dbigtex56 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Glad everyone has liked it but after the novelty wears off, it will not have the traffic to survive long-term.Yes. People will soon come to their senses, and be satisfied with Heinz, French's and Oscar Meyer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights CPA Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Yes. People will soon come to their senses, and be satisfied with Heinz, French's and Oscar Meyer.Yes, Revival and the brands listed are the only choices we poor Heights residents have. If only we had internet access or could leave the Heights, we might be able to shop the whole world for our desires. But alas, we are stuck with Heinz and French's and Oscar Meyer. Oh, the humanity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Yes, Revival and the brands listed are the only choices we poor Heights residents have. If only we had internet access or could leave the Heights, we might be able to shop the whole world for our desires. But alas, we are stuck with Heinz and French's and Oscar Meyer. Oh, the humanity!Have you actually been to Revival Market? It's pretty awesome.Also, I've asked you to articulate why you think it doesn't have long-term staying power, could you go ahead and do that? Edited April 10, 2011 by kylejack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights CPA Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Have you actually been to Revival Market? It's pretty awesome.Also, I've asked you to articulate why you think it doesn't have long-term staying power, could you go ahead and do that?Of course I have been there. I will detail the reasons for my opinion after April 18th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Wuh oh. CPA tax drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcook2002 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 CPA may not realize that even if the "novelty" wears off Revival still does very decent business with local restaurants. I personally think it will be just fine and should be a staple for years to come. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Glad everyone has liked it but after the novelty wears off, it will not have the traffic to survive long-term.Yeah it is too niche of a market, just like you said for Jus' Mac...= P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Novelty may be the reason it thrives. You cannot get most of what they are selling anywhere else, except for the once a week farmer's markets. And the big opening has not been as much a reflection of novelty as it has been familiarity. Many in the growing Houston locavore movement (and foodies alike) are very familiar with what is inside Revival Market from seeing the same stuff at farmers markets for a few years. But, now, you do not have a four hour window each week to pick up goodies from Revival Market, Slow Dough, gunderman, etc. So, Revival Market is starting with more than just novelty customers. They already have a loyal base. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Novelty may be the reason it thrives. You cannot get most of what they are selling anywhere else, except for the once a week farmer's markets. And the big opening has not been as much a reflection of novelty as it has been familiarity. Many in the growing Houston locavore movement (and foodies alike) are very familiar with what is inside Revival Market from seeing the same stuff at farmers markets for a few years. But, now, you do not have a four hour window each week to pick up goodies from Revival Market, Slow Dough, gunderman, etc. So, Revival Market is starting with more than just novelty customers. They already have a loyal base.This saturday it was so busy I just got some bread and left. The prices aren't necessarily bad and rather than watch some food station or lookup a recipe on the internet you can spend five minutes getting quality ingrediants and expert advice. Area grocery stores have been competing mainly on the upper end for the past few years so I don't see any lack of demand and these guys actually have superior products. I could see myself diverting 1/7 or so of my food spending there and I am seeing many others doing the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I'm sure my bimonthly bacon purchase is insignificant in the scheme of things... but the fact that I have a plan to go by there at least twice a month just for thick cut awesome swine strips is a pretty good sign I'd think.Anyone try the lamb? looked freaking amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOpens Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Any chance they can add some outdoor seating at lunchtime? We went there a few days ago and it was so busy (a good thing IMO) that we took our food to go. If we had been able to sit we may have talked about dinner plans etc and decided to buy more before we left. Inside floor space looks full, but McCains used to have some seating out in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsets Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 2 weeks ago I asked about a bike rack, and one of the staff told me they were working out some permitting thing with the city to be able to put seating outside (along with a bike rack). So apparently that is on the way.And as for this place not thriving? I'm pretty sure it will be a success. Yeah, I can order stuff like this online, but why pay the shipping and have to wait when I can just bike over to Revival and pick it up? Plus, if you don't own an industrial grade meat slicer, even mail order meats aren't going to work in sandwiches. Heights CPA, have you ever seen a catalog from Zingerman's in Ann Arbor? It's a deli, with the cheese and the meat and the bread and some amazing sandwiches that they charge ridiculous amounts of money for, but it has remained immensely popular for over 50 years. Even without their mail order business that place would still be booming. You can't get food there on a weekend without at least a 45 minute wait. People love good food, and they'll stick with the local place if it gives them what they want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yeah it is too niche of a market, just like you said for Jus' Mac...