location on White Oak (It moved to Katy of all places) City Oven has been working to modify the space. It is now set to open the first week in September. It’s claim to fame will be its wood fired brick oven and 15 beer taps. New beers and […]

Hunky Dory – Coming Next Year

Hunky Dory – Coming Next Year

Chron.com reports a new reataurant being planned for N Durham in the Heights.