kbates2 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, downtownian said: Wow not sure why I thought it was the airport code. Any idea of how Austin got ATX? AUS is Australia? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/The-case-against-HTX-10632825.php 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 You know, I grew up in Austin, but have no idea how they came up with ATX. I always assumed it was an amalgamation of "Austin" and "Texas" shorthand to make it sound cool, and that's it. I guess "Austin" itself doesn't really sound cool, so they made it shorter a la NYC, LA, CDMX, DFW, etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearmovement Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 15 hours ago, thedistrict84 said: They managed to use the controversial "HTX" in their handle AND got the name of the neighborhood very wrong (this is not and should never be EaDo, that's on the other side of the tracks). I'm almost impressed. From the post above yours it looks like Oso's @hectorgarciahtx is also rockin' the "HTX". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Permit submitted for 2130 SQFT Restaurant Buildout. Bank is Bldg 1, Ste 100. Acadian Coast is Bldg 2, Ste 200. Assuming this permit is for Roostar given the STE 190 numbering. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Roostar signage is up. Will try for a photo when there's better weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) Rooster sign, truck in the back unloading restaurant equipment. Edit: The word is literally right in front of me and I can't spell it correctly, Roostar. Edited May 6, 2021 by hindesky 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 5 hours ago, hindesky said: Rooster sign, truck in the back unloading restaurant equipment. Need 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77011transplant Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Teaspresso, a boba tea shop, broke ground a few days ago (https://www.instagram.com/teapressobarhtxeado/). This will be their second location (first location is in the Heights). Looks like they're slated to open this summer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 5 hours ago, 77011transplant said: Teaspresso, a boba tea shop, broke ground a few days ago (https://www.instagram.com/teapressobarhtxeado/). This will be their second location (first location is in the Heights). Looks like they're slated to open this summer. I know they said “broke ground” in their post, but I don’t think that’s the proper term in this context, right? I associate that phrase more with construction of a building commencing (when you have a literal ground breaking ceremony). They’re just leasing a suite in an existing shopping center. (sorry for being pedantic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 3 hours ago, thedistrict84 said: I know they said “broke ground” in their post, but I don’t think that’s the proper term in this context, right? I associate that phrase more with construction of a building commencing (when you have a literal ground breaking ceremony). They’re just leasing a suite in an existing shopping center. (sorry for being pedantic) I literally saw piles of broken concrete slab a little way down from Roostar in the back of the complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Teaspresso has building permits approved so I expect them to actually build out their area soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 4:48 PM, thedistrict84 said: I know they said “broke ground” in their post, but I don’t think that’s the proper term in this context, right? I associate that phrase more with construction of a building commencing (when you have a literal ground breaking ceremony). They’re just leasing a suite in an existing shopping center. (sorry for being pedantic) well, if they're going into a brand new, never been used suite (which I think this is a brand new strip center), they will be breaking ground, the first thing to go into a brand new strip suite is plumbing, specifically the pipes to tie into the sewer, they gotta break the concrete to put in those pipes. so maybe break concrete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 32 minutes ago, samagon said: well, if they're going into a brand new, never been used suite (which I think this is a brand new strip center), they will be breaking ground, the first thing to go into a brand new strip suite is plumbing, specifically the pipes to tie into the sewer, they gotta break the concrete to put in those pipes. so maybe break concrete? I completely understand the need to dig up slab and whatever other work is needed for plumbing and so forth during a buildout of an existing suite in a strip center, I just have never heard the term "break ground" in that context. I just have exclusively heard--and therefore always associated--that exact phrase with the beginning of construction of the building itself. Admittedly, I do not work in the construction industry, so maybe someone who does work in the field can interject. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaDolivin Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Vietnamese sandwich shop and boba tea shop opening right next to each other. I'm very excited about this! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) Roostar is open. Edited June 26, 2021 by JBTX 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 2 hours ago, JBTX said: Roostar is open. Since Les Givrals near me closed people have recommended Roostar as an alternative, although it's not close by I want to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 They make a solid Bahn mi. Not as cheap as some others around town, but solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 6/26/2021 at 4:22 PM, hindesky said: Since Les Givrals near me closed people have recommended Roostar as an alternative, although it's not close by I want to try it. If you're ever Downtown during business hours, try S & T in the Binz Building. They fed me often while I was working from home. Excited to have something this close open up. One less trip over 59 is a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearmovement Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 12:22 AM, hindesky said: Since Les Givrals near me closed people have recommended Roostar as an alternative, although it's not close by I want to try it. I enthusiastically recommend Cafe 13 (same plaza as Pho Saigon, Siu Lap City, etc). Their banh mi is excellent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 5 hours ago, linearmovement said: I enthusiastically recommend Cafe 13 (same plaza as Pho Saigon, Siu Lap City, etc). Their banh mi is excellent. This place is my current go to. They're very generous with the meat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 we just gonna ignore Cafe TH here? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Sign for Teaspresso is up now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 8:55 AM, Montrose1100 said: If you're ever Downtown during business hours, try S & T in the Binz Building. They fed me often while I was working from home. Excited to have something this close open up. One less trip over 59 is a win. they are pretty good. I always used to joke when I'd walk by, their signage was quite confusing, they offer both smoothies, and pho, but the way they had the signs, it looked like they offered pho smoothies. my co-workers started walking different routes so we'd not go in front of S&T cause they were tired of me saying anything. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 12:42 AM, linearmovement said: I enthusiastically recommend Cafe 13 (same plaza as Pho Saigon, Siu Lap City, etc). Their banh mi is excellent. Tried the Cafe 13 banh mi today on your recommendation, very good and they put a lot of meat in it compared to some places. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSdKWNIgyYC/?utm_medium=copy_link 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEndHeritage Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) On 8/14/2021 at 4:42 PM, hindesky said: Teapresso has their soft opening going on right now. They will start opening at 7am next week. Edited September 9, 2021 by EastEndHeritage Changed PM to AM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, EastEndHeritage said: Teapresso has their soft opening going on right now. They will start opening at 7pm next week. PM, or typo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEndHeritage Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 3 hours ago, JBTX said: PM, or typo? My bad. It should read AM instead of PM. Thank you for the catch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77011transplant Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) Stopped by Teaspresso this AM. Still in their soft opening. If you've been to the Heights location, then you'll be familiar with the vibe and menu. A little expensive for boba imo (a boba with one topping and a 18% tip ran me $7), but it's good. The person I spoke to, who I believe is one of the owners, lives closeby in the neighborhood, so grab some boba and support local! Edited September 19, 2021 by 77011transplant 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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