Twitter1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Sneak peak update on their new in-house chocolate factory. Copper line. Sushi department? Other side of the copper line.. temperature controlled shelving. Might be the same design as the others in the "prepared foods" area? 2nd floor by the kitchen school had this blue tarp last month. That area is now filled with seating! They expanded the upstairs "cafe seating". Such a massive place. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 The new steel structure with Williams Tower peaking in the background 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 On 5/22/2016 at 5:10 PM, Twitter1 said: Noticed a few things this morning while grocery shopping. They (temporarily?) moved the lotion area in the Health & Beauty department. The left over shelving is old and gross! Surely these will go once the remodel furnishings take place? Hopefully they don't skimp on the budget for new shelving. I understand once products hit the shelves again, the stains will hardly be noticeable, but they are still old and gross. Oh yeah!! New shelving!! (Was put in place a few weeks ago. Just now sharing photos.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 CM really is luxury grocery. It's located in The Galleria/River Oaks area so.. Caviar that's $340 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placoors Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Central Market also Adding Curbside Pickup: http://www.chron.com/business/bizfeed/article/Central-Market-to-add-curbside-grocery-pickup-to-10948850.php 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I heard rumors that only one bathroom set will be remolded. Basically all the (male) bathrooms are "torn apart" though. Maybe they'll touch them up, but just not remodel them with new sinks, urinals, toilets, etc. One thing that CM doesn't do a good job at is the men's bathrooms. Yuck New wine racks by the meat deli 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 yeah what is the deal with that....the restroom is always the worst there!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) On 2/5/2017 at 7:05 PM, Twitter1 said: Sneak peak update on their new in-house chocolate factory. Whoops. Chocolate information on the other window. Edited March 11, 2017 by Twitter1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Downstairs bathroom by the food court. The family bathroom near the wine department is also getting a touch up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) This post was recognized by Highrise Tower! Twitter1 was awarded the badge 'Superstar' and 50 points. New concrete poured and polished at the front of the store by the registers. It's so shiny! They had the floor taped for a week.. Baby eels, "Angulas are one of the supreme seafood delicacies of Spain" "very rare and highly sought" 4 oz for $50 Fran's Chocolates from Seattle. Wonder if this is going to be a staple or if it's a special. Edited March 19, 2017 by Twitter1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 The grand entrance is showing!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Look what I spy!! The family restroom by the deli/beer department. The door was ajar! I didn't open it or anything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 yahoooOOooOoooooo!!! much needed! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 The olive oil is coming a long nicely. They seem to get craft/designer olive oils weekly. New signage and self-serve machine Front of the self-serve olive oil machine Back This months new olive oils. They're so pretty! Again, the glass bottles remind me of liquor bottles. Cool glass molds and print. Most expensive olive oil is 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 While some of their bathrooms might be sub-par (if only a select few are being touched up) at least they give a great flower presentation. Most of the time the flowers are beautiful orchids but this month it's this flower. Named? Think they're expensive.. $30/plant? Classy! They always have a oil diffuser by the sinks as well. One time they supplied John Masters Organics hand soap to the public. Probably $15 for the small bottle of soap. Was awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Catering area remodel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) H-E-B now largest privately owned employer in Texas http://fox4beaumont.com/news/local/h-e-b-surpasses-100000-partner-milestone H-E-B announced Wednesday the growth of its employee population across Texas and Mexico totaling over 100,000, confirming its position as the largest privately held employer in Texas and one of the largest privately held retailers in the nation. H-E-B employs more than 90,000 people in 332 Texas stores and more than 10,000 people in 56 stores throughout Mexico. The company refers to its employees as "partners." Random H-E-B store photo: Edited April 16, 2017 by Twitter1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 11 hours ago, Twitter1 said: While some of their bathrooms might be sub-par (if only a select few are being touched up) at least they give a great flower presentation. Most of the time the flowers are beautiful orchids but this month it's this flower. Named? Think they're expensive.. $30/plant? Classy! They always have a oil diffuser by the sinks as well. One time they supplied John Masters Organics hand soap to the public. Probably $15 for the small bottle of soap. Was awesome. Could that be an Easter lily? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) CM made a milestone in construction this month. The grand entrance is opened! It's amazing.. Edited April 28, 2017 by Twitter1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Of course everybody knew about the central (cafe area) restrooms remodel? So much better! I did hear different opinions based on the staffs input. Anonymous of course Male restroom It would be nice if every bathroom would be completely remodeled 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I would have liked to see a Purrel automatic dispenser somewhere near the bathrooms. My favorite design 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 So.. the CM chocolate factory.. This month two vents were installed so the roasted chocolate permeates the intimidate exterior. Every time you walk by you get this strong cacao smell It's been under construction for a while. Asked a partner about it. They said the actual "bean to bar" process takes 3-months. Something like that anyway. The process, to which they are doing, takes several months. Guess the cacao beans are flown in from around the world and then processed into chocolate on-site at Central Market? Once they get the raw beans, it takes 3 months to process. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Each CM has their own perks. They're not all uniformed. I believe the main Austin CM has an on-site coffee bean roasting process. Was buying coffee today and noticed the "In-House Roasted" beans are now packaged and shelved. They are hand written with the darkness level and date. The package indicates it was roasted at the Austin, Texas Central Market. I'm guessing Houston got the chocolate factory, instead of the coffee roasting. Maybe Houston's chocolate will be transferred into Austin! 5-days old when the picture was taken. Reminds me of D&Q's Yellow Rose beer situation The package of beans gives off a very strong smell! This is the first time I'm trying this "new" CM coffee beans. Monday morning will have it's perks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Here is the Austin, location ?, In-House coffee roasting setup. Slightly off topic, but see above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Oh Central Market. White Truffles for $2,200/lb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Ribbon cutting Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 5:15 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) The coffee/smoothie bar was totally redone. All new kitchen hardware! "Somebody" told me the coffee bar had a $50k budget Renderings laidout out for public viewing! Edited May 13, 2017 by Twitter1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) Drip station. Fancy Long line. All brand new Menus are up. Nothing on beer! Still rooting for growler refills. They're not going to increase the amount of beer taps, but they might be able to do growler refills. With you bringing your own growler in. Other CM locations have a "full wall" of beer taps! We have like 5.. Oh well Wonder how they're going to price out a growler of barrel aged stout? Might be like $40 or something. Smoothie menu. One of the smoothies $6.99! Heard that it's not uncommon for a health smoothie. All those organic fruits and veggies adds up. Edited May 13, 2017 by Twitter1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 As of today the coffee (and smoothie?) bar is open! Glass guard for the three smoothie machines. Pour over drip station. Never seen one so "heavy duty" like. It's stout. Anybody know what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Each CM is different but.. Must be nice.. River Oaks should have this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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