gene Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 AMEN TO THAT @j_cuevas713! It really is the coolest place and cant wait to see what they do in and around it... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Andes Café fully opened this weekend. Their ceviche bar is really special and place is beautifully done. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundb Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Already lost two restaurants https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/02-22-22-post-houston-food-hall-salt-and-time-butchers-burger-closed/#slide=0 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 From the article, it sounds like they wanted to stay but Post didn't want to renew their lease with them. So I don't think it was for a lack of business, Post probably had a different concept in mind. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) That’s awful. I was just about to post the article but I got ninja’d. I wonder what happened? We were just there on 2/18, and the staff was telling us that they were about to start doing their steaks all day. (Previously they only served them after 4pm) No indication whatsoever that they were about to close up shop, either. I wonder if they had a dispute with POST about their hours or something? I really do hope they relocate somewhere else nearby. Edited February 23 by BEES?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 It def wasn't lacking in business, so it does sound like POST ownership wanted to go in a new direction for the spot. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 9 minutes ago, j_cuevas713 said: It def wasn't lacking in business, so it does sound like POST ownership wanted to go in a new direction for the spot. That has to be it. There was zero indication that this was happening- apparently it took the staff by surprise. The sous chef had a bunch of preps up for grabs on an Instagram post, so this was extremely sudden. You wouldn’t make prep and print menus if you knew you were fixing to close for good. Just crazy! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 When does Common Desk move in? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 If hindesky’s posting on the previous page was for the buildout of common desk, then they ought to be finishing up in late July. Not sure what that’ll mean for an actual opening date though! Their site does not currently say when. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Wow this is odd and a little alarming. Hopefully they don’t drive out others. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) After thinking about this for a minute, was everything a local concept other than these two places? If so, then maybe that’s what POST wants. It just seems weird how both Salt & Time and The Butchers Burger are both Austin based places that closed. Edited February 24 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 East Side King and Thai Kun are both from Austin too. In fact I think a large portion are not local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 22 minutes ago, jmitch94 said: East Side King and Thai Kun are both from Austin too. In fact I think a large portion are not local. Hmm… then yeah idk 🤷🏻♂️ 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) 7 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: After thinking about this for a minute, was everything a local concept other than these two places? If so, then maybe that’s what POST wants. It just seems weird how both Salt & Time and The Butchers Burger are both Austin based places that closed. 7 hours ago, jmitch94 said: East Side King and Thai Kun are both from Austin too. In fact I think a large portion are not local. Kirby Liu of Lovett Commercial recruited Paul Qui as the consulting operator for Post Market. So, it's not surprising that a number of dining concepts from his Austin-based FAM Hospitality Group are part of the food hall's roster: • Lea Jane's •Soy Pinoy • Thai Kun • East Side King With the exceptions of Golfstrommen, Salt & Time, the Butcher's Burger, Roberta's, Hawker, Whisk, and G'Raj Mahal (which are mostly concepts from the DFW and Austin areas), the rest are locally owned. It's disappointing Salt & Time and the Butcher's Burger are no longer options at Post Market. I'm more disappointed I didn't have the opportunity to visit their Houston outposts. I'm sure Lovett Commercial and Post Market's operators will find tenants to fill those vacant spots soon. Hopefully whichever concepts are greenlighted are also local. Edited February 24 by IntheKnowHouston 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) We went to lunch on Tuesday. It was not that busy. I spent 15 years in the restaurant business, and I felt uncomfortable for several of the vendors. I would be real concerned about Golfstrommen also. I didn't see one customer there the whole time we were there. Restaurants depend on a steady flow of customers and for specialty vendors like Salt and Time and Golfstrommen that feature delicate product its hard to maintain a good product when your business is so spotty. Your dealing with food and seafood in particular has a short shelf life to maintain its quality. It gets harder to keep fresh inventory and big crowds on weekends and slow weekdays don't help. You also have to maintain a staff and its hard to operate a space like these without consistent volume. I asked several of the workers in different spaces and they all seemed a little concerned. I was not that impressed with the turnout. They should have built some apartments around the site first and created a captive audience. Right now they are dependent on a drive up market that is not even downtown right now. It still looks like a ghost town. I hope they make it but I don't feel real positive about it. Lets face this has has been a terrible 2 years for the restaurant and bar industry with the pandemic, and putting yourself on an island doesn't help. I will say that my old boss Johnny Carrabba, used to say it didn't matter where you were located if the food was good and the atmosphere was inviting. Of course he didn't pick a very challenging location in the heart of River Oaks West U. on the Upper Kirby corridor. Edited February 24 by bobruss 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 yes to initially add an apartment or condo component would have been very smart... