Restaurant roundup: Local chain opens first new location in 25 years; Filipino chain opening second Houston location

Although a notable South American restaurant is closing, two suburban restaurants are opening this week, and an ice cream store is on the way, providing a bright spot in the Houston restaurant world. 

Local restaurant chain opens first new location in 25 years

Jax Grill opened its first location in over 25 years at 9910 Gaston Road in Katy on June 8.

The restaurant is 4,600 square feet and has 250 seats, with an 80-seat patio. Mark Boucher of Houston-based Boucher Design group designed the space,…