Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, beginning with three restaurant openings. Plus, a billionaire family plans to make unprecedented donations, and a premier shopping destination gets a new owner. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend right here. 1. Veteran Houston chef claims Menil restaurant for new all-day cafe. The Menil Collection has found a new operator for its campus restaurant. Veteran Houston chef and restaurateur C...| CultureMap Houston
The Menil Collection has found a new operator for its campus restaurant. Veteran Houston chef and restaurateur Claire Smith will open a new concept called Chrôma in early 2026. Located in the former Bistro Menil space (1512 Sul Ross), Chrôma (styled as the all-lowercase “chrôma” in press materials) will serve the global comfort fare that Smith prepared at her Houston restaurants Shade, Canopy, and Alice Blue. Smith will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch at Chrôma, whi...| CultureMap Houston