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  1. I tried Down House this morning. The sceince theme seemed more like an accent than a theme. However, it was pleasant enough. I had a beakfast taco and latte. The taco was great. The bacon in it was very very good. The latte was OK. My two friends were also very pleased with their meal. The prices were generally reasonable. The exception was the bacon. Although it was great bacon, $6.00 for two strips is a little steep.
  2. Of course I have been there. I will detail the reasons for my opinion after April 18th.
  3. Yes, Revival and the brands listed are the only choices we poor Heights residents have. If only we had internet access or could leave the Heights, we might be able to shop the whole world for our desires. But alas, we are stuck with Heinz and French's and Oscar Meyer. Oh, the humanity!
  4. Glad everyone has liked it but after the novelty wears off, it will not have the traffic to survive long-term.
  5. I was the Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a small town. During my tenure, Walmart proposed to build a Super Center in a residential neighborhood. At that time, I opposed it and was able to convince enough of my fellow commissioners to vote it down. Of course the city council approved it unanimously a week later. I opposed it because it was out of character with the neighborhood. If Houston was zoned and I were in the same position, I would vote to approve it. This is because a Walmart is not out of character with the surrounding neighborhood. In fact, I think that if you hit that area with several B-52 strikes it would improve property values. I think a Walmart will also improve property values. The fears about traffic and crime are overblown. I support the Walmart.
  6. Went to Big Mamou today instead. They have some work to do. Meat pies were good but miniature. I have never seen then that small and was surprised. The dipping sauce was excellent. Had oyster po-boy. Got shell in more than half the bites I took. Bread did not hold together and sandwich fell apart.
  7. I will try Big mamouu tomorrow. I tried Vietnam and saying it was average is a compliment.
  8. The tenants in 2802 White Oak moved out this weekend after 13 years there. The owner was making noises about re-leasing the property. They had talked previously about tearing it down so now I am not sure what they will do. It seems that the partners may not all be on the same page.
  9. I went in to get mango chutney. They had an 8 0Z jar for about $12.99. I ended up getting a 9.5 OZ jar, from Hawaii, for $9.00, including shipping. Their pricing did not take the internet into account.
  10. We have a saying in the tax business that applies: Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.
  11. The Heights will support stores like this if they have something different to offer and their prices are not outrageous. They can be higher than the grocery store - just not over the top. A good example is Penzey's Spices on 19th. I went by there on Sunday at 12:30 PM and it was packed. If you have not been there, do yourself a favor and go.
  12. It is their own fault. You can get most of what they sell somewhere else much cheaper. I went in there once a month or so just to support the neighborhood. Had they not been so greedy, I would have gone in once or twice a week. It is not a matter of affording it, it is about getting hosed for the sake of perceived status.
  13. I have a client who has been leasing the building at 2802 White Oak. They have been advised to vacate as demolition of the building will begin in 60 to 90 days. This is the building just east of the closed BBQ restaurant.
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