Restaurant roundup: Owl Bar replacement revealed; BBQ joint closes; Asian chain debuts prototype

A new bar replaces an old one, a short-lived Galveston barbecue joint shuttered and more debuts are on the menu for this week’s restaurant roundup.

New bar concept Eighteen36 is set to begin its soft opening Jan. 23 at 2221 West Alabama St., the former Owl Bar space, according to CultureMap and Eater Houston. Eighteen36 will offer beer, wine, cocktails and food from the defunct The Roadster Grill.

The bar will serve a thorough menu at lunch and will act as a ghost kitchen at night, serving small…