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) I'm not sure what the current data shows in terms of how busy it get's at different times but that's why I asked about Common Desk. They need one of those tenants to hurry the hell up and build out their spots. I've also said this before, even the Ferry Building in SF and other concepts I've visited that are similar all have dead days. I can't lie though, I'm a little worried overall about this project. I went on a Sunday and it was very busy. I'm sure Fri/Sat are their best days overall, but idk because I've never been mid week. Edited February 24 by j_cuevas713 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 11 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: After thinking about this for a minute, was everything a local concept other than these two places? If so, then maybe that’s what POST wants. It just seems weird how both Salt & Time and The Butchers Burger are both Austin based places that closed. Salt & Time and The Butchers Burger are the same company. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) Here are the peak hours for the Ferry Building in SF. And that is smack in the middle of downtown SF in a very touristy spot. So I wouldn't worry too much about foot traffic during the week for POST. The WED image is the average traffic M-F at the Ferry Building. Saturday is the most busy day and Sunday tapers off pretty drastic as well. When compared to POST, Mon-Thurs they have the least amount of traffic, but Friday-Sun POST is very busy pretty much all hours of operation. Edited February 24 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted February 26 Popular Post Share Posted February 26 For some reason I get two emails when they advertise events. I think spring and the warmer weather will draw a lot more people here and that will help the vendors to survive. Do a downward facing dog then get a hot dog to eat. 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 ^^^ what an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS statement of solidarity! i have seen many many tributes from around the globe supporting the country of ukraine and it's wonderful citizens. however, this POST HTX tribute is one of the most beautiful. props @hindesky for posting. this has indeed made my day... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I went this past Sunday around 7 and it was packed with almost all the general seating occupied. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post por favor gracias Posted March 4 Popular Post Share Posted March 4 (edited) Noticed this today driving down Franklin St. The text says #StandWithUkraine. Just for good measure, here's a pic of Brava and part of the Texas Tower from the newly finished Chase Tower Plaza. Would have never imagined that view even just a few years ago. Looks terrific IMO. Edited March 4 by por favor gracias 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 11 hours ago, hindesky said: Now that's what awesome looks like. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 ^^^ dude, @cityliving you and that drone of yours are OUTSTANDING! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Looks like POST will be holding a block party event for the St Patrick’s Day parade Info is on their site Just saw it posted (HA!) today. It’s on 3/12. If anyone makes it out there, I hope we get some pics! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted March 9 Popular Post Share Posted March 9 Sandoitchi is moving into the Post. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-08-22-sandoitchi-japanese-sando-sandwich-pop-up-post-market/ 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 77011transplant Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 (edited) Went to the yoga event at POST skylawn this past Saturday and it was packed. They estimated that there were 500+ people there. It seemed like it was a little bit of a logistical nightmare but was neat to see it so full. The food hall was also buzzing, so there's definitely interest! Photo is from when they thought the event had to be inside cause it was raining but then they moved us all to the lawn (but didn't snap a picture at that point). Blendin Coffee is also now open. Their soft opening hours are currently 10am-5pm (or 6pm depending on the day) but the nice barista said that was subject to change once they get on their feet! Edited March 11 by 77011transplant 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gene Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 this is tomorrow and i shall be there! https://www.posthtx.com/event/stpattyparade 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundb Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Me too! If anyone goes and wants to buy me a beer just let me know! 😉 My friends at Spindletap Brewery will be there, so stop by and get some beer! 5 hours ago, gene said: this is tomorrow and i shall be there! https://www.posthtx.com/event/stpattyparade 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) It was super fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but omg my friend got suuuUuUUuuUUuuUuuper drunk on all the free samples of liquor...let's put it this way, he doesn't remember leaving while screaming to the Amazon driver leaving Post that he loves Amazon and then trying to do parkour (very poorly) until we got to my jeep... thankfully i got it all on video 🤪haha! so fun though to see this place buzzing and alive...dang it's such a cool place and wish they would just do these markets in the parking lot on the regular! Edited March 14 by gene 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 24 minutes ago, gene said: It was super fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but omg my friend got suuuUuUUuuUUuuUuuper drunk on all the free samples of liquor...let's put it this way, he doesn't remember leaving while screaming to the Amazon driver leaving Post that he loves Amazon and then trying to do parkour (very poorly) until we got to my jeep... thankfully i got it all on video 🤪haha! so fun though to see this place buzzing and alive...dang it's such a cool place and wish they would just do these markets in the parking lot on the regular! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) OMG 😂 I sent this to him immediately! haha! i will say we (especially he) made friends with almost everyone working there! apparently free alcohol to him means new awesome friend ha! it really was a blast!!! Edited March 14 by gene typo 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 This looks neat: https://www.posthtx.com/event/opening-day-great-masters-art-exhibit I’m definitely gonna check it out. It opens on March 20th 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 wow that does look awesome! i wish they would have included Serigo Bustamante! I have been fascinated by his kooky work for like 25 years! https://www.coleccionsergiobustamante.com.mx/index.php?language=en 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tigereye Posted March 24 Popular Post Share Posted March 24 (edited) THE Roberta’s Pizza from Bushwick opened today, per their IG. I had NO FRIGGIN CLUE. There only locations are in BK, LA, and Singapore. I. AM. EXCITE. https://www.instagram.com/p/CbfZ4IqOHwG/?utm_medium=copy_link Edited March 24 by tigereye 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Oh yay! I saw they appeared to be getting ready over the weekend- couldn’t exactly tell what they were up to! Exciting! I’ll have to give them a try next time I’m there! (if I don’t end up just going to chop n blok again lol!!!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I will be there next weekend for this! (and yes my friend that likes to drink alot and regret it that same day and next morning will be in tow! 🤪) https://www.posthtx.com/event/via-colori-festival 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 not to encourage drinking to excess, but if you regret drinking too much on the same day, you're not drinking enough. ...unless of course, it is to regret not having drank more. 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 7 hours ago, samagon said: not to encourage drinking to excess, but if you regret drinking too much on the same day, you're not drinking enough. ...unless of course, it is to regret not having drank more. I figure if you can remember drinking the next day, you didn't really get that drunk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) On 2/22/2022 at 10:03 PM, freundb said: Already lost two restaurants https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/02-22-22-post-houston-food-hall-salt-and-time-butchers-burger-closed/#slide=0 As reported several weeks ago, Johnny Good Burgers, a concept from FAM Hospitality, is *temporarily filling in (could be permanent) the space previously home to The Butcher's Burger at 401 Franklin St. https://www.papercitymag.com/restaurants/johnny-good-burger-post-market-food-hall-paul-qui/ https://johnnygoodburger.com https://www.instagram.com/johnnygoodburger FAM Hospitality is introducing another new restaurant concept to Post Market in the coming weeks. A hiring post indicates Pasta Shop is opening in the food hall soon. Edited March 26 by IntheKnowHouston 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/03-29-22-via-colori-houston-post-htx-april-2-music-food-schedule/#slide=0 https://www.viacolorihouston.org 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 good use of the access-hole cover. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Went for yoga one day and then their flea market on another with the kid and family over the last three weeks and I don't think there should be any handwringing about their ability to succeed. You had people looking at the art exhibit, the food hall was nutty, they were just absolutely packed by 11:45am, and yoga was ridiculously packed. They clearly have a long way to go to fill in the empty storefronts with things like maybe grocers and butchers or some indoor axe throwing thing or some indoor kids play business, but they are attracting a ton of people on the weekends. I say they need to add that because I think there needs to be some complimentary "things to do" once you eat and hang out for a while on the roof. An adult attraction and a kids attraction would serve well, there were clearly parents who wanted to stay but the kids were antsy and there were adults without kids who wanted to continue the vibe and were kinda done with the roof but there wasn't an activity based business to keep them there. I can see why certain food stores might not work, but even Golfstromen (which was great, but its much more expensive than some of the other restaurants) was busy on both weekends. Stunning, tbh, and a lot of fun. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 (edited) they definitely need to make more use of the rooftop garden...add a bar and refreshment stand and then have more live music regularly at the little kooky stage they have up on the north east side of the roof! ps: we got pizza in da house! https://houston.eater.com/2022/3/31/23003622/robertas-new-restaurant-houston-texas-pizzeria-open-bushwick-brooklyn-new-york Edited March 31 by gene 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, gene said: they definitely need to make more use of the rooftop garden...add a bar and refreshment stand and then have more live music regularly at the little kooky stage they have up on the north east side of the roof! I was there last weekend and there were, ice cream, regular drinks, and a bar set up on the rooftop, though they seemed more like temporary things, not permanent shops. Maybe they are moving towards your suggestion because there was live music (well, a DJ, but close enough) there as well. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 wow that's awesome to hear @JBTX !!! well, i will be there this saturday for the chalk event so i hope to see something similar!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundb Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 7 hours ago, gene said: they definitely need to make more use of the rooftop garden...add a bar and refreshment stand and then have more live music regularly at the little kooky stage they have up on the north east side of the roof! ps: we got pizza in da house! https://houston.eater.com/2022/3/31/23003622/robertas-new-restaurant-houston-texas-pizzeria-open-bushwick-brooklyn-new-york Is that an orange jello shot? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, freundb said: Is that an orange jello shot? so long as it's not green jello because Green Jello suxx... lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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