= Pwhich is scouting a second location.And to add to what others have said about Revival, both the owners had huge followings before the store front. I would say this was more a response to a demand from Morgan's existing customer base than any kind of novel idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 My wife and I plan to meet friends at Revival on bicycles, pick up Noms and head to a local park for a picnic. I have a feeling this will be a common thing for many people. Maybe they could put togther some sort of picnic package with small portions of jams and etc. with their crackel bread and etc.I went to this bakery in D.C. last time I was there called Le Pain, and they served picnic style baskets with a mix of fresh breads/jams/dips that were awesome. I wish I could find something like that somewhere in this city. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic0boom Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm sure my bimonthly bacon purchase is insignificant in the scheme of things... but the fact that I have a plan to go by there at least twice a month just for thick cut awesome swine strips is a pretty good sign I'd think.Anyone try the lamb? looked freaking amazing.I picked up a leg of lamb on Sunday for an Italian stew. When i say leg of lamb, we're talking about 2 feet of leg bone on that sucker. They were kind enough to debone it for me, though. I saved a couple pieces of the lamb before putting it in to the stew, and it was excellent.FYI, they will also grind your meat to order. It would be a pretty expensive make at home burger, but some made from one of their ground ribeyes would be fantastic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 My wife and I plan to meet friends at Revival on bicycles, pick up Noms and head to a local park for a picnic. I have a feeling this will be a common thing for many people. Maybe they could put togther some sort of picnic package with small portions of jams and etc. with their crackel bread and etc.I went to this bakery in D.C. last time I was there called Le Pain, and they served picnic style baskets with a mix of fresh breads/jams/dips that were awesome. I wish I could find something like that somewhere in this city.Love this idea. We do similar things with our kids in tow all the time and it would be really nice to grab a brown bag and eat at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOpens Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Drove past RM earlier tonight - saw several tables and chairs outside. A great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houblu Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 We were there today and had a smoked chicken sandwich, just that there was almost no meat in it--- there was so little, we can't comment on the quality or taste of the meat. the slaw and tater sald sides ere very nice. what's the point? I know the owners have a humane farm, and I like this idea. Maybe they need to sel this idea more in the store, then we would knoiw why we get scrap meat in the sandwich ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 We were there today and had a smoked chicken sandwich, just that there was almost no meat in it--- there was so little, we can't comment on the quality or taste of the meat. the slaw and tater sald sides ere very nice. what's the point? I know the owners have a humane farm, and I like this idea. Maybe they need to sel this idea more in the store, then we would knoiw why we get scrap meat in the sandwich ( That is too bad. If you ask them, I am confident they will have a very informed answer. I value this place as much for the information they can provide as the food they serve, it is a bit refreshing to have a knowledgeable person on the other end of the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 The $18 chicken I bought there yesterday was very tasty, roasted simply with just salt and pepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houblu Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Sounds very tasty....and i gues you knew how much chicken you were getting for your 18 bones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 We were there today and had a smoked chicken sandwich, just that there was almost no meat in it--- there was so little, we can't comment on the quality or taste of the meat. the slaw and tater sald sides ere very nice. what's the point? I know the owners have a humane farm, and I like this idea. Maybe they need to sel this idea more in the store, then we would knoiw why we get scrap meat in the sandwich ( Sounds like they just goofed on your order. I have had the prepared foods and always found the portions to be very good. Don't give up on them based on one bad order. Try the hot dog if you are concerned about portion size. You won't be disappointed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seoid Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 The week before Easter, I purchased the bacon anticipating family guests that weekend. They are STILL talking about the bacon. It was SO good.You think that something like bacon can't be improved upon but it can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 The week before Easter, I purchased the bacon anticipating family guests that weekend. They are STILL talking about the bacon. It was SO good.You think that something like bacon can't be improved upon but it can.interesting... improving bacon, which can be used to improve nearly any other food (bacon wrapped steak/shrimp/asparagus/cupcake etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic0boom Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Any mathematicians around to hash this out? Bacon improves food by X. Revival's bacon is Y times better than normal bacon. A cupcake wrapped in bacon (or however else SilverJK likes his paired ) is Z times better than with other bacon or N times better than the food by itself? In all seriousness--and bacon is serious business--it is certainly the best i've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I really like the idea of local meats ....but I priced a leg of lamb there to put on the grill. Let's just say