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7 Brunello Cucinelli The nearly 4,800 square-foot project will include the construction of new retail space in the River Oaks District. The boutique offers luxury men’s and women’s apparel, fragrances and eyewear, as well as select home decor. • 4444 Westheimer Road, Ste. F155, Houston • www.brunellocucinelli.com 8 Slowpokes The spot is known for its in-house roasted coffee and a menu with biscuits, croissants and bagels. According to TDLR, the shop will be under construction from
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9 Backstreet Cafe The veteran establishment along Shepherd Drive updated its reopening timeline from late 2025 to the summer of 2026. The new location is expected to be 6,600 square feet and include a second floor. • Reopening summer 2026 • 1201 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston • www.backstreetcafe.net 10 The Phoenix After 19 years of business, the brewery and pub will relocate to a new space off Richmond Avenue. Owner Vu Truong said the move was due to leasing issues. The new property will go through three rounds of renovations before fully opening in the next year. • Relocating this summer • 1643 Richmond Ave., Houston • www.phoenixow.com 11 Picos Restaurant After an outpouring of community support, the owners of the Mexican cuisine restaurant announced plans to relocate rather than shut down. The new location is still under consideration, with more details expected to be shared by early spring. The current location will continue to operate during the transition. • Opening late 2026 • 3601 Kirby Drive, Houston • www.picos.net
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operators of the new saloon, which will take over the former space occupied by Space Cadet. • Opening in March
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1 Pinkerton’s Barbecue The restaurant officially opened its third location with an Upper Kirby establishment. The menu features Texas-style pit barbecue, including slow-smoked brisket, pork ribs, sausage and chicken. • Opened Jan. 20 • 3801 Farnham St., Houston • www.pinkertonsbarbecue.com 2 Altuzarra With its first location in Houston, the River Oaks boutique specializes in luxury women’s clothing, handbags and other accessories. • Opened mid-November • 4444 Westheimer Road, Ste. C120, Houston • www.altuzarra.com PetSet This custom-built mobile spay-and-neuter clinic hit the streets in Houston in January to expand the nonprofit’s ability to bring preventative veterinary care to local neighborhoods.
• 4002 N. Main St., Houston • www.heydarlinsaloon.com
4 Exilio Latin Flair Bari Hospitality Group will debut this new restaurant concept in the Harlow District that will encompass a sophisticated Latin menu, warm ambiance and vintage
wine program. • Opening TBD • 2817 W. Dallas St., Bldg. C, Houston
5 Biscuit Belly Serving southern comfort food and homemade biscuits, the new breakfast and brunch concept is expected to open in the Heights area this fall as part of a larger expansion. • Opening fall 2026 • 3601 White Oak Drive, Houston • www.biscuitbelly.com 6 Blushington The luxury beauty brand confirmed the address of its first Houston lounge ahead of its spring 2026 opening date. It offers professional blowouts, makeup application and skincare services. • Opening spring 2026 • 3601 Westheimer Road, Houston • www.blushington.com
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12 Archway Gallery Functioning as Texas’ longest-running, artist-owned gallery, the space is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. The celebration will include the launch of a new exhibit on April 11.
• Opened in January • www.pet-set.org
• 2305 Dunlavy St., Houston • www.archwaygallery.com
13 Menil Bookstore Officials with the popular art museum announced the on-campus Menil Bookstore will undergo renovations starting in spring 2026. The updated shop will feature
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3 Hey Darlin’ Saloon James Cone and Derek Dobbins will be the owners and
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