ljchou Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 New business permit for the cajun restaurant as "Acadian Coast". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 4 hours ago, ljchou said: New business permit for the cajun restaurant as "Acadian Coast". I wonder if it’s related to the Acadian Bakery on W. Alabama? They’re known for their Mardi Gras king cake, so I assume that a Cajun restaurant would be a logical extension. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I mean maybe, but "Acadian" just refers to French settlers in North America (Canada initially) - "Cajun" probably derives from "Acadian." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/1/2020 at 8:58 AM, EastEndHeritage said: Well, it is going to be more than just average strip center. It is at least anchored by a bank, which over time should bring people to the strip on the daily basis. It is just a matter of preference. I am not a big fan of Cajun food and I believe it is the same for a lot of the legacy neighbors in Second Ward. See what happened to Cajun Town Café. Maybe Cajun can do better in Third or Fifth Ward. A real Texas BBQ restaurant would be nice (Porky's was not real Texas BBQ). An Asian restaurant would also be nice. Italian? It is my understanding more Mexican restaurants are not allowed in that part of Navigation, but even then a variation of Mexican casual can be nice in that area. Something cheaper and faster such as Tostada Regia or Arandas (or I dare to say Chipotle) would be nice for a quick pickup order. Ninfa's is too expensive for the "I don't feel like cooking today" type of order and our household is morally opposed to spend our hard earned money at El Tiempo on Navigation. Villa Arcos has been closed for months now and the hours are super limited even before Covid. Dona Maria has the same issue, weird hours and too small to sit comfortably. Anyways, I hope at least this new place has decent happy hour specials. We shall see. Why would more Mexican restaurants not be allowed? Is there a secret ordinance that controls how many of what type establishments are allowed in an area? Is there an organized crime syndicate forcing newcomers out? 23 minutes ago, Texasota said: I mean maybe, but "Acadian" just refers to French settlers in North America (Canada initially) - "Cajun" probably derives from "Acadian." Cajun is a contraction of Acadian. Acadia was a colony of New France... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acadia 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I like the brick, its a step up from the other 95% of strip malls that use hideous fake tan stucco. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 4:09 PM, thedistrict84 said: I wonder if it’s related to the Acadian Bakery on W. Alabama? They’re known for their Mardi Gras king cake, so I assume that a Cajun restaurant would be a logical extension. https://houston.eater.com/2020/7/29/21346717/acadian-bakery-houston-montrose-closed-after-40-years Probably not. Or may super yes (close bakery on W. Alabama, open new shop)! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 3 hours ago, JBTX said: https://houston.eater.com/2020/7/29/21346717/acadian-bakery-houston-montrose-closed-after-40-years Probably not. Or may super yes (close bakery on W. Alabama, open new shop)! I live just around the corner from them and they have had a lot construction workers and a roll-off construction trash bin for the last several of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Corky's and Acadian Coast may have common ownership. If so, good call on at least rebranding to something more regional. https://houston.eater.com/2020/8/12/21363650/corkys-bbq-opening-houston-navigation-memphis-style-barbecue-acadian-coast 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 53 minutes ago, JBTX said: Corky's and Acadian Coast may have common ownership. If so, good call on at least rebranding to something more regional. https://houston.eater.com/2020/8/12/21363650/corkys-bbq-opening-houston-navigation-memphis-style-barbecue-acadian-coast Honestly this kills my interest in this project. Hopefully it's good but I looked up Squealing Pig and the outlook isn't great. https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2018/feb/14/corkys-bbq-expanding-headed-to-houston-and-dallas//print One of the owners of this group also runs several Panera Bread and Applebee's franchises. This isn't what I wanted from this location but hopefully they do well. The other owner of the group doesn't seem to have any other information available. I'm cautiously pessimistic on this one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I appreciate that they acknowledged the underwhelming performance of Corky's in Houston and pivoted. I think this is only a step up from what we could've had and I can't help but look forward to pairing some of this “hybrid of traditional gumbo and chicken and dumplings” with a full bar. Let's hope their rebranding is to our benefit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-12-20-acadian-coast-new-seafood-restaurant-creole-second-ward-navigation-blvd-john-avila-jean-philippe-gaston/?utm_source=daily-digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=website 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I mean, that honestly sounds pretty good. Definitely a risk of it being too fussy though. But I especially like that it will also do breakfast. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Fried Chicken and Beignet sounds interesting. I'm curious about their brunch menu. While we have an abundance of pick up/quick dine in breakfast options, it would be nice to have more brunch focused menus in the area. I'll for sure check it out even though majority of the menu already makes my skin crawl. Oysters and Elk, washed down with a super sugary alcoholic beverage please 🤢 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 20 hours ago, I'm Not a Robot said: Honestly this kills my interest in this project. Hopefully it's good but I looked up Squealing Pig and the outlook isn't great. https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2018/feb/14/corkys-bbq-expanding-headed-to-houston-and-dallas//print One of the owners of this group also runs several Panera Bread and Applebee's franchises. This isn't what I wanted from this location but hopefully they do well. The other owner of the group doesn't seem to have any other information available. I'm cautiously pessimistic on this one. The new information including Avila being involved make me much more excited for this. The original story made it seem like the franchisees were just going to pivot and open a new restaurant concept. This is what I wanted in the area. I jumped to conclusion but the original article was barren. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 ...but where is this "expansive patio" with room for a stage...? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Interesting that Avila will be involved. I wonder if he will put Pizza Pazza (on the Navigation Esplanade) on hold. If i recall the original permits I saw on the container building were in his/El Burro's name. 16 minutes ago, ljchou said: ...but where is this "expansive patio" with room for a stage...? In the back, maybe? Come to think of it, I've never walked the back half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Drove by and patio is bigger than it seems in photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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linearmovement Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 More great news for this development: https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-17-20-roostar-vietnamese-grill-restaurant-new-location-second-ward-east-end-navigation-place-linda-ronnie-nguyen/ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEndHeritage Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, linearmovement said: More great news for this development: https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-17-20-roostar-vietnamese-grill-restaurant-new-location-second-ward-east-end-navigation-place-linda-ronnie-nguyen/ Beat me to the punch by a few microseconds. 😄 I am definitely more excited about this than the other restaurant. The only victim is going to be my bank account. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearmovement Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, EastEndHeritage said: Beat me to the punch by a few microseconds. 😄 I am definitely more excited about this than the other restaurant. The only victim is going to be my bank account. Don't forget the waistline :). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) Mmmm, Roostar. I now have one right by home and right by the office... Edit: I forgot that offices no longer exist. Edited August 17, 2020 by JBTX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Bahn Mi is exactly what I wanted to see in that location. They are going to rake it in. I've never been to a Roostar, but I surely will be going often now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 This is great. Shame there's no Pho on the menu, but very excited to have them in our neighborhood. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEndHeritage Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, Montrose1100 said: This is great. Shame there's no Pho on the menu, but very excited to have them in our neighborhood. Yeah, a little disappointed they do not have Pho on the menu. Aside from wishing it was a new location for Pho Saigon, this is a great second option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaDolivin Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I love Roostar and used to go weekly when I worked in the energy corridor. Having one in the neighborhood will be awesome. Really glad to see these badly needed food options coming to the east end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Patio fencing. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Walked by last night and took a photo of the interior. They’re making good progress on the buildout. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Much better than I had expected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEndHeritage Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 3:35 PM, hindesky said: Patio fencing. It looks like they painted the fence black. IMHO, the red color looked much nicer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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