As the year begins, we’ve used the pages of Essentials Magazine and its framework to explore some potential developments in 2023 through regular our topics, such as government, business, education and more — and you’ll find those observations through the edition, readable for a limited time in digital page-turning form here. Here we bring an anecdotal look ahead to a few … [Read more...] about The year ahead in West U, Bellaire: Have we returned to where assets outweigh challenges?

Bodega Bellaire
A loaf of bread, a glass of wine and CBD products at new Bellaire ‘bodega’
It’s a different kind of mom and pop store that has just opened in Bellaire. An alumni of the Adair Concepts’ Eloise Nichols Grill, chef Joseph Stayshich, and his artist wife Gina have opened a new boutique wine shop that also features gourmet foods such as locally sourced cheeses and charcuterie, baked items, plus CBD products, various home accoutrements, gifts and … [Read more...] about A loaf of bread, a glass of wine and CBD products at new Bellaire ‘bodega’