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Miami meets the 'Trose. 

Wow... this is all I could have hoped for downtown... and more!! I am a loyal Phoenicia customer. Only problem is I live so far away that I only get out there about twice a month. Now, I'll be able to take my bike there!!!!!!

I agree that eventually we want downtown to have a "mainstream" grocer, but this is and Byrd's market are a great start. The crowds that come for Phoenicia are the type of crowds that downtown wants to be "discovered" by. They are young and/or independent with fewer suburban ties (generally) and more disposable income. This IMO is the perfect fit.

And we can still meet the "mainstream needs" via the rail line... Randall's and two Fiestas are there. I will guiltily admit that I'd rather sit on the train a few mins more and hike across the road to the Fiesta by Reliant than the one at Wheeler station... selection-wise, there's just no comparison between the two.

I have a rather sad Fiesta in my hood, good enough for staples, so I take the train to Wheeler Fiesta sometimes. I've not been to the one farther South. Is the selection that much better? The international selection is what I am most interested in.

I think it was a remodel, the 1910 picture has the same type floor seat boxes as the 1928 one does.

Although, I agree, much had changed by the later years.

You know Houston, always wanting to upstage itself. haha.

Agree. But I still can't see enough similar. I've no idea though.

http://www.scottymoo...houstonAud.html

The two look nothing alike. Was there an extensive remodel?

"Roger adds that the West Inner Loop has over 94% occupancy"

This is interesting data. Would West inner Loop comprise of N. Loop to S. Loop? More like I-10 to 59,no?

As much of a canned answer as this is, it hits at the real crux of the situation.

Why has Bissonett not been expanded already? Why was only a portion of 59S trenched?

These questions lead to answers people really really don't want to hear.

Money speaks?

To nitpick: Why Parc?

Unless it's an acronym, that spelling should be confined to Paris or Montreal. The pretentiousness is embarrassing.

Taqueria, Cucina, Bistro, Ristorante, Chaucer Street, Jacinto City, Plaza, etc. Last time I was in New Orleans, there were at least two French spellings of names. We've been lexical borrowing for centuries.

Question. Does or has any one lived in this type of condo, with a ground floor restaurant. Are there odors in your apt or balcony? I realize the vent hood would be placed on the rooftop of course. I would hope by code at least those built now.

Why not turn it into an aquarium? I know we've got the 'Downtown Aquarium' and the Moody Gardens in Galveston, but I feel Houston really lacks a true, public aquarium. The Dome would seem to be perfect for it, and it could still be used as part of the Reliant Complex for conventions and such.

Edit: I forgot about the aquarium in the zoo, but that's kind of the point... It's... forgettable.

I just ran across this (old) post. I voted historical. I think an Aguarium would be a great idea. The one Downtown is not an Aguarium, that one should be ripped out at once or turned into a full kiddy amusement park, not the wanna' be it is now. The locale would be a great, non local, visitor "draw" as the Dome and World were, once upon a time.

No offense meant, but amongst the majority of these proposals, I'm grateful they never went up. Can any developers do an original project, along the lines (for the times, yet still amazing) of Pennzoil Place.

For a residential tower..... Can't think of a single one, sorry! Perhaps, that 'modern' one on Wilowwick near San Felipe!? Even that style has been over done too.

Maybe? http://www.chron.com/business/article/Luxury-residential-tower-planned-near-Highland-2191896.php

Will wait with unabated breath.

Rewrote, sorry. Blame the iPad AGIAN!

Ron's Krispy Fried Chicken was owned by my grandfather, Ron Woodall. He'll be thrilled to know that someone remembers his restaurant!

As for me, I'm simply jealous. I was too young to even get to taste the chicken! I've heard it was delicious, though.

Sagemont?

http://www.ronsfoods.com/aboutus.html

I wish the new residential towers wouldn't look so... cheap? The new one on Studemont comes to mind. At least they tried with 2727 Kirby.

Yes, for sure. I actually ran acros a very similar high-rise 2727 Kirby minus the balconies, believe it was in Europe somewhere. It was on an architectural site I was cruising. I meant to post the foto here, but got side tracked and now can't remember which site it was.

