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New restaurants in Houston – from French cuisine to casual kimchi, there is something for everyone.

Padre's Wine Shop + Bar 

Padre's Wine Shop + Bar recently opened in the Heights on White Oak Drive and offers creatively sourced boutique wines and a menu of light bites including charcuterie, oysters, and sandwiches. 

Padre's Wine Shop Varieties

Padre's pays homage to South American wines, with over 20 percent of its selections hailing from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. The shop carries wines from over 200-year-old vines or biodynamic estates in the Andes and a robust selection of over 500 bottles. padreswine.com

Andiron 

Andiron provides a unique steakhouse experience that incorporates the traditional with the new. The concept revolves around sourcing the world's finest ingredients, treating them simply, and preparing them with live-fire techniques.

Andiron Menu 

The Andiron meat program features the best from around the world, including Niman Ranch Prime from the US, small-production Australian Wagyu, and a rotating selection of Japanese Wagyus. Meats, seafood, and vegetables are cooked over the 22-foot live fire grill suite sourced from Spain.

Andiron Wines and Cocktails 

The detailed wine program includes a curated selection of over 500 labels from around the world. Head bartender, Angel Batista, has put together a cocktail program of traditional classics with a twist featuring high-quality spirits and ingredients along with barrel-aged rums and whiskeys. andironhtx.com

Chi'Lantro BBQ

Award-winning Chi'Lantro BBQ, the nationally-recognized Korean BBQ-inspired restaurant featured on Shark Tank, Food Network, and Food & Wine, recently opened its 11th location and first outside Austin in the Houston Heights. 

Chi'Lantro Kimchi Fries

Chi'Lantro BBQ favorites include the signature The Original Kimchi Fries™, which are served over 200,000 times a year. The fries are topped with caramelized kimchi, shredded cheese, onion, cilantro, Magic Sauce, Sriracha, sesame seeds and a choice of Korean BBQ.

Chi'Lantro Bowls 

The restaurant's Curated Bowls are customizable rice bowls, salads, Ssäms (Korean word for wrap), K'Pop Chicken, Chi'Jeu Queso, and homemade Agua Frescas. All of the sauces at Chi'Lantro are made in-house. chilantrobbq.com

Rockhouse Southern Kitchen

From the same team behind The Warwick, Rockhouse Southern Kitchen celebrates Southern culture and lively music with a fusion of both worlds. Their flavorful menu features a delicious combination of comfort food and libations.

Rockhouse Southern Kitchen Menu 

The menu will feature standout dishes like the Oxtail Egg Rolls, Creole Pizza, and traditional Southern classics like Fried Chicken and Fried Catfish with Smoked Collard Greens, and Macaroni-n-Cheese.

Rockhouse Southern Kitchen Live Music

Located in one of Houston's most vibrant blues destinations, the team behind Rockhouse made the venue come alive with music once again. Guests can enjoy live music nearly every Wednesday through Saturday night. rockhousehtx.com

PS-21

Founders of PS-21, Philippe Schmit and Sébastien Laval, are two talented restaurateurs originally from France. Over the past 20 years, they've made a lasting impression on Houston's culinary landscape with their unique style and flair.

PS-21 Menu

Indulge in a mouth-watering array of French-inspired dishes like grilled codfish brandade with focaccia, savory tarte flambée, creamy lobster bisque, classic steak frites, and hearty bouillabaisse. For the perfect pairing, savor these delicacies with a handpicked selection from their 50-label, French-only wine list.

PS-21 Cocktails 

The cocktail menu is French-inspired. Guests can sip on cocktails with house-infused syrups and a beautiful presentation. Notably, The Paris – a take on the French 75, is served with a mini house-made lemon macaron. ps21htx.com