rechlin Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Although it isn't much, at least they are doing something about the dollar store at Main and Walker. According to this article they will be putting a rotating art installation up to cover that boring blank façade. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/10/main-street-art-project-to-bring-color-to-downtown/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It took this city long enough to realize how much art brings things to life. Very excited that more monies will be distributed to promote artwork throughout the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I went during lunch. They are on their "Sneak Peak" menu prior even to soft opening. Needless to say, they are still learning here and the food could use a bit of work. I have been to most of their locations though and they will clean it up. Good build out of the interior. I don't know if the district is currrently in a soft opening, or sneak peak, or fully opened but my co-workerd went yesterday. She said the service was terrible. She only ordered a salad but it took 50 minutes for it to arrive. They did comp it for free and included a free coupon for a future meal. I doubt she's returning though, her salad looked pitaful. Bummer, I was hoping this place would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 They hardly have enough staff for the crowds they get.I for one would give them a second chance because it's kinda ridiculous to judge a new place off of one bad initial experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I don't know if the district is currrently in a soft opening, or sneak peak, or fully opened but my co-workerd went yesterday. She said the service was terrible. She only ordered a salad but it took 50 minutes for it to arrive. They did comp it for free and included a free coupon for a future meal. I doubt she's returning though, her salad looked pitaful. Bummer, I was hoping this place would be good.One bad experience shouldn't keep her from going back. The place seems to be doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arndthwrld82 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Dickeys is a chain, so humongous that I saw one in Vacaville, California last week. I tried it. I was not poisoned. I also had no joy. It is a chain BBQ place that fits in perfectly in suburban hell. Small world. I'll be in Vacaville in 3 weeks for a wedding. And no I won't be eating at the Dickey's. Also the last time I was there my friends took me to a Mexican restaurant called Chevy's. I ordered Queso to start and they looked at me cross-eyed. Apparently they don't serve Queso there. I was appalled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Small world. I'll be in Vacaville in 3 weeks for a wedding. And no I won't be eating at the Dickey's. Also the last time I was there my friends took me to a Mexican restaurant called Chevy's. I ordered Queso to start and they looked at me cross-eyed. Apparently they don't serve Queso there. I was appalled! That's odd. They have it on their menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It took this city long enough to realize how much art brings things to life. Very excited that more monies will be distributed to promote artwork throughout the city. Wait till you see the sculpture going up at Main and Walker. Its going to be amazing! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I was appalled when I ate at Chevys, too. There is a pace in Fairfield, the next town over called Dave's Giant Burgers. It's on Texas street. It's worth the drive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Wait till you see the sculpture going up at Main and Walker.Its going to be amazing!Oh wow really? I didn't know something was going up there! Are they putting it up now or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Pappa's Steakhouse on McKinney (old Strip House) opening "next week", I am told. Looks like they were soft opening tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Starbucks @Hilton Americas opens tomorrow. C/O Houston First Via Faceboook 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Is beer and wine on menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 ^^^ wonderful illustrations! props urbannizer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Did you notice a sign outside that lets everyone know it's there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I saw a variance request on 506 Main the other day (old Grasshopper and iBar) that said something like Boots and Shoots? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Updates on the map I put together. Morningside Thai is now open, but only for lunch. They have a cafeteria model, but no interior signage yet indicating what comes with a meal, how much it costs, etc. I imagine they will work out the kinks soon. For Lease signs have gone back up in the two club spaces on the 100 block of Main, as well as the Sweeny Building at 301 Main. Big new rumor from an insider - Benjy's apparently picked up the space where Mia Bella formerly resided. That would be cool. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I saw a variance request on 506 Main the other day (old Grasshopper and iBar) that said something like Boots and Shoots? Full blown TABC notice in the window. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Totally meant to type TABC notice and said variance request. My bads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiteJab Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Heard they are putting in a Lupe Tortilla on the corner of Main & Prairie...across the street from the old El Tiempo. Can anyone confirm? Nice to see some restaurants coming back to Main st. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I read that that Starbucks was going to be some kind of unique mega-starbucks, some kind of tourist attraction, can anyone who's been inside confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I read that that Starbucks was going to be some kind of unique mega-starbucks, some kind of tourist attraction, can anyone who's been inside confirm this?I was in there a week before opening and unless they added some major finishing touches it wasn't nothing to be called a tourist attraction. Honestly, didn't look as big as they made it Out to be either. I'll be out there this weekend to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I read that that Starbucks was going to be some kind of unique mega-starbucks, some kind of tourist attraction, can anyone who's been inside confirm this? It's the largest Starbucks in Texas, nothing special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Wow. Whooptie doo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Heard they are putting in a Lupe Tortilla on the corner of Main & Prairie...across the street from the old El Tiempo. Can anyone confirm? Nice to see some restaurants coming back to Main st. They are working in the space that used to be Georgia's Market to build something out. I'll see if I can read the permits on the window next time I'm over there. Moonshiners is across Main now. They seem to be doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Byrds Lofts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 It's the largest Starbucks in Texas, nothing special. I wanna try that invisible coffee Carolyn was drinking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Byrds Lofts Byrds Lofts.jpg This is the permit for the window replacement work they did on the windows of the lofts themselves. They are using the Georgie's market space as their storage/construction office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I wanna try that invisible coffee Carolyn was drinkingHaha I caught that too. Why not just put water in there at least and take a sip? Haha whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 http://houston.eater.com/2015/11/4/9671616/pappas-bros-steakhouse-opens-downtown Local favorite adds third steakhouse in the former Strip House space. The Pappas family needs no introduction in Houston. On November 5, they add a third Pappas Bros. Steakhouse in downtown near Discovery Green and the George R. Brown Convention Center. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 ^^^ cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 World class steakhouse right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Just ordered a ham and egg croissant from the Hilton Starbucks and I paid $7.04 for it!!! Yes, in US American currency. This is the same one they serve at all go their locations. Am I being cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 No, you just went to Starbucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Purify Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Just ordered a ham and egg croissant from the Hilton Starbucks and I paid $7.04 for it!!! Yes, in US American currency. This is the same one they serve at all go their locations. Am I being cheap? They could charge $10 for that croissant and people would still buy it because there's no competition in the area for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) How much would that croissant cost at any other Starbucks? Edited November 9, 2015 by Houston19514 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Slow-Roasted Ham & Swiss on Croissant Bun $5.23http://www.fastfoodmenuprices.com/starbucks-prices/Sounds slightly different if it had egg, though. Edited November 9, 2015 by kylejack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 They could charge $10 for that croissant and people would still buy it because there's no competition in the area for the time being. I call it the Captive Audience Café effect. It exists for people charging in meal expenses to their employers. You could walk to Ben's Beans or Phoenicia in about 5 minutes, but Joe Salesman doesn't know that, nor does he care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 They're having to charge more to fund the War on Christmas. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 When your name is "Boots 'n Shoots"...I except nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sounds like they're going for the Gaslamp/Rebels Honky Tonk crowd. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 A respectable, wholesome crowd that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) I was one minor equity partner away from opening my own douchebar concept Smedium Poppedcollar on Main in 2005. Edited November 13, 2015 by Nate99 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sounds like it would mesh really well with my Daily Fantasy Sports themed bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Caffe Bene coming to Greenstreet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I am really hoping that Greenstreet doesn't turn into little more than an outdoor food court. While there is nothing wrong with this business and I certainly wish them well, downtown needs dry goods/clothing stores more than anything else at this point. I was hopeful that Greenstreet would bring in some clothing merchants: national chains and independents. How about something like a Stag Provisions?Anyway, I wish this new waffle place the best. Hopefully the next several leasing announcements are for clothing stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Weren't we told that there were half a dozen retailers willing to be an anchor for this retail district? So what's up with that, who are the possible retailers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Weren't we told that there were half a dozen retailers willing to be an anchor for this retail district? So what's up with that, who are the possible retailers?Boy, I hope so. Perhaps when Dallas street is done and the hotel is climbing skyward, they will make some announcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Boy, I hope so. Perhaps when Dallas street is done and the hotel is climbing skyward, they will make some announcements.Yeah because they were supposed to make an announcement a couple of months ago and still nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I am really hoping that Greenstreet doesn't turn into little more than an outdoor food court. While there is nothing wrong with this business and I certainly wish them well, downtown needs dry goods/clothing stores more than anything else at this point. I was hopeful that Greenstreet would bring in some clothing merchants: national chains and independents. How about something like a Stag Provisions?Anyway, I wish this new waffle place the best. Hopefully the next several leasing announcements are for clothing stores.Well, they have BCBG and Forever 21. Lids didn't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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