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WestGrayGuy

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  1. Let's hope the Allen goes the way of Alta West Gray rather than Dolce Living or Le Palais. I am personally jazzed about the possibility of an Equinox in the neighborhood.
  2. I live two blocks South of West Gray and Taft and I love it. The gentrification is full speed ahead.
  3. Fingers crossed for Kimpton. Have stayed at Hotel Monaco San Francisco, 70 Park avenue NYC, Ink 48 NYC and the Eventi NYC. All were excellent and will be an excellent addition to downtown.
  4. Texas A&M has been awarded a very large governmental grant to create one of three national bio defense centers. Good news for Texas and Texas A&M http://onehealthplusbiocorridor.com/
  5. Exxon has owned this land for decades. This is not a new purchase.
  6. I am as pro inner loop as they come. I personally don't get the appeal of the suburbs. However, the suburbs provide what the people want; a bigger house on its own piece of land. Add "better" schools with decent jobs and you have the American dream. I too think it is inevitable. The Katy prairie is flat, seems to drain pretty well, and ideal for the forthcoming sprawl of Houston. The area between 290 and I-10 is ripe for colonization.
  7. You know, I started this topic almost eight years ago. There still is not a solution with what to be done with this building, makes me think it will stay this way for many years to come.
  8. Houston will stop growing outward when we run out of land, which is never. As long as people can buy a cheap house on a large piece of land with decent schools, sprawl continues. Also, with the price of oil hovering around $100, Houston will be the place to be for a long time. People come to Houston for a chance to get ahead. Our cost of living is ridiculously cheap compared to other parts of the country.
  9. To be fair, Grand Parkway has been planned for over four decades. This is a planning map from the 70's.
  10. I think this is great. East midtown (East of Main) is still a bit rough but with projects like this, I am sure it will transform.
  11. I am glad to see this go up. There is a old house next to plot of land I believe. It is known for having the Eric Dick for City Council signs. I am wondering if it will come down anytime soon. This part of lower West Gray is filling in nicely. I christen it LoWeGray.
  12. As an aggie who lived at the old Plaza hotel (University Tower) in the 90's, I am very excited to see this development. That has always been an eyesore.
  13. I am in the market for an Audi and they have a rendering in the current Momentum Audi dealership. Very modern looking, German aesthetics.
  14. I find it ironic that some people on this forum dub Houston the "tear down capital of the world" yet advocate tearing down Jones Hall. I agree that the facility is outdated with poor restroom facilities. I much prefer Hobby over Jones. But we need to be more mindful of our aging buildings. This mentality tore down the gems of the past. All buildings age. Jones is architecturally significant and, in my opinion, should be preserved.
  15. Freebird's is definitely an Aggie thing and will totally rock in this location. I can't wait.
  16. I would think a bigger parking lot for Niko Niko's....It is always such an issue to park there.
  17. The homeless seem to be getting more aggresive. Not only with they offer to watch your car while you go eat at say BW3, now they want to wash your windows with their "squeegee" and "water". Anytime I may venture into the CVS in midtown, there always seems to be a homeless person waiting outside. I even heard a woman who lived nearby in Post Midtown say that they follow her home sometimes. Has anyone else noticed these more aggressive variety?
  18. Where is 307 Fairview? What building will it be in? A new wine bar will be great!
  19. Fascinating. Love this Montrose history. I like hearing about the old hangouts.
  20. The new location will be at Fairview and Taft. The site was most recently the Portugese restaurant Leo du Mar, now closed. The information comes from Kevin, the owner of Ziggy's. I think this will be a fine addition to the neighborhood.
  21. I just found this thread. It is very fascinating to me as I grew up in Brazoria but practically lived in Lake Jackson during my formative years of the 70's and 80's. Unfortunately, I went to high school in West Columbia (poorest school in the county) although I lived closer to Brazoswood HS. I always resented that. I loved the root bear stand in Freeport. I used to go to Quintana beach all the time. It was nicer than Bryan beach but not as expensive as Surfside. I saw many a movie at the old Lake I and II theaters in Lake Jackson. Does anyone remember the old drive in between Angleton and Freeport on the old 288? I saw 9 to 5 there back in the day. My dad worked for Dow for 30 years before retiring. He stills lives down in Brazoria. Ever time I visit it seems nothing ever changes. I love living in Houston but my roots are in the love it or hate it little area known as Brazosport.
  22. I managed to get ahold of a plan for the plot of land bounded by Bailey, West Webster, Gillette and cook streets. From what I understand this plan was universally disliked at the inital meeting. Have a look: http://www.bcbc.info/promos/park1.jpg
  23. District 7 Menu Here's the menu guys.... it's the same as the East location.
  24. Okay, so I finally went to what must be the fourth try for this location, the District 7 Grill. I had lunch there and I must say that it was pretty good. I had the District Burger with Swiss and Mushrooms. The kicker was the bread. It was amazing, crispy and slightly sweet. I am thinking that this incarnation of the grill might survive as it has other locations around town. I enjoyed the interior. It was not as small as I had imagined it would be. The booths are bright colors (turquoise and pink). Overall the service was friendly and prompt. Go check it out HAIFers!
  25. Yes it is still open, I go to see movies there all the time including recently: Capote Brokeback Mountain Keeping up with the Steins An Inconvenient Truth I love this theatre, especially the bar upstairs. If the teardown rumor is true, I will personally chain myself to the front door in the front of the bulldozer.
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