CREguy13 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Was here last night and they did a fantastic job with this hotel. Biggios was great and the food was really good, job well done. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 1 hour ago, CREguy13 said: Was here last night and they did a fantastic job with this hotel. Biggios was great and the food was really good, job well done. Interesting. Biggio's seems to have such terrible to mediocre reviews online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 man i loved Biggios french fries as posted earlier...just a crunchy outer shell and seriously some of the best i have ever had...but thats all i have tried so far haha! the service was a little slow but hopefully that is just growing pains. i LOVE the venue itself and will be going there this weekend! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Ditto on the fries !! I had a burger and my mom had the hot dogs (they only had a limited menu) and all were very good.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Triton said: Interesting. Biggio's seems to have such terrible to mediocre reviews online. I was there a day or two after it opened. Service was poor and took forever. I chalked it up to being newly opened. No issue. A number of the reviews online are from the last couple of days, though. They should have been able to work kinks out by now but they seem to still be having some issues. if those issues aren't addressed in the next month or two, they are going to to have a lot of work to do to restore confidence. i am thinking of actually having a function there - about 20 people. It would be a fun place to go. If reviews are still highlighting service issues in a couple of months, I will book elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Ordered the St. Arnold's Divine Reserve and the guy spent about five minutes pouring it to get it perfect. Gave us samples of other beers while we waited. Enjoyed the place. Thought it could use a bit more Biggio/Astros memorabilia but not criticizing. Inside of the hotel looked beautiful, what I saw of it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 watched that freaking/mind blowing/craziness of a game there last night...wow what a Super Bowl game and so glad that history making event took place in our city (which looked absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!) anyway, definitely more together as far as the service we got and it was an incredible night of food, drinks, fun for me and my friends! and again, WOW i am so proud to be a Houstonian!!! i love our city and everyone i met visiting said the same thing! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) Posting this in this thread since the Convention Center thread has gotten a little acrimonious (which I may have contributed to...?). Made the drive in from Austin on Saturday morning with my old man, who I walked downtown with on the same day in 2004. We figured out a way to get in and out of downtown with zero traffic: the trusty Elysian Viaduct. Got on Hardy Street at the North Loop and headed south. The neighborhoods we passed through had either deteriorated since last time or my eyes have changed; I could not believe the dilapidation of the houses, and the omnipresent chain-link fences around the front yards. A few pockets of gentrifying townhomes amid a sea of disrepair. Was starting to wonder if I see Houston through rose-colored glasses, and then we were on the viaduct, looking down on Hardy Yards and St. Arnold's on either side, and the skyline rising up before us out of a misty gray sky. Wow. I have combed through the photos on here, but nothing could prepare me for the impact of all the new buildings. Particularly the new neighborhood that has emerged around Minute Maid Park, with its bricky feel, anchored by Finger's apartments. The whole panorama from Minute Maid Park to Market Square Tower a feast for the eyes. If someone ever builds an observation tower for Houston, please put it on the north end in the warehouse district. The thought of Boston crossed my mind. When we got out of the car at Congress and LaBranch, I was in a daze, almost hopping past the five blocks or so to Discovery Green. What a city we have, my friends. Edited February 6, 2017 by H-Town Man 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 1 hour ago, H-Town Man said: Posting this in this thread since the Convention Center thread has gotten a little acrimonious (which I may have contributed to... moo?). Made the drive in from Austin on Saturday morning with my old man, who I walked downtown with on the same day in 2004. We figured out a way to get in and out of downtown with zero traffic: the trusty Elysian Viaduct. Got on Hardy Street at the North Loop and headed south. The neighborhoods we passed through had either deteriorated since last time or my eyes have changed; I could not believe the dilapidation of the houses, and the omnipresent chain-link fences around the front yards. A few pockets of gentrifying townhomes amid a sea of disrepair. Was starting to wonder if I see Houston through rose-colored glasses, and then we were on the viaduct, looking down on Hardy Yards and St. Arnold's on either side, and the skyline rising up before us out of a misty gray sky. Wow. I have combed through the photos on here, but nothing could prepare me for the impact of all the new buildings. Particularly the new neighborhood that has emerged around Minute Maid Park, with its bricky feel, anchored by Finger's apartments. The whole panorama from Minute Maid Park to Market Square Tower a feast for the eyes. If someone ever builds an observation tower for Houston, please put it on the north end in the warehouse district. The thought of Boston crossed my mind. When we got out of the car at Congress and LaBranch, I was in a daze, almost hopping past the five blocks or so to Discovery Green. What a city we have, my friends. I love that approach to downtown. I wonder if the hardy extension will damage it or make it better... Hoping for an improvement, but a raised freeway could worsen the area. They really need to bury the extension. You are right that the near northside isn't thriving. It is in a very weird grey area of urbanization / gentrification.Those who one homes in the NNS are unwilling or unable to care for their homes. They are also being pushed out by higher taxes, rents, and costs of maintenance. Eventually, all those homes will either be demolished for high density townhomes or renovated to be upscale and costly homes. The unique juxtaposition will likely continue until it is overall a high end area (10-20 years). