Southside Commons At 4191 Bellaire Blvd.

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted September 23, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month. Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order),  still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before.

Marketing documents for Southside Commons were released recently.

This is the mixed-use development at 4189 Bellaire Blvd replacing the  Palace Bowling Lanes building ( 4191 Bellaire Blvd)

The map below also shows Southside Commons tenant parking at or near 4304 Bellaire Blvd. This is the lot across from West University Place Recreation Center and Little Woodrow's. 120 spaces are allocated for parking. There will be shuttle service provided to and from Southside Commons.



Shop Cos is the leasing agent.



The iconic 1950’s building sits at the south end of the 2.8 acres lot between Moeller’s Bakery, Uzi’s Auto Shop and Trammell Crows’ Alexan apartment development. The property is surrounded by the prestigious West U, Bellaire & Southside neighborhoods. The redevelopment of the former Palace Lanes is currently under construction with plans for Tenant delivery estimated to be 4Q 2019 with tenants anticipating to open Summer of 2020. Medical/Office will occupy the 2nd floor with retail, restaurant and entertainment on the 1st floor.


https://shopcompanies.com/properties/southside-commons (archive link)

Brochure:
https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/southside-commons  (archive link)








 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted September 23, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month. Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order),  still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before.

First floor site plan of Southside Commons.

This the mixed-use development at 4189 Bellaire Blvd replacing the  Palace Bowling Lanes building ( 4191 Bellaire Blvd).





 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted September 23, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month. Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order),  still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before.

 

An update on more tenants for Southside Commons.

This the mixed-use development at 4189 Bellaire Blvd replacing the  Palace Bowling Lanes building ( 4191 Bellaire Blvd).


The marketing documents linked above confirm Palace Bowl & Social (the renderings or images shown in the brochure for Palace Bowl & Social are of Lucky Strike in Boston). There are also more tenants listed.
 

• Palace Bowl & Social
  
  Palace Bowl & Social (PBS) has been a Houston institution since 1955 and a group of local investors aim to revitalize the entertainment venue into a state of the art community amenity. PBS will occupy ±30,000 sf on the first floor and the concept will include 8 bowling lanes, ±5,000 sf arcade, golf simulators, shuffleboards, esports and bar & restaurant.  The family friendly  menu will feature local inspirations and spirits. Its highly anticipated opening will take place mid 2020.
  
   
• Houston Methodist
  
  Houston Methodist will occupy ±16,000 sf on the second floor with one of their award winning general practice groups. Houston Methodist was recently ranked the #1 Hospital for patient care in the state of Texas.
  
   
• The Center For ENT
  
  The Center for ENT is comprised of ±21,000 sf on the second floor.  For the past 50 years, The Center of ENT has been the premier ear, nose and throat practice in the Texas Medical Center.  
  
   
• Greater Houston Orthodontics
  
  A local orthodontics provider will occupy ±3,000 sf on the second floor.  Catering to both adolescent and adult patients with services ranging from consults, Braces and Invisalign applications as well as emergency care. 

 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Originally posted September 23, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month. Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order),  still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before.

Construction photo of Southside Commons, the mixed-used development replacing Palace Bowling Lanes, 4189 Bellaire Blvd, Houston.

This is a screenshot taken yesterday afternoon from their construction live feed.





 

[CrockpotandGravel]

Construction photo of Southside Commons, the mixed-used development replacing Palace Bowling Lanes, 4189 Bellaire Blvd, Houston.

This is a screenshot taken yesterday afternoon (November 3, 2019) from their construction live feed.






 

[CrockpotandGravel]

On 11/4/2019 at 4:38 AM, CrockpotandGravel said:

Originally posted September 23, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month. Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order),  still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before.

 

An update on more tenants for Southside Commons.

This the mixed-use development at 4189 Bellaire Blvd replacing the  Palace Bowling Lanes building ( 4191 Bellaire Blvd).


The marketing documents linked above confirm Palace Bowl & Social (the renderings or images shown in the brochure for Palace Bowl & Social are of Lucky Strike in Boston). There are also more tenants listed.
 

• Palace Bowl & Social
  
  Palace Bowl & Social (PBS) has been a Houston institution since 1955 and a group of local investors aim to revitalize the entertainment venue into a state of the art community amenity. PBS will occupy ±30,000 sf on the first floor and the concept will include 8 bowling lanes, ±5,000 sf arcade, golf simulators, shuffleboards, esports and bar & restaurant.  The family friendly  menu will feature local inspirations and spirits. Its highly anticipated opening will take place mid 2020.
  
   
• Houston Methodist
  
  Houston Methodist will occupy ±16,000 sf on the second floor with one of their award winning general practice groups. Houston Methodist was recently ranked the #1 Hospital for patient care in the state of Texas.
  
