Openings and Closings: James Coney Island's New Plans, Hungry's Expands

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Openings and Closings: James Coney Island's New Plans, Hungry's Expands
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James Coney Island (JCI Grill), is turning 100 next year and as its 99th year of business comes to a close, the Houston institution wants the community to know that it has big plans for the future. Despite the oft-reported closings of some of its locations over the past couple of...

, is turning 100 next year and as its 99th year of business comes to a close, the Houston institution wants the community to know that it has big plans for the future. Despite the oft-reported closings of some of its locations over the past couple of years, JCI has begun a major reconfiguration to adapt to the ever-changing restaurant market.

What will those changes be? In a press release, Darrin Straughan, JCI President of 29 years, said,"Future builds and locations will be smaller in footprint with interiors closer to 2,000 square feet. The company will shift operational focus to a technological and consumer-facing enhancement of the drive-thru, curbside pick-up and off-premises experience."

The increased demand for plant-based food led Hungry's to incorporate daily specials for the dishes in 2016, eventually ending up with a permanent menu of items under 'Vegan for All', which also includes a kids menu. With the plant-based offerings available, the upcoming Hungry's will feature a more modern menu of fresh and nutritious meals inspired by global cuisines.

There's a Small Bites menu during special hours with fried pickles, sliders and boneless wings. Lunch deals run Monday through Friday with options in the $8 to $10 range. The main menu includes game-watching nosh such as hand-cut and fried to order mozzarella bites, burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas and much more. Entrees like a 14-ounce ribeye, pork chops and Wagyu chicken fried steak are hearty dinner options.

, 5000 Katy Mills, opened September 20. The Katy location makes the 6th in the Greater Houston area for everybody's favorite mall restaurant. With a massive menu and equally massive portions, it's always a solid choice when trying to please a group because there is something for everyone.And the menu keeps growing with recently added items such as Streetcorn and Cacio e Pepe Flatbread on the starters' side and seasonal items such as the Harvest Chicken Salad.

Some of the dishes that will make their way to Houston include the visually-popping pineapple bowls with a filling choice of charred teriyaki chicken or seafood. Other tasty items include Lobster Pizza, lamb chops, fried shrimp and seafood mac and cheese., 4200 Westheimer, is slated to open in late October 2022. In anticipation of the new restaurant from Daily Dose Hospitality Group, TEN will pop up at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, 4310 Westheimer, October 12 through October 14.

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