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Avossos said: I love that approach to downtown. I wonder if the hardy extension will damage it or make it better... Hoping for an improvement, but a raised freeway could worsen the area. They really need to bury the extension. You are right that the near northside isn't thriving. It is in a very weird grey area of urbanization / gentrification.Those who one homes in the NNS are unwilling or unable to care for their homes. They are also being pushed out by higher taxes, rents, and costs of maintenance. Eventually, all those homes will either be demolished for high density townhomes or renovated to be upscale and costly homes. The unique juxtaposition will likely continue until it is overall a high end area (10-20 years). Oh yeah, I forgot about the Hardy extension. I can't imagine the viaduct will survive both it and the planned I-45 realignment. Here's hoping. Edited February 6, 2017 by H-Town Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 6 hours ago, H-Town Man said: Posting this in this thread since the Convention Center thread has gotten a little acrimonious (which I may have contributed to...?). Made the drive in from Austin on Saturday morning with my old man, who I walked downtown with on the same day in 2004. We figured out a way to get in and out of downtown with zero traffic: the trusty Elysian Viaduct. Got on Hardy Street at the North Loop and headed south. The neighborhoods we passed through had either deteriorated since last time or my eyes have changed; I could not believe the dilapidation of the houses, and the omnipresent chain-link fences around the front yards. A few pockets of gentrifying townhomes amid a sea of disrepair. Was starting to wonder if I see Houston through rose-colored glasses, and then we were on the viaduct, looking down on Hardy Yards and St. Arnold's on either side, and the skyline rising up before us out of a misty gray sky. Wow. I have combed through the photos on here, but nothing could prepare me for the impact of all the new buildings. Particularly the new neighborhood that has emerged around Minute Maid Park, with its bricky feel, anchored by Finger's apartments. The whole panorama from Minute Maid Park to Market Square Tower a feast for the eyes. If someone ever builds an observation tower for Houston, please put it on the north end in the warehouse district. The thought of Boston crossed my mind. When we got out of the car at Congress and LaBranch, I was in a daze, almost hopping past the five blocks or so to Discovery Green. What a city we have, my friends. So had you not been downtown since 2004? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Sunstar said: So had you not been downtown since 2004? No, it's probably been about a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted April 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) http://houston.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/04-19-17-marriott-marquis-houston-grand-opening-party/#slide=0 ^^^ finally! marriott marquis's formal and official GRAND OPENING event. what a spectacular evening.... Edited April 20, 2017 by monarch 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nate99 Posted April 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2017 On 2/6/2017 at 0:08 PM, H-Town Man said: ...Particularly the new neighborhood that has emerged around Minute Maid Park, with its bricky feel, anchored by Finger's apartments. The whole panorama from Minute Maid Park to Market Square Tower a feast for the eyes. If someone ever builds an observation tower for Houston, please put it on the north end in the warehouse district. The thought of Boston crossed my mind. When we got out of the car at Congress and LaBranch, I was in a daze, almost hopping past the five blocks or so to Discovery Green. What a city we have, my friends. Once Catalyst and Alexan are occupied and the new HSPVA is in use, the turnaround from what that area once was will be about as stark as one could imagine. I could see the other vacant plots becoming very attractive for development in the neighborhood that this will be. The mega-block lot just north of the Marriott seems to have a ton of potential. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 yeah, in the next round of building, that parking lot is probably going to be no longer a parking lot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted April 27, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2017 Dj and party on top: Marriott Marquis by Marc longoria, on Flickr 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted May 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 2, 2017 ^^^ congratulations chef HUGO ORTEGA for winning the 2017 JAMES BEARD AWARD best chef southwest! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Classy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Why is it that everytime a spa shows up in one of these videos, it's a shot of the door opening and someone behind a reception desk? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 On 5/11/2017 at 4:45 PM, Mab said: The reviews online for Biggios might be starting to improve on balance but they still do seem to have significant issues (if you believe the reviews). I have not been back since my first experience. Has anyone been in the last month? Was service credible and efficient? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I went yesterday and the service was fine and the food was quite good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I have been to Biggios many times and love the place...good food and no service issues since that opening weekend from my experience. and in other news, Bud's BBQ had it's grand opening Saturday although i wasn't in the mood for bbq and instead went to Mcalister's Deli and man that orange cranberry club sandwich was delicious...as was the strawberry lemonade! (and of course there were tons of awesome comicpalooza people in super fun costumes etc...love when there are cool events at GRB and DG...so fun to see so many people enjoying that area!) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Angostura Posted May 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2017 7 hours ago, gene said: love when there are cool events at GRB and DG...so fun to see so many people enjoying that area!) It's gonna be awesome during the World Series later this year. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 7 hours ago, gene said: I have been to Biggios many times and love the place...good food and no service issues since that opening weekend from my experience. and in other news, Bud's BBQ had it's grand opening Saturday although i wasn't in the mood for bbq and instead went to Mcalister's Deli and man that orange cranberry club sandwich was delicious...as was the strawberry lemonade! (and of course there were tons of awesome comicpalooza people in super fun costumes etc...love when there are cool events at GRB and DG...so fun to see so many people enjoying that area!) ^^^ @gene glad that you had a great time my pal. however, did BUD'S have the area alive and smelling of great BBQ? i cannot help but picture this particular ambiance. also, were there many people patronizing the new BUD'S? i cannot wait to get there and try them out..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post samagon Posted May 16, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2017 15 hours ago, Angostura said: It's gonna be awesome during the World Series later this year. You know how you jinx a baseball team? This, this is how you jinx a baseball team. If the Astros don't win, it's all your fault 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUCAJUN Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 1 hour ago, samagon said: You know how you jinx a baseball team? This, this is how you jinx a baseball team. If the Astros don't win, it's all your fault He's probably a Rangers fan. Just kidding. Btw, what is the area like during an Astros game? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 16 hours ago, monarch said: ^^^ @gene glad that you had a great time my pal. however, did BUD'S have the area alive and smelling of great BBQ? i cannot help but picture this particular ambiance. also, were there many people patronizing the new BUD'S? i cannot wait to get there and try them out..... haha it DID smell like delicious bbq and there was a reasonable crowd there...i was there in an off time (around 4pm) so i am betting it was even busier around lunch and dinner time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) 43 minutes ago, HOUCAJUN said: He's probably a Rangers fan. Just kidding. Btw, what is the area like during an Astros game? It's pretty vibrant, and not just during games. Considering the traffic, the remaining surface lots around disco green should disappear. Edited May 16, 2017 by samagon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 7:53 AM, samagon said: You know how you jinx a baseball team? This, this is how you jinx a baseball team. If the Astros don't win, it's all your fault I figured it's OK, since Sports Illustrated beat me to it by 35 months. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 On 5/18/2017 at 3:00 PM, Angostura said: I figured it's OK, since Sports Illustrated beat me to it by 35 months. and they just featured an Astro on the cover, which means we're for sure doomed now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) The Rustic is now slated to open Summer 2018: https://houston.eater.com/2017/6/21/15848900/houston-the-rustic-opening-downtown-summer-2018 and http://www.chron.com/business/bizfeed/article/The-Rustic-restaurant-is-coming-to-downtown-11236368.php#photo-13128379 Edited June 22, 2017 by gene 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Sweet. This is another thread we can probably move to the Downtown section now that it is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) edited to post to another thread Edited July 28, 2017 by gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 http://www.khou.com/sports/nfl/superbowl/houston-businesses-score-lasting-benefits-after-super-bowl-li/462614864 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Wait, I thought all these business were going to fail after the super bowl?? No way is this accurate. All sarcasm aside it's great to see this being reported. Mainly for those who still do not believe or understand it is not just the delusion of HAIF posters but rather the reality of the transformation of downtown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 On 5/12/2017 at 5:57 PM, UtterlyUrban said: The reviews online for Biggios might be starting to improve on balance but they still do seem to have significant issues (if you believe the reviews). I have not been back since my first experience. Has anyone been in the last month? Was service credible and efficient? I have been a few times in the last month to watch the Astros on their screens and grab a burger. It is an easy place to eat, and then my kids go to Discovery Green afterwards. I really like taking out of towners there as it shows off the area, and that downtown is alive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I have been several times since the Super Bowl with locals and out-of-towners - we have not had any issues with service or food, and my out-of-town friends love the Texas pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Our family went to Biggios while we stayed at the Marriott. Enjoyed it greatly, but I am not a gourmet and as long as the service is functional, I'm happy. CrockpotandGravel has an extensive awareness of the Houston dining scene. His opinion perhaps? Edited August 9, 2017 by Twinsanity02 grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BeerNut Posted August 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) I stayed here two weeks ago and had a great time. The pool was chill on Friday but Saturday was packed with people having their last pool staycation of the year. This is a picture I took before I went down and it got packed. Edited August 28, 2019 by BeerNut 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I guess all the NFL teams playing the Texans stay at the Marriott Marquis. The Flaming Thumbtacks from Tennessee have an 18 wheeler in the loading dock. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zaphod Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Ugh I feel like I'm going to stumble over that edge just looking at that picture. But that is a beautiful view. I wish Google would do some night-time aerial imagery over big cities someday, that would be useless but really cool. I guess aside from being expensive and not commercially useful, there must be some technical issue with exposure times making such a thing hard to do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 https://abc13.com/amp/mariott-hotel-shooting-houston-2-people-found-dead-marriott-marquis/11006898/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mattyt36 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Add One Park Place to the list of buildings that needs a bath. (Please start with the Hilton Americas, though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 9/14/2021 at 9:37 AM, mattyt36 said: Add One Park Place to the list of buildings that needs a bath. (Please start with the Hilton Americas, though.) OMG they finally cleaned her! And she looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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