jimcas Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 There was a note in the paper that a which which would be going in Vintage Park. Actually Newquest was the listed agent, so I think it will go in the HEB section of Vintage Park. Kind of like Potbelly but with a lot more sandwich options... http://www.whichwich.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 If you want a preview and you don't mind driving, there's already one in Pearland Town Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 If you want a preview and you don't mind driving, there's already one in Pearland Town Center.There is also one much closer on Richmond, a bit inside the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taradon Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 There is also one much closer on Richmond, a bit inside the loop.Theres also a new one in Magnolia/Woodlands where the new txmaxx/target/ross are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Stopped by Vinter Center this past Friday, Mia Bella was pretty crowded. Peli Peli looks great and is scheduled to open 4/13/09. They are having happy hour all this week as a training process, I believe. Looking forward to trying the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstongirl Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Does anyone know how their first Movie in the Park night went? They're planning on doing this once a month, and hopefully it will encourage more activity at this property.I know the car show last month was a mad house! The few businesses that were open at the time really cleaned up that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Peli Peli looks great and is scheduled to open 4/13/09. They are having happy hour all this week as a training process, I believe. Looking forward to trying the food.Peli Peli - You'd think for a restaurant opening in a matter of days the guy could put together a little more informative website... There's nothing on it except for the logo and it's been that way for probably a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Peli Peli - You'd think for a restaurant opening in a matter of days the guy could put together a little more informative website... There's nothing on it except for the logo and it's been that way for probably a year.Yeah, the website doesn't have any information yet. When I stopped by for happy hour, I picked up a togo menu and spoke to one of the owners and found them on facebook. Some information here: PELI PELI TO INTRODUCE A NEW DINING EXPERIENCE IN HOUSTON April 8, 2009 - Peli Peli, the much-anticipated & innovative restaurant concept offering its "Flame Pepper Fusion" cuisine, will officially open its doors on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 11:00am. Peli Peli is a new, upscale casual restaurant located at the Vintage Park shopping center in North Houston (Hwy 249 & Louetta). Guests are invited to dine under Peli Peli's 30-foot tall, one-of-a-kind Acacia Tree and illuminated sky while enjoying live jazz, avant-garde architecture, a spacious dining area, a Sunday brunch, full bar & lounge, an intimate private dining room and an outdoor patio facing the Piazza. Peli Peli's menu will feature its signature Flame Pepper Chicken which is marinated in guava, grilled over Applewood smoke and served with a variety of dipping sauces ranging from sweet to spicy. In addition to a mix of traditional American and European favorites, Peli Peli's menu includes exotic fare inspired by Chef Paul Friedman's experiences in South Africa, Europe and the United States. Peli Peli is Chef Paul Friedman's dream concept and presents a fresh, new dining experience by combining his signature Flame Pepper chicken recipe, as well as a menu made up of family recipes and personal favorites gleaned from his experiences around the world, with a line of unique dipping sauces that include sweet specials such as Passion Fruit and Mango, original favorites such as Citrus Lemon Butter and Red Wine BBQ, and of course, signature hot sauces such as the Spicy Peli Peli. In addition to this amazing blend of innovative cuisine, guests entering Peli Peli will embark on a journey that will capture their heart, soul and belly and discover an extraordinary atmosphere of live music, extravagant design and attentive staff. For more information about Peli Peli, a personal tour of Peli Peli or to make a reservation for lunch or dinner, please contact Thomas P. Nguyen at 832-259-2448 or visit www.pelipeli.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I understand Peli-peli opened yesterday. I went inside the week before opening and the restaurant itself was really cool. However, the menu looked a little different and in many places it keeps talking about these peli-peli spices and how great the chicken and dishes cooked in these spices supposedly are. I'm pretty sure Peli-Peli will either be a big hit or a big disaster.I was wondering if anyone has actually tried the food there yet and what they thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm guessing 'Peli-Peli' is meant to be a takeoff on 'peri peri'. I've had the latter and it was pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm guessing 'Peli-Peli' is meant to be a takeoff on 'peri peri'. I've had the latter and it was pretty good.It is. The restaurant was originally listed as "Peri-Peri" on the Vintage Park website when it was first announced and underwent a name change (assuming copyright related) a month later to Peli-Peli... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Also either because of the grand opening or because they read my post on another topic complaining about their website (probably the former), the website has been updated a lot since then...http://www.pelipeli.