bamaluke Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 My little block is blowing up! http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2011/10/washed-out-property-gets-restaurant/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamaluke Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Picture from this morning. I am surprised to see that they aren't demolishing the carwash, but instead utilizing its metal canopy as the frame for the new restaurant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Cool! I hope this place will be a great new place to walk to for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Do you think they will bring the patio up to the corner of the sidewalk. That would make for some great visibilityEspecially with the thought of live music each night.It will give the Aloft Hotel guest another option too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just drove by and they have some posts out almost all the way out to the sidewalk. I don't know if it actually for the patio, but as of now it does appear that it will go out to the sidewalk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I drove by this about two weeks ago. I can't wait for this to open! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamaluke Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 As of lunch time today, this place still looked like a carwash and they were still working on it. Crazy that it's opening today, but I'm glad to have a new bar within walking distance.http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/07-16-12-cheers-new-british-gastropub-the-west-end-opens-near-galleria-with-more-than-50-craft-beer-taps/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) I tried it. It was okay.Decent beer selection, very small menu that's about 10% interesting, lousy cocktail menu. Also, some of the prices on the beer were reasonable and others were wildly expensive. Buried Hatchet was $7 for a pint or $9 for imperial pint. Convict Hill Stout was $9/$11.It has a beautiful patio. They have a flame throwing fountain running at night. Edited July 17, 2012 by kylejack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 They have a flame throwing fountain running at night.I give it... 8 months.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I really enjoyed it. It's nice to have a good neighborhood bar now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I give it... 8 months....Stupid question - Have you actually been to this establishment or is your comment solely based on the two opinions expressed earlier in the thread? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Stupid question - Have you actually been to this establishment or is your comment solely based on the two opinions expressed earlier in the thread?well it's not in midtown so how could it possibly succeed??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 well it's not in midtown so how could it possibly succeed???I finally figured out what HAIF really stands for - Houston Architecture InMidtown Forum! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm sorry, but the term 'Gastro Pub' is so disgusting that I won't set foot in any place that describes itself as such. Back in the day, before foodies took over the world, and 'enlightened' beer drinkers blindly followed them, we had another term for these places...bar and grill. Some of my trendy friends had an even trendier name for them...restaurants. Of course, that was back before cool people had iPhones that could post their location on Facebook, so lame terms like that sufficed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nothing wrong with gastropub as a term, but this joint shouldn't qualify. Their food is pretty tame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm sorry, but the term 'Gastro Pub' is so disgusting that I won't set foot in any place that describes itself as such. Back in the day, before foodies took over the world, and 'enlightened' beer drinkers blindly followed them, we had another term for these places...bar and grill. Some of my trendy friends had an even trendier name for them...restaurants. Of course, that was back before cool people had iPhones that could post their location on Facebook, so lame terms like that sufficed.So, let me sure that I've got this right. You won't set foot in this restaurant because of the name, but you would eat at it if it went by a different name regardless of the food that is actually served there?Congrats! You're not trendy, but that sounds just as pretentious as the trendy people! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Actions have consequences. Describe your establishment with a ghastly term, and some people won't go there. History is littered with companies that crashed and burned with the wrong name. Hey, if it works for you and kyle, more power to ya. You won't have to fight me for a seat. I'll be at the Heights Walmart instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Some words lose their significance over time. Mixologist is a goofy thing to call someone, but the trouble is that bartender is a meaningless word these days. Most 'bartenders' need to tell you what the ingredients are for classic drinks. But they sure can handle a drink with the ingredients in the name, like a rum and coke! It's sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 At least 'mixologist' doesn't conjure images of gastroenteritis, which, ironically, is caused by consuming improperly prepared foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hmm, the first word that comes to mind for me is gastronomy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texmex1 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Was there opening day, great place, and the menu is a work in progress..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 i think it is a really great hang out place and the food was PRETTY good...glad the menu is a work in progress but in general love having a new place walking distance from my condo that feels lively, fun and cool and has an awesome outdoor patio. All in all i will be there often to support this new local business and hope to see some of you there. (ps...yes the service can be slow but its a new place and our waitress was super nice) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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