Local Chinese restaurant Mao Cai Hot Pot Express is now serving customers in Cypress, the business announced on social media Jan. 13.

What they offer: The new hot pot restaurant takes a fast-casual, build-your-own approach to authentic Sichuan cuisine, per its social media. Dishes served are inspired by Chengdu, China including individual hot pot bowls with broth, noodles and a variety of meats and vegetables. 

More details: Mao Cai Hot Pot Express soft-opened to the community in late December and will host a grand opening Jan. 25, per the announcement. 

• 20510 West Road, Ste. 100, Cypress

Per a Sky Zone email the trampoline entertainment center’s new location on Copperfield has plans to hold its grand opening on Jan. 17.

The details: A SkyZone employee confirmed the new Copperfield location opened its doors in December and has plans to hold its grand opening event on Jan. 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Per the website, during the grand opening attendees can expect games, contests, raffles, giveaways, and a live DJ. In addition, attendees can enjoy 120 minutes of jumping for $10.

What they offer: With over 100 locations Sky Zone offers wall-to-wall trampolines, action-packed attractions and glow jump sessions for kids and teens. In addition, Sky Zone offers birthday party packages that include private party areas, party invitation and supplies. Per previous Community Impact reporting Sky Zone has an additional location coming soon to The Woodlands area.

Eat Drink HTX, the sister fundraiser to Houston Restaurant Weeks, will return for its fifth year from Feb. 14 through Feb. 28, according to a Jan. 12 news release from the Cleverley Stone Foundation. 

At a glance: The two-week dining event was designed around the casual dining experience and features lower price points than Houston Restaurant Weeks. While menus won’t go live until Feb. 1, the foundation announced dinner will be priced at $25, with lunch and brunch both priced at $15. 

The local impact: Both Houston Restaurant Weeks and Eat Drink HTX were inspired by Cleverley Stone, the late philanthropist and food correspondent who was passionate about bringing business to restaurants during traditionally slower seasons of the year, according to the release.