terra002 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 On 11/23/2015 at 10:06 AM, terra002 said: Signage is up for Barbell Grill on Gray, replacing Majorca. I know this is old news, but I havnt seen anything on here. Barbell Grill on w gray is closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 7 minutes ago, terra002 said: I know this is old news, but I havnt seen anything on here. Barbell Grill on w gray is closed. did it ever open? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 haha yea i went twice, nothing spectacular... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Holman St. Improvments Holman August 2016 by Bike Houston, on Flickr Holman August 2016 by Bike Houston, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I rode through here this morning - really looks nice What is the white building in the upper right corner of the bottom picture? It looked like it is undergoing some rehab when I rode by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 2 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: I rode through here this morning - really looks nice What is the white building in the upper right corner of the bottom picture? It looked like it is undergoing some rehab when I rode by That was once a historic red brick green tile roof building and now is a disgusting club. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 On 8/27/2016 at 4:56 PM, Avossos said: That was once a historic red brick green tile roof building and now is a disgusting club. Poor thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 6 hours ago, Urbannizer said: Poor thing Urb... Making me sad all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 No big loss here...just another ugly building being torn down. I do hate to see a club open there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Saw a sign up for the new coffee shop on w gray and cushing, next to the car wash. Didnt get a good look at it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 6 hours ago, terra002 said: Saw a sign up for the new coffee shop on w gray and cushing, next to the car wash. Didnt get a good look at it though. http://www.cafepoetes.com/ I put a pic up on this thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Juan Mon's on taft changed their sign to Cowboys and Indians. Not sure if its the same owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Also noticed a new sign up at Byzantio. Its called Ship and Shield. It will be a viking themed restaurant and bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 3 hours ago, terra002 said: Juan Mon's on taft changed their sign to Cowboys and Indians. Not sure if its the same owners. I know back in April-May, there were new contingent owners doing a 3-month test run I believe. I don't know what came out of that, but I know he was trying to sell. The new potential owners I met were Indian, but not the Cowboy and Indian kind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 3 hours ago, terra002 said: Also noticed a new sign up at Byzantio. Its called Ship and Shield. It will be a viking themed restaurant and bar... Their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ship-Shield-311476425874783/ Weird concept. Should we take bets on if it will last longer than Barbell? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 haha yea, the sign mentioned a mix of mexican and indian cuisine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, skwatra said: Their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ship-Shield-311476425874783/ Weird concept. Should we take bets on if it will last longer than Barbell? The fencing has been taken down in front of Barbell, Maybe we will see something new soon. I just don't like themed restaurant/bars... I mean, Vikings, really? Maybe im just sad that Byzantio closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 my drive to work turns off la branch onto elgin street. There's those new townhouses and the mustard seed resale shop. Across from the shop, there's a vacant lot with concrete. I've noticed a couple drilling trucks there over the last week or 2. Looked up the address and it's owned by Kalan properties. Any ideas....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 2 hours ago, skwatra said: I know back in April-May, there were new contingent owners doing a 3-month test run I believe. I don't know what came out of that, but I know he was trying to sell. The new potential owners I met were Indian, but not the Cowboy and Indian kind! Saw this sign Saturday as well. It's a clever play on words. Cowboys and Indians--Indo-Tex cuisine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 20 hours ago, corbs315 said: my drive to work turns off la branch onto elgin street. There's those new townhouses and the mustard seed resale shop. Across from the shop, there's a vacant lot with concrete. I've noticed a couple drilling trucks there over the last week or 2. Looked up the address and it's owned by Kalan properties. Any ideas....? Not sure, im assuming they're taking core samples. I drive past there every day as well. It would be a great location for a cafe. I feel that area has so much residential and is pretty under served. I dont know of any coffee/sandwich shops within walking distance of Baldwin park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 http://swamplot.com/juan-mons-international-sandwiches-peacefully-cedes-fourth-ward-territory-to-cowboys-indians/2016-10-20/ cowboys and indians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 both the viking place, and the Indian/Tex sound intriguing!!! I wonder if we're looking at typical Scandinavian food, or what? I don't even know what to expect from an Indian/Tex place, I'll try anything once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 27 minutes ago, samagon said: both the viking place, and the Indian/Tex sound intriguing!!! I wonder if we're looking at typical Scandinavian food, or what? I don't even know what to expect from an Indian/Tex place, I'll try anything once! Cowboys and Indians has a sample menu posted on their facebook. It looks good! Also a meet and greet with the owners, monday 10/31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majore12 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 On 8/24/2016 at 10:46 AM, Nole23 said: did it ever open? lol That is a good point. I never went there and I don't know anyone else who did either. Some places are just destined for a quick death I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Ponzo's italian is now Luigis'. Just noticed this morning that the sign was changed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Bye Bye Fuzzy's Edited November 20, 2016 by HoustonMidtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 2 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: Bye Bye Torchy's Wasn't that Fuzzy's, not Torchy's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Oops - you're right....fixed Edited November 20, 2016 by HoustonMidtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 whoa what happened? Hope everyone is ok. I live down the street and didn't notice any commotion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 8 hours ago, skwatra said: whoa what happened? Hope everyone is ok. I live down the street and didn't notice any commotion... The news said it was suspicious and they were looking at power lines near the back