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    Usual suspects, T. A lot on Airline. (Oh, and there were only 28 listed). Studewood -Bedford -Glass Wall -Antidote -Dacapo's -Andy's -11th Street Caf
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    My Table magazine's current issue features a "Foodie Guide to the Heights". They cover 30 establishments ranging from Andy's and Pink's to Bedford and Textile, and outlets like Penzey's and El Bolillo. Nice, short takes on each. They arranged the article geographically - 19th, Studewood, White Oak, Airline, and other. If you're not a subscriber, they do have limited retail circulation. I think I've seen it at Sur La Table.
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    So, if you hate hyperboles, and are feelin' a bit kinky....
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    Welcome to HAIF! Welcome to Houston! I have a coworker coming in from that area. 6:30 - usually 30 minutes. 7:00 - usually 50 minutes. She arrives at at the office around 7. I think she broods and watches Youtube...I think....I don't know. My 12 minute commute from the oppisite direction is not as susceptible to traffic flows, and, therefore, not initiated with great intent at beating traffic (or any other great intent, for that matter). You could always plan to arrive early, log on to HAIF, and argue with whatever the night owls posted the evening before.
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    yeah..now
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    I bet Red eats celery. Freshness being a factor...maybe not. I think the pups would be seriously stressed at Canino's. If I go there at prime time, it's stressful for me. BACK ON TOPIC Y'ALL: I have been digesting the expense of fixing the 2001 screw-up on Jones Plaza. It seems stupid after only 6 years of living with this mistake. On the other hand, people trade cars and wives much sooner, so who am I to judge? The square is not congenial (sorry for that particular adjective, but it's not...congenial). It needs to be flattened again. When one stands, enjoying a cocktail (just anyone, really!), at the front on Jones Hall, you should enjoy the psychadelic, modern castle that houses the Alley. Besides, I always thought there was a decompositionist aspect of watching skateboarders during a symphony break. Also, if it is reconstructed, it creates a great works project. And on that point, I give the floor to my right honourable friend, TJones
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    Why not just add a bunch of showerheads on Jones Plaza? It would complete the picture.
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    Mrs. P. and I went had dinner at Vietnam last night. Food is still great, not to mention relatively cheap. They're still adjusting to the new set up a bit, and they got slammed with a big crowd. However, the service was very attentive and courteous.
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    They laid off their 300 employees yesterday. Memorial Hermann likely will like have to take on many of the patients. KTRK report
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    It's nice to know that their cars are more tasteful than the interior of the Hotel's lobbies. I just don't get the big go-go-whore thang. It's a lovely place otherwise.
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    ...or Hobby University, or Duncan University, or Sarofim University, or [Whoever commits $200 million to us] University. Although they might have to push back on any naming interest from Houston Endowment b/c they wouldn't want to be confused with Bob Jones University.
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    As of Monday, they're still closed. The renovations look great, and they look like they're done. Not sure what the hold up is.
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    As I said, I could only rember those couple things, and it's been about 2 years since I've been in there. I also remember they had a lot of jarred items on the far wall, too - chutneys and the like. I can't remember if those were local or not. Mrs. P. and I are Penzey's addicts. We go by, at least, monthly. It's a great olfaction shopping experience and the spices are really fresh.
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    I only went in once or twice. The only things I remember being somewhat unique were Texas venison (which, I know, is not that unique if you hunt or, like me, schmooze people who hunt), and, if I remember correctly, some local, hothouse produce. The local concept for food has been a big thing of late. However, McCain's positioning in this realm made them just a fancier, more expensive version of a farmers market, of which Houston now has plenty. I do feel bad for its failure. My only surprise at the closing is that it has taken this long.
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    Not sure if it bit the dust. The article inidcated it was delayed (while other mentioned projects are biting the dust) Neither http://www.stopashbyhighrise.org/ or Buckhead Investment Partners indicate that this is a no-go..yet
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    Yeah, Wanda is getting some wine bar on her side of Shepherd, and Pam screws residents of her constituency on the her side of Shepherd. The ladies were workin' the strip today. (I'm not a moderator, so I'm callin' them out, dbigtex56 ).
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    ...Not to be confused with the In-N-Out on North Shepherd, which is more about the buns than the burgers. Sorry...however, katyresident's comparison, as phrased, struck me with surprise, at first.
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    The obituary for William Bracken. Had it not been for the picture, I would not have noticed it. Not to sound too morose about this, but there have been a lot of news stories about kids dying around here lately, and it's sort of bugged me. Perhaps, because it particularly poignant when families have to bury a child at the Holidays. There's my bit of cheer for this foggy morning. Aplologies.
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    This is really sad. On a side note, this complex houses Bush 41's office as well as Culberson's Houston office.
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    http://www.newlifechurch.net/
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    I know. Bloody Mary's are much more appropriate for that hour.
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    For renting, you would probably be okay, although there is some volatility. I have heard some hum about a few problems there. Apparently Ike did some things with the roof. Some investors have gotten in, possibly paid more than what their units are worth now An owner or two have decided HOA fees are optional It's a cool building, though. Redone about 5 years ago. It had a better view to the north toward the Bayou before UHD (or whatever it is this week) built the Urban Ed./Criminal Science building across the street on Franklin. (Urban Ed. and Criminal Science are two, separate departments, BTW.)
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    I have an idea, HAIF. How about we create an official, native, thread to discuss all of the old Historic Houston Residential Mansions? We can catalog all of the famous Houstonians, where they once lived back in the day. Where did the founders of Houston, the Allen brothers live? Where did the founder of Hermann Hospital/Herman Park, George Hermann Live? Where did the first Mayor of Houston live? Where did all the famous oil barons live, such as Roy Cullen, Glenn McCarthy, and Walter Fondren? I assume there will be a lot of River Oaks locations here LOL. Probably some residences located in Downtown in the turn of the century as well. Those huge estates. I'll start. I heard the Weingarten Mansion was located at 4000 South MacGregor Way.
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    Grotto. Fertita owns it now.
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    The separate garage ramps, you mean? Yes, that's what Allied Realty indicated their intentions were. When they presented this to area residents last year, they indicated average monthly rental would be arrond $1,500/mo.
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