Charles Z

OP has a point on the rail's immediate vicinity. It can be sketchy in most areas, especially at night. Downtown is worse IMO. Walking near Reef has a different feel than walking 100 yards away near the rail at night unless there is an event at Reliant. The Superblock should help. Overall, it's improved over the years, however.

I think it's great. People should have a good time.

Been a couple times. Decent food, especially for a bar. It's upbeat and a good change of pace from some of the other bars. I stuck with beer, so I can't elaborate on the specialty shots except that they look neat. It's ideal if you don't want go to a nice restaurant but don't want to stay at home.

Petco was on the original proposal list, but looks like they took it off and added a spa instead.

When I look at capital's website, it says: Louisiana and McGowen New 14,500 SF Retail Building in the Heart of Midtown. Join Starbucks, PotBelly and Chipotle I assume the Torchy's orginally proposed for this area went to Rice Village???

Looks like this is opening today or tomorrow. http://www.facebook.com/goodlifemidtown?ref=stream

Received this through some e-mails, so passing on the info for those who live by Baldwin Park. The City of Houston Parks and Recreations Department and the Mayor's Office have just approved the use of Baldwin Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for an event called "Feast of Joy," hosted by a local non-profit organization. During this two-day event, the organizers will "host bible study and other activities under a 20x20 tent as well as feed those who attend." (according to Ricardo E. Magdaleno| Senior Superintendent | Mayor's Office of Special Events). More than 500 homeless individuals are expected to attend and be fed during this event The date of this event has been changed. It is now September 29-30, 2012. -Editor

That area is on the move. The French restaurant just opened as well. 24 is solid. New pastry shop.

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2012/01/state_sues_to_close_midtown_co.php

Have you heard anything new on this lot? With Post building towards it and the group of old houses on the its edge, it seems like it will only become more valuable.

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Suspect-arrested-in-nightclub-shooting-2412221.php So he had a gun on him in the club. Glad he was caught and arrested.

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Three-shot-near-Midtown-bar-2410717.php I was out of the area this weekend, but sounds like there was a shooting near Link Lounge.

I agree. I think it looks hideous. I liked the open to the sidewalk look. Very disappointed.

The Cheerz Bar is now Midtown Drinkery. The old Tipsy Clover crew got together with the Drinkery on Washington owner and opened this weekend. They seemed fairly excited. The place is being renovated to have more of an open feel outside. The bar had quite a few St Arnolds choices on draft. Was a good time.

Thanks for the feedback regarding the public safety meeting.