Montgomery City Council on Oct. 13 rejected a request to rezone a property that the owner wished to build two duplexes on.

Some context: Two council members said they personally wouldn’t have a problem with rezoning the property to build the duplexes but were compelled to deny it based on nearby residents' wishes.

Related highlights: The City Council on Tuesday also approved awarding a construction contract to expand the sewer system for the Caroline Court development, previously named the Villages of Montgomery. City staff told the council they are widening a sewer line from six inches to 12 along Hwy. 105. The developer is paying for the project, with the city overseeing it.

Also on the way to Montgomery is a new 7Brew location. The beverage company predominantly serves drive-thru customers. The council approved allowing the 7Brew to open with a drive-thru at the intersection of Eva Street and Buffalo Springs Drive.

Spectator's Bar and Grill held a grand opening on Oct. 13 of it's fifth location in the Houston area.

The details: The bar and grill offers a wide menu for brunch, lunch, dinner and also features a happy hour menu from 3-7 p.m. daily.

Spectator's also offers steak, salmon filets, shrimp and other bar food like loaded nachos, burgers and more.

• Opened Oct. 13

• 1259 Grand Central Parkway, Conroe

Howard Hughes Communities announced on Oct. 14 that Jim Carman, the current president of the Texas Region, will conclude his full-time service with the company at the end of the year. Drew Davis, the chief operating officer of Howard Hughes Communities, will continue to oversee the master-planned communities of The Woodlands, Bridgeland and The Woodlands Hills.

At a glance: Starting Jan. 1, Carman will transition to an advisory role with the company. He has been with Howard Hughes Communities since 2012 and led developments across three master-planned developments in the Houston region. Carman also serves as the chairman of the board of the Montgomery County Food Bank and as a member of the board of directors of the Greater Houston Partnership.

A new online marketplace called Shef launched in Houston this month, connecting residents with local chefs who prepare and deliver fresh, homemade meals.

The specifics: Houston is the 10th market to join the platform. The service offers 1,351 diverse dishes from 60 different cuisines, allowing customers to choose meals by cuisine or preference, such as high-protein, vegetarian, gluten-free, GLP-1 friendly and kid-approved.

How it works: To use the service, customers select their zip code, household size, weekly meal count, diet preferences, proteins and favorite cuisines. Shef then recommends meals made by nearby chefs for delivery during the week.

One more thing: Weekly meal subscriptions start at 4 meals per week and cost $35 for the first week.

Shef is available for residents across the Greater Houston area, including Houston proper and cities such as Bellaire, Pasadena, Clear Lake, Cypress, Katy and Spring/Klein. Service also extends into Fort Bend County, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Pearland and Friendswood.