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Vegas-inspired cocktail lounge takes flight in Shady Acres office building

Plume will open this summer.

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A veteran Houston bar owner has teamed up with one of the city’s most prominent real estate developers to bring a new cocktail bar to Shady Acres. Meet Plume, a cocktail lounge that aims to offer something a little different than the nearby bars on 20th Street.

Located in the Urban Office – West Heights building at W. 22nd and Beall streets, Plume is the first project from Golden Ratio Hospitality Group. Founded by Ted Baker, the Houston hospitality veteran behind casual bars Penny Whistle Pub and Bobcat Teddy’s, in partnership with Dan Braun and James Fitch, two of the partners in real estate development firm Braun Enterprises, the new company strengthens a relationship that goes back to Baker operating the former Revelry on Richmond in a space owned by Braun Enterprises.

Plume aims to serve as a cocktail lounge that’s more intimate and upscale than the nearby sports and patio bars that have made 20th Street one of Houston’s most lively nightlife districts. Designed by Bradford Collier of BwCollier Interior Design of Houston, the interior will take inspiration from the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel and upscale cocktail bars in Las Vegas. Details will include a feather motif inspired by the bar’s name.

Scheduled to open this summer, Plume’s beverage offerings will include cocktails, sparkling wine, and premium whiskeys. A limited food menu will focus on an upscale take on shareable bar snacks. Expect refined service that’s consistent with the upscale atmosphere.

Located at 1100 W. 23 Street, Urban Office – West Heights is a coworking facility with one, two, and three-person office suites. Its amenities include conference rooms, high speed internet, and its proximity to the nearby bars and restaurants.

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Coastal-inspired Houston restaurant will shutter after 3 years in Montrose

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A Montrose restaurant devoted to fresh and healthy fare will soon serve its final meal. Graffiti Raw will close on December 31.

Located next to Uchi in the Montrose Collective mixed-use development, Graffiti Raw opened in early 2023. It is part of the Big Vibe Group, the hospitality company behind Coppa Osteria in Rice Village and Flora, the stylish Mexican restaurant in Buffalo Bayou Park.

Graffiti Raw took inspiration from coastal destinations such as Big Sur, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. True to its name, the menu included raw items such as tartare and ceviche alongside classic fare such as steak frites, chicken schnitzel, and crab fried rice.

“Since opening, Graffiti Raw has been a place for connection — from shared meals to vibrant

nights that reflected the creative energy of Houston. The Big Vibe Group is grateful to the

guests, team members, partners and the Montrose Collective community who helped shape the experience,” the company said in a statement.

Big Vibe emphasizes that both Coppa Osteria and Flora “remain central to the company’s long-term vision, with an emphasis on growth, consistency, and elevated hospitality.” It made a similar commitment to those concepts when it closed Gratify, a neighborhood bistro in Rice Village, back in 2024.

Montrose has seen a number of openings and closings, with additions such as jazz supperclub Doc’s and wine shop/bar Montrose Grocer. Paulie’s, a neighborhood staple for more than 25 years, will also close on December 31.

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