   
• The Center For ENT
  
  The Center for ENT is comprised of ±21,000 sf on the second floor.  For the past 50 years, The Center of ENT has been the premier ear, nose and throat practice in the Texas Medical Center.  
  
   
• Greater Houston Orthodontics
  
  A local orthodontics provider will occupy ±3,000 sf on the second floor.  Catering to both adolescent and adult patients with services ranging from consults, Braces and Invisalign applications as well as emergency care. 

 

Another new tenant announced for Southside Commons: Dish Society restaurant.

This the mixed-use development at 4189 Bellaire Blvd replacing the  Palace Bowling Lanes building ( 4191 Bellaire Blvd).



From Houston Chronicle today:

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Former-Palace-Lanes-building-on-Bellaire-finds-14818097.php

 

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[texas911]

Too bad they didn't put parking in the rear.

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Looks like tenants are moving in.  This came out very nice.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Center for ENT opens as first tenant in former Palace Bowling Lanes mixed-use

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2020/07/14/southside-place-first-tenant-center-for-ent.html

 

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Southside Commons, the 80,000-square-foot mixed-use project in the former Palace Bowling Lanes, has welcomed its first tenant.

 

The Center for ENT now occupies 20,840 square feet on the second floor of the two-story building at 4191 Bellaire Blvd., according to a July 14 press release. The sinus, allergy and hearing practice previously had been in the Texas Medical Center for 50 years.

 

The new location features exam rooms, multiple procedure rooms equipped with image-guidance sinus navigation technology, on-site CT scanner, allergy testing and treatment laboratory, four sound booths for hearing assessment, and a hearing aid workshop.

 

The Center for ENT's new location features exam rooms, multiple procedure rooms equipped with image-guidance sinus navigation technology, on-site CT scanner, allergy testing and treatment laboratory, four sound booths for hearing assessment, and a hearing aid workshop.

 

“Our new location is a modern facility featuring cutting-edge technology, improved access, less traffic and free parking on a surface-level lot,” Dr. Samuel “Ross” Patton said in the release.

 

 

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https://realtynewsreport.com/rnr-real-estate-briefs-hou-dal-aus-sat-mdw-srq-mco-msp/

 

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Southside Commons (formerly Palace Bowling Lanes) at 4191 Bellaire Blvd. has designated Central Management as property manager. Triple Crown Investments is redeveloping the 80,000 SF mixed-use space. Property manager and construction supervisor is James Sinclair, and the property supervisor is Paul Panus, Jr., both with Central Management – Houston office

 

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Palace Social entertainment venue to open in former Palace Bowling Lanes in spring 2021

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2020/10/08/palace-social-former-palace-bowling-lanes.html

 

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The former Palace Bowling Lanes building in the Southside Place area will once again be home to a family entertainment venue. The building has undergone a two-year redevelopment.again be home to a family entertainment venue.

 

The new concept, called Palace Social, is slated to open in the spring, according to a press release. It will feature eight bowling lanes; an arcade; multisport simulators; high-energy attractions; event spaces available for meetings, birthdays, and karaoke; an e-sports lounge; and a full-service bar and American fare lounge.

 

Palace Bowling Lanes closed in 2016, and Houston-based firms Arch-Con Construction and Triple Crown Investments announced in 2018 that they would redevelop the building, at 4191 Bellaire Blvd. The new mixed-use development is called Southside Commons. Michael Hsu of Austin designed the project with Tramonte + Johnson Architects of Houston as the architect of record.

 

The two-story, 80,000-square-foot building will feature 10,000 square feet of retail and 30,000 square feet of entertainment/restaurant space on the first floor. Palace Social will occupy 30,000 square feet.

 

 

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Houston Methodist signage.

 

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Looks like a Doctor's office is going in. Dr. Treadwell?

[zaphod]

I'm glad they kept the bowling alley. It makes this a much more interesting strip.

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Palace Social to open in June as high-end bowling, entertainment concept

https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/impacts/2021/05/05/palace-social-to-open-in-june-as-high-end-bowling-entertainment-concept/

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An effort to revitalize the former Palace Bowling Lanes location in the Southside Commons on Bellaire Boulevard in Houston is nearing completion.

Palace Social, a planned 27,000-square-foot bowling and entertainment concept, is slated to open in June with eight bowling lanes, a 159-seat restaurant and a 3,900-square-foot arcade, among other offerings, according to a May 4 news release.

The concept was first announced by Palace Social CEO Billy Forney in October. In a May 4 statement, Forney said he was looking forward to bringing an entertainment venue back to a site that was already known in the community.

"Our goal is to tap into the nostalgia that folks have for the former Palace Bowling Lanes with food, beverage, gaming and entertainment offerings that resonate with today’s tastes," Forney said. "We fully intend for new memories to be made at Palace Social, which has been a true community-driven project."

