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2223 DEL MONTE DRIVE R I V E R O A K S RUTHIE PORTERFIELD ruthie@ruthieporterfield.com ruthieporterfield.com OBSESSIONS. DECORATION. SALIENT FACTS. 26 Kirby Collection retail/ residential development on Kirby Drive welcomes new shops in November. A Ma Maniere, a luxury streetwear men's boutique, will stock the coolest street-style and footwear brands — Enfants Riches Deprimes, Kenzo, Maison Margiela, Off-White, Raf Simons, Public School, Rick Owens, and more. Also opening in November is Pinstripes for dining, bowling and bocce ball. Open now is skincare spa, nail and hair salon Atelier Isabelle Rose …. Nashville-based Lemon Laine opens in Heights Mercantile this fall. The natural Retail RAP River Oaks District is getting another hot spot, courtesy of nightclub Clé owners. The bold French-inspired Bisou opens this fall in the former Taverna space. Chef Frédéric Perrier plans to wow with classic French dishes with his own little twist, born of his time as the private chef for the French Ambassador to the United Nations … The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa pays homage to Houston's storied history with its new restaurant, Tribute, opening late October. The former restaurant Olivette is being reconceived as a modern spot for wood-grilled oysters, smoked Texas Wagyu beef with pickled vegetables, and more. Snag a seat in the cozy wine room, if you can …. Arizona transplant Flower Child has opened in Uptown Park as part of Uptown's dramatic makeover. Flower Child is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts group (North Italia, The Arrogant Butcher, Blanco, Zinburger, Culinary Dropout), serving up natural and organic food made from scratch, with dairy- gluten-, and sugar-free options … Agricole Hospitality is going for a triple crown, with three new eateries opening at 1201 Emanuel Street in EaDo. The minds behind Coltivare, Eight Row Flint, Night Heron, and Revival Market are setting up the trio of eateries under one roof: pizza shop Vinny's; European- inspired Indianola, named for the sleepy Texas town; and cocktail bar Miss Carousel with a walled-in courtyard … Pizza Motus, the brainchild of a former motorcycle racer Will Gruy, has opened in West University. Inspired by Gruy's time in Italy, the casual eatery at 6119 Edloe serves authentic, crispy, Roman-style made-to-order pies and Restaurant BUZZ T wo years ago, Houston artist Thedra Cullar- L e d f o r d w a s a m o n g three talents showcased at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston in "Right Here, Right Now." Now Cullar-Ledford steps out with another season opener, one that cross-pollinates the worlds of important jewels and designer fashion, translating both onto canvas, then into a fresh collection of frocks, handbags, boots, and other objets. "Thedra Cullar- Ledford: Accoutrements" at Vaughan Mason Fine Art, opening Saturday, September 8, 5 to 8 pm; artist talk Saturday, September 22, 1 pm (through October 13); vaughanmasonfineart.com. Catherine D. Anspon FASHION AS ART individual slices … Kelly Barnhart's healthy- eating haven Vibrant has opened at 1931 Fairview, designed by powerhouse Lake/Flato. The menu offers bolstering "potions" in a variety of flavors and wheatgrass margaritas. Don't forget the I-can't- believe-it's-not-Gluten bread smeared with cashew butter and sugar-free walnut cardamom bliss balls. Look for the complete story in our October issue … Missing Underbelly? Strap in for Chris Shepherd's new steakhouse, Georgia James, anticipated to open September 1. Inspired by Shepherd's days with One Fifth Steak, Georgia James takes over the 1100 Westheimer digs with delicious cast-iron steaks, prepared the way Shepherd eats them at home. Another personal touch: a serious seafood tower. Annie Gallay beauty and wellness shop, founded by Laura Lemon, has a specialty oil bar of oils made from seeds, nuts, and plants, to personalize your beauty routine … The Galleria, Level 1, welcomes British menswear clothier Charles Trywhitt (pronounced "Tirrit"), headquartered on Jermyn Street in London. It's a bit of a British Brooks Brothers with a slightly lower price point …. At Market Street — The Woodlands, luxury candy boutique Sugarfina has opened, just months after opening a shop near the Galleria Financial Center. Pick and choose your own bento box of sweets, and snack on top-shelf candies, such as those made with Japanese Kyoto blossoms. Annie Gallay Thedra Cullar-Ledford's Hermès Red Bag (detail), 2018 Thedra Cullar-Ledford's Tenenbaum Jewelers handbag