CHiPs Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Sounds like Washington is well on its way to becoming a major rival to Austin's 6th street.I don't think it will rival 6th St.....Wash. Ave. will be "hot" for a few years then die. People will look for the next happening scene. Maybe the revival of Richmond or a Warehouse District, East Downtown boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 It's going to be a bar (of course) called The Usual.I stopped by opening night last Saturday and it was low-key but a decent amount of folks there. Room for a band to play and a good (and nicely priced) selection of beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Is The Usual just beer?Checked the TABC listings again and saw that there is an application pending for a mixed beverages license for 5110 Washington. Trade name "Busty LaRue's".Looks like the most recent license granted on Washington is for The Usual. But then right before that is one for something with the trade name "The Lot on Washington" at 4212 Washington. Which is what, right next to Pearl Bar (4216)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 I got a letter in the mail the other day from TABC saying that someone was applying for a liquor liscence within 500 feet (or maybe yards I dont really recall) from my home. Sounds like the "lot" is going to be the place. Joy, more people in the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I got a letter in the mail the other day from TABC saying that someone was applying for a liquor liscence within 500 feet (or maybe yards I dont really recall) from my home. Sounds like the "lot" is going to be the place. Joy, more people in the streets.Well, at least it's not "Busty LaRue's"...I did look at the info given to see if there was any obvious connection between the Lot application and Pearl Bar, but didn't see any. Just picturing it in my head, but I guess if 4212 is not the little side Pearl parking lot, it's that lot just to the east where people sometimes park. There's some sort of structure there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Busty LaRue's... and the Usual had a full bar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornguy Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I was driving down Shepherd (south of Washingto) the other day and saw renovations being done for a place that looked like it was called Bare Bar.It's in a small strip center directly behind the Walgreens (between Shepherd and Durham).Anybody have any info on this bar? It looks like it could be pretty swanky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 The sign for "the lot" is up. They are directly next to pearl. Also saw we are getting a Zoes kitchen in the new prosperity bank building. Im pretty excited about that one. Chaise lounge is being turned into the Dubliner by the same folks who own the harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I was driving down Shepherd (south of Washingto) the other day and saw renovations being done for a place that looked like it was called Bare Bar.Could it have been Rare Bar?Chaise lounge is being turned into the Dubliner by the same folks who own the harp.Was wondering what the name was going to be... thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowanome Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Also saw we are getting a Zoes kitchen in the new prosperity bank building.Wow, that's great news...can't wait to visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbusier Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Wow, that's great news...can't wait to visitthat is good news. too bad I'm not working over there any more.and when did Chaise become Dubliner?? I've seen the Irish flags hanging outside about 3 months now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The Dubliner- any way related to the Dubliner on Greenville in Dallas? They have the best Welsh Rare Bit I have ever had. My all time fave bar food when I lived in Big D.what's a Zoe's Kitchen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poyea Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 what's a Zoe's Kitchen?There is one location on Shepherd, just south of Richmond on the east side of the street. They serve salads, sandwiches, etc with a pseudo mediterranean focus...very casual. Should be a good add for the area....better than another bar, at least.www.zoeskitchen.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 I dont think the Dubliner has made its full transformation yet. The sign in the window still says Chaise Lounge. I tried going there tuesday night but they were closed. Im hoping it doesnt get douchey like Pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic08 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Could it have been Rare Bar?Was wondering what the name was going to be... thanks for the update.I'm like 99% it's Rare Bar...a friend of mine told me recently he was hired to run a place named that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornguy Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 That's probably it: Rare Bar...hard to read the sign on the door as you're driving by! It seems pretty small to be a real swanky place, but too nice to be a dive bar...interesting what type of atmosphere and demographic they're targeting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic08 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 That's probably it: Rare Bar...hard to read the sign on the door as you're driving by! It seems pretty small to be a real swanky place, but too nice to be a dive bar...interesting what type of atmosphere and demographic they're targeting... From what I understand, they are going for an upscale bar feel and will serve fancy hamburgers and such. I have no idea what qualifies as a "fancy" burger, so we'll see how that pans out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcc179 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 From what I understand, they are going for an upscale bar feel and will serve fancy hamburgers and such. I have no idea what qualifies as a "fancy" burger, so we'll see how that pans out Oh, so this may be the same place as the one in NYC. I heard there's a Rare Bar in NYC, which is known and famous for its burgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htowngirl Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Got some info from my friend in the restaurant industry (we did discuss this while drinking, so my deets may be a little off)...