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstongirl Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 New rumored tenant is Wacky Mongolian Grill. Interesting. Maybe we can just fill the whole place with restaurants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodl Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I usually avoid new restaurants for a month or two until they get their kinks out, but I went to Peli-Peli the first Friday they were open. You could tell the waiter was new - he didn't know the menu at all, but that is not surprising. We really liked the food, it was really tasty, and Peli-Peli had a number of unusual items that you can't find just anywhere. Wife and kid loved the Carrot-Ginger soup, the Peli-Peli Chicken and Beef Sosaties will be ordered again, and the Drakensberg Ribs are quite a twist on your usual BBQ. Sides of sweet potato fries and CousCous were fine. The Grilled Fruit Passion Dessert was overpriced, and I had a terrible Russian beer, but other than that, we were very pleased with the place. We will be back - it's a great addition to the area dining scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) I usually avoid new restaurants for a month or two until they get their kinks out, but I went to Peli-Peli the first Friday they were open. You could tell the waiter was new - he didn't know the menu at all, but that is not surprising. We really liked the food, it was really tasty, and Peli-Peli had a number of unusual items that you can't find just anywhere. Wife and kid loved the Carrot-Ginger soup, the Peli-Peli Chicken and Beef Sosaties will be ordered again, and the Drakensberg Ribs are quite a twist on your usual BBQ. Sides of sweet potato fries and CousCous were fine. The Grilled Fruit Passion Dessert was overpriced, and I had a terrible Russian beer, but other than that, we were very pleased with the place. We will be back - it's a great addition to the area dining scene.Ate there tonight as well. Food was good. Different and interesting. The kids liked the big 'acacia' tree changing colors. All in all, good. We had a variety of chicken dishes. Only gripe, the Beer selection was lacking. Can't believe they serve Baltika. Suggest they ditch that for some good German (Paulaner) or Czech (Pilsener Urquell)...they should also add a kid's menu. Edited April 23, 2009 by mrfootball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 New rumored tenant is Wacky Mongolian Grill. Interesting.Maybe we can just fill the whole place with restaurants. Saw that yesterday when I was picking up an organic tri-pepper pizza at Pizza Fusion (very good btw). I like most of the new restaurants in the Vintage. They're all a bit 'out of the ordinary' so I'm cool with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Our editor did a bit of a review last week. I say "a bit" because it was a friends and family night, not a regular dining experience. But she liked the place much more than she expected to:http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2009/...ght_at_loue.phpAlso: chicken livers? NOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 New rumored tenant is Wacky Mongolian Grill. Interesting."Wacky" and "Mongolian Grill" are not necessarily two things I would have put together.I wonder what will be wacky about it? Will they pelt you in the face with rice when you enter the front door? Perhaps they will give you a free meal if you can catch a frozen shrimp in your mouth thrown 20 feet away from the cooking pit? Or maybe it will be a like a "Dick's last resort" Mongolian style? Perhaps Wacky was supposed to be Tasty and was lost in the translation or something?Regardless, this "wacky mongolian grill" concept has me curious anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedijake Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 We went there tonight. It was GREAT! The service was fantastic and our waiter was superb! The food was great. The carrot ginger soup was incredible and the lamb chops were out of this world. We plan to go back and try the chicken.I had been waiting for this place and it was worth the wait. It was nice to eat there and was the first place at Vintage that we were impressed with. Fish City Grill was a bit overpriced and Mia Bella screwed up so many times when we went in March. Peli Peli may be a major highlight of dining in the northwest Houston area! I really hope they stay around for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureAuteur Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I visited Vintage Park for the first time last night. Being one of the people on here who thought the style of architecture would not go with the geography when they announced plans for construction, I was actually impressed. It does work after all, given the overall planning of the Vintage district. The ambiance of walking through it was far more pleasant than I had imagined it would be based on all the times I've driven down Louetta and looked at the facade of Vintage Park during the day. I was expecting it to be just a bunch of upscale chain retail, but I was surprised to find a mix of some neat restaurants and professional offices. It was very clean, pleasant, and somewhat romantic; nothing highly original, but for this area, it's a change of pace, and that's always good. It felt like The Woodlands Market Street meets Rice Village. The whole Vintage District feels a lot like the Woodlands with the cleanliness, newness, modern upscale look, and all the trees along Vintage Preserve (the road that runs from 249, through Vintage Park, to Cutten Rd.) They did a great job with the parking layout. There are plenty of parking spaces, and the grid design makes it easy to get in and out.Anyways, I ate at Shogun Sushi, and I had a good overall impression. The prices weren't too bad, the food was decent, the service was great, and the atmosphere enjoyable. The place inside was very large with high ceiling and an open, spacious feel. The decor was nice too. The place definitely gets this northwest resident's recommendation. Does anyone know if this is a small chain or independent? Are there others in Houston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 The whole Vintage District feels...There's a whole district? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureAuteur Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 There's a whole district?I'm not sure if you'd really call it that. I just used that word so everyone would know I was talking about the entire area known as The Vintage and not just Vintage Park. It's basically everything from the Cypress Creek up to Louetta north and south, and 249 to just beyond Cutten east and west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'm not sure if you'd really call it that. I just used that word so everyone would know I was talking about the entire area known as The Vintage and not just Vintage Park. It's basically everything from the Cypress Creek up to Louetta north and south, and 249 to just beyond Cutten east and west.Ah, ok. So has it been called The Vintage a long time or is something recently new that a developer made up? I mean, would someone say they lived in The Vintage?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedijake Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 The place definitely gets this northwest resident's recommendation. Does anyone know if this is a small chain or independent? Are there others in Houston?There are tons of Shoguns. There are at least 2 in the area other than at Vintage. There's one near the movie theater in Cypress (290 and Spring-Cypress) and there's one near Klein that has been there for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary K Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 New rumored tenant is Wacky Mongolian Grill. Interesting.Maybe we can just fill the whole place with restaurants. Restaurants, Coffee places, and Banks, it would appear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureAuteur Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Ah, ok. So has it been called The Vintage a long time or is something recently new that a developer made up? I mean, would someone say they lived in The Vintage?ThanksIt's a new development on the land that was once owned by HP across 249. It just became known as the Vintage about 1-2 years ago. I'm sure the developer just gave it that name. I think only a few people technically live in the Vintage, and that would be those who live in the Vintage di Vita along Vintage Preserve. The rest of it is medical buildings and commercial. I'm sure there is a whole lot more planned for the area, because there is still a lot of land that looks like it's getting set to be developed for something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstongirl Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I'm sure there is a whole lot more planned for the area, because there is still a lot of land that looks like it's getting set to be developed for something. Yes, like the Vintage Car Wash (seriously ), going in across from the Vintage Royale neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureAuteur Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yes, like the Vintage Car Wash (seriously ), going in across from the Vintage Royale neighborhood. Is it going to be like a Mr. Detail? I know there are lots of car washes everywhere in northwest Houston, but other than the HEB, I can't think of any others in that specific area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstongirl Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Is it going to be like a Mr. Detail? I know there are lots of car washes everywhere in northwest Houston, but other than the HEB, I can't think of any others in that specific area.I can't quite tell how elaborate it will be (full detail or self-service). The slab/parking area looks fairly large, but it may just be a cheapo, get-out-and-spray-it-off kind of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 I can't quite tell how elaborate it will be (full detail or self-service). The slab/parking area looks fairly large, but it may just be a cheapo, get-out-and-spray-it-off kind of place.By the looks of the foundation, it looks like a full-service wash/detail.There's a Bubble's further up Louetta a few miles away near Klein HS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstongirl Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 By the looks of the foundation, it looks like a full-service wash/detail.There's a Bubble's further up Louetta a few miles away near Klein HS.I hope it is full-service. The Bubbles is simply an Express location, and though convenient, it would be nice to have someone clean the inside too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 not sure if this was reported: HOUSTON, Tex. -- The Harris County Commission has designated an 81.80 acre parcel of land to be part of a 148 nature park beside of the Vintage Park mixed use development. The land was donated by the developers of the under construction new master planned project.There is a 40 acre lake that is situated on the 81.80 acre parcel. This new park is part of the Cypress Creek Greenway trail system which is a 50 mile regional trail system along Cypress