Something similar to this style, could possibly kick-start a new look for our fair city.

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=17554

When was the last time you saw an inspiring residential tower outside of Dubai? Condos & Apartment buildings are fillers, not corner stones.

Touché. I can dream. They needn't even be anywhere near as inspiring as those you're talking about either. I understand for cost efficiency, etc the huge mega Corp developers use the same garbage over and over in all metroplexes. But..... Please? Am I in Denver, Saint Louis, Atlanta, Houston or.....? lol

I am thinking this is going to look more Miami or Dallas than tunnel form cookie cutter judging the other renderings for PM Realty Projects.

Miami or Dallas cookie cutter then? lol I just wished we could have something truly inspiring. IMO

What kind of bad smell are we talking about? Bad cheese? Smells like feet? Didn't want garlic? I've only been to Frank's twice but it was good both times. Need to try Luigi's.

I won't speak for slickvic, but to me "bad smell" in referencing pizza would be they've allowed one or more items to sour. The ingredients at some za houses are left in too warm for too long prep areas. Me loves a good smelly cheese n lots-o-garlic please. Lol I do hate though, when I want just a slice and it may look fine sitting there but once I take that first bite I can tell it sat there just long enough to "grow rancid" yuk-yuk.

Franks is still my fav, especially as I live so close. I've just learned to speak up and have them make a do-over.

I used to like Luigi's a lot but the last two times I went the pizza smelled bad so I am no longer a fan.

Yea, this seems to be a major problem of mine also. Luigi's is great or it's awful. Franks, downtown also. How hard can it be to do a thin crust plain cheese pizza with consistency? That's all I ask. Will try Brthers when out that way. Denver had Famous Pizza, no matter the time of day you could walk in order a slice and it was always good, maybe not super fresh but consistently good!

I consider myself something of an expert on this subject, since I have tried out pizza places all over the city.

Best overall Pizza

1. Pizza King (103 Davis Road, League City, 77573)

2. Angelo's (400 W. Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598)

3. Romano's

4. Collina's

5. Pink's

Best authentic Italian pizza: Piola

Best deep dish: Candelari's

Best pizza by the slice: Frank's

Thanks for your favs, need to try a few. Pink's are good. What about your fav thin crust New York style?

After Pennzoil Place, it is my second favorite building in Houston. So, Love it. As a courier I have seen pretty much all of it. It is still the simplistic exterior that I love. Now that I have hear "the Cracker Building" It is even more endearing to me. As someone here said the Club on the top two floors are dated, but in a tacky, cool way I guess. That was a year ago, perhaps they've been updated now. It will be interesting what happens to this building now that Exxon is "moving on up" or should I say up North.lol

I enjoyed the self checkouts because of the deep discounts that are given for using them.

Plus 2 for cash -- it's way easier than keeping up with a bunch of grocery receipts to compare with the monthly statement. I try to stick with smaller bills -- hate it when the cashier holds my $100 bill up to the light to check for a watermark.

Wells Fargo, my bank cashed a check, given a fake 100. FYI, I will check yours along with everyone elses going forward now. That was 100 I did not need to lose.

I believe that was Victoria Station. Their specialty was prime rib.

Wow, flashback with this post. I was 19 and took a first date there, she orders the highest priced steak, shrooms on the side, along with several sides, then eats about three bites. Total!!!

Yikes! Lol it was that far out? Is that the address? I need to see what's there now.

Due to the wideI influence of Italian and Greek immigrants in American culture, the US has developed regional forms of pizza, some bearing only a casual resemblance to the Italian original. Chicago has its own style of a deep-dish pizza, whereas New York City has developed its own distinct variety of thin crust pizza.

Ah, pizza.... The personal fav debate wages onward.

Going to Chicago kind of ruined pizza for me because it showed me pizza's potential. Nothing in Houston can beat legit Chicago deepdish.

THat is no, nor shall it ever be, pizza, a za or a pie yes. Hahaha It is a.....

how much stuff can we stuff into dough so you may stuff yourselves. Hahaha New york style is the second best after authentic Italian for me. Lol