Oh, the places you shall go this summer. From new shops popping up around town to art exhibits that wow and mouthwatering menus to enjoy, there is much fun to be had.
Pamper yourself with products at the new wellness shop in the Heights. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Self-care beckons at the newly opened Go Easy boutique nestled in the heart of the M-K-T development in the Heights. Rife with popular skincare products, supplements and goodies galore, the shop will help educate customers in the art of mindfulness, stress-management and tools to help you live your best life. “We are so excited to finally have our Houston store open! The community has made us feel so welcome, we are excited to plant our roots down further,” shares owner Molly Mathias. “We have lots of collaborations in the works that we can’t wait to get rolling out. You never know where you will see us pop up next.” 600 N. Shepherd Drive, #120, goeasy-shop.com
Lindy Chambers, “Open Road” (2019, oil and acrylic on canvas), 48 x 48 inches. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY
Hot off the heels of a successful exhibition at Fort Worth Community Arts Center, artist Lindy Chambers is celebrating her premiere show at Deborah Colton Gallery. Lindy Chambers: Living the Dream will run through Aug. 26. Featuring a whimsical mix of vivid colors and subdued hues, Chambers’ unique approach successfully inspires and provokes attention toward the everyday ordinary life—resulting in her rather extraordinary perspective as the final product. 2445 N. Blvd., deborahcoltongallery.com
COMMUNE will bring over 200 top chefs to Houston later this summer for the city’s festival debut. PHOTO COURTESY OF INDIE CHEFS COMMUNITY
Calling all culinary enthusiasts—Indie Chefs Community (indiechefs.com) is bringing its buzzy food festival to town this summer. COMMUNE was launched in order to shine a light on the hospitality industry by prioritizing education, resources and opportunities available while also giving back to the community. Launching in August, the festival will bring over 200 chefs together who, together, encompass 20-plus Michelin stars and 40-plus James Beard finalists, and will feature scrumptious cuisine, innovative dishes and undoubtedly leave you inspired. “COMMUNE was founded for the industry, by the industry. We wanted to create a space for chefs and hospitality professionals to come together, make incredible food, champion causes they’re passionate about and support each other, the community and the industry in the process,” says Grover Smith, founder of Indie Chefs Community. “As a city that thrives on rich culture, diverse culinary offerings and exceptional people, Houston felt like the perfect city to host this.”
Erin Smith and Patrick Feges offer customers mouthwatering menus in a laid-back environment. PHOTO BY KRISTEN GILLIAM
What’s cookin’, good lookin’? That would be husband-and-wife duo Patrick Feges and Erin Smith, who recently opened a new location of their cult-following grub hub, Feges BBQ, in the Spring Branch Village center. With signature dishes and Southern charm, this new spot promises to wow with each bite. 8217 Long Point Road, feges.com
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