Creek.http://www.crer.biz/pages/news/NewsPageReg...e=6&Page=24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 well i guess a park could bring more people to this area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedijake Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Gotta say that the Fish City Grill was MUCH better the second time we went. When it first opened, it seemed a little pricey for what we got. But last night we were much more impressed.I hope that they permanently add some fish (particularly Mahi and Salmon) dishes to their menu. We still prefer Rockfish, but Fish City is closer and the improvements were a good sign.Pizza Fusion was very good too. We were not sure what to expect but we gobbled up the Sausage/Tricolor Pepper pizza like there was no tomorrow-it was that good.And Peli Peli is still da bomb. Their carrot ginger soup is INCREDIBLE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary K Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Dined at Peli Peli on Mothers Day.Basically had a chicken dish, and a beef dish.Food and service was very good. We enjoyed their live music.I also hope they stay around.-Gary K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElNor Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I shop at that HEB, and get my hair done at the Alan Murphy Salon. The only things that are open in that center are a bunch of restaurants, a toy store, the hair salon and a couple of shops I don't go to due to lack of interest.It's really sad, this is a nice development but it's deserted. Even the Westin is a ghost hotel. The townhomes built in association with it are at a standstill. On the other hand, getting to/from the HEB is easy-peasy if you go the back way in because no one else is on those roads!Nice to see the nature reserve going in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Eew, seeing that "architecture" from this development almost made my puke. Seriously, did the "architect" think this looked good? Its so fake. Yuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 This is open now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 i've been to the one on Richmond a few times... nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 There's a new one open on S. Main as well, right near the Fiesta.I tried the one on Westheimer last year. To expensive for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Saw a new restaurant added to the Vintage Park website, Strata.. Strata Restaurant and Bar is an upscale casual concept serving contemporary American cuisine without the fine dining prices. Scheduled to open in early November, Strata brings the culinary artistry of Chef John Ly and his team to the Vintage Park Shopping Center. Featuring an extensive and affordable wine list and high quality ingredients, Strata pleases the pallet as well as the pocketbook. Intimate seating and two private dining rooms provide guests with a memorable dining experience for special occasions or just a great meal with friends and family. A spacious patio area and lively bar makes Strata a perfect spot to enjoy Happy Hour or Sunday brunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Is this place ever going to open? It's been "scheduled" to open several months in a row now. When I've been in Vintage Park recently, it doesn't even look like anyone is working on the place and there's very little info on their websites other than they are opening soon (which it has said forever).If they are this well managed, I wonder if they will last long once they open anyway...Anyway, just curious if anyone knows anything about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Someone I know works in that strip mall. They tell me the owners are bankrupt or the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdawg Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Someone I know works in that strip mall. They tell me the owners are bankrupt or the like.I just drove pass the Luxe Bar & Lounge this mroning and saw a construction crew, so it appears they are moving forward with opening this location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstongirl Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I heard they will try to be open in the next week or two. Most of the construction work is complete, and they've gone as far as stocking the bars, so it shouldn't be long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdawg Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I heard from one of the employees that they are opening this coming Friday Nov. 6th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookrat Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 They are open. Really nice place. Bout time we got something of that caliber nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Went there tonight. I have to say, I'm pretty critical and I was impressed! Not bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdawg Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have noticed construction going on behind the Luxe Bar & Lounge. Has anyone heard what they planning on building in that location??? The Vintage Park website does not show what tenant will be leasing that location???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookrat Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Anybody hear any word about Ref's? I saw the thread about Stats and that is definitely a sure thing and they are almost ready. But I heard through the grapevine that since Pizza Fusion is no more, they were putting a Sports Bar called Ref's in it's place. Any word on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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