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ON OUR RADAR

DRYBAR opens a second location in River
Oaks March 18. The refreshingly simple
concept – No cuts. No color. Just
blowouts. – is really that easy. That’s probably why there are now 41 locations nationwide. Drybar provides professional blowouts
at a flat price of just $40, regardless of hair
length or thickness (wash included).
www.thedrybar.com 2610 Westheimer Rd.,
Houston, TX 77098.

The 5th Annual HAUTE WHEELS Food Truck Festival
rolls onto the Houston Community College
Southwest West Loop Campus at 5601 West
Loop South March 21–22. The festival benefits
the HCC foundation and features the largest gathering of food trucks in Houston, the H-E-B Beer
and Wine Garden, street entertainment, a vendor
village as well as interactive activities and fun for
all. Tickets will once again be limited for each
day. Sample 35 delicious food trucks all in one
convenient location. For details,
visit www.hautewheelshouston.com.

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RYDE, a spinning studio is set to open in the River Oaks Shopping Center late this month.
Co-founded by Andrew Pappas and Ashley Gooch, who left her job as a bankruptcy and
restructuring consultant to become a full-time entrepreneur, the pair have had a lifelong passion for fitness, health and wellness. “Andrew and I spent the past year developing a brand
and customer experience that brings the best of the industry to Houston while integrating a
level of personalization, polish and luxury.” Designed by award-winning Mayfield and Ragni
Studio, RYDE’s 2,300sf storefront, will feature the industry’s best indoor bikes. The Schwinn
AC Performance Plus with