The Best New Restaurants in Houston, Texas in July 2025 | Eater Houston

"For a slice of California’s Napa Valley, head to Regent Square. Succulent Fine Dining opened on Monday, May 19, inviting diners into a charming, quaint space that channels the West Coast dining scene. Shawn Virene, the restaurateur behind Champagne-focused hotspot a’Bouzy, combines his passion for wine and hospitality with a menu focused on seasonal produce from the West Coast and local farms, including Round Top’s Huckleberry Farms (also owned by Virene). Highlights from the menu include a pani puri filled with chicken liver mousse and served with huckleberry, a caramelized onion tart, and a Berkshire pork chop served with chiote, citrus agro dulce, and gigante beans. Formerly the home to Underbelly Hospitality’s now-shuttered Italian restaurant Pastore, the space has been transformed into a plant-filled oasis with a palette of greens and creams merged with reclaimed woods and antiques. The second-floor patio is just as lush, with a vintage greenhouse that serves as a private dining room and a full-service bar shaded by pergolas and plants. The experience doesn’t stop there. Succulent also offers a unique to-go program, which includes curated picnic baskets, charcuterie, and wine pairings for those who want to dine al fresco." - Brittany Britto Garley