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you'd put a diaper loaded with cr@p in your washer? nice... and the diaper piece wasn't even the point anyway. it was the point that "being green" is not why people shop at whole foods (or at least not a majority). it is for more healthy, organic foods.

Eating healthy organic foods isn't a direct correlation with "being green." And, for that matter, how can you really rationalize being judgemental for using disposable diapers. I don't care what it does to the environment, I am not washing my infants soiled diapers in my sink...that's what separates us from a third world country.

I can definitley appreciate that and have been there on numerous occasions!

Is that a trick question??? It is a piece of shi#...a few more clubs in the area will just make it more of a piece of shi#. But don't get me wrong...I'd rather the "Richmond Strip" type folks hang out on the Richmond Strip, as opposed to them coming to downtown/midtown... SOOOOO, I say, more clubs on Richmond Strip!!!!!

They don't feel safe in downtown Houston? LOL. It's probably one of the safest downtowns of any major US city. You have a better chance of getting shot in a drive-by on the "Richmond" strip than be a victim of crime in downtown Houston. Richmond strip is a piece of shi#.

Does anyone know when Cyclone Anaya's will open in Midtown?

I went last week. The place isn't bad, but it isn't anything special either. They need to find some signature food to offer so they can excel. They have big burgers, but with Christian's Tailgate 2 blocks away, there is no reason to get a burger at the Htown Diner. They say they have great shakes/malts, etc. We didn't try them, but it would be worth a shot. I got a club sandwhich and it was mediocre at best. The wife had a burger and it was good...just not close to as good ast Christian's Tailgate which is basically next door. I'd go back to try something else on the menu. The owners/staff were very nice when I was there and we got everything in a very timely manner. However, it was barely occupied (only 3 of the 15-20 tables were occupied). Check it out. I'd love to see what others think.

Check out Christian's Tailgate next door to the one that is opening in Midtown (Pierce @ Bagby is the intersection).

hopefully they take all of the homeless up to the north part of downtown when they relocate...if they ever relocate. the homeless and the bus station remain midtown's biggest problem...tertiary are the s#x businesses, some of which are DBA "Club Houston" or whatever...

i would like to donate $100 to shipping them to Austin....

must find out more information. that greyhound station is the bain of midtown's existence. i hope they'd put some midrise apartments there with retail on the bottom...could be a great area!

I am a Midtown resident, and I have mixed feelings on Midtown. In one way, it has come a long way in 3-4 years, but in another light...it has a LONG LONG way to go. I am pessimistic about it ever getting there while I am a resident. Let's put it this way, if I were in the market to buy another house right now, it would not be in Midtown. So, if you are having problems keeping people in Midtown, how can you expect the demand to be adequate enough to build up Midtown. Most of my friends looking for housing inside the loop are not coming to Midtown. I have neighbors selling their houses and I don't see any activity...no buyers...resale value is barely better (if better) than 2-3 years ago. I don't know...I've just become jaded with Midtown. I am tired of the F#$*)$(%$ bums and crackheads walking around the neighborHOOD. I do see less than in the past, but the area under the Pierce Elevated has become homeless haven. It is embarrassing, but I guess the transition should be expected to take a while. I wish the crackhouses, vacant lots, and slums would get bought up and redeveloped. It can't happen soon enough. The bus station and El Mexico bus station which were rumored to be purchased by BMW seem to have just renovated the exterior (at least cleaned up with a pressure washer and some fresh paint)...so I doubt that it is going anywhere...that is too bad b/c it is not good for the overall development of Midtown. Oh well, my soapbox rant is over...Midtown can be nice and is in an ideal location...more needs to be done faster to make me happy with my investment.

as a Midtown homeowner, i would love for someone to elaborate on what is going on?

I had a friend that lived at Houston House for about 2 years (in 2002/2003). The place isn't that bad. Now, the interiors on the apartments are a bit dated and I don't think that units have washer/dryers in the units themselves. I think the units are only for rent. He had a corner unit on one of the top floors looking towards the north and east...really nice view. Not a bad place. He could walk to work downtown which was nice. There is plenty of parking near the building (on street or lots) for guests. I think a number students at South Texas Law School live there (I think). I think it is mainly a younger crowd with some others mixed in as well. I don't think any particular "groups" of people dominate the building (as stated by some others in this thread). Don't know about 2016 main.

Not packed on a Friday night???? You don't say.... LOL j/k Seriously, that place does great business...it is where we always go as Midtown residents.

One block is vacant with some little old broken down service station. The other block is a old blue building that was an old engineering firm. Both have been unoccupied for some time now. It will be a great improvement. It will also be blocks from the St. Joseph's hospital.

No scoop, but nothing happening right now. I live 1 block away and didn't even know about this!!! Definitely good news.

Where is this being built? Anyone have a link to the site for this place? Is it apartment or condos? THANKS!

Do you have the approximate price for infants? Thanks everyone!

There is risk involved, no doubt about it. However, I don't have a problem with apartments being developed next to me. In fact, the development in Midtown is moving a little too slow for my taste. Apartments can house tons of young professionals that are working in Downtown and the Medical Center. Lots of students in medical school might find Midtown a convenient place to live while in school or residencies due to the light rail. The retail aspect on the street level is critical in my mind to making apartments or midrises condos work. I would much prefer that to a bunch of crack shacks and abandoned buildings that are littering up Midtown. The more dense the population, the better the opportunity for growth of restaurants, stores, etc. in this area. That's just my 2 cents...for what its worth.

Live Sports Cafe downtown has good food and a decent amount of tv's. Buffalo Wild Wings in midtown is great for sporting events and food, but it gets crowded on all nights (especially for big Houston sporting events). The Wetspot is pretty cool, but I found that the food sucks. Tavern on Gray (at Waugh & West Gray) is pretty good and has a ton of tv's...but be ready for a lot of smoke.

I had a question...I know a few people that browse these forums probably have children. Particularly with infants/toddlers/etc...do you all have any particular places in the areas of Midtown or Downtown that you'd recommend? Our family lives in Midtown and we both work downtown. We'd like to find a good place in the near vicinity...pricing info would be helpful as well. Thanks!

Just curious...is anything in the works for the block off Webster between La Branch and Austin? It is basically just an empty lot with lots of great trees. Just curious. I heard a long time ago that it was going to be a Walgreens. I think it might be a good spot for a midrise apartment/condo building...

it is pretty good. my wife and i went there a few weekends ago. the prices are typical with places of this nature, and the ice cream is really good. we'd definitely go back. if you guys really like ice-cream and chocolate...go to the Chocolate Bar on Alabama between Montrose and Shepherd. REALLY GOOD!