Bellaire - Meyerland - West University | August 2023

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Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding

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RENOVATIONS 7 After a renovation process that incorporated design and technological improvements across all its departments, ocials announced the reopening June 27 of the family-owned Mike Calvert Toyota dealership at 2333 South Loop W., Houston. Renovations include a rede- signed waiting area, restroom upgrades and outtting the main shop for electric car needs. 713-558-8100. www.mikecalverttoyota.com CLOSINGS 8 Just under one year after opening in July 2022, the last day of service took place June 30 for CounterCommon Beer- works & Kitchen . The brewpub operated in the Bellaire Triangle, 5413 Bellaire Blvd., specializing in Asian and Latin menu items while also oering an array of freshly brewed German beer. IN THE NEWS 9 Owners of the Bellaire eatery Dan- delion Cafe made it to the nal round of the “United States of Breakfast” contest hosted by ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Dandelion ultimately lost to Philadelphia restaurant Middle Child. Co-owned by JC Ricks and Sarah Lieber- man, Dandelion Cafe has been serving in-house, made-from-scratch breakfast and brunch favorites since 2016 at 5405 Bellaire Blvd. Owners won an earlier round by preparing a plate that featured a cornbread wae topped with 24-hour marinated crispy chicken thighs and a homemade spicy butter. 832-988-9210. www.dandelionhouston.com

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BUFFALO SPEEDWAY

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BRAYS BAYOU

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3 Oering contemporary women’s outts, the second location of Saint Lo opened July 10 at 2592 Amherst St., Houston, in Rice Village. Saint Lo oers women’s tops, pants, dresses and jewelry from a variety of labels. 832-968-4050. www.saintloboutique.com 4 Personal injury law rm Funk Law Group opened July 1 at 4909 Bissonnet St., Bellaire. Managing Partner Adam Funk said the boutique law rm provides legal services for cases including those who have been injured due to a car crash, medical malpractice, negligent security

and air-conditioned patio. Burgers are handcrafted with 100% Angus beef, made-to-order and served medium on toasted, classic style buns. Guests can also choose from shakes in avors such as vanilla, strawberry, peanut butter and even “Rocket Fuel” made with alcohol. www.burgerjointhtx.com 6 Life sciences venture capital rm Portal Innovations announced June 21 plans to open a new 30,000-square-foot lab and oce space at the Texas Medical Center’s Helix Park by the second quarter of 2024. The Chicago-based rm will operate its lab and oce at the TMC3 Collaborative Building, one part of the 37-acre life science campus slated to open in the fall o Bertner Avenue. The space will oer large coworking spaces, multiple conference rooms and more than $2 million worth of modern equipment, including wet and dry labs. The rm is actively looking for investments and oering lab facilities and development resources for the next generation of life science startups. 773-498-5643. www.portalinnovations.com

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NOW OPEN 1 A new location of Austin-based Lick Honest Ice Creams opened July 16 in Braes Heights, 3821 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. 3D, Houston. The shop uses locally sourced and sustainably grown and harvested ingredients in its wide range of avors, including vegan options. Flavors include caramel salt lick, coee with cream and Texas sheet cake. Another Houston-area location is coming soon to the Autry Park mixed-use development o Dallas Street near Montrose. 346-867-6146. www.ilikelick.com 2 Luvish Nails Lounge opened July 14 at 5600 Kirby Drive, Ste. 1, West Univer- sity Place, in the shopping center along Kirby Drive. Services oered include man- icures; pedicures; articial nails; eyelash applications; facials; waxing; and med spa cosmetic applications, such as Botox and other injectables. 281-576-8050. www.luvishnailslounge.com

and others. 713-449-5771. www.funklawgroup.com COMING SOON

5 Anticipated to open in summer 2024, partners Matthew Pak and Shawn Bermu- dez announced that The Burger Joint ’s fourth Houston location will be near West University Place. The eatery will take over the former Village Plumbing & Air site at 5403 Kirby Drive. The restaurant will include a 1,600-square-foot covered

2280 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 713-357-7391 www.ascentemc.com

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