Get your motor running at Quaker Steaks
The first Houstonarea Quaker Steak & Lube opened this week in League City. The restaurant, part of a franchise chain that got its start in Pennsylvania, specializes in chicken wings served by the bucket with a choice of more than 25 sauces. Other signature dishes include baby-back ribs and 28-day-aged steaks.
The chain is known for its fun décor that pays tribute to old-school gas stations. Among its tributes are muscle cars displayed overhead on hydraulic grease racks, motorcycles and automotive memorabilia. The green-and-white exterior is eye-catching and the restaurant’s “garage” pa- tio, with its wrap-around overhead doors, is sure to be a happy-hour hit.
As for those happy hours, Quaker State hands-queezes its lemonade, which is served “leaded” with Tito’s vodka or in an “unleaded” version for kids. 2502 I-45 S. in League City, 281-614-1800.
Openings
Daddy’s House of Smoke opened its second Houston-area store in Willowbrook. In addition to brisket, sausage and ribs, barbecue offerings include ham and chicken wings. Sides feature comfort fare such as creamed corn, caramelized apples and fried okra. And it should be noted that servers are known as Daddy’s Girls. 17381 Tomball Parkway, 832-996-4444.
South African-themed pub, has opened downtown on Main and already is earning a reputation as a stellar spot for watching the big games. 711 Main, 818-201-6979.
smoothie bar, has moved into its new home on Washington near Shepherd. The bigger store (with seating) will allow the owners to roll out a vegetarian-friendly food menu this summer. 4720 Washington, 713-8640908.
CoCo’s Crepes has opened its fourth location. CoCo’s specializes in sweet and savory crepes, as well as coffee drinks, gelato and smoothies. 5555 Washington, 832-804-7985.
to try Houston again. The Corpus Christi-based chain of franchises closed a Sugar Land store last year. The new store in Katy is now serving salads, wraps, sandwiches, wings and burgers topped sauce. 1997 Katy Mills, 832437-4489.
" # %% ' * # of a Monroe, La.-based / serves take-and-bake pizzas, muffalettas, Peach Puddin’ Pie and a signature pie with 11 toppings known as “Sweep the Kitchen.” 24427 I-10 E. in Katy, 281-394-7330.