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NOW OPEN 1 The second location of the Houston-based Craft Pita opened Nov. 19 in Plaza in the Park, 5172 Buffalo Speedway, Ste. C, Houston. Founded in 2019 by Rafael Nasr, a chef and first-gen- eration Lebanese American, the Mediter- ranean restaurant offers modern takes on Lebanese classics. New additions include chicken and beef kebabs, a sampler plate, a chicken shawarma-style pita and a beef gyro-style pita, and an expanded Lebanese wine list. The 2,500-square- foot space also features green space and seating on an outdoor patio. 832-767-1725. www.craftpita.com 2 American Technologies Network , a Florida-based high-tech optics store, an- nounced Nov. 15 the opening of its third Texas retail store, a new outpost at The Galleria mall, 5015 Westheimer Road, Ste. A1192, Houston. Products on sale include night vision and thermal imaging smart optics, which customers access through what company founder Marc
NAME CHANGES 6 An RDA Pro Mart at 9323 Stella Link Road, Houston, was converted into a location of the national beauty supply chain SalonCentric in early November. The store maintains the same owners. The wholesale store provides hair, skin and makeup products. 713-667-3783. 7 In partnership with Panda Express, Texas Children’s Hospital unveiled two new facilities as part of a 10-year, $5.9 million commitment from the restaurant chain to bolster the hospital’s exercise and rehabilitation program. The Panda Cares Center of Hope Cardiac Cath- eterization Labs is now open on the 20th floor of the Lester and Sue Smith Legacy Tower in the Texas Medical Center, 6651 Main St., Houston. The Panda Cares Center of Hope Therapy Gym opened on the 24th floor of the tower. 832-824-1000. www.texaschildrens.org www.saloncentric.com EXPANSIONS
Vayn called “a more hands-on experi- ence.” The store is also be staffed with trained professionals who can teach customers about the technology. 281-640-2078. www.atncorp.com 3 A grand opening took place Nov. 4 for a new Meyerland location of Academy Sports + Outdoors at 8715 West Loop S., Houston. The 50,000-square-foot store offers sports equipment; camping and water gear; outdoor furniture; and clothing from brands such as Nike, Yeti, Adidas, Under Armour and Academy’s private-label brands. The store also provides grill and bicycle assembly ser- vices, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding, propane exchange, and hunting and fishing licenses. 832-591-5445. www.academy.com/meyerland 4 Agenda Houston celebrated its Kirby Drive debut Nov. 11 at 3300 Kirby Drive, Unit 4A, Houston, on the first floor of the Arrive Upper Kirby development. Agenda continues to operate out of its location in The Galleria mall, but it no longer sells sneakers at the location after Galleria officials formed an exclusive agreement
with another retailer. The new Upper Kir- by store also offers denim wear, hoodies and outerwear, shirts, backpacks, hats and accessories. The shop is owned by Baytown native Ken Haggerty. 281-990-3229. www.agendahouston.com COMING SOON 5 Officials with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic announced Nov. 7 plans to build a 26,000-square-foot clinic at 3003 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, near the group’s flagship Berthelsen Main Cam- pus. It is slated to open in spring 2023. The new office will initially serve as temporary space for staff and physicians from the Berthelsen campus while con- struction takes place on a renovation and expansion project through 2024. After that, the West University Clinic will offer space for up to 13 providers, including primary care for both adult and pediatric patients and specialists in dermatology. On-site services will include a laboratory, X-rays, ultrasounds and pharmacy access. www.kelsey-seybold.com
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