New businesses are moving in and others are scaling back in the River Oaks/Montrose area. Here is a look at some of the businesses making changes recently.
Space Montrose, 1706 Westheimer Road, Ste 2, reopened Aug. 30 after shutting down in mid-August to deal with a "bat colony issue," according to the store's social media posts. The shop carries locally crafted apparel, cards and other gifts. 832-649-5743. www.spacemontrose.com
The new restaurant Bludorn, 807 Taft St., Houston, opened for dinner service Aug. 21. The former executive chef of Cafe Boulud in Manhattan, Aaron Bludorn, and his wife, Victoria Pappas, of the longtime Houston-area restaurant family, developed the concept, offering “creative and eclectic American cuisine,” according to a news release, with a focus on sustainable, local and seasonal ingredients. 713-999-0146. www.bludornrestaurant.com
Wine cellar and lounge Vault & Vino opened in mid-July at 2505 Mason St., Houston. The building houses a series of climate-controlled lockers for wine storage as well as an expansive lounge to stay and enjoy wine with other clients of the members-only cellar. 713-364-5391. www.vaultandvino.com
