Brassica is on a course to enlarge its footprint in the Greater Houston region. After getting its debut Houston location on Voss Road off the ground, the Ohio-based Mediterranean eatery is now embarking on opening its second location in the area, this time in Sugar Land. According to a recently filed permit, Brassica is expected to open in Lake Pointe Village at 15820 Southwest Fwy.
The permit further details that construction on the new restaurant is slated to start next month and wrap up at the beginning of November. If all goes according to the estimated $950, 000 construction project, Brassica in Sugar Land should open by this fall, at the latest winter. Work on the 49,976 square-foot space will include exterior renovations, signage, a patio, a full commercial kitchen, and an interior dining room.
Aaron Hart is at the helm of the opening. Listed on the permit as the tenant of the new establishment, What Now Houston reached out to Hart to find out more details about the upcoming opening, but did not hear back by the time of this publication. What Now Houston also reached out to Brassica founder, Kevin Malhame, who confirmed the opening but was unable to share further details by the time of this publication.
Malhame founded the popular Ohio-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain in Columbus in 2015 with his wife Katy, whom he also runs Northstar Cafe with, and his brother Darren. The brand quickly gained popularity in the Buckeye State, expanding to several locations across Columbus before making its way to H-Town. There are now six Brassica locations throughout Ohio.
Known for its organic, locally-sourced ingredients in sandwiches, salads, and falafel and shawarma plates, Brassica has built a strong local following and recently secured a significant investment from Chipotle’s Culivate Next Fund to expand nationally, and the brand’s first choice was, of course, Texas, hence the move to Houston.
“At Brassica, we recognize that every decision we make affects the health of our community and the environment on a local and a global scale,” the website reads.
“We’re extremely careful about the ingredients we use. We choose locally grown, organic, and artisan-produced foods not only to protect the environment and to support producers whose values are aligned with ours, but also so that we are serving the most wholesome and delicious food.”
The second Brassica to come to the Greater Houston region is anticipated to open in Sugar Land in the Lake Pointe Village at 15820 Southwest Fwy by this fall.