of the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 15 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: The news said it was suspicious maybe it was this guy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Isn't there already a Luigi's by HCC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It's a different Luigi's chain, ya? You'd think they'd branch out in cliche names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) There is one by HCC and one in Bellaire called Luigi's Pizzeria. Here is their site: http://www.luigipizzamidtown.com/ I can't get to the link posted above for this new Luigi's Italian: http://luigismidtown.com/ Edited November 28, 2016 by skwatra typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 http://swamplot.com/in-search-of-the-elusive-midtown-boundary-at-the-w-gray-and-webster-split/2016-12-09/ WHERE EXACTLY, THESE days, does Fourth Ward end and Midtownbegin? That may be a little bit clearer before long (depending on how you definethe 2) — a reader notes that someone looks to be getting ready to stake a visible claim for Midtown on the narrow strip of land at the crotch of Webster and W. Gray streets, just west of Matthews St. and the latest add-on to the Post Midtown Square development. (The yellow signage of that recently scorched Fuzzy’s is visible on the left.) The silt fencing rimming the median segment as of late comes with a construction sign calling the spot “Midtown Entry Portal — Site 3.” 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 8 hours ago, Urbannizer said: http://swamplot.com/in-search-of-the-elusive-midtown-boundary-at-the-w-gray-and-webster-split/2016-12-09/ Well look at that... Midtown, we've finally made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I would imagine a similar landscaped area to the fork where the purple line starts between the Hobby center and the Bayou Place where the streets splits on the western edge of downtown. Probably not quite as elaborate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 One tiny condo would be funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.S. Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Oh my. This intersection barely goes a weekend without a drunk driver going through it. I think the city finally gave up on warning signs with chevron arrows. The construction sign pictured above has already been plowed over. This is a terrible idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On 2/1/2014 at 7:19 AM, Urbannizer said: Bering Omega Community Center at 2920 Fannin St. http://www.kirksey.com/project/bering_omega_community_center http://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=9701&MeetingID=201 In April 2013, Council approved a contract between the City and Bering Omega to provide $1,100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for acquisition of the land located at 2920 Fannin Street, which will provide the space needed to build a new community facility. The proposed amendment would allow Bering Omega and Houston Area Community Services (HACS) to move forward with the construction of the facility, and allow HACS to act as the operator of the facility. Bering Omega and Houston Area Community Services (HACS) have provided services for the HIV/AIDS community for the past 15 years. Bering Omega Dental Clinic and Day Treatment Program serve approximately 3,545 individuals per year, and their Housing Assistance Program serves 1,697 households annually. Bering Omega and HACS have entered into a management agreement, which will provide a permanent home for Bering Omega that is ideally configured to their operations and adhere to Agreement obligations. Houston Area Community Services (HACS) would assume all of the obligations under the Agreement as the manager for construction and operator of program services of the 23,750-square-foot Medical, Dental and Adult Care Clinic. The new community facility will provide HIV-related prevention and care services which include: medical care, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, Adult Day Treatment Program, and HIV-related Housing Services. In addition, non-HIV related services will also be offered which includes the same services as referenced above. The total construction budget is $5,440,000, which will be funded by a Construction Loan. The project completion is expected in May 2018. No additional City funds will be granted on this project. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 UGH, build this somewhere else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Don't know if any noticed but there is a beautiful Welcome To Midtown sign (concrete marker) when you exit Louisiana from the 59 Spur. I meant to take a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Does COH have a page where you can look at PDFs/TIFFs of new development plans? I'd love to see a plan (or a picture, if anyone's in the area) of the "green wall" they're proposing (or have already built?) for the Midtown Randalls store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 They haven't built the green wall yet, or if they have it's hiding Source: went grocery shopping saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, IronTiger said: Does COH have a page where you can look at PDFs/TIFFs of new development plans? I'd love to see a plan (or a picture, if anyone's in the area) of the "green wall" they're proposing (or have already built?) for the Midtown Randalls store. What's all this then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, corbs315 said: What's all this then? http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Randalls-to-expand-Midtown-store-7378514.php The Randalls grocery chain wants to expand its 14-year-old store in Midtown and is seeking variances from the city's development code to make substantial changes to the property. Since opening the Midtown location in 2002, the area around it has experienced tremendous growth. An expansion would "provide much needed storage space," according to the variance request filed with the city. The store is located on a block bounded by Louisiana, Milam, Webster and Hadley. Other than a strip of parking along the Hadley side and the hard corner of Louisiana and Webster, the store takes up much of the block. The grocer is asking the city to approve zero-foot building setbacks along Louisiana and Webster, as well as to remove the "visibility triangle" requirement at that intersection to match the reduction in building setbacks. As part of the changes, Randalls has proposed upgrades to the pedestrian areas along the two roads, including new sidewalks, trees and installing a "green screen" on the facade of the building expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 On 8/27/2016 at 1:13 PM, Urbannizer said: Holman St. Improvments Holman August 2016 by Bike Houston, on Flickr Holman August 2016 by Bike Houston, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 16 hours ago, tigereye said: No bad at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 On 1/16/2017 at 6:17 PM, tigereye said: Holman updates include wayfinder signage. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 12 hours ago, tigereye said: Holman updates include wayfinder signage. Nice. Although, "Midtown" should have been painted white or silver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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