BigFootsSocks Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) lets not get carried away with ourselveslol Edited November 27, 2015 by BigFootsSocks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 our next mayor i doubt has that thought 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietstorm Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) What would the city need to do to just "put" a big retailer in the Sakowitz building or "get rid of" the corner store on Main? This is naive thinking, imo. I agree that these things would help improve DT retail; however, I don't see what the city has to do with both of these commercial entities. The owners are there to make money and obviously the corner store is doing just that or it would have closed by now. Tax incentives and renovations to promote growth is one thing, wishing the city would "get rid of" or repurpose private businesses because we prefer something else is another. Edited November 27, 2015 by quietstorm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) What would the city need to do to "just put" a big retailer in the Sakowitz building or "get rid of" the corner store on Main? This is naive thinking, imo. I agree that these things would help improve DT retail; however, I don't see what the city has to do with both of these commercial entities. The owners are there to make money and obviously the corner store is doing just that or it would have closed by now.Tax incentives and renovations to promote growth is one thing, wishing the city would "get rid of" or repurpose private businesses because we prefer something else is another.Does the corner store owner own the property as well or do they rent? Incentives to refurbish and restore older buildings might be a good idea. Maybe then a developer would make an offer on the building itself rather than the store? Edited November 27, 2015 by Montrose1100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietstorm Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) Does the corner store owner own the property as well or do they rent? Incentives to refurbish and restore older buildings might be a good idea. Maybe then a developer would make an offer on the building itself rather than the store? Good idea. For the "Just a Dollar" store at 901 Main, HCAD shows it is owned by Indus Business Corp and its current appraisal value is $1.5 million (which I'm sure the owners would ask for more). The Main Food Store at 1101 Main is owned by a Valika Real Estate and is appraised at just over $1 million. Edited November 27, 2015 by quietstorm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Montrose1100 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Good idea. For the "Just a Dollar" store at 901 Main, HCAD shows it is owned by Indus Business Corp and its current appraisal value is $1.5 million (which I'm sure the owners would ask for more). The Main Food Store at 1101 Main is owned by a Valika Real Estate and is appraised at just over $1 million.This maybe selfish & off topic but if that building was restored and turned into a two-story Starbucks it would be awesome. Close to all the hotels, good for lunch too. Every time I pick up a coffee and then drive downtown, everyone asks where the closest one is. I have no idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 There's a Starbucks in the Humble building/ Springwood Suites - right across the street from the old Macy's building. Ben's Beans is also on Dallas, across from 4 seasonsI feel like there's a Starbucks in the tunnels too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 There are Starbucks in the tunnels under 600 Travis (Chase), Pennzoil, and One Shell (that come to mind). There's one at ground level at 1100 Louisiana, one in the Park Shops, and I wanna say there's another on the gerbil tube level of One or Two Houston (but I might be wrong about that). And of course the new one at the Hilton Americas, and another at the foot of Main at UHD. There are also a number of Seattle's Best - Two Shell and Centerpoint at the tunnel level come to mind. The Coffee Borg is just about everywhere - if you can't find one, you're not looking too hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) There are Starbucks in the tunnels under 600 Travis (Chase), Pennzoil, and One Shell (that come to mind). There's one at ground level at 1100 Louisiana, one in the Park Shops, and I wanna say there's another on the gerbil tube level of One or Two Houston (but I might be wrong about that). And of course the new one at the Hilton Americas, and another at the foot of Main at UHD.There are also a number of Seattle's Best - Two Shell and Centerpoint at the tunnel level come to mind.The Coffee Borg is just about everywhere - if you can't find one, you're not looking too hard.Are they open on the weekend?Edit: I guess easily accessible on the weekend is the real question* Edited November 28, 2015 by Montrose1100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 the one in the Humble building is only open on Saturdays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Dude we dont need a 2 story Starbucks at this prime spot. Thats the worst idea ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Dude we dont need a 2 story Starbucks at this prime spot. Thats the worst idea everAGREE!!! What are some people thinking? smh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Dude we dont need a 2 story Starbucks at this prime spot. Thats the worst idea everWhat's you're idea to draw out hotel guests/residents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 What's you're idea to draw out hotel guests/residents? Three story starbucks Also, forgot the starbucks they just opened in GRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Three story starbucksAlso, forgot the starbucks they just opened in GRBLol perfect.I did say the idea was selfish. Edited November 28, 2015 by Montrose1100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dml423 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Three story starbucks Also, forgot the starbucks they just opened in GRB I went by that Starbucks last Sunday and the prices are more expensive than other Starbucks. Like $1-2 more per drink (Coffee). Wine glasses were like $15 and beer was $7.5. With that said, it was still packed with the weight lifters from the international tournament they had and a bunch of little girl cheerleaders and their moms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 What downtown needs is a Five Guys! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 or a Shake Shack! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Two popular Italian restaurants announced chef changes on Monday, but one will have a more immediate impact than the other. Turns out that Radio Milano chef Jose Hernandez hasn't departed the CityCentre restaurant quite yet. He will remain at the upscale Italian spot in the Hotel Sorella for the next six months or so before shifting to the still-unnamed restaurant at theeagerly anticipated Hotel Alessandra that will open in theGreenStreet development in late 2016. The Hotel Sorella and the Alessandra are owned by The Valencia Group. A representative for the hotel couldn't say whether this move had been in Hernandez's plans all along or the company had simply made the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Chef of the Year nominee an offer he couldn't refuse by giving him the opportunity to shape both the design and concept for the restaurant. Either way, it's a win for both Radio Milano, which keeps Hernandez long enough for him to install a new menu, and for the Alessandra, which will be better equipped to attract diners with a talented chef like Hernandez in the kitchen.http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/11-30-15-chef-changes-two-popular-italian-restaurants-make-new-moves-at-the-helm-1/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 ^^^ wonderful illustrations nate99! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Also today 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobruss Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 refresh me on what building that is with the solid brick wall facing us in this picture. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 refresh me on what building that is with the solid brick wall facing us in this picture.ThanksIt needs a giant mural or the fake windows like the old Houston Press building downtown had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 refresh me on what building that is with the solid brick wall facing us in this picture.Thanks That's the back of the 1010 Lamar building. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Action shot. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted December 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2015 GreenStreet by Marc longoria, on Flickr 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Southwest corner next to Forever 21. Edited December 24, 2015 by hindesky 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I wonder what caused the hole? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Really big pigeons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 ^^^ wrecking ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 it saw the new hampton inn building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeopleAreStrange Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) Apparently, someone really wanted a new window. In more seriousness, does anyone else notice the lighter concrete square immediately around the hole? It looks like there may have been a previous repair in that exact same spot. EDIT: I can't find the lighter square box in the picture before the hole appeared, so maybe not. Edited December 26, 2015 by PeopleAreStrange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Edited December 29, 2015 by Nate99 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It will be nice when it's all done - but I feel bad for that coffee shop and the existing retail. Drove past the other night and no one at the coffee shop but the barista - on a saturday night. I want to tell them to HOLD the line - better times are coming - hope they can hold on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dml423 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It will be nice when it's all done - but I feel bad for that coffee shop and the existing retail. Drove past the other night and no one at the coffee shop but the barista - on a saturday night. I want to tell them to HOLD the line - better times are coming - hope they can hold on. I believe you are referring to Ben's Beans. I hope so too. I like that place. With that said, I think the law students help them out quite a bit and they are in between semesters right now, so it could be a reason as to why it was empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It will be nice when it's all done - but I feel bad for that coffee shop and the existing retail. Drove past the other night and no one at the coffee shop but the barista - on a saturday night.I want to tell them to HOLD the line - better times are coming - hope they can hold on.Isn't the "Dallas Street Retail" project a city project? Could the city have offered the mom and pop stores some sort or concessions for ripping up the street for so long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dml423 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Another question I had in regards to the enhancements for the retail district. For some reason, I could really see a Bubba Gumps, Rainforest Cafe type of restaurant doing well close to the House of Blues, close to where the Marlowe will be going. You can get the steady clientele from visitors to Toyota Center, Convention goers, and House of Blues visitors. I am a big Mom and Pop guy, but I just see the place perfect for the big chain restaurants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Huh? Is it even economical for restaurants to build standalone restaurants in downtown anymore, given the real estate prices?Edit: a few more recent ones come to mind, like the Landrys steakhouse place next to the Westin, but they inherited that space beside it when they acquired the hotel, I assume? Edited December 29, 2015 by cloud713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Montrose1100 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Another question I had in regards to the enhancements for the retail district. For some reason, I could really see a Bubba Gumps, Rainforest Cafe type of restaurant doing well close to the House of Blues, close to where the Marlowe will be going. You can get the steady clientele from visitors to Toyota Center, Convention goers, and House of Blues visitors. I am a big Mom and Pop guy, but I just see the place perfect for the big chain restaurants.How about we get something delicious? And not tragic? The aquarium could use a rainforest...Edit: Well I guess they are inevitable for touristy areas, like the Galleria. Hard to think of a place in this city that will have those places pop up. I guess it won't be official unless we have a ripley's, then we will know for sure. Edited December 29, 2015 by Montrose1100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quietstorm Posted December 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) As of today. Edited December 30, 2015 by quietstorm 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Whats the point of investing all this money if you are juat trying to add another restaurant ? You need retail here not more restaurants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Bens survived the first round of construction on that sidewalk, they're doing better this time around. There is another coffee shop opening up next to Salata in GS soon. Yay, more options for those of us sick of hob food. ..lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dml423 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Whats the point of investing all this money if you are just trying to add another restaurant ? You need retail here not more restaurants It has to be both. Having both allows people to walk around to go from one to another and creates a more vibrant setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yes it is a city project, and they should have offered them something. It may take a city DT retail initiative (with developer incentives), similar to the highly successful Downtown Living Initiative, to get real retail going in DT Houston. Sorry to be the bearer of good news, but the City does have an assistance program available for businesses harmed by the Dallas Street retail reconstruction project. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I wonder what caused the hole? FWIW - hole is fixed. Pic update from Luby's https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/684455715176493056 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 FWIW - hole is fixed.Pic update from Luby'shttps://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/684455715176493056They're getting busy going vertical now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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