Bellaire - Meyerland - West University | June 2023

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HERMANN PARK

Museum of Illusions

COURTESY MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS

part of an immersive experience suitable for all ages. Construction on the space began in April 2022. www.museumollusions.com ANNIVERSARIES 7 Ocials with Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill celebrated the eatery’s 35-year anni- versary over the April 29-30 weekend. The Adair family opened the Universi- ty-area location of Skeeter’s—located at 5529 Weslayan St., Houston—in 1988. The name of the restaurant came from the name founder Gary Adair said his great-uncle used to call him and his cous- ins growing up. The restaurant is known for its mesquite-grilled burgers, salads and Tex-Mex oerings. Another location can be found in Kingwood. 713-660-7090. www.skeetersgrill.com IN THE NEWS 8 Ground broke on May 15 on a 20-sto- ry apartment project called The Langley set to go up at 1717 Bissonnet St., Hous- ton. The 134-unit development will fea- ture two- to three-bedroom apartments ranging from 2,600-3,300 square feet. The project from StreetLights Residential is opposed by some nearby residents who said it is not appropriate for the small streets and low-rise structures in the area. StreetLights ocials said the project meets city requirements and was designed to reduce trac volumes beyond what is required by the city. The project will include an underground ood control vault designed to capture excess rainwater. 346-595-1717. www.thelangleyhouston.com

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vices are guided by experts, on-site regis- tered nurses and independent physicians. Services include cryotherapy, IV therapy, red-light therapy, infrared saunas and mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, among others. 713-491-4255. www.restore.com 3 National food service supplier Gordon Food Service opened a new store May 15 in the Braeswood Square Shopping Center at 5300 N. Braeswood Blvd., Houston. The store oers seasonal produce, fresh meats, grab-and-go meals and fresh tortillas. The chain provides food products, including packaged and fresh goods, to restaurant owners and other food service professionals. 346-453-4501. www.gfsstore.com 4 A grand opening took place May 25 for FRNDS Restaurant + Lounge at 2441 University Blvd., Houston. The concept, opened by ALife Hospitality, is designed to serve as a gathering spot, oering a modern lounge and elevated dining. The new venue specializes in tapas-style shareable plates, and entrees include Thai salmon, brick lemon chicken and rigatoni bolognese. The venue also

oers a wide variety of craft cocktails. 346-335-8186. www.frndshtx.com COMING SOON 5 A new location of Fajita Pete’s is expected to open this summer in down- town Bellaire at 5201 Spruce St., a couple miles away from where the original West University Place location of the franchise opened. The Tex-Mex restaurant will serve fresh-grilled fajitas, homemade tortillas, frozen margaritas and other sta- ple Tex-Mex items. Owner Pedro “Pete” Mora said he is renovating an old paint store with the intention of also bring- ing new tenants to the adjoining empty space. www.fajitapetes.com 6 The Museum of Illusions is coming this summer to a 5,749-square-foot space in the Houston Galleria at 5060 W. Alabama St., Houston, directly next to the West Alabama Street entrance of the Galleria mall. Guests will be able to step into a world lled with interactive optical illusions and colorful 3D holograms as

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NOW OPEN 1 The second location of Lankford’s opened May 15 at 5208 Bissonnet St., Bellaire. The new location oers sig- nature burgers, sandwiches, sides and breakfast items as well as 20 taps of self-serve draft beer. The shop is run by Jessica and Paul Prior, the third gener- ation to run the Montrose-based family business. Guests at the Bellaire spot can use a wristband to connect to taps and pour themselves drinks from a selection of local craft breweries and hand-picked beers on rotation. 713-281-3549. https://bellaire.lankfordsburgers.com 2 A new location of Restore Hyper Wellness opened in early May in Mey- erland at 4886 Beechnut St., Houston. Restore seeks to help people deal with persistent pain, lessen the eects of aging, boost athletic performance and bolster the body’s natural defenses. Ser-

2280 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 713-357-7391 www.ascentemc.com

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