*Pub on Washington - 5102 Washington - it IS from the Pub Fiction people, but they want it to be a little different than Pub Fiction (I really hope so... I really don't want a frat party in my neighborhood every night!). This one seems to be coming right along - there are people there all the time.*Busty LaRoue's (the smaller building) - 5120 Washington - Formerly Taps House of Beers (that apparently fell through), and they are having some problems now getting BL's off the ground too... Hrm. She's not really sure what this place will be either.And on a side note... I really dig The Usual on TC Jester. It's what Pearl Bar was before the trendies took over. Great beer/wine/liquor selection and friendly bartenders. Not too sure about the Thursday/Saturday night karaoke... but whatevs, it's a nice neighborhood hangout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 I second the fact that the Usual is a great little place to go. Wish that the outside area had speakers though. I suppose I shouldnt complain. "The Lot" next to pearl bar and Reign lounge both are coming along nicely, if you could call it that. I wish Benjys would get their act together and open for happy hour. GRUMBLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Talked to the folks at Kobain last night. They are the ones opening up TAPS. Apparently it hasnt fallen thru and is still a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 From this week's building permits and liquor license applications, it looks like:(1) There's a new bar planned for 5219 Washington ("ADDITION AND CONVERT RETAIL TO BAR") - The Reddi Room moved to this location in 1995 - I was out of town then, but I think it must have closed soon after. Looks like there was a Viviana's Nite Club there in 1998, but its liquor license expired in 2006.(2) The Dubliner applied for a Liquor License (under the name "Auld Dubliner")(3) Busty LaRue's license application is still pending(4) The Social is adding a kitchen ("BAR/LOUNGE BLDG ADDITION FOR KITCHEN") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.J. Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Homeowners Hope to Shame Bad Barshttp://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=...&id=6651841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwrm4 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Homeowners Hope to Shame Bad Barshttp://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=...&id=6651841Trisha Takanawa reporting in NORTHWEST Houston? What?The locals only need to wait out the Washington bars. The noisy, $60,000 millionaire ones will be gone in a couple of years, if not sooner.The bars that really cause problems for neighbors are the ones that are permanent fixtures, such as Rudyard's in the middle of Hyde Park. Those are the bars that should have been blocked by zoning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I may be wrong, but I think Rudyard's has been there way longer than most of the houses in that area. That is like complaining about living next to a RR track when you knew it was already there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I may be wrong, but I think Rudyard's has been there way longer than most of the houses in that area. That is like complaining about living next to a RR track when you knew it was already there.Ha. Imagine, Rudyards has been there since 1980 or 81. To think it could have zoned out the townhomes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Homeowners Hope to Shame Bad Barshttp://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=...&id=6651841Here are the YouTube Videos that Larissa Lindsey has posted. You really can't see all that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Trisha Takanawa reporting in NORTHWEST Houston? What?The locals only need to wait out the Washington bars. The noisy, $60,000 millionaire ones will be gone in a couple of years, if not sooner.The bars that really cause problems for neighbors are the ones that are permanent fixtures, such as Rudyard's in the middle of Hyde Park. Those are the bars that should have been blocked by zoning...Quite sure that Walter's is not going anywhere, and Walter's precedes its complaining townhome neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 A few Houstonist articles (with videos) on the subject to add to the mix: http://houstonist.com/2009/02/10/a_couple_weeks_ago_we.php http://houstonist.com/2009/01/29/pandoras_box_is_leaking.php I miss the old Washington Avenue. (big surprise; I hate everything new... ) But as long as Wabash and Guadalajara stay put, I won't entirely lose my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 That looks like it is down closer to the sixth ward. Kind of a funny story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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