Belly dancing devotees and caffeine-hyped hipsters emitted a collective frowny face on Halloween morning when iconic Westheimer coffeehouse Agora became ensconced in flames that had migrated from neighboring Antique Warehaus. But there's good news.

CultureMap tracked down Agora owner Michael Sotiropoulos, who revealed that the coffeehouse is slated to reopen by the end of the year, with a projected New Year's Eve relaunch party.

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"Our crew has been working seven days a week to reopen at the end of December," Sotiropoulos says.

As of now, the building's roof has been completely replaced.

"We'll try to keep the same style, feeling and the same look," Sotiropoulos says. "It will look better in some places."

The owner laments the loss of some of the house café's authentic Greco arts and crafts, many of which had been collected during extensive travels through his home country.

"We'll try to make it better — that's our goal," he says, adding, "Bring your friends to the New Year's party."

Editor's note: For the latest on Antiques Warehouse's future, read Steven Thomson's exclusive report.