s3mh Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Founding-chefs-PJ-and-Apple-Stoops-leave-Foreign-10806067.php Dang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/14/2016 at 10:00 AM, andre154 said: Noticed that the spot at 2626 White Oak has filed for a TABC permit. The name on the application is "The Ready Room", under the ownership of 2626 White Oak LLC, which is shown to be owned by Ken Bridge, of Delicious Concepts. Back in my young and skinny days, it was The Ready Room (or perhaps Reddy Room), with Milton Hopkins as the house band on Fridays (or maybe Saturdays, or both) (back then we were not as... shall we say... restrained in our habits, so particulars get a little vague). Good ol' roots Houston R & B, and his backup singers could really belt it out. Since the previous incarnation had a level of cleanliness that rivaled Lola's (the bar on Fairview, not the restaurant on 11th), eating wasn't something you did there. It'll be interesting to see what turns out this time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 The return of the Reddy Room (at least in name), the reincarnation of Rockefeller's - what's next, Club Hey Hey arising from the grave? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 The new strip center @ Durham would be a possibility, but not if they plan to open anytime in the first half of 2017. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I heard a lot of good things and was always saying I should go there when I have cash on hand, but I never did. Now I feel like I helped kill FC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Kenten-Marin-to-join-Presidio-team-10832870.php?cmpid=fb-desktop Team in place for Presidio f/k/a 60 Pioneers. Opening late January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/what-was-really-going-on-behind-the-closing-of-foreign-correspondents-9081422 Oh, the restaurant biz can be quite the circus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 20 hours ago, s3mh said: http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/what-was-really-going-on-behind-the-closing-of-foreign-correspondents-9081422 Oh, the restaurant biz can be quite the circus. Yes, opening that many concepts in a year is a strain on resources, especially since, given how long it takes to get a restaurant permitted, there is a lot of cash drain before you see your first dollar in revenue. But putting your nanny and a bunch of family members on corp payroll, especially when the company is almost certainly cash flow negative, is super shady. Sounds like they had a lot of OPM (other people's money), but not quite enough. Based on their typical reservation availability, Bernadine's is almost certainly making money, and Hunky Dory is probably at least breaking even. Canard seemed to be doing pretty brisk business on the times I had been there, but probably not enough to cover the cost of the entire leased space (operationally, Canard/FC was basically a single space). I'm not a frequent enough visitor to JGB to judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 There is a little crepe restaurant on W18th and Yale next door to the super hero costume shop. Pretty basic menu of sweet and savory crepes. But with all the high end stuff piling into the neighborhood, something new that is small, quick, cheap and easy is nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedmondson Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 After just driving by it looks like Fusion Taco on Main St. is open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Fusion Taco is open. Really good. Generous margaritas. Affordable and easy. Nice addition to the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Presidio is opening this weekend. They had a few soft opening dinners this week. There is a new little crepe restaurant over by the comic/superhero store on Yale and 18th. It is the same guy who was selling Moroccan oils in the same spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/First-look-Field-Tides-in-the-Heights-10924336.php#item-38488 Field and Tides is opening on the 13th. They will open a bar in the old gas station in the spring. Nice to see that building finally going to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerloop Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 The wife and I tried La Fresca Pizza on 20th for lunch last week and it was very good. They make the pizzas across a counter from you, kind of like making your sandwich at Subway, so you can pick exactly and how much of each ingredient that you want. Good crust, fresh toppings, we'll definitely go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Texas-catfish-restaurant-Flying-Fish-to-debut-in-10946172.php Another Dallas chain coming to Houston. What is notable is the owner's intention to harvest catfish out of Buffalo Bayou. He frames it as a #MAGA struggle against government regulators. But I think that the greater concern should be the fact that Buffalo Bayou has some of the highest bacteria counts of any waterway in Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 http://theleadernews.com/balls-out-burger-coming-to-the-heights/ Never heard of any other restaurants from Ian Tucker. This would bring the Heights burger count to seven: Christian's Tailgate, Bernie's, Beck's Prime, Burger Joint, Someburger & Hubcap. A different burger for every day of the week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedmondson Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 12/14/2016 at 10:26 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: The tentatively named "The Ready Room" has had a TABC permit for 2626 White Oak Drive for at least two or three years. Spoke