Some Houston restaurants and bars still without power after four days — Update

Sometimes life isn’t fair, and that goes for power restoration, too. Centerpoint Energy crews have been working hard, but sometimes it seems like the order in which power is restored is a game of chance. Many Houston restaurants are back up and running after Hurricane Beryl, but some still aren’tFor a small business and its employees, being without income for four days can be a serious problem. (Remember, you can apply to Southern Smoke Foundation for financial assistance in times like these — and if you are in a good situation, you may want to consider donating.)

To fill the gap, some of these businesses are hosting pop-ups in locations with electricity, serving food from food trucks or selling gift cards that can be used when they reopen. Restaurant owners who TO DO have power: The owners of some of the businesses mentioned below are hoping for the opportunity to host a pop-up elsewhere. Contact us by emailand we will connect you.

Read on to see which Houston food and beverage businesses are getting help from their communities in the coming days. We’ll move them to the “recently opened” list at the end of this article when power is restored.

We are still adding restaurants without electricity to this article. Email us to add yours.

Alchemy Pastry Lab6845 Peek, Katy: Owner Kady Miller reports that her shop, which specializes in beautiful, bite-sized treats, still doesn’t have electricity. When it reopens, she’ll offer half price slats — which will go very well with delicacies such as Chocolate chip cookies with fleur de sel, Glitter Cake Pops And Oreos on steroids.

The belly of the beast5200 FM 2920, Spring: Chief Thomas Bille was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for “Best Chef in Texas” earlier this year at the ambitious restaurant, which he runs with his wife. ElizabethThat’s not to say running a new restaurant is easy, especially when it’s been without power for four days. Take a look at the online menuand start planning your restoration strategy for the reopening of Belly of the Beast.

Cloud 10 Creamery3201 Louisiana: The Chief’s Midtown Location Chris Leung The inventive ice cream company still doesn’t have power. You can support the company by visiting the Katy or Heights locations, order online for delivery or by purchasing Cloud 10 ice cream at one of the stores that offer it. Some of our favorite flavors include the coffee on it (Vietnamese iced coffee), toasted rice and of course, dark chocolate.

Comatl HTX4901 Rose: This Latino-owned taqueria near Durham and Washington Avenues is still without power. It will host a pop-up Xela Coffee Roasters on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. Once reopened, it will launch a non-alcoholic cocktail program including non-alcoholic espresso martinis, carajillos And Pina ColadaIn the meantime, keep an eye on his Instagram feed to see when the power is restored.

Eat this442 Sawdust, The Woodlands: At this point, the hope is that power will be restored in time to get a 9 a.m. start on Monday. The store specializes in healthy products, prepared dishesand his bestsellers include Meatloaf, Chinese doughand the Fatty Steak Rolls.

Embers and Greens9403 Katy Freeway: This family-run Memorial District restaurant that serves “comfort food with an eclectic twist” is still without power. When it reopens, you’ll find some surprisingly good food, including Sriracha Cauliflower Bitesexcellent Macaroni and cheese with roasted bacon, lamb chops with apricots and rosemary and a selection of charcoal-fired pizzas. There is also a varied and reasonably priced wine selection.

Grace Pizza and Milkshakes: Neither the Heights nor the Alvin location have power yet. If you’re in the area, you can help support the business by visiting the restaurant located at 9415 Broadway in Pearland. You’ll find Wagyu Beef Meatballs, brick oven pizzas as the Heat wave with
hand-crushed tomatoes, grated mozzarella, Calabrian peppers, salami, Italian sausage, drizzled with locally made hot honey.

Narwhal Jousting Club4901 Rose: This shop offers coffee, sandwiches and inspired dishes such as For a delicious steak — medium rare filet mignon topped with grilled onions, mustard and suet mayonnaise, served with pho soup. Inspiration comes from the chef David Ramos and owner Christopher Huangwho also owns Ninja Ramen, which also doesn’t have electricity right now. Huang hopes to find a business with electricity to host a pop-up for one or both of his restaurants.