dad's birthday meal is coming from another store. (I love you Dad, but after it marinates for 2 days you won't know the difference.) I will probably splurge on the whole pork shoulder for a holiday meal, but man. Ouch. The market seems to be the 2-chicken breasts, bacon and some cheese crowd, so they should be very successful. It's a nice place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 They're carrying handmade corn tortillas from Hugo's now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 They're carrying handmade corn tortillas from Hugo's now. Unless they sell them by the kilo like El Bolillo, I'm not interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) Maps of the retail center at 550 Heights Blvd in the Heights. I don't know if this small development has a name. Listings for the property refer to it by its address only. Photos of the retail center at 550 Heights Boulevard. From 2020 when Weitzman Group was the retail center's leasing agent. These are from a 2020 Loopnet listing: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/550-Heights-Blvd-Houston-TX/20948445 Brochure: https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/ZnKwf85Q-FcMeXv5aEsOQAGIKKLvnSOphNh-3-BzTC0/550 Heights Blvd Brochure.pdf http://www.weitzmangroup.com/files/pdf/550-Heights-Boulevard(1397).pdf  From Google Maps April 2022  Edited August 8, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Site plan of the retail center at 550 Heights Blvd listed by the property's leasing agent Wellspring Commercial Real Estate. This is from a marketing flyer uploaded June 2022. https://wellspringcre.com https://www.dropbox.com/s/unasrun4w4t9x73/Heights Blvd %26 White Oak - 6.3.22.pdf  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Posts about the retail center at 550 Heights Blvd over the years, mainly about McCain's and Revival Market which occupied suite C. The posts were located in various topics throughout the forum.  On 2/1/2013 at 9:25 AM, Angostura said:  I wish them luck. But let's not forget what preceded Revival Market at their current address. Why has Revival succeeded where McCain's failed (and what can HGS learn from this)?  Given the background of the owners, Revival had instant credibility with people from the food service industry and therefore got a lot of favorable social media coverage from day one.  HGS will have to build this credibility more slowly,  The biggest excitement drivers for Revival were its charcuterie/salumi program (given their custom curing room and Pera's experience) and its coffee program. Over time, though, what impresses me about Revival is their constant innovation, especially with prepared foods. Every weekend there seems to be a new offering, be it bagels or kolaches or prepared sides for Thanksgiving. And everything is done to a very high standard. They're also a model in the use of social media to drive sales, with frequent updates and a lot of original content.  On 2/1/2013 at 9:34 AM, s3mh said: Revival already had a following from their farmer's market offerings which helped them a lot during the critical first few months. This place will definitely need to be ready to hit it out of the park when the doors open. There is certainly a big market for another causual restaurant in the Heights. Those shoes will not be that difficult to fill. But, the market part is definitely a more difficult affair. They will need to offer stuff that you cannot get at Revival or Whole Foods(difficult) and offer the stuff that you can get at regular markets at prices that are close enough that people will be willing to pay a few cents more not to have to deal with Kroger or Whole Foods. It can be done and could print money, but it will definitely be a perilous journey for a small business owner who is doing this from scratch. I am glad they are taking a shot at it and hope it works.  On 2/1/2013 at 9:57 AM, kylejack said: McCain's was a terrible implementation of admittedly a similar concept. Revival Market is doing it right.  On 2/1/2013 at 3:07 PM, SilverJK said: I swear McCains had to try to fail... it was so blatantly obvious that it was missing quality/variety/vibe that I can't fathom how management didn't fix it (or at least make an effort). The workers were also cold/rude the few times I went there. Revival has some of the best coffee in Houston... and that isn't even their main business.  I think Heights General Store would do well to carry a large amount of "old time" styled candies. I went to a place (very popular) in Rural North Carolina that had an awesome selection of classic candies, you filled a basket with what you wanted and paid by weight/tiers.  On 12/13/2014 at 1:23 PM, SamHouston said: Revival Market posted a TABC notice yesterday to start a private club. I, for one, am excited, but am not looking forward to all the neighborhood drama.  On 12/29/2014 at 3:45 PM, s3mh said: Revival Market put in more seating this weekend.  I will start my own speculation that they might start doing some dinner service once they get a booze permit.  Maybe that will give them the chance to get a menu ready for a new concept at the gas station.   On 5/8/2015 at 3:52 PM, s3mh said: Revival Market starts dinner service next week. They have already converted to a full service sit-down restaurant set up with the cash registers just being for take out. Booze permit is not ready yet.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Posts related to the retail center at 550 Heights Blvd, specifically Revival Market (550 Heights Boulevard, Suite C). The posts are about Revival Market closing its doors and were originally posted in the thread for 540 Heights Boulevard:  On 7/29/2022 at 12:46 PM, emmanume said: A bit unrelated but Since it’s next door, Revival is closing its doors :(  On 7/29/2022 at 1:09 PM, mkultra25 said: Sounds like there will be at least some continuity between Revival and the restaurant that will be taking its place: Houston’s 11-Year-Old Butcher Shop and Cafe Revival Market Will Close Sunday  On 8/1/2022 at 10:13 AM, s3mh said: Agricole seemed to lose interest in Revival when they expanded to the east side. It was still good, but in its prime it had some magical dishes like the smoked gulf by catch and the kolache specials. When Kolache Shoppe opened, I couldn't get my son to eat there because the kolaches weren't as good as Revival's. I do look forward to something new that is Revival adjacent that will hopefully breathe some fresh new light into the space. The Heights is starting to run a bit short on good new places from local chefs versus getting the second or third location of a popular Austin restaurant or a national chain that the foodies like.