Heights - River Oaks - Montrose Edition | September 2025

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

• Opening in the fall • 5000 Westheimer Road, Ste. 108, Houston • https://app.pvolve.com/locations/houston-galleria 15 The Taco Stand Coming soon to Montrose, the spot sells authentic Mexican tacos with options such as pastor, barbacoa and nopales, as well as elote and chocoflan. • Opening end of 2025 • 1503 Westheimer Road, Houston • www.tacostandhtx.com

woman-owned plant shop relocated to the M-K-T shopping center. It serves as a botanical boutique with an extensive collection of plants. • Relocated in June • 600 N. Shepherd Drive, Ste. 117, Houston • www.the-plantproject.com 18 Marmi Shoes The local shoe store franchise closed its storefront in Highland Village and reopened at The Centre at Post Oak shopping center in late August. The brand is known for its diverse selection of shoe sizes. • Relocated late August • 5000 Westheimer Road, Ste. 590, Houston • www.marmishoes.com

Now open

What’s next

16 Carolina Herrera According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the luxury brand is eyeing a new location in the River Oaks District to open this fall. The brand sells designer makeup, fragrances and luxury fashion. • 4444 Westheimer Road, Ste. A18, Houston • www.carolinaherrera.com

Closings

20 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream The popular ice cream social opened its first walk- up and drive-thru Houston location this summer in the Heights. The franchise is owned by local residents and offers 42 ice cream flavors, including banana, strawberry cheesecake chunk and rocky road. The store also offers sherbet options. • Opened July 31 • 3425 Ella Blvd., Houston • www.handelsicecream.com/store/houston-heights

19 Ginger & Fork The neighborhood bistro announced on Facebook that its final day of service will be in October, citing a staff shortage. The classic Cantonese and Hong Kong locale originally opened in 2016. • Closing Oct. 25 • 4705 Inker St., Houston • www.gingerandforkrestaurant.com

Relocations

17 The Plant Project Originally located in the Montrose Collective, the Black

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