monarch Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Heard the greyhound bus station is closing and moving by Amtrak at 45 and Washington by next summer, can't find anything about it, anybody know anything? to HAIF dashley84! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Heard the greyhound bus station is closing and moving by Amtrak at 45 and Washington by next summer, can't find anything about it, anybody know anything? Did you hear this from a credible source? Seems weird they would take this away from light rail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashley84 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yes I heard it from someone I would consider to be a very reliable source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yes I heard it from someone I would consider to be a very reliable source.That would be a shame. The post office site could be very very nice, and now it might have this mess right next to it? Let the greyhound station stay right where it is.Greyhound would need some sort of facility, which isn't there (to my knowledge). Building one would take over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Good way to clean that area up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Anyone have any more info on Ricos Midtown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Vanderbilt - 3704 Fannin St. Estimated to open in December 2014. First 2 floors will be a Twin Peaks style sports bar and third floor will be a lounge. Helping boost up the Mid-Main area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Vanderbilt - 3704 Fannin St. Estimated to open in December 2014. First 2 floors will be a Twin Peaks style sports bar and third floor will be a lounge. Helping boost up the Mid-Main area. Ugh.Really? Twin Peaks style? Disappointing- I like that building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Ugh.Really? Twin Peaks style? Disappointing- I like that building. Could be substantially different (or not). I was told similar "style" only... let's see what it turns out like. I still think this is a significant gain. More security, lights, people, etc for the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Vanderbilt - 3704 Fannin St.Estimated to open in December 2014. First 2 floors will be a Twin Peaks style sports bar and third floor will be a lounge.Helping boost up the Mid-Main area.whoa!!I was wondering what they were up to there, nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I think anything would be a net improvement for the neighborHOOD. Exhibit A: screenshot from Google Maps streetview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 They are looking for some GFR to viist. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Anyone know when the park will open on Grey and Baby. They fenced it off again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I think anything would be a net improvement for the neighborHOOD. Exhibit A: screenshot from Google Maps streetview. Untitled.png Looks like someone cut down a tree in the ROW there. I hope they had a permit or else folks from Swamplot will get their pitchforks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Haha. Two of them, actually. Didn't notice that before.Looks like someone cut down a tree in the ROW there. I hope they had a permit or else folks from Swamplot will get their pitchforks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 BlackFinn Closing - http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/11-03-14-hot-midtown-restaurant-suddenly-closes-even-though-bar-sales-were-high/ There is still a good amount of retail planned or opening in the area. 1. izakaya (former Farrago's spot) - http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/04-07-14-azuma-group-brings-izakaya-to-midtown/ 2. Rico's (on the redesigned Midtown Park) - http://www.ricosmidtown.com/ 3. Freshii (next to Cyclones) - https://www.freshii.com/us 4. Fluff Bake Bar (next to Eyeworks at Midtown) - http://fluffbakebar.com/ 5. Minuti Coffee (former Double Cross Space) - http://minuticoffee.com/ 6. Oporto (Post Midtown Phase III new retail space) - http://www.oporto.us/ 7 . Dental Office - (Former Nexxt Specialist Vehicle Repair Shop) Picture of the Dental Office remodel in progress and town homes next door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Picture of the Dental Office remodel in progress and town homes next door. What is going in the lot in front of the town homes - it looks like it has those black water/mud barriers around it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Yes I heard it from someone I would consider to be a very reliable source.I believe it's under contract to a multifamily developer out of Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I believe it's under contract to a multifamily developer out of Denver.Where would the new greyhound station go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Purify Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Here are some great pre-renovation photos of the interior and exterior of The Vanderbilt Sports Grill & Lounge. This could be an exciting destination, if done correctly. Planned: three floors, 55 screens, live DJs, an interesting menu, and an open-air lounge overlooking the city. http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/17375093/3704-Fannin-Houston-TX/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Building needs a hell lot of TLC, but you are right. In the right hands it could really pop. I like how the large Mid Main development is preserving the smaller stores that are next to it on Alabama & Main and Winbern & Main. Probably the only area of Midtown that has some character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Saw the interior of Blackfinn is being worked on. It seemed like a remodel was already under way. Anyone have any information as to who may be coming in? It seems like a really fast turn around if in fact the new tenant is already working on the space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 the greyhound station closing will be great for midtown, and maybe wont draw as much riff raff in the Washington area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Where would the new greyhound station go?Don't know and I don't particularly care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Don't know and I don't particularly care.Alright. I care because it sounded like it could go by my neighborhood. Not a fan of exposing 1st or 6th ward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 