EastEndHeritage

Hi, I heard rumors from a colleague that Kim Son is planning to shutdown the Jefferson location sometime in 2021, apparently due to the highway expansion. Not sure how concrete that information is because to my knowledge the I45/I69 project is not a done deal yet.

Yeah, a little disappointed they do not have Pho on the menu. Aside from wishing it was a new location for Pho Saigon, this is a great second option.

Beat me to the punch by a few microseconds. 😄 I am definitely more excited about this than the other restaurant. The only victim is going to be my bank account.

As per the notice from your own pictures, it appears to be multifamily residential.

The ATM is up and running for those that need it.

Article on the Houston Chronicle about the development. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Houston-developer-plans-high-end-project-in-East-15424528.php

I might be wrong, but I think they are some kind of nice looking shutter windows. They are usually rolled up during the day and come down at night.

The bank side of the building continues to move along and it looks ready to open soon. ATM is installed, drive-thru seems completed, and signage is done. Also, landscaping is done around the entire complex. Work is still being done inside the restaurant but appears to be months away from opening.

I concur with your opinion. Too bad the Mrs. disagrees. She got a bad plate of chilaquiles and has not let it go since then. I might have to start sneaking out more often to have some Merida's once Covid is over.

Please explain to me why any other places you seem to be concerned about do not have diversified cuisines. Do we know *exactly* where Fifth and Third Ward stand? Or this game only played in a one-way street?

For the same reason there is very little, if any, Mexican on any other Latin cuisine restaurants in the West University/Greenway area. The clientele is not there. Also, hardly any Mexican/Italian/Asian restaurants on Fifth Wards. I wonder why. You can spin it anyway you want, but it does not changes the fact. You cannot shove something on people's mouth if they don't like it or can't afford it. I really enjoyed Andes Cafe, but every time I went it was empty. Why? Too expensive and not many Ecuadorians around the hood. Therefore, it failed. @Texasota, it looks like you are determined to play to some kind of victimization. That is up to you if that is what you are into. I just want a restaurant that will last in the neighborhood and not end up like Cajun Town, which was struggling way before Covid. But hey, what do I know. It is not like I live in the neighborhood or something. Oh wait.

You might not like anything about those sentences, but it doesn't make it any more likely for a Cajun restaurant to succeed. Just being honest. You know what else wont succeed here... any of those pretentious restaurants from the Heights. Do you like anything about this sentence, Mr. Sentence Inspector?

Well, it is going to be more than just average strip center. It is at least anchored by a bank, which over time should bring people to the strip on the daily basis. It is just a matter of preference. I am not a big fan of Cajun food and I believe it is the same for a lot of the legacy neighbors in Second Ward. See what happened to Cajun Town Café. Maybe Cajun can do better in Third or Fifth Ward. A real Texas BBQ restaurant would be nice (Porky's was not real Texas BBQ). An Asian restaurant would also be nice. Italian? It is my understanding more Mexican restaurants are not allowed in that part of Navigation, but even then a variation of Mexican casual can be nice in that area. Something cheaper and faster such as Tostada Regia or Arandas (or I dare to say Chipotle) would be nice for a quick pickup order. Ninfa's is too expensive for the "I don't feel like cooking today" type of order and our household is morally opposed to spend our hard earned money at El Tiempo on Navigation. Villa Arcos has been closed for months now and the hours are super limited even before Covid. Dona Maria has the same issue, weird hours and too small to sit comfortably. Anyways, I hope at least this new place has decent happy hour specials. We shall see.

Bummer, I was hoping for something more exciting.

I am well aware when Judge Hidalgo was voted into and when she assumed office. Article 1 show Houstonians do not want to spend money on the Astrodome as proven by the 2013 referendum since yourself and others keep arguing otherwise. At the time, Judge Emmet, could not take the loss on his pet project and changed direction to landmarked the dome instead in order to make it more difficult to demolish. As you questioned why the new judge had not reversed course from the prior admin, well article #2 shows the new judge did so within days of taking office. So you are now arguing against your own argument. Thankfully this nonsense spending on the dome remains stopped. I know facts are at a premium nowadays, but come on.

We do, fortunately! Judge Hildalgo immediately stopped throwing good money after bad. She is following the will of the people in Houston as stated in prior referendum instead of following some personal nostalgia just because daddy took them to a ball game in 1960's. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2013/11/06/houston-astrodome-likely-to-be-demolished/3452349/ https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/ASTRODOME-13565990.php I like your proposal if private funds can be raised for it. As for the name, just rename reliant stadium or whatever that will eventually replace it, Astrodome. See Yankee Stadium or Wimbledon Stadium. And to tie this to the Bayou, I rather Houston and Harris county spend the $105 million allocated to the Astrodome building more paths and beautifying the Bayou, specially on the East side of downtown, where more people can actually enjoy it instead of spending on intangible nostalgia.

I am willing to bet my retirement savings that actual Houston residents will vote to tear it down if presented with an actual cost-benefit analysis. This is probably a similar situation with the same people outside Houston wanting more highways at any cost so they can keep their commutes to the 'burbs easy for them at the expense of actual Houstonians.

Yeah, right! That was Judge Ed Emmett hyper-inflating demo cost in order to justify keeping it as his pet project. Surface parking at least will bring in some revenue.

The country as whole has been destroying "emotional, architectural, and cultural significance" for centuries. Perhaps just not the ones you care about. I recognize the achievements made when building the dome, but those were short lived and within a couple of decades the building was totally outdated and surpassed by other domes. The Astrodome is no Roman Colosseum. Taxpayer money should not subsidizing the whim of a former County Judge.

The hole area is an eyesore, but I singled out the Astrodome since a lot people like to cry about it. It is beyond me why the area around our "flagship" stadium has not been cleaned up. We have some major world events coming in the next few years, including the Wold Cup, and the area looks decrepit it. To me Houston is like the quintessential undiscovered beautiful prom queen. The Astrowold and of rest of the NRG complex is like the orthodontic headgear before the makeover.

Apparently, not to the Astrodome. I guess some people cant get over some concrete. It is an eyesore IMHO.

I stopped by and talked to a construction worker. Unfortunately, he did not know what restaurant is going up, but mentioned most of the construction work inside is wrapping up within the next few days and that the place will have a bar. 😒

The Allegiance Bank sign is up on the building. Also, the drive-thru is almost finish. Sorry, I didn't take a picture as I was driving.

The latest lawsuit had a setback in court yesterday. I agree with HOUTEX, these projects should be smaller in scope and more spread out throughout the city. The Heights had a similar project and they fought it and won. It upsets me the East End has become a dumping ground for affordable housing. If it is great for the community, why is River Oaks not full of these projects. Politicos take advantage because this neighborhood is full of working class, who sometimes lack the political engagement, and a middle class that is not able to attend meetings at 10am or 3pm during a weekday (as someelse pointed above). https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Judge-blocks-renewed-effort-to-halt-East-End-15238914.php

Last I heard, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership was suing the project because something related to sidewalks.