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Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar
Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar (originally Nico's) in Kingwood, Texas remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 62% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Lost in the Sauce" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 20 |
| Originally aired | July 21, 2024 |
| Original name | Nico's |
| Relaunched as | Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Kingwood, Texas |
| Address | 22610 Loop 494 Kingwood, TX 77339 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.7★ |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- July 21, 2024Bar Rescue episode “Lost in the Sauce” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Nico's, relaunched as Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Nico's as Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar.
The bar kept Taffer's Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar name and concept, although its social media profiles still refer to it as Nico's.
What happened next
The bar remained open in Kingwood, mostly keeping Taffer's Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar name and concept — it promoted its Bar Rescue watch party under that name, billed as formerly Nico's Bar and Grill. Its social media profiles, however, continued to use the Nico's name, and its posts sometimes referred to the bar as Nico's as well.
Quick answers
Is Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar still open?
Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar (originally Nico's) in Kingwood, Texas remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 62% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename Nico's?
Jon Taffer relaunched Nico's under a new name: Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 20 (“Lost in the Sauce”), first aired July 21, 2024.
Where is Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar located?
Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar is located at 22610 Loop 494 Kingwood, TX 77339.
Sources: Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.