went to Wooster's Garden last night. Liked it and found the prices reasonable. http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/12-11-14-new-midtown-bar-vows-to-be-non-snooty-and-unpretentious-there-goes-the-neighborhood/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 http://swamplot.com/coming-soon-in-a-much-recycled-building-the-vanderbilt-an-inner-loop-apartment-salvagers-foray-into-midtown-nightlife/2014-12-17/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Purify Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 http://swamplot.com/coming-soon-in-a-much-recycled-building-the-vanderbilt-an-inner-loop-apartment-salvagers-foray-into-midtown-nightlife/2014-12-17/ The "before" photos look better than the "after." Not a fan of the interior and exterior color choices, but hopefully the business thrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Vanderbilt - 3704 Fannin St.Estimated to open in December 2014. First 2 floors will be a Twin Peaks style sports bar and third floor will be a lounge.Helping boost up the Mid-Main area.I remember when it was the "Route 66" the redo wasn't bad-- all the tables were uniquely made from recycled stuff- along the same lines at the tables inside Hot Tops salon on Montrose.I wonder if it was the same artist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The "before" photos look better than the "after." Not a fan of the interior and exterior color choices, but hopefully the business thrives. In case you didn't see in the comments: https://fatproperty.app.box.com/s/63mgm4wxv1uzdun2k2u0 I'm sure the interior before photos were the same. Once renovation began, they found rot under everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Looks like GFR might be going into the bottom of a parking garage at Gray and Louisiana: Sorry, I had to make the picture small for it to upload. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Anybody know what's planned at the former BMW detailing shop at Gray and Caroline? They built the new location down the street, but I'm not sure if it's because the owner forced them out to develop. They've been clearing the lot for the past week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Anybody know what's planned at the former BMW detailing shop at Gray and Caroline? They built the new location down the street, but I'm not sure if it's because the owner forced them out to develop. They've been clearing the lot for the past week. 1.gif This will be part of the new pre-owned sales offices. That will all be cemented more or less so they can park more inventory there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 http://blog.chron.com/foodchronicles/2015/01/first-look-at-new-oporto-fooding-house-wine-in-midtown/#29616101=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/01-28-15-midtowns-getting-a-new-barbecue-restaurant-with-a-pitmaster-legend-and-twin-peaks-level-eye-candy/ "Midtown's getting a new barbecue restaurant with a pitmaster legend and Twin Peaks level eye candy" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 "the republic" sounds wonderful! cannot wait to splurge on the que.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joke Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/01-28-15-midtowns-getting-a-new-barbecue-restaurant-with-a-pitmaster-legend-and-twin-peaks-level-eye-candy/ "Midtown's getting a new barbecue restaurant with a pitmaster legend and Twin Peaks level eye candy" If they really believed the pitmaster to be that good, they wouldn't need the titty gimmick. Weak. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/02-11-15-new-beer-market-aims-to-help-midtown-grow-up-400-plus-bottles-a-creative-menu-outdoor-seating-beckon/ New beer market aims to help Midtown grow up: 400-plus bottles, a creative menu & big outdoor patio beckon 3304 Milam Edited February 13, 2015 by DrLan34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Considering I have friends that experienced racial discrimination at the Pub Fiction door, I think I'll pass on the beer market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/02-11-15-new-beer-market-aims-to-help-midtown-grow-up-400-plus-bottles-a-creative-menu-outdoor-seating-beckon/ New beer market aims to help Midtown grow up: 400-plus bottles, a creative menu & big outdoor patio beckon 3304 Milam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 http://houston.eater.com/2015/3/2/8135041/jinya-ramen-bar-delayed Jinya Ramen Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) http://blog.chron.com/foodchronicles/2015/03/chris-frankel-to-open-new-bar-spare-key-in-midtown/#31193101=0' "Chris Frankel, well known to craft cocktail consumers, is set to open Spare Key, a new cocktail bar in the second-story aerie atop midtown’s Cook & Collins restaurant at 2416 Brazos." Edited March 11, 2015 by DrLan34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) More and more retail coming to Midtown... Watch for the main event as we are starting our project and reincarnating as "Tides" in midtown http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Preview-Modern-Seafood-closes-in-Sugar-Land-6136726.php Edited March 17, 2015 by DrLan34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I can't believe I started this thread five years ago. Do I get a prize or something? I no longer live in the neighborhood, but has anything happened with the white house on elgin I posted about in post #1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Does anyone have any information or insight on when the new midtown park on Gray will open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Does anyone have any information or insight on when the new midtown park on Gray will open?Seriously... what is going on with that thing. It didn't used to be fenced off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Seriously... what is going on with that thing. It didn't used to be fenced off... They are having trouble with their contractors. It is unfortunate to see this park closed off for what I think is close to 1.5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 The opening date is April 23rd, well see if that holds http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bellaire/news/article/Midtown-maps-out-vibrant-vision-to-promote-6171077.php 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Minuti Coffee Omega Dental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Cant wait for Minuti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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