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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 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
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 |
| Location | Kingwood, Texas |
| Address | 22610 Loop 494 Kingwood, TX 77339 |
| Yelp | As Nico's |
| 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.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Nico's as Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar.
Nico's was relaunched as Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar; both names remained in use. The bar remains open in Kingwood under the same owners.
What happened next
Nico's Bar and Grill was filmed in March 2024 and relaunched as Kingwood Neapolitan Kitchen and Bar. The bar promoted its episode watch party under the new name, billed as 'formerly Nico's Bar and Grill', but the two names continued to be used interchangeably, and its social media profiles still used the Nico's name. Owners Greg and Emmy Lee remained in place after the rescue, and the bar was advertising for staff in June 2024. It remains open in Kingwood.
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 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
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.