These new businesses are coming to The Vista in Columbia

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The Vista District has announced new restaurants, coffee shops and hotels in the Columbia neighborhood.

Here’s a list, according to a news release:

Rebel Dogs, a specialty hot dog restaurant including beef, turkey, vegan and gluten free options, will be opening in November at 504 Gervais St.

Bitty and Beau’s Coffee Shop will be opening soon at 1001 Gervais St. The shop is self-described as “a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop”. They employ individuals with intellectual and development disabilities and offer a variety of coffee and tea drinks, as well as frappes, smoothies, light breakfast fare and snacks.

The Hollow will be opening soon at 823 Gervais St. This locally owned, forest to table restaurant will feature fresh vegetables and wild game.

The Dragon Room, an Asian-inspired restaurant offering food from China, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, opened at 803 Gervais St. this summer. It is open from Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Cava, a Mediterranean fare, fast-casual restaurant offering bowls, salads and pitas also opened this summer. It is open daily from 10:45 to 10 p.m. and is located at 831 Gervais St.

Farmer’s Market Xchange opened in early September at 912 Lady St. and is affiliated with Tom’s Creek Farms in Hopkins. They are an artisan market offering fresh produce daily as well as coffee, bread, meat, cheese and fresh pastries. The market is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with lunch specials served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

City Grit at 707 Gervais St. offers a wine bar, lunch counter, grab and go items and a storefront. It is now offering valet services as well as family meal subscription service. City Grit is a 2023 James Beard Foundation Finalist for “outstanding restauranteur.”

New apartments and hotels are on the horizon in the Vista as well, according to the release.

A new Homewood Suites/ Tru Hotel by Hilton is currently being constructed at the corner of Williams and Gervais Streets. It is slated to open late summer 2024.

Site preparation has begun on a new apartment complex for students on the corner of Huger and  Blossom streets. Subtext Developers is planning for more than 900 units and student study areas.

Silver Hills Development is proposing a new multi-family apartment complex on the west side of Huger Street. The 7-story complex will have 250 units with European and New Orleans-style architecture.

Hotel Trundle has announced an additional location at 1237 Gadsden St. with 41 rooms, fitness  center and private outdoor patio.