Highrise Tower Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Oh yeah!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Bellaire Market Grand Opening https://www.heb.com/static-page/bellaire-market-grand-opening Quote Bellaire Market H‑E‑B opens on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Located at 5106 Bissonnet in Bellaire, we are open daily from 6am – 11pm. When it comes to freshness, convenience and variety, you'll find everything here at your new H‑E‑B Bellaire Market. We proudly offer an outstanding selection and a local destination for unsurpassed quality and service while keeping H‑E‑B's pledge to offer everyday low prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Any info on a ribbon cutting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Messaged Mr. Scott McClelland about a ribbon cutting. It appears they are not going to have a opening ceremony party like Central Market did. All I hear is "6:00 AM is the grand opening". I doubt they're having a ribbon cutting party at 6:00 AM. Maybe H-E-B execs and the media are having their party the day prior? Not a public event. Received this in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Saw interior pictures on the chron and its mildly extremely disappointing. Looks like a a run of the mill grocery. Not even as interesting as the West U HEB or my favorite, Montrose HEB. I guess all the budget went to the two story structure. Not very upscale for one of the richest zip codes in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Disappointed how they handled this. Sloppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 On 6/26/2018 at 0:55 PM, texas911 said: Saw interior pictures on the chron and its mildly extremely disappointing. Looks like a a run of the mill grocery. Not even as interesting as the West U HEB or my favorite, Montrose HEB. I guess all the budget went to the two story structure. Not very upscale for one of the richest zip codes in the USA. Is this the slide show to which you are referring? https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/H-E-B-opens-first-double-decker-store-in-Houston-13028941.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 So, I went by to check it out at noon. It Was Packed. And parking was a mess...but, I was expecting that, for today anyway. Impression wasn't bad. It has all the stuff that you would expect from a new HEB. But, it doesn't have the same, airy, sunshiny feeling that both Montrose or West U have. There just are not as many windows nor skylights. So, it has a florescent lit atmosphere, which isn't as nice. There also didn't seem to be any café seating anywhere, which has also recently disappeared at West U, in favor of seasonal sale items. I think both West U and Montrose were designed by LAKE/FLATO, which cost quite a bit more than a "normal" store. I am sure that Bellaire, spent a ton on the parking structure and were not able to afford a glass palace on the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 This one. https://www.chron.com/business/retail/article/Photos-H-E-B-to-open-its-first-two-story-grocery-13024521.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Here's the Montrose one for comparison. https://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2011/11/first-peek-at-h-e-bs-huge-new-montrose-store/#photo-27426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Edit. Edited June 28, 2018 by ekdrm2d1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Edit. Edited June 28, 2018 by ekdrm2d1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) Edit. Edited June 28, 2018 by ekdrm2d1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Think the nicest part of the store is the ceiling and lighting photos later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) Edit. Edited June 28, 2018 by ekdrm2d1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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texas911 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 OK so I went to check out the new HEB Bellaire. And yes, its not as crafted as the Montrose/WestU HEBs, no rich textures nor warm palette of wood or greenery, but its OK. The front entrance on the second floor tries to make it feel airier than it really is, but as you get to the rear of the store, its all florescent lights and low ceilings. But getting to the rear is the saving grace for this store, it is positively huge! Compared to the previous HEB Bellaire and especially the West U one. The selections are insane. Its surprising how large the footprint is. So well done HEB. Still wish they had the conveyer belt system to get up to the second floor like they do in San Antonio, but heard that the city of Bellaire nixed that. Well, its fun to watch you cart ride a funicular beside you! Oh, and they have a light system in the garage with red/green lights to tell you where there are open spots. Nice. It would have been nicer if it told you how many spots were open as you entered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 So does this help reduce foot traffic for the Buffalo Speedway store? Probably to early to tell but I bet they are both at maximum capacity. Maybe a 3rd HEB will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 The new Meyerland HEB is more than a year away. It will undoubtedly take some pressure off this one. I drove by the first day, mid-afternoon. Bissonnet west bound was one lane with a traffic cop directing traffic in and out of the entrance along Bissonnet. I wonder how often they'll have to provide that service? I haven't been yet, plan to go this week. I was sitting in traffic musing about what effect this store will have on the big Fiesta on Hillcroft or the Seller's Brothers on Gulfton. i totally, completely and utterly forgot about the Randall's right across the street. Not at all surprising - I never go to Randall's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 The Randalls certainly is easier to get in and out, and they recently remodeled, most noticeably getting rid of the seating area in the front (mostly served as a place for bus riders to loiter). The H-E-B...well, it's an H-E-B. There's no up escalator for empty carts, so you have to take the freight elevators in the front. The parking lot is confusingly laid out with not enough places to put carts (no grassy islands), and my favorite brand of white bread (which Kroger almost NEVER sells) was stale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Slightly getting off topic but HEB sure is building a lot of new stores. Randall's and Krogers do not develop as fast. The HEB mixed use on Kirby will help the foot traffic of the nearby Buffalo Speedway store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 On 7/1/2018 at 1:32 PM, IronTiger said: The Randalls certainly is easier to get in and out, and they recently remodeled, most noticeably getting rid of the seating area in the front (mostly served as a place for bus riders to loiter). The H-E-B...well, it's an H-E-B. There's no up escalator for empty carts, so you have to take the freight elevators in the front. The parking lot is confusingly laid out with not enough places to put carts (no grassy islands), and my favorite brand of white bread (which Kroger almost NEVER sells) was stale. But there are carts upstairs, no need to take one up with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Having a sit down bar is good for grocery stores. Noticed Whole Foods Kirby had a bar. Definitely a grocery perk these days. Someplace to go, sit down, and relax. The new Bellaire HEB Market has a few beer taps but it's not situated as a bar. You can't sit down and watch sporting games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Hey EK, they are building a cafe in the front of the Bellaire HEB, its jus not finished yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Quote It's official. The Roastery, a new coffee shop backed by four high-profile New York chefs, will make its debut at Bellaire's new, two-story H-E-B on Wednesday, October 17. As CultureMap first reported last month, The Roastery unites Jonathan Waxman, Jimmy Bradley, Joey Campanaro, and Jason Giagrande (collectively, “The Four J’s”) in a new concept that expands the chefs' relationship with H-E-B. Currently, they sell coffee, food products, and specialty teas there under the Four J brand. Quote The Roastery to open first location in Bellaire H-E-B grocery store https://www.instagram.com/theroasterytx/ *I'm not as good as @ CrockpotandGravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 5/17/2018 at 4:29 PM, Urbannizer said: https://terraassoc.com/city-of-bellaire/ The streetscape improvements are now underway: https://www.bellairecivicclub.com/a-streetscape-behind-a-2-1-2-story-grocery-store-why/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 12:27 PM, Urbannizer said: The streetscape improvements are now underway: https://www.bellairecivicclub.com/a-streetscape-behind-a-2-1-2-story-grocery-store-why/ Again, NIMBYs! Here is the actual presentation that was made for COB. You can clearly see that all improvements are designed to not only improve street traffic, and pedestrians, but also deliveries for the local businesses. These opposition groups just blow my mind.https://www.bellairetx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22955/5th-and-Spruce-Street-2-18-19-Final 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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