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45 minutes ago, hindesky said:

Moss Landscaping is working in the area in front of the Astros Team Store.

https://mosslandscaping.com

I knew my guy Crane wouldn’t let this space sit as is. 

3 hours ago, tigereye said:

The garage is to help support the new ballpark village development. Was always part of the plan from the beginning. Nothing new here 

hmmm i recall him wanting to specifically build an underground garage so that he could build on top of that land. He was still working to convince the church of that the last tie i heard  

On 12/12/2023 at 11:57 AM, hindesky said:

Proposed plat called Capitol Garage for the new parking garage that was rumored. Harvey is the builder.

 

Does this mean Crane was not able to buy this block for more space for his entertainment development? I know he mentioned he was hoping to build them an underground garage or something so that he could build on the lot. 

18 hours ago, hindesky said:

I was headed to the Continental Club for the Fistful of Soul show. They haven't played here in a couple years and have moved to Lil' Danny's Speedo's Go Fly a Kite Lounge for a while. They do an occasional late Sunday afternoon show there now.

https://www.instagram.com/afistfulofsoul/?hl=en

Daley Sports Club took over the Brass Tap.

I went here Saturday night and it’s a big step down from Brass Tap IMO. 

23 hours ago, X.R. said:

Tom's did a soft, soft opening on Saturday night as said by their bar manager. Went there after the Rockets game. You don't know how nice it is to be able to walk three streets and find a place to hang out with TV's facing the street and people sitting on the patio with generally good vibes. Food was fine, typical bar fare, burger was good, etc. Good/great drink specials. The bar facing the street/patio has a great view.

They will be announcing this later, but they are going to be in partnership with the Rockets and will have the official pre-game location. Wish Crane and Co would hurry with the minute maid bars, the ability to make money is so clear. It was a clear funnel from Toyota Center to the bar, and about 30 mins after the game there were tons of people from the game there checking college football games, talking, etc. 

I randomly drove by Saturday night and they had all the windows opened to the outside and this place looks badass from the street. Definitely exceeding my expectations. 

11 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

@Urbannizer @Triton Please merge this with the East Village topic. Eighty Two was located in the East Village mixed-use development. Lustre Pearl is opening in Eighty Two's former unit.


https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32934-east-village-mixed-use-development-at-1201-st-emanuel-st

 

I believe Eighty Two was where Paradise Palace is. 

5 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said:

The trees are all gone

 

I give Jim Crane the full benefit of the doubt. Something has to be coming to this space. 

Nice! FYI: The title says Honey not Holey. 

On 6/30/2023 at 9:50 AM, nate4l1f3 said:

The king has returned 

 

Welp. Guess it’s not the same one as before. I hate it. 

7 hours ago, Houston19514 said:

It's clearly a work in progress. They built spaces up there that could accommodate such activities.

Yeah they do those mini concert things up there that do well (I went to the Beatles one), but hopefully they add something more permanent. You seem to have more faith than me so I’m hoping you’re right. 

2 hours ago, BEES?! said:

Oh, hey, cool, they have shaded tables on the roof now, it looks like! Nice, I was just thinking it'd be nice for them to better utilize the space up there.

Now for the weather to not be so hellish so I can go enjoy it! Haha, NOT!

I’ve honestly mostly been disappointed with the rooftop. After going up there once what’s the appeal to go back up there again? There’s really nothing to do but stroll. They could easily replicate the lodge at Bryant Park in NYC up there and that would do wonders. 

I feel like that’s (the high rise) been shared before but maybe not in as much detail.  

18 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

 

I think the former Woodshed space in Levy Park is leased or in lease negotiations. An entity was recently filed for Hearsay at Levy Park LLC. Maybe the restaurant is expanding to 3728 Wakeforest Ave?

At present, Hearsay has two locations in downtown Houston and another in The Woodlands.
 

Was hoping for something a tad bit more casual but good find. 

This was my dream for Houston Center Shops but it works here too 🤤

https://youtu.be/Vdb1CqZhFuY

13 hours ago, 004n063 said:

I've come to assume that first tenants in mixed use developments will always be Instagram-forward and pricey. I wish they were more inclusive, but I wouldn't be a very happy person if I couldn't accept that there are places that aren't meant for me.

I'd also care a lot more if there weren't hundreds of other much cheaper, equally bike-accessible, and honestly probably better food options out there for me. 

It feels true enough to say that places like this are good for the health of the Houston restaurant ecosystem, and I'm good with that.

Plus it's a cool building, and the benches are free.

Completely agree and that’s where I’m at with it. 

On 6/2/2023 at 8:27 PM, ToolMan said:

I'm really trying hard to like the restaurants at this place, but I just can't.

Marmo:
Nice happy hour. Appetizers and drinks are good. It's going to cost you after 6pm. Drinks are ridiculously priced if you are drinking anything other than wine.

Graffiti Raw:
You are spend some $$$ here

The Chelsea:
Decent wine prices - not sure about liquor. $24 for a burger and appetizers aren't much cheaper. 

Picnik:
Haven't checked it out yet. Looked online and the menu doesn't draw me in.

I wouldn't call these places fines dining either. Much better restaurants you can go for the same price or cheaper. Traffic is going to be horrid on Grant St. with Uchi and these places. I feel bad for the neighbors. Just rip it all up and turn it into a upscale Rainey St.

That's my Montrose is dead rant for the week.

This is a reason why I’m less excited than I use to be when developments like this pop up— there just isn’t much here for me, and I’m tired of being squeezed for every dollar. I will say, they all look like really nice spots as far as ascetics go. I reluctantly spend $9-$10 for 2 scoops of ice cream at Van Luween only because it so good 🤤. 

The Big Casino Bar has opened at 908 Congress replacing the old Batanga

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsulAnogBo8/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

I’m going to miss Woodrow’s patio, there was always something unique to it and it gave off a cool vibe. The inside on the other hand was kind of depressing. 

On 5/5/2023 at 3:22 PM, hindesky said:

Looks like The Brass Tap has closed.

That hurts. 

My bad y’all I got trigger happy 

13 minutes ago, Yonkers said:

I assume that's just for the building. Do those numbers usually include the cost of the land and the cost to fit it up inside?

I honestly don’t know but I won’t pass on an opportunity to take a shot at Tilman. 

Houston-based Lovett Commercial, the developer behind the 550,000-square-foot Post Houston entertainment complex and the Sawyer Yards mixed-use district, has revealed new details on its plans for an adaptive reuse project in the Second Ward. 

Lovett Commercial plans to convert the historic Farmer Bros. Co. coffee plant at 235 N. Norwood St. into an arts and music educational campus, company founder Frank Liu said in an interview with the Houston Business Journal.…

On 4/28/2023 at 9:05 PM, hindesky said:

I posted this permit Oct. '22 at the Post Oak Hotel.

The architect is Populous which builds stadiums and arenas around the world.

https://populous.com

 

Hmmm 55 million short of what Tilman said. Leave it to him to lie about the cost tho hehe

On 3/20/2023 at 1:30 PM, nate4l1f3 said:

They’ve been serving the park from their food truck for a little while now, doesn’t excite me for my taste but good for them. Now we wait to see what replaces the Woodshed restaurant. 

So they’ll actually be serving food and margaritas so this is exceptionally more exciting for me 😏