Luminare Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Quote a full-service butcher and bakery—but it will be the first to offer Briggo, a “robot barista” that produces customized drinks on-demand via mobile app or touchscreen kiosk. https://communityimpact.com/local-news/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/news/2019/10/09/midtown-whole-foods-november-briggo-robot-barista/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermh Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Luminare said: https://communityimpact.com/local-news/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/news/2019/10/09/midtown-whole-foods-november-briggo-robot-barista/ It's basically a long-ass kiosk that makes a coffee when you order it. They have one on the mezzanine level of the George R. Brown near the Marriott skywalk. I'm not sure if it's any good, but there was a line of people waiting to pay tribute to their coffee-serving robotic overlord. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wilcal Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 If anyone wanted to go for the opening, you can get some swag. Quote Hey, neighbor. We’re excited to announce our doors are opening on Thursday, November 7, and we want you to be there! The doors officially open at 8 am, but come early for music and complimentary coffee and snacks.* Be one of the first 200 customers in line when the store opens and you'll receive a token valid for a Whole Foods Market Midtown Houston tote bag and a "Secret Saver" card valued between $5 and $100.** Bring your family and friends — we’ll see you there! Kind of interested, so might walk over. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, wilcal said: If anyone wanted to go for the opening, you can get some swag. Kind of interested, so might walk over. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whole-foods-market-grand-opening-midtown-houston-tickets-74982969079 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 November 2nd https://www.facebook.com/events/2745722542171384/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I thought I might be one of the first 200 in line to get that insulated bag. Alas a conflict came up..............sigh Wont get to experience the whole “kazillion people in line” Kazillion people trying to check out at the same time not to mention everyone looking and exiting parking at the same time.......oh my so how was it? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtowndweller Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I woke up at 6:50am this morning and was really considering going (woulda been maybe a 10 minute walk) but I knew I wouldn’t be one of the first 200 people. I’ll head over after my workout today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/11/07/photos-look-inside-whole-foods-new-houston-store.html?iana=hpmvp_hstn_news_headline 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Randalls midtown is going to have to step it up a lot 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, cspwal said: Randalls midtown is going to have to step it up a lot I actually have a Randalls a block away and a Whole Foods a block away and i go to both equally... (i am on mccue in uptown) Randalls for all the basic items and Whole Foods for specialty items so i think both will be fine...however i haven't been to that Randalls in Midtown in a long time so definitely time for an update if it hasn't had one in awhile! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 It got a rearrangement a while ago that opened it up more (it's a small store) by putting the pharmacy along the outer wall with shelves in the middle. It definetly doesn't have as much of the newer bulk foods or non-food items. Also after a certain time they only have one cashier, resulting in very long lines 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 now they need a 2 story HEB downtown 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 It should be 3 stories to one up Whole Foods 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 3 hours ago, midtowndweller said: I woke up at 6:50am this morning and was really considering going (woulda been maybe a 10 minute walk) but I knew I wouldn’t be one of the first 200 people. I’ll head over after my workout today. Eh. You probably would've made the cut. I biked over around that time to make the line at 7 AM and estimate that I was safely among the first 50 people. The branded Midtown tote bag was nice. Also appreciated that they opened doors early. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted November 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2019 Shopped early Sunday morning before my bike ride, had a coupons mailed to me since I live blocks away. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 Ding ding @CREguy13 https://www.costar.com/article/1668789458/on-site-grocery-stores-are-becoming-a-thing-in-houston-apartments 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Short article, but here you go! On-Site Grocery Stores Are Becoming a Thing in This Texas City's Apartments Trend is Taking Off in Areas Packed With Rentals, Offices and Retail Sprouting freestanding, suburban supermarkets with surface parking have long ruled in vast Houston. Today, grocers are affiliating with apartment and office developers to afford stores in pricier urban locations. Building multilevel stores allows grocers to consider smaller tracts while offering efficiencies like shared parking garages with apartment and office tenants. According to a recent Urban Land Institute study, grocers are especially attractive partners because they serve as a destination amenity for residents and office tenants in mixed-use projects. In fact, grocery-anchored projects can charge a 20% rent premium, whereas mixed-use apartment projects with retail and office can charge a 15% rent premium to residents. Last year marked the arrival of Houston's first two apartment buildings situated over grocery stores. The Morgan Group's Pearl Marketplace at Midtown boasts a Whole Foods Market on the ground floor and its apartment units, which recently were completed. Midway Companies' St. Andrie at Buffalo Heights, located at Washington Avenue and Studemont, also recently delivered, and boasts H-E-B's first mixed-use grocery store. These grocery-anchored mixed-use projects echo the densification of Houston, and are changing the way some urban residents live and shop. Rather than stocking up on the weekend, residents living above a grocery store can take several trips a week, enjoying fresh produce and meats. Furthermore, residents can drive less and walk more, developing health benefits, as the need for a car diminishes. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Texasota Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 poor Phoenicia completely ignored... 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 17 hours ago, Texasota said: poor Phoenicia completely ignored... ^^^ phoenicia specialty market is a DOWNTOWN HOUSTON jewel. no one could ever "ignore" this most wonderful place. everything is always FRESH and PERFECT... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 @Urbannizer Is it time to move this from Going Up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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