lovett19 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I noticed on my way home from work yesterday that the building that once stood adjacent to Niko Niko's newer (expanded) parking lot had been razed. I think it used to be a 1-story office building with darkened glass doors. Funny how you can't remember something that stood there for years. :-( Does anyone out there have info on what may be in store for that lot?? Lovett19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I would think a bigger parking lot for Niko Niko's....It is always such an issue to park there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I prefer to just park on the streets in the neighborhood nearby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 it used to be their offices - i bet it will be used for more parking since it already is such a hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 yes, more parking. Was in there last week and overheard Dimitri talking to a customer who asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Second that...I believe that one of the apartment buildings was purchased and razed for additional parking. I have friends whose big old Craftsman now has a view of Montrose (not that this is any worse than a view of the old apartment building). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 <br />Second that...I believe that one of the apartment buildings was purchased and razed for additional parking. I have friends whose big old Craftsman now has a view of Montrose (not that this is any worse than a view of the old apartment building).<br />the way business is going, they can probably build a substantial garage with their restaurant and other retail and make a killing from weekend traffic alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 As a side note, they give you a ton of meat in you gyro and a ton of fries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artistpro Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I noticed on my way home from work yesterday that the building that once stood adjacent to Niko Niko's newer (expanded) parking lot had been razed. I think it used to be a 1-story office building with darkened glass doors. Funny how you can't remember something that stood there for years. :-( Does anyone out there have info on what may be in store for that lot?? As you can see, by now, it was demolished to create more spaking space. I was a bit surprised when I saw it taken down because with it came down a 20' mural I had painted on the North side: "Parking" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) What I've always wondered was how Niko Niko's was able to get a permit considering how close their patio is to the road. I could be mistaken, but I don't think code enforcement normally grants these types of variances often. Edited May 5, 2009 by infinite_jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 What I've always wondered was how Niko Niko's was able to get a permit considering how close their patio is to the road. I could be mistaken, but I don't think code enforcement normally grants these types of variances often. Dimitri is supposed to be a pretty big cheese in the Montrose Blvd Association. I guess he knows how to throw his weight around, he he he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Watch party with free finger food and drink specials starts at Niko Niko's at 8 PM, show starts at 9 PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 cool. thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 What?! No mention of the fries? The fries are great with a gyro! They presented well, nonetheless.(Hungry now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Pretty good segment, it covered a lot of ground for the time constraint. It makes me salivate wanting to try the lamb shank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 The entire packed restaurant was dead silent except for the TV during the segment. As soon as it ended everyone was cheering and Dimitri (who is wearing a blond spiky wig ala Guy Fieri) was beaming like a kid getting applauded for winning the spelling bee. Now he's going around high fiving everybody and shaking everyone's hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Also: You see a lot of people of Greek heritage any time you come to Niko Niko's but holy moly there's a lot of Greeks here tonight! One old Greek man was smoking a cigarette (indoors in the expansion room, hahaha!) and pulled on my shirt to ask me to step aside so he could see the TV even though the segment wasn't on yet. I didn't have the heart to tell him smoking is banned in Houston restaurants.A nice lady (looks Greek but sounds kind of...British?) who sometimes takes my order at the register came around and gave me some honey balls and wowzers the honey balls are really fantastic tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Good for them! It was a nice piece. Kyle, eat the shanks! I am a fan of lamb shank and they do some of the best. If you don't like lamb but want the same seasoning, get the pork chops. Outstanding pork chops. I could slather a dead man's leg in their tsatsiki sauce and eat it, OMG it's so garlicky and good. That was gross. I'll stop now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 is there any link to vid online of the segment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Not to my knowledge. It will probably re-air soon. I have it on my DVR but don't have the equipment to pull it to my computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Also: You see a lot of people of Greek heritage any time you come to Niko Niko's but holy moly there's a lot of Greeks here tonight! One old Greek man was smoking a cigarette (indoors in the expansion room, hahaha!) and pulled on my shirt to ask me to step aside so he could see the TV even though the segment wasn't on yet. I didn't have the heart to tell him smoking is banned in Houston restaurants.A nice lady (looks Greek but sounds kind of...British?) who sometimes takes my order at the register came around and gave me some honey balls and wowzers the honey balls are really fantastic tonight!Might have been Dimitri's mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Might have been Dimitri's mom.Nah, young lady, late 20s or early 30s. Dimitri's mom is hilarious, though. She never takes my order anymore but sometimes I see her around in a wheelchair just hanging out. She cracked me up when she took orders. She would bellow, "FRRRRRENCH FRIES, RRRRRRICE OR POTATOES?" and if you took even a moment to think she'd hit you again, "FRRRRRENCH FRIES, RRRRRRICE OR POTATOES?!?!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Niko Niko's has good food and large portions, but the seating is claustrophobic. It's worse than the coach seats on an airplane. Personally, I prefer Biba's One's a Meal for my Greek fix. The seating situation is much more comfortable.I remember hearing once before that Niko Niko's was planning on building a second floor to open up the seating a bit. Any truth to that rumor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Niko Niko's has acceptable seating most times with the expansion area, and there's almost always a table or two outside during busy times. I prefer Niko's to Biba's for most dishes and I think Biba's lost some of its allure when it moved from West Gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Actually, Bibas doesn't own Ones a meal, he simply owned the building. Being a semi regular there, they explained the entire drama going on with them and Biba.I think the food has improved a bit, while the "charm" of the old building annoyed me and almost broke my ankle a few times, the new place is better.Bibas is currently trying to open up a OAM's old spot to some sort of eatery and has been spending quite a bit of money to modernize it and fix the stuff that he neglected over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Actually, Bibas doesn't own Ones a meal, he simply owned the building. Being a semi regular there, they explained the entire drama going on with them and Biba.Ahh, okay. One's a Meal is not without its decent dishes, its just that if I want gyro or hummus I'm going to go to Niko Niko's. Also I think the new location is just so depressing inside, can't really explain it, just doesn't feel like a restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Really? I think its much better.Perhaps you'd feel better if they bashed some walls in and broke a window or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) Really? I think its much better.Perhaps you'd feel better if they bashed some walls in and broke a window or two?I also haven't seen the perpetually-angry waiter John at the new location. He was one of the best parts of the old One's a Meal. I shouldn't say angry. Pleasantly gruff is more accurate. Love that guy. Edited October 6, 2009 by kylejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've only been to the new location once. There was something warm and comforting about the old place that isn't there in the new place. The new location is just so... clean... that's not the right word.... It's hard to put my finger on it exactly, but I can see what kylejack is saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I also haven't seen the perpetually-angry waiter John at the new location. He was one of the best parts of the old One's a Meal. I shouldn't say angry. Pleasantly gruff is more accurate. Love that guy.I always assumed he was the owner, not just a waiter.He's still at the new location, or at least he was a couple months ago. He's got an incredible memory. I go in that place every four to six months at most, and he remembers me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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