August did not disappoint with a wide array of new restaurants and businesses opening. Here is a look at what opened in the Heights, River Oaks, Montrose, West University, Meyerland and Bellaire area. Rosie Cannonball, a European eatery by Goodnight Hospitality, opened Aug. 29 at 1620 Westheimer Road. The restaurant features a wood-burning grill and oven, and a menu offering original breads and pizzas, vegetable and meat dishes, as well as curated wines and cocktails. www.rosiecannonball.com European restaurant Savoir and its companion wine bar La Grande Rue opened Aug. 28 at 1344 Yale St., Houston. Both wine-focused concepts were launched by former Tiny’s No. 5 manager Brian Doke. www.savoirhouston.com | www.lagranderuehouston.com The AIDS Healthcare Foundation opened a new location of its Out of the Closet Thrift Store at 1435 Westheimer Road, Houston, on Aug. 24. The thrift store, which is also accepting donations, contributes its proceeds to support services at medical clinics. Free HIV testing is also provided on-site. 713-391-8990. www.outofthecloset.org San Francisco-based boba tea shop Purple Kow opened its first Houston location at 2531 University Blvd. on Aug. 26. The shop offers a variety of coffee and teas, iced milk drinks, milk teas and fruit smoothies with toppings such as caramel, chocolate pudding and jelly. www.purplekow.com Starting Strength Houston, a strength-training gym, opened Aug. 24 at 3701 S. Shepherd Drive, Ste. B. The gym offers small group sessions as well as personal coaching for any level of ability. The gym also has locations in Dallas and Austin. 713-364-2381. https://houston.startingstrengthgyms.com A new Torchy’s Tacos opened at 5537 Weslayan St., Houston, on Aug. 14. With over 60 locations in the Southwest and 12 in the Greater Houston area already, the Austin-based taco shop has become known for its creatively named and assembled tacos, salads and margaritas. 832-397-5954. www.torchystacos.com Goodnight Hospitality’s Montrose Cheese & Wine opened Aug. 14 at 1618 Westheimer Road, Houston. The specialty shop offers a selection of 12-15 cheeses and 125 wines, as well as coffee, olive oil and more. The shop has space for dine-in seating for about 10 people at the bar and plans to host tastings and other events. www.montrosecheeseandwine.com Cafe and bar Penny Quarter opened Aug. 12 at a newly redesigned space at 1424 Westheimer Road. The cafe serves espresso, cocktails and wine, as well as daily breakfast and lunch. www.pennyquarter.com Teahouse Tapioca and Tea opened its 14th Houston location at 8224 Kirby Drive on Aug. 10. The cafe offers an extensive menu of teas, coffee and blended drinks with a variety of additives, including tapioca, aloe vera, gelatins and fruit. 346-212-2134. www.teahousebeverage.com Anonymous Cafe, a Greek- and European-inspired coffee shop, dessert bar and eatery, opened Aug. 5 at 3701 Kirby Drive, Ste. 160, Houston. In addition to coffee and espresso, the cafe serves light lunch and brunch specials. 713-515-6551. www.anonymouseats.com The Daily Juice Cafe located at 4010 Bissonnet St., Houston, was bought out by 713 Juice Bar on Aug. 1. Under its new name, the store will specialize in serving made-to-order juices and smoothies made with no additives or syrups. 832-231-9898. www.the713juicebar.com