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9 ParkerJoe Situated in its permanent flagship store after closing down a temporary location in the River Oaks, this shop specializes in boys’ clothing and related products, including shoes, toys and books. • Opened May 1 • 5515 Kelvin Drive, Ste. 95, Houston • www.parkerjoe.com 10 Texas Works The tuition-free public charter school program opened a new campus in Sharpstown as part of a statewide expansion. The campus will offer learning plans, in- person classes and career training. • Opened May 14 • 6615 Rookin St., Houston • www.texasworks.com/houston-sharpstown 11 La Cabra The new soccer-focused sports bar combines a high- energy sports atmosphere with rotating food truck vendors. The bar will launch its permanent food menu in the future. • Opened May 16 • 300 Sharpstown Center, Ste. 1080, Houston • Instagram: La Cabra HTX 12 Hudson House Vandelay Hospitality Group opened its second location in Houston in Rice Village. The restaurant features East Coast-inspired dishes such as oysters and lobster rolls. • Opened May 21 • 2414 University Blvd., Ste. 100, Houston • www.hudsonhousehp.com 13 Fabric Forge Houston’s first textile lab and entrepreneurship center opened in the Gulfton/Sharpstown area in May through the Connect Community development organization. The center focuses on textile prototyping, small batch production and workforce training. • Opened May 21 14 Potbelly Sandwich Shop The iconic neighborhood sandwich shop now open at the Texas Medical Center will serve signature sandwiches in a retro, relaxed atmosphere along with salads, soups, sides and sweets. • Opened May 27 • 7255 Helix Park Ave., Houston • www.potbelly.com • 6440 Hillcroft Ave., Houston • www.myconnectcommunity.org
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5 The Antidote—A Better You This new wellness center uses a practice called nutritional psychiatry, which leverages amino acid therapy and diet to maximize physical and mental performance while addressing mental health challenges. • Opened April 24 • 5757 Woodway Drive, Ste. W310, Houston • www.theantidotehouston.com 6 Birkenstock Known for its signature sandals, clogs and other shoes with contoured cork soles, the German-based brand opened a new storefront in Rice Village. • Opened early May • 2503 Amherst St., Ste. A121, Houston • www.birkenstock.com 7 Plush Nail Bar This salon offers manicures, pedicures and facials, as well as waxing, threading and massages. A full bar is also available at the fifth location to open in the Greater Houston area. • Opened May 1 • 4191 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. 175, Houston • www.plushnailbartx.com 8 Solarium and The Courts The new racket sports-inspired lounge includes pickleball and padel courts, five private bays, a full- service restaurant and a bar. Adjacent to the courts is a separate pro shop with equipment for rent and sale. • Opened May 1
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1 Silk Road Located within the Courtyard Marriott in West University, this restaurant creates dim sum from scratch, whether it’s steamed, baked or fried. Tapas are also on the menu along with craft cocktails. • Opened April 13 • 2929 Westpark Drive, Houston • www.silkroadhtx.com 2 Rothy’s A fashion brand known for its stylish and sustainable shoes, bags and accessories opened at the Galleria. Items are made from recycled plastic bottles, natural hemp and merino wool. • Opened April 18 • 5115 Westheimer Road, Ste. C2564, Houston • www.rothys.com 3 Hobbs London Centered on British fashion trends, the company is known for its timeless and contemporary pieces made for women, including jackets, skirts and pants. • Opened April 18 • 5085 Westheimer Road, Ste. B2831, Houston • www.hobbs.com/us/ 4 Dukes Venezuelan Food Using traditional family recipes, the restaurant creates an array of flavors of Venezuelan delicacies such as arepas, pabebowls, sweet plantains and corn pancakes. • Opened April 18 • 3277 Southwest Freeway, Ste. A, Houston • www.dukes-tx.com
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15 Reformation The lifestyle brand sells vintage-inspired wear for women such as dresses, tops, jeans and sweaters made from sustainable and recycled materials such as organic cotton and mushroom leather. • Opening this summer • 5085 Westheimer Road, Level 1, Houston • www.reformation.com
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