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1 week ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
A vibrant new addition to Houston's dining scene debuted in the Heights on May 27. Good God, Nadine's is equal parts cocktail lounge, garden party and Southern eatery, according to a news release on its opening. What's special about it? The bar-forward concept was brought to life by owners of Verdegreens Farms, Billy Trainor and Kyle Wiebe. “We wanted to create the kind of place where you instantly feel at home—whether you’re in flip-flops or dressed to the nines,” Trainor said in the release.
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2 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
The Goodman Corporation, a civil engineering company in Houston, is expected to start the first step of a nine- to 10-month project in June to assess the parking situation within the Montrose community. The full storyMontrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone officials discussed the parking study at a May 19 meeting, which will include examining several factors to help support implementing future parking policies within Montrose.
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2 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Formerly known as Mutiny Wine Room, husband-and-wife duo Mark Ellenberger and Emily Trout will celebrate the grand opening of their new, reimagined restaurant Mutiny in The Heights. Zooming inAccording to a May 20 news release, the rebrand reflects a shift toward a more accessible, family-friendly experience, which includes redesigning the menu and expanding the north patio to accommodate larger gatherings.
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2 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
The 41-year-old, Montrose-based nonprofit provides housing and support services to youth experiencing homelessness, and according to a May 16 news release, the new state-of-the-art campus on Lovett Boulevard will enable the organization to serve 50% more at-risk youth seeking shelter and access to resources. About the projectThe new four-story building allows Covenant House to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 150 youth per night, ranging from ages 18 to 24.
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3 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Respecting the craftItalian Chef Giovanni Mauro will helm the first Houston-area location of Pie Tap.
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3 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Birkenstock officially opened its newest location in Rice Village in early May. Two-minute impactBirkenstock is a German shoe manufacturer known for its signature sandals, clogs and other shoes with contoured cork soles. The store sells shoes for men, women and children, including sneakers, boots and water-friendly sandals. The Rice Village location is next to stores such as Lululemon, White House Black Market, Athleta and Sunglass Hut. Opened early May2503 Amherst St., Ste.
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3 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Texas Children’s Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced in a May 14 news release that a $150 million donation from the Kinder Foundation will officially kickstart efforts to build a new comprehensive cancer center focused exclusively on children.
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3 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Created in 2009 by Yael Aflalo, Reformation is known as a lifestyle brand that sells vintage-inspired womenswear such as dresses, tops, jeans and sweaters, as well as shoes, bags and accessories. What we knowThe California-based company utilizes sustainable practices and is a 100% carbon, water and waste-neutral company, according to its website.
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3 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Zooming inRothy's was initially founded in 2012 and launched in 2016 as a women's shoe company in San Francisco, California, according to the store's website. However, the American brand grew over the last few decades and expanded to include handbags and a men's fashion line. Now, the store sells women's shoes, including sandals, clogs and flats, as well as handbags in styles such as the casual crossbody, large tote and crescent-shaped purse.
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4 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
The Swift BuildingThe Swift Building at 612 Waverly St., according to the Archaeological and Historical Commission, was originally a cottonseed oil refinery with four buildings before it was bought in the early 1900s and transformed into Swift & Company’s two-building meat-packing plant. Now, developer Radom Capital along with Triten Real Estate Partners will transform the historical landmark into a revitalized mixed-use space for Heights residents.
