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Several permits were purchased yesterday for 2116 Bissonnet St: Structural permit Certificate of occupancy permit The permits are for renovations at the office building at 2116 Bissonnet. Structural permit Certificate of occupancy permit

Plans for 2116 Bissonnet St were approved for permitting a week and a half ago. A screenshot of the plan review inspection report is posted below. Details from the permit: Use: 3,805 sf office remodel 1-2-5-b-b '15IBC FCC Group : Non-residential alteration

A plan review was purchased yesterday for 3401 Canal St. Details from the permit: Use: Conversion; retail FCC Group : Non-residential alteration The permit is for local coffee shop Slowpokes. It's one of several forthcoming additions to The Plant / Second Ward. The development is from Concept Neighborhood.

I think the occupancy permits purchased last week are for a new business at 2517 Ralph St. Supposedly, a new venture from Sundown Entertainment is slated for the former La Grange space. Sundown Entertainment is behind local bar and night club concepts The Sporting Club, The Sugar Room, Clutch, and Todos Santos. Muse is also part of their dining portfolio. It's possible the name of the business opening at 2517 Ralph St is Melrose. I'm not sure. I'm also unsure of the concept; although I'm leaning towards it being a bar or a lounge. There is an Instagram for Melrose and registered web domain. Edit: The business slated for 2517 Ralph St is Melrose. I did a search and noticed the business recently applied for an alcohol permit. https://melrosehtx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/melrosehtx

Milk tea shop Yumcha closed its M-K-T location last month. Replacing the shop is Hui Lau Shan. The eatery sells Hong Kong-style desserts and snacks. According to the sign posted on the shop's window, Hui Lau Shan is scheduled to open in May at 600 N Shepherd Dr, Suite 458. https://huilaushan.us Photo is from Hui Lau Shan's Yelp page: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hui-lau-shan-houston-2

It appears Millie's / Millie's Kitchen & Cocktails is leasing Urban Eats' former space at 3414 Washington Ave. The address is listed as coming soon on Millie's website. There is no opening date provided for the forthcoming Washington Corridor outpost. Millie's a local restaurant located in Oak Forest at 3542 Oak Forest Dr. https://millieshouston.com/houston-millie-s-locations

Interior photos of 3414 Washington Ave included in leasing materials: First floor Upstairs

Exterior photos of 3414 Washington Ave from leasing materials:

Aerial photos of 3414 Washington Ave included in leasing materials.

Following the closure of Urban Eats' Washington Corridor location, Chodrow Realty Partners marketed the 3414 Washington Avenue property on behalf of the property owner. Below are details from the LoopNet listing: 4,545 sf of retail space available This former full-service artisan bistro, craft bar & urban market is available for lease. The upper level was the bistro & bar. Most of the downstairs is also a market of artisan and gourmet groceries, as well as having a bakery and café. Property Type: Retail Property Subtype: Restaurant Gross Leasable Area: 4,545 sf Year Built/Renovated: 2005/2013 Parking Ratio: 4.4/1,000 SF https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3414-Washington-Ave-Houston-TX/30760974/ https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/fBd-QWdy0oHyPkmHUJG3Cx2GPQyKjZUAobBdDCRtZx8/3414 Washington Ave Flyer.pdf https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/fBd-QWdy0oHyPkmHUJG3Cx2GPQyKjZUAobBdDCRtZx8/3414 Washington Ave Flyer.pdf

Back in January, Urban Eats announced its doors were closing at 3414 Washington Ave. https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/6065-the-heights-restaurant-and-bar-scene-more-coming/?do=findComment&comment=695796

November 2022 Street View screenshots of 3414 Washington Ave are below. Corner of Washington Ave and Wagner St Wagner St

Map on the 3414 Washington Ave parcel outlined:

The 16,152-square-foot parcel at 3414 Washington Ave is located in the Washington Corridor area. It sits on approximately 0.37 acres on the corner of Wagner St. A 4,545-square-foot two-story brick building is located on the property. According to records on the Harris Central Appraisal District website, the building was constructed in 2005. Then in 2013, another building was built next to the existing one. Until earlier this year, Urban Eats, a local restaurant and market, occupied the building.

Andy's Home Cafe may have found a new home in the Near Northside area. Recently purchased occupancy permits list the occupant as Andy's Home Cafe. However, the address on the permit is for a Midtown property. It's likely the permit contains an error. Instead of 2121 Main St, Suite A, more than likely the permit is for 2121 N Main St, Suite A. Andy's Home Cafe sold its longtime property at 1115 E St to Magnol last summer. https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/53555-christina-center-2121-n-main-st/?do=findComment&comment=700977

Several occupancy permits were purchased Friday for 2121 Main St, Suite A. 1 story occupancy inspection permit Certificate of occupancy permit Details from the permits: Use: Occupancy report/ restaurant/ 1,410 sq ft. FCC Group: Non-residential alteration The listed occupant on the permits is Andy's Home Cafe; however, the permits are for a Midtown address. More specifically, the address on the permits pertains to the former Greyhound bus station. I think the address on the permit may be incorrect. It's likely Andy's Home Cafe may be leasing a unit in the Christina Center. Perhaps the permit is for 2121 N Main St, Suite A; whose previous occupant was Takeria HTX? Takeria HTX closed recently. Previously, Andy's Home Cafe was located in the Norhill neighborhood. The restaurant closed its doors at 1115 E 11th St; selling the property to Magnol, a local French bakery. 1 story occupancy inspection permit Certificate of occupancy permit

Takeria HTX, an independently-owned Mexican restaurant closed its doors in the Christina Center. I'm unsure when the eatery shuttered. However, the restaurant's last response to a one of its reviews on Google was three months ago. Takeria HTX was located at 2121 N Main St, Suite A.

January 2023 Street View screenshots of 2121 North Main St: Corner of Marie St and N Main St N Main St

September 2023 Google Earth images of 2121 N Main St:

Map with the 2121 N Main St parcel outlined:

2121 N Main St is located in the Northside Village / Near Northside area. It sits on approximately 0.39 acres. Henry St borders the northern portion of the property while Marie St borders the south. Located on the 16,775-square-foot parcel is a strip center named Christina Center. The building is 5,530 square feet. According to records on the Harris Central Appraisal District website, the building was constructed in 2002. Across the street from 2121 N Main St is a non-descript strip center at 2124 N Main St.

A paving permit was purchased Friday for 1887 Ennis St. Details from the permit: Use: 28,919 sf new senior apartments 1-4-5-R2-A '15IBC SPK M/2 FCC Group: Apartments The permits are for New Hope Housing, an affordable senior housing development going in East Downtown.

Photos of The Tipsy Sloth from Google Maps and an Instagram story. The Tipsy Sloth opened over the weekend at 3517 Navigation Blvd. It's a rebranding of Fitzcarraldo.

Fitzcarraldo is now The Tipsy Sloth. Located at 3517 Navigation Boulevard, the bar has been closed for a few months for renovations. The Tipsy Sloth opened under its new name over the weekend. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetipsyslothhtx/ Google Maps listing: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5bmpg9zkDuq3iQPdA

El Cucuy recently shared update on the progress of its forthcoming Houston location. The update and a photo were posted Friday to Instagram. Located at 3921 North Main St, El Cucuy is a bar & grill concept out of New Orleans. The Houston location involves the team behind Dan Electros. Caption from the Instagram post: Doors and windows are in! https://www.instagram.com/p/C59Uw21SboF/