rechlin Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I thought there was already a thread about this, but I can't find one, so I will include all the information I know. At 2715 Bissonnet in West U, diagonally across the street from the old Coca Cola bottling plant, there is a two-story shopping center from the 1960s or 1970s, which is being torn down for redevelopment. Plans for redevelopment have been going on for a while; this flyer was posted in 2017 when a company called Edge was marketing it. More recently, BPI realty has been marketing it, with the following rendering common to both flyers, showing a one-story strip mall: And here is the site plan: In November, the city of West University Place had a hearing to replat it. The existing development is called The Upper Kirby Building, not to be confused with a building of the same name on Richmond, and other places have referred to it as the Shoppes at Upper Kirby and the Shops at West U, so I am uncertain of what the name of the final development will be. Swamplot reported on the imminent demolition of the existing buildings, including this pre-demolition photo: http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/upper-kirby.jpg Here are some photos I took of it today during demolition: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 2715 Bissonnet St. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2715-Bissonnet-St-Houston-TX/14330214/ https://www.bpirealty.com/properties/detailpage/shops-at-west-u---bissonnet-wakeforest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rechlin Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/14/2019 at 6:37 PM, ekdrm2d1 said: 2715 Bissonnet St. Wrong forum. This is near the Rice Village, not the West Loop. I already made a thread for this development here: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 @Triton can you please merge my thread with the existing one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, ekdrm2d1 said: @Triton can you please merge my thread with the existing one? Done. Thanks for letting me know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Dirt work is finally almost done. Over the last month, they excavated under where the foundation will be, filled in with new dirt, and hauled away the old dirt. I'm guessing foundation work will start soon. Photos taken this morning and Tuesday evening from bus 65: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rechlin Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 The bus was moving too fast to get good photos, but the tilt walls have been up for a couple weeks and work continues: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Highrise Tower Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Restore Hyper Wellness & Cryotherapy 2715 Bissonnett St. Suite 140 W University Place, TX 77005 https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Project/TABS2020022028 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Creative Blinds is going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Highrise Tower Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 The French Corner at Bissonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Kinori Sushi. This Kinori is from the UK, assume it's the same group. http://www.kinori.co.uk Architect - https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stratem-designs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 11:32 AM, hindesky said: Kinori Sushi. This Kinori is from the UK, assume it's the same group. http://www.kinori.co.uk Architect - https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stratem-designs This not a restaurant from the UK. It's a local restaurant from hospitality group Kinori Group. There is a TABC notice posted at the Shops at Upper Kirby for a restaurant named Norigami. I don't know if this will be the brick-and-mortar location for pop-up restaurant Norigami or if it's something else. CultureMap reported Norigami the pop-up restaurant is slated to open its permanent location in Bellaire. But 2715 Bissonnet isn't in Bellaire. So, I don't know. Hopefully, we'll find out what's in store soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 7/18/2022 at 11:47 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: I don't know if this will be the brick-and-mortar location for pop-up restaurant Norigami or if it's something else. CultureMap reported Norigami the pop-up restaurant is slated to open its permanent location in Bellaire. But 2715 Bissonnet isn't in Bellaire. So, I don't know. Just confirming popular sushi pop-up restaurant Norigami is opening their brick-and-mortar at the at the Shops at Upper Kirby. Hopefully, local reporters covering the city's dining culture will have more details soon on the restaurant's forthcoming location at 2715 Bissonnet, Suite 160. https://www.instagram.com/norigamihtx/ https://www.bpirealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Shops-at-Upper-Kirby-Flyer.pdf Edited August 4, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Photos showing the completed exterior of the Shops at Upper Kirby. The shopping center is located at 2715 Bissonnet St. https://www.bpirealty.com/properties/shops-at-west-u-bissonnet-wakeforest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) On 9/17/2021 at 9:12 PM, Highrise Tower said: The French Corner at Bissonnet. George's (George's Bistro & Bar) opened Monday at 2715 Bissonnet St, Suite 100. It's located in the Shops at Upper Kirby near the West U, SouthHampton, and Rice Village area. The restaurant was labeled as the French Corner in leasing materials and in a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. According to their social media and website, the restaurant serves Continental cuisine. https://www.georgesbistroandbar.com https://www.instagram.com/georgesbistrobar Photos from Instagram and Google Maps: Edited August 11, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 5:26 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Just confirming popular sushi pop-up restaurant Norigami is opening their brick-and-mortar at the at the Shops at Upper Kirby. Hopefully, local reporters covering the city's dining culture will have more details soon on the restaurant's forthcoming location at 2715 Bissonnet, Suite 160. https://www.instagram.com/norigamihtx/ https://www.bpirealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Shops-at-Upper-Kirby-Flyer.pdf First blurb about Norigami's brick-and-mortar restaurant debuting soon at the Shops at Upper Kirby. The restaurant is looking to open in November. Norigami's address is 2715 Bissonnet, Ste 160. This isn't in Rice Village as reported by Eater Houston. From Eater Houston today: "Evolving from a monthly pop-up at Hidden Omakase, the reservations-only Norigami has now found a permanent home in Rice Village. The brick-and-mortar, which will offer a speakeasy entrance, is slated to offer its artfully made sushi and crowd pleasers like the Ménage à Foie Gras, a luxe combo of uni, toro, wagyu, caviar, and foie gras." https://houston.eater.com/23338937/houstons-most-anticipated-restaurant-bar-openings-fall-2022 Rendering: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Houston Chronicle published an update on the estimated opening timeline for Norigami. The pop-up restaurant is opening a brick-and-mortar location at 2715 Bissonnet, Ste 160. It will be located in the Shops at Upper Kirby. Chef Cong Nguyen will lead this new speakeasy-style Japanese restaurant opening in January at 2715 Bissonnet. Expect a menu of hand rolls from this project that has been operating as a pop-up at Hidden Omakase. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/best-new-Houston-restaurants-open-2023-17663979.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Yesterday, Norigami shared renderings of its forthcoming restaurant on Instagram. The pop-up restaurant is opening a brick-and-mortar location at 2715 Bissonnet, Ste 160. It will be located in the Shops at Upper Kirby. https://www.instagram.com/p/CsWZKCLAg87/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) Norigami is open to the public as of this week. It's a Japanese restaurant from "Hidden Group, which owners Tuan and Thy Tran established with a Midas-like touch with the success of Hidden Omakase and Sushi by Hidden," according to Houston Chronicle. As for the restaurant's layout and design, Houston Chronicle describes it as this: "When customers enter Norigami, they’ll once again encounter a minimalist and industrial-like space with seating for 24 people at a U-shaped bar." Additionally, "there is a discreet bar behind a wall with wood slats. This 24-seat lounge is called Hidden Bar and is designed in a speakeasy style — and is similar to how customers enter Sushi by Hidden behind a large piece of art." Norigami is located at 2715 Bissonnet St, Suite 160. The restaurant joins George's in the retail center Shops at Upper Kirby. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/norigami-sushi-handroll-restaurant-opening-18374357.php Edited September 23, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Below are images of Norigami. The images were included in press materials distributed to Houston Chronicle and other publications. Norigami is a sushi restaurant in Shops at Upper Kirby. It's located at 2715 Bissonnet St, Suite 160. Hidden Bar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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