 

[texas911]

The old bowling alley was a kids birthday party staple in Bellaire/West U. It makes sense to keep it.

I just wished that they moved the parking to the back and put the building in front. 

Edited May 21, 2021 by texas911

[hindesky]

https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/dining/palace-social-first-look-old-houston-bowling-16301416

After laying dormant for five years, the old Palace Bowling Lanes in Southside Place is being reborn as Palace Social, a hub for entertainment, food and drink. It opens to the public Monday, July 12.

During a preview event on Wednesday night, adults and children from toddlers to teens checked out the new amenities, which include eight lanes of bowling, a restaurant and bar, and a large arcade. Guests streamed through the entrance, walking passed a display of vintage bowling shoes and a large Instagram-worthy wall of blue bowling balls with “Palace Social” spelled out in yellow.

It’s a homecoming for bartender Emma Crabb, who worked at the old Palace Bowling Lanes between 2000 and 2016. When she heard the spot was reopening, she jumped at the opportunity to work here again.

She remembers the space when the carpet had weird patterns and “the crazy colors of a skating rink.” People could smoke indoors for many years. There was little outside light — you often couldn’t tell if the sun had gone down, she said. Her favorite memories involve regulars coming in, especially those who were part of the bowling leagues. She took great pride in serving drinks quickly so as to not hold up games.

The original Palace Bowling Lanes was a long-time bowling alley that many residents remember fondly. It closed in 2016 after hitting hard times.

“The generations of Houstonians who came through here, they all remember different aspects of this place,” said Palace Social CEO Bill Forney, who recalls attending birthday parties at the old location. “It’s those stories that make this place what it is.”

Forney connected with the previous owner, who agreed to sell — if they brought bowling back. More than 40 investors, mostly from Houston, became involved with the project. They started construction in 2017.

The new Palace Social is a far cry from the old kitschy carpet and 40-plus lanes lining the cavernous space. The space is much brighter, with bay windows on each side letting light through. Ribbed-wood paneling and colorful banquettes of mustard yellow, emerald green, brick red and navy blue add a modern, playful touch. The carpet is gone.

There are only eight bowling lanes now, on a raised platform in the back of the main room. Guests can make reservations in advance or walk in and put their name on a waitlist — there’s plenty to do while waiting for a lane to open up.

On Wednesday, the arcade jingled with activity as guests played classic games like Pac-Man and Ring Toss, while others immersed themselves in the two virtual reality game rooms. An adjoining space full of computers in the back is dedicated to esports, next to three conference rooms that are equipped with karaoke. There is also a multisports simulator in the main room, where people can play rugby, golf, soccer, baseball and more.

Palace Social has a full-service restaurant, a private dining room on the side with a view of the parking lot, a large bar adjoining the restaurant and a smaller one in the back.

Consulting chef Ryan Hildebrand, formerly of FM Kitchen, created the menu. Executive chef Efrain Villareal Jr. is the driving force in the kitchen, and Jennifer Caldwell is the beverage director.

Villareal said they’re serving comfort food options people can eat whether they’re sitting at a table or bowling and snacking on a banquette. Roaming game attendants and servers can take orders from anywhere in the complex. The sit-down capacity is about 160 seats, but overall it’s more than 300, said Villareal.

Shareable appetizers include Nachos Cubanos and a frito pie with Shiner Bock chili, Texas cheddar, house-pickle jalapeños and lime crema instead of the typical sour cream. The “palace plates” best-suited to the sit-down restaurant feature an Atlantic skin-on salmon with a miso glaze and shiitake mushroom and barley risotto. The kitchen also serves burgers, sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and sandwiches. The kids menu includes mini pizzas and hot dogs, and a grilled three-cheese sandwich on a Bread Man loaf.

There’s also a dessert bar, The Split, serving milkshakes, sundaes, cookies and more. The bar offers several local Houston beers on tap, other domestic and imported beers in cans, and a one-page wine selection.

“Since it’s such a community place, I’m using a lot of local products,” said Villareal, a born-and-raised Houstonian. As well as Bread Man, he’s showcasing RC Wagyu, BOH pasta, Texas cheeses and more.

Crabb says the food is a big improvement from the old offerings when she worked here back in the day. It was typical bowling alley food; she recalls people raving about the tater tots. But Villareal’s menu is fancier and more sophisticated, she said, and feels like a nice restaurant that happens to have a bowling alley attached to it.

Crabb, for one, is happy with the reimagined Palace Social.

“It was weird the first few handful of times,” she said of being inside the new space. “But now it's getting harder and harder to remember what the old building looked like.”

emma.balter@chron.com

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Leven Bakery and Coffee Bar.

[skwatra]

Whatever happened with Leven Bakery? don't see any info on their proposed location at Southside Commons...