Ramen Ninja4219 Washington: This laid-back spot is known for its Asahikawa style ramen and one of the the largest collections of Japanese whiskies In the United States, there is still no electricity. Owner Christopher Huang hopes to find a place to host a pop-up in the meantime.

Pizza Zone4660 Louetta: Neighboring owner Robin Nouowner of Robin’s Snowflake Donuts & Cafe in the same center (see below), said this local pizzeria is in the same boat – and it’s a boat without electricity. When it reopens, you might be interested in their version of The HurricaneIt’s a pizza with ham, bacon, green peppers, pineapple, jalapeños and cheddar. It sounds a lot more appetizing than Beryl.

Riel1927 Fairview: Chief Ryan Lachaine The acclaimed Montrose restaurant is still without power. The restaurant is known for its inherently elegant dishes with a touch of humor, such as the Caviar croquettes And Truffle Pierogies. For the entries, the Pan-fried duck breast And Kimchi Carbonara are well worth your time and money. Riel also offers a happy hour with specials on drinks and food from 5pm to 6:30pm — and it would be a great introduction to this restaurant if you’ve never been there.

Robin’s Snowflake Donuts and Coffee4660 Louetta, Spring: This shop was just named the best doughnut shop in the entire state of Texas by Yelp. Unfortunately, those sweet temptations will have to wait, as the power is still out. Once it’s back up and running, our editor Ryan Kasey Baker is particularly fond of the Ube Donuts.)

Rooster:In what seems like incredible bad luck, all three locations of this fan-favorite bánh mì restaurant are still without power. Once the power is restored, consider stopping by for The specialstuffed with pork belly, ham and pâté. You can also get any bánh mì in lettuce wrap if you’re avoiding carbs. The three locations are in Spring Branch at 1411 Gessner, in the Galleria District at 5551 Richmond, and in the East End at 2929 Navigation. If you’re catching a game at Shell Energy Stadium, there’s one there too.

Superica And The Fight1801 North Shepherd: Chef-owner Ford Fry’s Tex-Mex restaurant and its restaurant that pays homage to the old San Jacinto Inn – overseen by a longtime Houston chef Bobby Matos — share a building, so neither has electricity right now. Once they reopen, we’ll happily dive into a platter of cheese enchiladas with chili sauce and rice and beans at Superica, or a stack of the excellent fried chicken to La Lucha.

Trash Panda Drinking Club515 Patton: No power in the building, but the show will go on. Owner Greg Perez says he still hosts his Thursday steak night from his food truck. rib-eye steak and two sides for $25 plus tax and tip, and enjoy it on the outdoor patio. Plus, get a $20 “U-Call-It” Beer Bucket.

The power was Just Restored in these restaurants

Brennan of Houston3300 Smith: This beloved Texas Creole restaurant had more than its share of storm trauma in 2008 when it caught fire during Hurricane Ike. Luckily, it didn’t have to deal with a prolonged power outage from Beryl. It’s now back up and running, serving those 25-cent martinis at lunchtime. As for us, a $99 dinner for two with a $30 bottle of wine in blissful air conditioning sounds like the perfect night out.

Nikkei Pasha10001 Westheimer: After three days of being closed, power has been restored to this Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Westchase. It opens at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. for dinner.

Rainbow Lodge2011 Ella: Houston’s charming log-frame restaurant reopened after three and a half days without power. Make reservations to relax over a meal in the dining room or visit the cool, inviting Tied-Fly Bar during happy hour.

Phaedra Cook has been writing about the Houston restaurant and bar scene since 2010. She has been a regular contributor to My table magazine (now closed) and was the lead restaurant critic for the Houston Press for two years before being promoted to food editor. Cook founded Houston Food Finder in November 2016 and has served as its editor and publisher ever since.

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