Chef Drake Leonards Purchases Houston Restaurant Eunice
The chef has acquired the Greenway Plaza eatery from New Orleans-based BRG Hospitality.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Chef Drake Leonards has officially purchased the Houston restaurant Eunice from its previous owner, BRG Hospitality. This acquisition marks a significant transition for the popular Greenway Plaza dining destination.
Why it matters
Leonards intends to evolve the restaurant to match changing local tastes while simultaneously expanding his own professional business and personal brand. The move marks the departure of the New Orleans-based group from the Texas market.
Eunice opened its doors in 2018 and features happy hour menus including $2 raw oysters, $9 bar bites, and $8 cocktails. The restaurant remains a central fixture in the Greenway Plaza area.
The players
Drake Leonards
He is a professional chef who has now taken full ownership of the restaurant Eunice.
BRG Hospitality
This is a restaurant group based in New Orleans that previously owned Eunice as its only Texas concept.
Eunice
Located in Greenway Plaza, this restaurant has served Houston diners since its inception in 2018.
The details
Drake Leonards acquired full ownership of the establishment from the New Orleans-based BRG Hospitality. He plans to use this transition to refine the dining experience and build upon the restaurant's existing identity.
Timeline
The restaurant Eunice first opened its doors in 2018.
The restaurant celebrates its eighth anniversary and transition of ownership in October 2026.
Culture Shift
This ownership transition reflects the broader trend of culinary groups consolidating operations while independent chefs seize opportunities to own legacy brands. It highlights a shift toward localized management in the competitive Houston restaurant scene.
Patrons can expect the restaurant to continue its operations in Greenway Plaza under the new leadership of Chef Leonards. Diners should monitor upcoming menu changes as the brand evolves to suit local preferences.
The takeaway
This acquisition allows a local chef to steer the long-term vision of a neighborhood staple. Residents should stay tuned for potential updates to the dining experience as the ownership transition takes effect.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CultureMap Houston.
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