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) A post related to the retail center at 550 Heights Blvd, specifically Revival Market (550 Heights Blvd, Ste C). The post is about the dining concept replacing Revival Market, which recently closed. Lagniappe (Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar) will serve coffee beverages, plus Louisiana and Southern fare. This was is from the thread for 540 Heights Boulevard. https://www.instagram.com/lagniappekitchenandbar/ https://www.lagniappeheights.com  On 8/1/2022 at 1:46 PM, s3mh said: More on the Revival replacement:  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/Louisiana-inspired-cafe-to-open-in-Revival-17342667.php Revival Market signage removed. Edited August 18, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) Mock-up of Lagniappe (Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar)'s storefront signage submitted to the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission: This is the dining establishment taking over the former Revival Market space at 550 Heights Blvd, Ste C.  Edited August 18, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Lagniappe (Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar) fully opens August 19 at 550 Heights Blvd, Ste C. https://houston.eater.com/2022/8/16/23306868/lagniappe-kitchen-and-bar-new-houston-restaurant-opening-replaces-revival-market-openings   Photo of the remodel from the article: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Lagniappe / Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar is permanently closed. The cafe and Southern restaurant occupied Revival Market's former space at 550 Heights Blvd, Suite C. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 8 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Lagniappe / Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar is permanently closed. The cafe and Southern restaurant occupied Revival Market's former space at 550 Heights Blvd, Suite C. It is really weird how the customer base that Revival had just disappeared when Lagniappe opened. Food was on par with Revival with added Cajun fare. But it never had the level of business that Revival had. I think they would have done better had they opened in another location instead of being in the shadow of Revival. Years ago, people in the Heights would have pounced on a place like this. Looking forward to getting location number 43 of a craft kombucha and organic vegan cronut chain originally from Bend, Oregon.  1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) Idk I don't see this as a big loss, maybeeee even a win. IMO, their food felt very mediocre. I feel like the cajun food scene is a bit oversaturated. Also, not a fan of a Mardi Gras theme for a restaurant, kinda tacky IMO. It's like having a Christmas themed restaurant. Side note, a healthy yet good restaurant is always welcome :) Health is wealth :) Edited June 9 by Amlaham 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Yeah and tbh while Houston does have a large Cajun population, it's not like New Orleans where that is the culture. Houston is so diverse that it's not an easy sell here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1363 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 it must not have been any good.  I didn’t even know it was there and I love a good bowl of gumbo.  Not all restaurants do well in The Heights.  Remember the upscale Los Cucos?  I thought for sure that would be a hit and it flopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 15 hours ago, steve1363 said: I didn’t even know it was there and I love a good bowl of gumbo. This is an ongoing problem with many failed restaurants and small businesses. They don't advertise. They think posting a picture on Instagram is advertising. It's not. Social media is a useful supplement, but it's not the same thing. It happens to me all the time that I learn about an interesting restaurant by word-of-mouth, only to find out when I try to visit that it's out of business. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 31 minutes ago, editor said: This is an ongoing problem with many failed restaurants and small businesses. They don't advertise. They think posting a picture on Instagram is advertising. It's not. Social media is a useful supplement, but it's not the same thing. It happens to me all the time that I learn about an interesting restaurant by word-of-mouth, only to find out when I try to visit that it's out of business. I loved Revival so much but the quality and food was never good when the new owners took over and made this concept. Its a shame as its a great location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 On 6/8/2023 at 11:44 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: Lagniappe / Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar is permanently closed. The cafe and Southern restaurant occupied Revival Market's former space at 550 Heights Blvd, Suite C. Wellspring Commercial Real Estate is marketing the space previously occupied by Lagniappe. The unit is 550 Heights Blvd, Suite C. While the brochures for the property don't reflect Lagniappe's vacant unit (the brochure hasn't been updated in over a year... still shows Revival Market and the center as 100% leased), there are details in the listing itself:  2nd generation restaurant available for lease in the Houston Heights at Heights Blvd & White Oak Dr. End cap with patio space available. Previously Revival Market, and most recently Lagniappe Kitchen. 2,865 SF plus patio.  https://www.crexi.com/lease/properties/658835/texas-heights-blvd-white-oak-dr  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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