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10 Mi Co cin a The eatery is known for its brisket tacos and Tex-Mex staples, including enchiladas, tamales, seafood dishes and brunch options. A bar offers a selection of margaritas, including the Mambo Taxi, made with silver tequila, lime juice and housemade sangria. • Opened Nov. 29 • 4410 Westheimer Road, Houston • www.micocina.com
15 Surfhouse With roots that date back to the 1960s, the surf and skate shop Surfhouse is back up and running in the Houston Heights under new ownership. The shop’s wares include a range of surfing and skating gear and apparel as well as exclusive Surfhouse-branded hats
and T-shirts, and an expanded women’s section. A grand opening celebration takes place Dec. 9.
• Reopened in October • 215 E. 11th St., Houston • www.dot.cards/surfhouse
11 Amir i The luxury brand opened a store in The Galleria mall in late October on the mall’s second level, near Neiman Marcus. It offers menswear, womenswear, children’s clothing and accessories with Americana and California lifestyle design elements. • Opened Oct. 20 • 5015 Westheimer Road, Ste. A3401, Houston • www.amiri.com
18 The Mexican The Dallas-based restaurant concept will offer Mexican heritage recipes with bold flavors and high- quality ingredients. The restaurant will occupy a 10,000-square-foot space in the Central Plaza of Four Oaks Place. • Opening early 2026 • 1300 Post Oak Blvd., Houston • www.themexican.com
Houston metropolitan area. Corcoran offers services to individuals who are buying or selling homes. • Opening this fall
• 2000 Ella Blvd., Houston • www.corcoranprestige.com
16 Maven Coffee + Cocktails After debuting his new coffee and cocktails concept in October at the Toyota Center, Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. now has plans to open new locations along Washington Corridor and on Allen Parkway. Maven offers specialty coffee drinks—such as carajillos, frozen espresso martinis and cold brews—as well as craft cocktails, such as gin and tonics, Tajin-
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19 G uc ci The Galleria’s outpost is undergoing a renovation and expansion. The Italy-based brand offers clothing, leather goods, jewelry and eyewear. It will reopen as a two-story boutique in fall 2024, and guests can visit a temporary space over the holiday season on Level 2 near the Westin Oaks Hotel and Neiman Marcus. • Reopening fall 2024 • 5015 Westheimer Road, Levels 1-2, Houston • www.gucci.com
12 Le o’ s The upscale steak and seafood restaurant will open in a 5,100-square-foot space that will feature private dining rooms and a large outdoor dining space. It will serve dinner, lunch and brunch. • Opening spring 2024 • 2009 W. Gray St., Houston • www.leosriveroaks.com 13 Medium Rare The Washington, D.C.-based restaurant specializes in French-influenced steak and frites. The dinner menu will feature a three-course prix fixe meal—priced at just under $30—with a mixed-green salad, artisan bread, hand-cut fries and a Coulotte steak topped with a “secret sauce” that has hints of mustard and cracked pepper. • Opening spring 2024 • 3201 Louisiana St., Houston • www.mediumrarerestaurant.com 14 Corcoran Prestige Realty The business, part of Corcoran Group LLC, will be owned and run by James Krueger and will serve the
rimmed margaritas and old fashioneds. A Thompson Houston hotel location • Opening in December • 1717 Allen Parkway, Houston • www.mavencoffeecompany.com B Silver Street Studios location • Opening in first quarter 2024 • 2000 Edwards St., Houston • www.mavencoffeecompany.com
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17 The Hair Shop The national high-end extensions and educational beauty business will sell salon-grade, tape-in hair extensions; ready-to-wear hair, such as wigs, bangs and ponytails; and tools and accessories. The Hair Shop also provides educational services—including an in-person Extension Master Class that covers seven of the brand’s extension techniques. • Opening first quarter 2024 • 3641 Westheimer Road, Houston • www.thehairshop.com
20 Red Lion Pub Pub owners celebrate the venue’s 20-year anniversary in November. Founded in November 2003 by Craig Mallinson, Red Lion Pub serves as a refuge for British expats seeking reminders of home as well as anyone who appreciates the vibes of traditional British pubs.
• 2316 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston • www.redlionpubhouston.com
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