Laid-Back Canadian Restaurant Joey Opens at Houston’s Galleria in July | Eater Houston

"A Canadian restaurant group is opening its first Texas outpost near the Galleria on July 28 in a luxe 10,288-square-foot space that previously housed a glitzy dim sum spot that closed in February 2020. The interior was significantly revamped to include a large, climate-controlled patio with a retractable roof and a dining room finished in natural materials—woods, concrete, brushed brass, terrazzo, and leather—plus a “living” green ceiling; the walls are decorated with prints by Texas artist Jon Flaming and portraits by U.K. painter Julian Opie. Founded in Alberta in 1992 as an Italian restaurant before evolving into a casual, globally influenced eatery, the group now operates about 30 locations across Canada and the U.S. The menu ranges widely, from Korean-fried cauliflower and roasted corn guacamole to sushi rolls and hearty entrees like butter chicken, sake-glazed Chilean sea bass, and steak served with prawn-and-lobster–stuffed ravioli. Drinks include slushy, citrusy highballs, signature cocktails such as the Leading Lady (Absolut peach vodka, sparkling wine, rosemary, grapefruit, and egg white), and a lengthy wine list." - Amy McCarthy