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HOUSTON - Houston's food-scene is adding a taste of Chicago to the mix! Portillo’s, the popular fast-casual restaurant known for its Chicago-style street food, is set to open its first Houston-area location on Tuesday, October 22.
The highly anticipated grand opening will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m., followed by the official opening of the restaurant at 10 a.m.
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Portillo's new 7,700-square-foot restaurant is located at The Grand at Aliana in Richmond at 11005 West Grand Parkway. The restaurant’s inside will have a Southwest garage theme with seating for about 170 guests, along with a seasonal outdoor patio that can accommodate nearly 50 more diners. True to the brand’s style, the restaurant will also include double drive-thru lanes and the Kitchen 23 design, which has self-serve drink stations, a grab-and-go retail area, and kitchen layout.
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Michael Portillo, Vice President of Restaurant, will be in attendance for the ribbon-cutting event, which will also include a special presentation to the Mamie George Community Center, a local charity partner. Portillo’s will present the organization with a check in support of its community efforts.
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Diners can look forward to trying Portillo’s iconic menu items, including Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, crinkle-cut French fries, and the restaurant’s famous chocolate cake.
You can also receive exclusive updates by signing up to Portillo’s Birthday Club and will also receive a free slice of the restaurant's homemade chocolate cake on your birthday.