By Charlotte Aguilar The rumor that’s been spread in salon chairs and on local social media for weeks is official: Beautique Day Spa and Salon is leaving Rice Village after 67 years to relocate to Weslayan Plaza. Rip Reynolds, leasing agent for Regency Centers, confirmed the move to Essentials Monday evening (Feb. 22). He said center management is prepping the spaces formerly … [Read more...] about Weslayan Plaza gains one high-profile tenant, close to signing another as Tuesday Morning exits
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Rice Box, meet Rice Village
With a “preview of coming attractions” style poster, The Rice Box has announced it’s hoping to open its fourth location before the end of the year at 5504 Morningside Dr. at Times Boulevard, former site of a car repair business. Known for its traditional-style Chinese takeout dishes as well as street foods and teas, the location will have 60 seats, making the Rice Village … [Read more...] about Rice Box, meet Rice Village
Jill Egan Interiors opens new Rice Village studio/showroom
Jill Egan’s path to her own interior design business started in classrooms at West University Elementary and River Oaks Baptist schools, where she taught math. Her love of design led her to a job with a leading upholsterer. At the same time she worked as a design assistant for an interior firm’s showroom as an entry into the world of antiques buying, traveling to Europe to … [Read more...] about Jill Egan Interiors opens new Rice Village studio/showroom
Finding the joy in sobriety: Christo Mio puts owner’s life lessons into action
Text and photos by Charlotte Aguilar Christopher Arcidiacono has assembled a crack team to help him create his new business — but ultimately, it’s his heart and his gut instincts that are guiding him. “An idea that comes from what I’ve lived,” is how he describes it. With roots deep in West University, the 34-year-old’s local knowledge is reflected in the design, menu and … [Read more...] about Finding the joy in sobriety: Christo Mio puts owner’s life lessons into action