to someone who works at Ritual and they said they plan on returning it to a live music venue. Will have live jazz and high end cocktails. Planning on being open in a couple months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Arthur-Ave-restaurant-to-close-March-19-10989016.php Arthur Ave closing to go Greek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/houston-heights-gelato-shop-dolce-neve-opens-9308241 Austin gelato shop is opening already next door to the soon to be Hughie's 2.0. The thought of dinner at Hughie's with a cup of gelato after is quite pleasant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 7 hours ago, s3mh said: http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/houston-heights-gelato-shop-dolce-neve-opens-9308241 Austin gelato shop is opening already next door to the soon to be Hughie's 2.0. The thought of dinner at Hughie's with a cup of gelato after is quite pleasant. Completely agree. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I'm not crazy about Hughie's. Yeah, I said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 On 5/3/2017 at 8:46 PM, CrockpotandGravel said: Warehouse Bar and Chill closed some months ago. According to Houstonia, Gary Mosely and the Creek Group purchased it. Cactus Cove: This forthcoming bar and grill, tentatively named Cactus Cove, is one of several new concepts on the horizon from the Creek Group (Onion Creek Cafe, Cedar Creek Cafe, Lowbrow). Details are hush-hush for now, but look for the eatery to take over the former Warehouse Bar & Chill in the Timbergrove neighborhood. https://www.houstoniamag.com/articles/2017/5/1/houston-restaurants-to-get-excited-for Interesting. Gary has the magic touch so I'm sure it will be a success. The WB&C people didn't have a clue to what they were doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Another Heights restaurant closure coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 17 hours ago, JCR said: Another Heights restaurant closure coming up! Shade and Glass Wall are closed. Both are being retooled. Shade will be "Alice Blue", a more trendy venue. Glass Wall will try a more casual concept. Something has got to give at Treadsack. Graham Laborde jumped ship. Bernadine's was his creation and he got his dad involved in propping up the restaurant when everything hit the fan. Richard Knight left Hunky Dory and it has not been the same. I doubt that those concepts can survive too long without big talent in the kitchen. And no big name chef is going to come on board until the company emerges from bankruptcy. A bit of a catch 22. https://houston.eater.com/2017/5/15/15641640/treadsack-chefs-leaving-graham-laborde-richard-knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 47 minutes ago, s3mh said: Shade and Glass Wall are closed. Both are being retooled. Shade will be "Alice Blue", a more trendy venue. Glass Wall will try a more casual concept. Something has got to give at Treadsack. Graham Laborde jumped ship. Bernadine's was his creation and he got his dad involved in propping up the restaurant when everything hit the fan. Richard Knight left Hunky Dory and it has not been the same. I doubt that those concepts can survive too long without big talent in the kitchen. And no big name chef is going to come on board until the company emerges from bankruptcy. A bit of a catch 22. https://houston.eater.com/2017/5/15/15641640/treadsack-chefs-leaving-graham-laborde-richard-knight Looks like those restaurants will likely close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 21 hours ago, JCR said: Another Heights restaurant closure coming up! This one at the end of the month. An additional closure is the Taquito Rico on Main and Pecore also at the end of this month. The building owner has other plans for that lot. The business owner will have a taco truck in the same area at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcook2002 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 2 hours ago, JCR said: This one at the end of the month. An additional closure is the Taquito Rico on Main and Pecore also at the end of this month. The building owner has other plans for that lot. The business owner will have a taco truck in the same area at some point. Ok so which restaurant is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 On 5/17/2017 at 9:35 AM, Triton said: Looks like those restaurants will likely close. Hunky Dory and Bernadine's closing! http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/05/18/hunky-dory-and-bernadines-to-close-in-the-heights.html?ana=RSS%26s=article_search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Triton said: Hunky Dory and Bernadine's closing! http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/05/18/hunky-dory-and-bernadines-to-close-in-the-heights.html?ana=RSS%26s=article_search More victims of light rail. ;-) Edited May 18, 2017 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 41 minutes ago, Triton said: Hunky Dory and Bernadine's closing! http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/05/18/hunky-dory-and-bernadines-to-close-in-the-heights.html?ana=RSS%26s=article_search Hunky Dory and Bernadine's are owned by a separate entity from Down House and the rest of the currently surviving Treadsack establishments. They could now convert Hunky Dory and Bernadine's bankruptcy into a Chap 7 from an 11 and lighten their load by a lot. It is sad because but for the mismanagement these restaurants should have been able to be around for a long time. At least they leave behind some nice architecture for someone else to make a go at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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