PopUp Bagels
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PopUp Bagels, at 329 Summit Blvd., opened in July at The Summit. It’s the first location for the company in the state. Founded in Westport, Connecticut, PopUp Bagels serves bagels fresh out of the oven hot and whole. Customers can choose from bagel flavors like plain, everything, poppy seed, salt and sesame with a variety of butter and cream cheese flavors. PopUp Bagels is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
855-747-6347, popupbagels.com
Aritzia, a fashion design house, has opened its first Alabama location at the Summit near The Cheesecake Factory. Originally started in a department store in Vancouver, Canada, the boutique now offers a variety of women’s clothes and accessories including dresses, activewear, sweatfleece, shoes, hats, belts and more.
Brandy Melville
Brandy Melville opened in August at 209 Summit Blvd., Suite 100, at The Summit. With a California-inspired aesthetic, they offer youth apparel and accessories for girls including pajamas, cardigans, clothing, jewelry, bags, hats, tops, bottoms and more. Brandy Melville is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 6 p.m.
205-538-5082, us.brandymelville.com
COMING SOON
British clothing brand Boden is planning to open its third U.S. location at the Summit this fall. The 35-year-old company first brought its bold prints and bright colors to the United States in 2002 and currently has locations in Alpharetta, Georgia, and and Nashville. The brand offers a variety of women’s, children’s and baby apparel and will be at 200 Summit Blvd.
Saw’s BBQ is bringing its signature barbecue, sandwiches and sides to Valley Post in Chelsea at 1004 Dunnavant Valley Road. The new location is scheduled to open this fall. Founded in 2009 in Homewood, the restaurant has now expanded and become one of the state’s best-known barbecue brands. Saw’s also has locations in Avondale, Crestline, Hoover, Leeds and Southside, along with its food truck. The restaurant posted that customers can enjoy all of the smoke, charm and southern flair that they have come to expect from the brand at the new location.
Dogtopia is planning to open a location at 5361 U.S. 280 in the Bazaar 280 shopping center. The dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise will be operated by Henson and Carlton Millsap. They also own Dogtopia locations in Birmingham and Homewood. The indoor facility will offer overnight boarding, spa services and daycare. Dogtopia has more than 285 locations across the country. An opening date has not been set yet.
Target will be coming to Chelsea as the anchor store in The Shoppes at Chelsea, which is a new 20-acre retail development at the corner of Chelsea Corners Way and Shelby County Road 47 off U.S. 280. GBT Realty Corp. acquired the 20.46-acre site for the planned development and sold 11.23 acres to Target. The Shoppes at Chelsea will feature 34,300 square feet of retail space, two outparcels and the 128,667-square-foot Target store. The development is set to open in either late 2027 or early 2028, but no groundbreaking date has been announced.
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer will be opening a new location at Valley Post in Chelsea this fall to serve up their made-from-scratch dishes, sauces and chicken served either Southern fried or rotisserie. They hand-cut and brine their chicken overnight, and they don’t have a freezer in the restaurant because everything is made from scratch each day. With Alabama locations in Cahaba Heights, Dothan, Auburn, Vestavia Hills and Pelham, the restaurant is in 10 states.
NEWS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Capstone Building Corp., a general contractor headquartered at 1200 Corporate Drive, Suite 350, has projects in both Orlando and Atlanta. They recently began construction on The Gateway, a luxury multifamily apartment development minutes from Orlando International Airport. The Gateway will encompass more than 417,000 square feet and feature 270 luxury apartment homes. The anticipated completion is in late 2027. Capstone also recently completed Herndon Square Phase II, a $57 million multifamily housing development in Atlanta. The project spans 335,348 square feet and includes a six-story residential building with 201 apartment homes. The project represents the second phase of the transformative Herndon Square redevelopment on Atlanta’s Westside.
205-803-5226, capstonebuilding.com
ANNIVERSARIES
Woodhouse Spa is celebrating its seventh anniversary at 125 Summit Blvd. at The Summit. The luxury day spa offers massages, facials, HydraFacial, couple’s massages and body treatments designed to help customers relax, restore and rejuvenate their bodies and minds. Woodhouse Spa is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
205-905-7676, birmingham.woodhousespas.com
Bella Couture
Bella Couture, at 104 Croft St. in Mt Laurel, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing personal and unforgettable dress shopping experiences. Owner Colleen Hopwood has a background in wedding gown designs and alterations. Bella Couture offers a thoughtfully curated selection of bridal gowns and styles for mothers of the bride and groom. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome when availability allows.
205-995-3444, bellacouturellc.com
Sono Bello, at 240 Summit Blvd., Suite 200, is celebrating its fourth anniversary at The Summit. Their team of physicians offers laser liposuction and body contouring, including tummy tuck alternatives, laser fat removal, chin fat removal, mommy makeovers, excess skin removal and men’s liposuction. Sono Bello is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment on Saturday.
659-599-7426, sonobello.com
Village Drug Co. is celebrating its seventh anniversary at 300 Carlow Lane, Suite 116. Founders Matthew and Lauren Zauchin created the pharmacy to provide personalized patient health care with an upscale small-town feel, focused on a modern approach to health and wellness. Village Drug Co. offers brand and generic prescription drugs and immunizations, as well as over-the-counter medications, first-aid care, natural-based and organic vitamins and supplements. They also have a drive-thru service. Village Drug Co. is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
205-713-8393, villagedrugco.com
