Erica Cheng

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The "Make Texas Healthy Again" bill would put warning labels on packaged foods containing certain ingredients. Giselleflissak/Getty ImagesThe 89th Texas Legislature Session has ended. In its last few hours, state politicians approved the "Make Texas Healthy Again" bill, sending it to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. If Abbott signs off on it, your favorite snack foods may get a new look. Earlier this week, the Texas House and Senate approved Texas Senate Bill 25, colloquially known as the.

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Urban Cookhouse, an Alabama fast-casual restaurant chain, is expanding to Texas. Its first state location will open in the Dallas suburb of Prosper. Thing Nong Nont/Getty ImagesAnother out-of-state restaurant chain is planting its flag in Texas. Alabama-based Urban Cookhouse is opening its first location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. According to CultureMap Dallas, Urban Cookhouse will open at 1151 S. Preston Rd. in Prosper, specifically the Gates of Prosper shopping center.

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The new Pie Tap will open at 3748 Westheimer Rd, in the River Oaks area. Thing Nong Nont/Getty ImagesAnother pizza restaurant is landing in Houston. Dallas-based pizzeria Pie Tap is opening its first Houston location in the swanky River Oaks neighborhood. Pie Tap is headed for 3748 Westheimer Rd. inside the NOVEL, a luxury apartment complex and is expected to open sometime in June 2025. Chef Giovanni Mauro will lead the Houston kitchen.

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Cecil's Pub, previously located at 600 West Gray, closed in November 2024. The pub will reopen at 2405 Genesee St., just 0.6 miles away from its old location. Courtesy of Cecil's PubIn November 2024, longtime Montrose hangout Cecil's Pub announced its devastating closure. Nearly six months later, the neighborhood favorite is making a comeback. Rumors surrounding Cecil's return have been circulating for months. Building permits and Google listings had revealed the pub's new home at 2405 Genesee St..

2 weeks ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

Food from the buffet created by Chef April Bloomfield to celebrate the First Annual Food Revolution Day at The Spotted Pig on May 18, 2012 in New York City. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesA lauded New York City chef is moving to Texas. According to Texas Monthly, April Bloomfield is moving to Austin and taking up residence in one of the city's oldest restaurants. Bloomfield will join MML Hospitality to lead the group's current and upcoming restaurants.