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in 2009. In a Facebook post, Hori said his goal for Katami—which translates to “gift” or “keepsake”—is to showcase fresh Japanese cuisine daily, with sushi at the forefront. The restaurant will be housed in the space formerly held by Vincent’s at West Dallas Street between Montrose Boulevard and Dunlavy Street. www.katamihouston.com 10 National submarine sandwich chain Primo Hoagies is opening its rst Inner Loop location in February at 4015 Wash- ington Ave., Houston. The brand already has one location in Montgomery and will be opening another Houston-area spot o of Hwy. 6, near Jersey Village later this year. Primo Hoagies o ers classic subs, cheesesteaks and “diablo” subs for spice lovers. The brand also o ers a re- ward program, Primo Perks, where every dollar spent equates to a dollar in points. www.primohoagies.com ANNIVERSARIES 11 O cials with Scott Read Pharmacy celebrated the one-year anniversary of the business in January at 536 Waugh Drive, Houston. The pharmacy o ers prescriptions, re lls and immunizations, among other services. Owner Scott Read said he seeks to bring back the old-school pharmacy experience with a professional, service-oriented neighborhood con- cept. The pharmacy o ers services in an environmentally friendly way, including through the use of biodegradable vials and by avoiding the use of plastic bags. 832-649-3142. www.scottreadrx.com RENOVATIONS 12 Transwestern, the Houston-based real estate services company, is partnering with Wolf Capital on improvements to HeightsMED , a medical o ce building at 427 W. 20th St., Houston. Improvements include the construction of a spec suite as well as upgrades to the HVAC and plumbing systems. As of Jan. 9, construc- tion crews were working to enhance the streetscape, upgrade the building’s exte- rior architecture and reimagine the lobby. Future plans will involve revamping the upper oor common spaces, elevator cabs and restrooms. www.transwestern.com
doors Dec. 9 and—through a customized approach for each customer’s beauty goals—features aspects, such as cosmetic microtreatments. Alchemy 43 also o ers a membership program, A43 Society. The business is located at 4719 Westheimer Road, Houston. 713-581-3443. www.alchemy43.com 6 A new location of Pepperoni’s —a Houston-based pizza chain also o ering wings and salads—opened in December in the Oak Forest area at 1354 W. 43rd St., Houston. The new opening in Oak Forest follows up on the August opening of another location in the Heights at 946 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston. In addition to signature pizzas and Bu alo wings, the eatery also o ers desserts, and build-your-own pizzas and calzones. The Oak Forest location is owned and operated by Bryan Pine. Another 17 loca- tions of the chain can be found through- out the Greater Houston area. 281-888-8701. www.pepperonis.net COMING SOON 7 Trill Burgers , a concept by rapper Bun B, is coming to Montrose. The ag- ship brick-and-mortar location will take the place of a former James Coney Island at 3607 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston, on the corner of Richmond Avenue. O cials previously said they hoped to open the eatery in early 2023, but restaurant o cials told Community Impact they were unable to give a timeline for the opening as of January. www.trillburgers.com 8 Western Addition Restaurant Group, the company behind Post Oak’s upscale Italian spot il Bracco, is bringing another restaurant, Balboa Surf Club , to Post Oak Plaza, 1753 Post Oak Blvd., Houston. Set to open in the spring, Balboa will bring Paci c-inspired seafood to Houston with upscale intentions. The restaurant will o er a curated selection of seafood, with surf and turf butchered in-house daily as well as a glass-fronted wine room. www.balboasurfclub.com 9 Katami , a sushi-focused concept, is coming to Montrose in the spring at 2701 W. Dallas St., Houston. The brand is the second venture of chef Manabu Horiuchi—nicknamed chef Hori—and partner Yun Cheng. The duo opened Kata Robata Sushi + Grill in Upper Kirby
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O cials with the Montrose Collective mixed-use development announced Jan. 10 several new tenants expected to open at the site in 2023, including an Ireland-based med spa, a health-focused cafe and a raw bar. Located at 888 Westheimer Road, the nearly completed development is now 97% leased with 15 retail and ve restaurant tenants. The development was launched by Radom Capital in 2019, and Radom o cials said they expect it to be fully leased by the end of 2023. Among the new openings is Gra ti Raw , which opened at the end of January. It o ers a raw bar with re- grilled proteins, fresh ceviche and a full cocktail menu. Gra ti Raw is run by veteran restaurateur Grant Cooper, who also launched the Houston restaurant Flora on Allen Parkway in 2022. The Austin-based eatery Picnik will open this spring, o ering healthy cafe fare, including keto, paleo, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The venue will also have an expansive patio, according to a press release from Radom Capital. The Ireland-based med spa Sisu is also expected to open Feb. 13, o ering nonsurgical beauty services, including Botox, dermal llers and fat-reduction treatments. Studio BE , a Heights-based yoga and pilates studio, has plans for a second location to open in Montrose Collective on Feb. 13. Other 2023 openings at the
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development will include New York- based nail salon Glosslab and Skin Laundry , a spa specializing in laser facials. The new Montrose Library is also opening at the Montrose Collective. An opening timeline has not been announced by Houston Public Libraries, but lings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation suggest construction could be nished in March. The library will feature reading areas, technology access, a children’s area, teen area and meeting spaces, according to information from the city of Houston. 713-783-4444. www.montrosecollective.com
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