Urbannizer Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Signage/canopy design for Finn Hall http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Commissions/docs_pdfs/hahc/App_Materials_2018/February/712_Main_Alt_Sign_APP.pdf 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Urbannizer said: Signage/canopy design for Finn Hall http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Commissions/docs_pdfs/hahc/App_Materials_2018/February/712_Main_Alt_Sign_APP.pdf very very very well done 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Yeah that is sick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Wow that's a big city type of design, beautiful concepts. Has anyone heard and updates on the suit store that's supposed to open up in the building? Edited February 14, 2018 by j_cuevas713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 This reminds me so much of the market in Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Wow... they couldn't have gotten a more recent photo than 5+ years old? Either that or the JW decided Main Kitchen wasn't cutting it over the weekend and let Domino's come back in. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I was skeptical of all these food halls going in Now I want this place done so I can go eat there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Wait wait wait wait. So they are going to include the banking hall as part of the food hall? Because that is definitely not shown on the floorplan. Don't get me wrong; I potentially support it. It would double the size of the food hall for one thing. But they had better not screw it up. That space is too good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 mala goode co some burger joint by a food network chef poke spot upstairs bar/lounge dish society i think sushi spot by i can't remember who and i'm blanking on the other confirmed teams behind the remaining concepts 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 This is great news as Mala Sichuan is one of the top restaurants in the segment. An awesome start and sets a high and unique tone for the concept. Really eager to see the next sign-ons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Man, this place is going to be really exciting. Here's to hoping everything stays open late. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Mala-Sichuan-to-open-in-downtown-food-hall-12722593.php?utm_campaign=twitter-premium&utm_source=CMS Sharing Button&utm_medium=social ^^^ can't wait.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 On 3/3/2018 at 10:19 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: Downtown in general. Downtown has come a long ways from its dreary days in the 70's, 80's and 90's. Places like this, nightlife, sports complexes, residential, and better public transportation through light rail were key in today's transformation. Finn Hall is not on equal footing as Lyric Market in size and variety, but this will be cool on its own. It really has and we can expect so much more for downtown in the next few years. Downtown isn't an afterthought anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Money Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Great job as always, Crockpot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 That looks just absolutely amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 If Conservatory is a food court for adults (dark, cavernous, beer garden, unfriendly to baby strollers) then Finn Hall has an opportunity to become a food court for families (bright, open, ice cream, easily accessible). The restaurant lineup is exciting. Fingers crossed on this one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Yes but now the real question is... how late will any of these places be open? Are these all lunch time hour places for downtown workers or will any of these places be open for dinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Triton said: Yes but now the real question is... how late will any of these places be open? Are these all lunch time hour places for downtown workers or will any of these places be open for dinner? I can't imagine they would pay the rents they are paying if they were not open for dinner. Nor would that justify the cost of this renovation. The rents being paid and level of finish-out invested in restaurants in this area (new steakhouse at The Star and new upper-end restaurant space at BoA) show that central downtown has left its lunch-only days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Triton said: Yes but now the real question is... how late will any of these places be open? Are these all lunch time hour places for downtown workers or will any of these places be open for dinner? Conservatory is open late (very late, sometimes). Having a bar or two in there just about guarantees that this will be, too - our day drinkers are already pretty well taken care of in various dives and hotels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 On 3/19/2018 at 9:54 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: Time lapse video of the construction of Finn Hall inside The Jones on Main at 712 Main in downtown Houston. The video is from Andy Simpson, co-owner of Oz Rey, Finn Hall's developers. On the website, there's a June expectant opening date for Finn Hall. The big, slightly off-center a/c duct really ties the room together. I love that this is coming here, but comparing the architecture of this building's other first-floor spaces to this makes me sad for our era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Sounds awesome then! Sounds like it will extend the night life further south along Main St. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatline Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Dinner crowds will be supplemented by the JW Marriott directly across Rusk, and the under-construction AC Marriott directly across Main. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 When is it expected to open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Finn Hall by Marc longoria, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) On 6/25/2018 at 10:42 AM, j_cuevas713 said: When is it expected to open? Curious myself. This is obviously a big buildout, but it seems to be dragging through the finish pretty slowly. Edited July 2, 2018 by Nate99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marstrose Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Yeah. What's taking so god damn long? Anyone know the GC on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Quote Swallow's Nest cocktails will be named for Houston landmarks and famous athletes such Hakeem Olajuwon .... Do we have any famous vegans that they can name a steak dish after? Edited July 16, 2018 by Nate99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 FYI - I reached out to Finn Hall on FB to see when they would open and they replied saying that they didn't have a set opening date yet because of delays. Looks like we will have to wait a little while longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 At least they are still working on it, though it appears the three guys in the picture may be the only ones given the pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 The build-out appears to be moving at a glacial pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I'm not too concerned with their being over-saturation. Finn Hall and Conservatory are more casual options, while Bravery and especially Lyric Market, appear to be going for the more upscale experience. There's plenty going on downtown these days to support them all, and I think that Lyric and Bravery will draw people in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatline Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Finn is also directly across the street from the JW Marriott and the under-construction AC Marriott, and one block from the Club Quarters, to augment its dinner/bar business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 "Now Hiring" signs are up, could be getting close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Construction progress from last night: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Looks like some original terrazzo flooring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 OPEN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 3 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: OPEN!!! I'll be going tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I made a lunch excursion there today, and got an oyster poboy from Low Tide. For its first day being open and the place being totally slammed it's pretty OK - the oysters were a bit hammered, but I mark that up to being a lower volume item on opening day. Sit Low's plates looked awesome; Nice Pie was the only place not serving yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy65 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Overrated and Overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 LOL. Where have any of these places even been rated? They've been open for 2 days. Keep on keepin' on, Vy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 56 minutes ago, Naviguessor said: LOL. Where have any of these places even been rated? They've been open for 2 days. Keep on keepin' on, Vy. That guy is the dictionary definition of a troll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy65 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I'm a troll because I'm not rah thousand dollarsing rah about a glorified food court? I'm sorry my honesty offends you so much Cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Vy65, *why* did you think it was overpriced and overrated? Which vendors did you try? What was your criticism? Were the prices high for the amount of food, or compared to similar businesses elsewhere in the city? Were there issues with preparation - were things over or under-cooked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 14 hours ago, Vy65 said: I'm a troll because I'm not rah thousand dollarsing rah about a glorified food court? I'm sorry my honesty offends you so much Cap. Well yeah it's a food hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I did not find the prices to be out of line when I went there for lunch. I enjoyed my food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I have yet to go, but I am excited for more food options downtown, including ice cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Great addition for downtown residents. We have been needing more late night food options and there is a cool bar on the second floor. Also spurring some nice foot traffic in this area after hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Went last night, it is pretty great. It is VERY different from Conservatory and I think that they will complement each other if anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy65 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Texasota said: Vy65, *why* did you think it was overpriced and overrated? Which vendors did you try? What was your criticism? Were the prices high for the amount of food, or compared to similar businesses elsewhere in the city? Were there issues with preparation - were things over or under-cooked? $14 for two tacos from Goode Company is outrageous. $7 for a slice of pepperoni from Mr. Nice Pie is outrageous. I had the tacos but not the pizza since the pizza oven was down. Compared to the Tacos a Go Go location downtown, Goode Co.'s prices were nearly double for an inferior product. It's not just those two stands either. $14 for a falafel sandwich during brunch (Oddball) or $13 for a grilled tofu bowl are also ridiculous. It's a couple of bucks and ultimately not a big deal if the food were good. But the food was average and the servings were far from abundant. It's comical that whenever someone airs some criticism, the immediate reaction is to flay them as though they were some pariah. I hate to break it to the posters here, but, predictably, the experience at a glorified mall food court really is just below-average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, Vy65 said: $14 for two tacos from Goode Company is outrageous. $7 for a slice of pepperoni from Mr. Nice Pie is outrageous. I had the tacos but not the pizza since the pizza oven was down. Compared to the Tacos a Go Go location downtown, Goode Co.'s prices were nearly double for an inferior product. It's not just those two stands either. $14 for a falafel sandwich during brunch (Oddball) or $13 for a grilled tofu bowl are also ridiculous. It's a couple of bucks and ultimately not a big deal if the food were good. But the food was average and the servings were far from abundant. It's comical that whenever someone airs some criticism, the immediate reaction is to flay them as though they were some pariah. I hate to break it to the posters here, but, predictably, the experience at a glorified mall food court really is just below-average. YEESH. People are still going to have food delivered if the prices are that high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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