Bellaire - Meyerland - West University | March 2025

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16 Glo30 The new skincare and facial spa will use an AI-powered skin analyzer to create customized treatments that take into account a customer’s environment and skin type. • Opening in spring

• Closed Dec. 15 • 8001 S. Main St., Houston • www.redribbonbakeshop.com

Now open

19 Joann Fabrics and Crafts After announcing Chapter 11 bankruptcy in mid- January, Joann Fabrics and Crafts will close more than half of its stores nationwide, including the Meyerland Plaza location in Houston. • Closing TBD • 290 Meyerland Plaza, Houston • www.joann.com 20 Carruth Natural Encounters The Carruth Natural Encounters exhibit at the Houston Zoo will close its doors this March due to aging infrastructure. The indoor exhibit housed jellyfish, naked mole rats, piranhas and monkeys, which will all be relocated to other areas of the zoo. • Closing March 23 • 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston • www.houstonzoo.org

• 2509 Amherst St., Houston • www.glo30.com/rice-village

In the news

17 Cava The Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is anticipated to open a location on Bellaire Boulevard inside the Bellaire Triangle Building. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, construction is expected to finish by December. • 5401 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire • www.cava.com

21 Sweet Spot Cafe The new locally-owned sweets and coffee shop serves gelato, candy, coffee, waffles, crepes and pastries in one spot. Dairy-free and gluten-free options are available. • Opened Nov. 23 • 5263 Beechnut St., Houston • www.sweetspottx.com

Closings

18 Red Ribbon Bakeshop The Filipino bakery chain closed its last Houston location in December. The shop sold Filipino desserts such as cheesy ensaimada, halo-halo and empanadas.

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