Houston Institutions 'This is It' Soul Food and Kim Son Restaurant Close Original Locations

End of an Era for Houston Eateries

• 💔 Two beloved Houston restaurants, This is It Soul Food and Kim Son Restaurant, have closed their original locations after decades of service.
• 🗓️ Both establishments served their final meals this past Sunday, marking the end of an era for the city's food scene.

This is It Soul Food's Legacy

• 🌟 This is It Soul Food, located in the third ward, operated for 66 years, serving the community across three different locations.
• 🎤 The restaurant boasted a devout following, including celebrities like Beyoncé, and even served as a movie backdrop for the 90s film 'Jason's Lyric'.
• 📍 While the original location is closing, the Uptown location of This is It will remain open.

Kim Son Restaurant's Farewell

• 🚗 Kim Son Restaurant on Jefferson closed its doors after more than four decades, with its closure attributed to a major expansion of I-45.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Longtime customers packed the restaurant to celebrate its years of service, with many sharing memories of visiting since childhood.
• 📍 Fortunately, Kim Son still has its other locations, including one in the Bair area, ensuring customers can still enjoy their food.
• 💡 The owner expressed hope of one day returning to the original location.