dbigtex56 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I was, thank goodness, mistaken.The Houston Press has an article about the progress being made on the Tower Theater's renovation, along with a picture of the restored marquee. From the article:"Sadly, no tenant is planned for the space. The [real estate company]representative merely stated that they were hoping the renovated marquee and exterior would attract a client..."Keep your fingers crossed and your thinking caps on. Surely there's a business that's just right for this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 .....with a store front on Westheimer.....(crosses fingers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I was, thank goodness, mistaken.The Houston Press has an article about the progress being made on the Tower Theater's renovation, along with a picture of the restored marquee. From the article:"Sadly, no tenant is planned for the space. The [real estate company]representative merely stated that they were hoping the renovated marquee and exterior would attract a client..."Keep your fingers crossed and your thinking caps on. Surely there's a business that's just right for this space.Nice to see the owners are thinking like that. If it were Weingarten they would probably just tear it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I saw "Gone With the Wind" there in very late 60's, maybe '70. IIRC we sat in the balcony.I lived all over that part of town between '66 and '72. Not because it was trendy, (we didn't know what that was) but because it was cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frheard Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 b4-u-eat newsletter states Robb Walsh, Bryan Caswell and Bill Floyd will open a Tex-Mex place in the Tower Theater space in Jan 2011. That's a pretty big room for a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 b4-u-eat newsletter states Robb Walsh, Bryan Caswell and Bill Floyd will open a Tex-Mex place in the Tower Theater space in Jan 2011. That's a pretty big room for a restaurant.Ten bucks says it gets a positive write-up in the Press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Ten bucks says it gets a positive write-up in the Press.No bet.That mexican joint better be SPECTACULAR(given the neighborhood FABULOUS?) to fill such a huge spot and be profitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 No bet.That mexican joint better be SPECTACULAR(given the neighborhood FABULOUS?) to fill such a huge spot and be profitable.Robb Walsh is a food critic at the Press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Robb Walsh is a food critic at the Press.I know. Like I said, "No Bet" because you're right on the write-up theory. It'd be a sucker's bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Robb Walsh is a food critic at the Press.Correction: Walsh was a food critic at the Press; he 'retired' a couple of months ago to live off his earnings as an author. Still, it's a pretty good bet the Press will give it a good review.He's partnering with Bryan Caswell and Bill Floyd of Reef, Little Bigs and Stella Sola.Should be interesting at least. Walsh has been one of the most fervent defenders of Tex-Mex as a distinct and worthy regional American cuisine, not just a bastard child of Mexican, against most of the food criticism world. I don't eat much Tex-Mex myself but I'll give it a try.That is a huge space for a restaurant and parking is going to be a hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 There's a car park right next to it.Please let them use the entrance on Westheimer........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Yeh, but between mo mong, chances, and slick willies, parking is at a premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Maybe that will encourage more people to walk or cycle to it. Never a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 This just in....it's going to be a new TexMex restaurant.- not a chain, and they're (apparently) going to use the Westheimer entrance. A happy ending to this story at least.....My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Yeah, I believe we have a thread on it around here somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Moderator....merge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frheard Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 See my post #35 above, but the link is now expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frheard Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 See my post #35 above, but the link is now expired.so all in all, not a helpful post. I just greedily wanted credit for the scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Ah okay, I thought this was recent news - obviously not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Swamplot has an article on this:http://swamplot.com/lard-almighty-tower-theatres-coming-attraction-is-grease-ii/2010-11-15/#more-23064His twist seems to be "authenticity". He plans on using freshly renedered pork fat from the pork farms that, I think, are moving into the old McCains space. One of the comments says the pork fat is as healthy as olive oil. Don't know about that but I bet it's tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Swamplot has an article on this:http://swamplot.com/...-15/#more-23064His twist seems to be "authenticity". He plans on using freshly renedered pork fat from the pork farms that, I think, are moving into the old McCains space. One of the comments says the pork fat is as healthy as olive oil. Don't know about that but I bet it's tasty.Healthy, authentic Tex Mex? I don't think those go together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Noticed that the black ceramic tiles which replaced the original Vitrolite have been removed and a more sympathetic material has been installed.While not identical to the original, it's a definite improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 This was just posted on yfrog from wholefish with the quote: "You can see this from orbit! EL Real's marquee back in business" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Me like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 There was a great article in yesterday's Chronicle about the new restaurant. (I can't find it on their terrible web site or I would post a link). It really sounds exciting. I hope they don't over do it and charge exorbitant prices. After all, it's Tex Mex and that's what makes Tex Mex so damn good is it's simplicity and low cost. I would think they would since they have to compete with other Tex Mex places nearby like El Tiempo and Chuy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 There was a great article in yesterday's Chronicle about the new restaurant. (I can't find it on their terrible web site or I would post a link).http://www.chron.com...od/7451654.htmlWalsh said previously that the prices will be normal Tex Mex prices. Sounds a little optimistic to me, but still prices should be decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeshi Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Wow, the OP was right. Absolutely horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 They opened last weekend. Can't wait to try it but I will give it a few weeks for the crowds to die down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 They opened last weekend. Can't wait to try it but I will give it a few weeks for the crowds to die down.The reviews are all over the place (as they usually are)....we're going on Friday to check it out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Wow, the OP was right. Absolutely horrible. Yes, the gloomy, stale urine-ridden, street person dorm that was there was MUCH preferable. Let's all go over after it closes and have a pi** party in the name of conservation. Edit: In no way do I condone micturition on private property other than my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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