ljchou Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) Saw a sign from Ancorian in front of the blue building on the corner of McKinney + Palmer Street. Any idea what this will be? Ancorian's website doesn't have it listed. Edited February 6, 2020 by ljchou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Montrose1100 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I think McKinney has the potential to become a bar/restaurant destination similar to Washington Ave (but totally different vibes). It's a super wide street with plenty of opportunity. At least north of the trail & light rail. Would also love to see 2524 McKinney turned into a lounge bar/restaurant. There's so many homes within walking distance. Plus 45/69 wiping Chartres off the map, those businesses could relocate here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 hours ago, Montrose1100 said: Would also love to see 2524 McKinney turned into a lounge bar/restaurant. That building and the smaller warehouse at the southwest corner of McKinney and Emancipation would both be good candidates to be renovated into either a bar or restaurant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearmovement Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2524 McKinney used to be the Axiom, a grunge/metal/punk/alternative venue way back when east of 59 was still a no-man's land. I agree with McKinney feeling prime for a bar/restaurant corridor, and especially that building with its cool history and that hanging arrow sign out front. I'd love to see some bike lanes on McKinney, too. They aren't needed quite yet because car traffic isn't too heavy, but as the area develops I'd love to have that route intact as it's the best way to get to downtown from many places in the Greater East End on two wheels. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, linearmovement said: 2524 McKinney used to be the Axiom, a grunge/metal/punk/alternative venue way back when east of 59 was still a no-man's land. I agree with McKinney feeling prime for a bar/restaurant corridor, and especially that building with its cool history and that hanging arrow sign out front. I'd love to see some bike lanes on McKinney, too. They aren't needed quite yet because car traffic isn't too heavy, but as the area develops I'd love to have that route intact as it's the best way to get to downtown from many places in the Greater East End on two wheels. Nothing against bikes because I'm going to buy one soon enough, but I think the trail already going down Walker (one street over), plus the lanes on Polk, McKinney doesn't need to become another bike trail. Polk's lanes should go all the way south since it's the only underpass to Greater Eastwood. Certainly not dead end at St Emanuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sanjorade Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Always loved this building! It would make for a great whiskey bar. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 https://www.ancorian.com/3100-mckinney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 A recent press release provides details on 3100 McKinney St. This is Ancorian's adaptive redevelopment project in EaDo. The first floor will consist of a dual-branded food and beverage concept. One is a coffee shop, the other a bar. The second floor will be an office. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Blanc & Noir has signed on to open a dual-concept on the ground floor of 3100 McKinney. This is part of Ancorian's adaptive redevelopment project in EaDo. One concept will be a coffee house and the other, a restaurant and speakeasy bar. The estimated opening is 2023. The coffee house portion is named Blanc. In addition to brewing coffee from Houston's Cleo Roasting Company (Cavo), Blanc plans to serve breakfast, along with pastries and snacks. There will also be weekend brunch service. Blanc will offer indoor and alfresco seating for 44 customers. Noir is the other half of the dual-concept. It's a restaurant and cocktail bar with seating for up to 91 customers. The "speakeasy-style bar" will be designed to "resemble an adult playground and skate park," according to the restaurant's crowdfunding campaign. "Food will consist of wood-fired pizza, tapas-style dishes, and an assortment of charcuterie, cheese, and olive selections." The bar program will showcase craft cocktails. Beer and wine will also be available. Additionally, Noir aims to implement a cigar program. On the design front, Blanc & Noir is enlisting the help of W Squared Architects (W [Squared] Architects) and Gin Design Group. The project marks the first from Noir Hospitality Management in partnership with Miami Dolphins linebacker Elandon Roberts. https://blancnoirhtx.com https://www.instagram.com/blancnoirhtx https://republic.com/blanc-noir https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/596773745/miami-dolphins-linebacker-champions-crowdfunding-drive-for-new-houston-eado-dual-concept-restaurant https://www.wsquaredarch.com/work/noir-hgwsz Edited October 21, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Renderings of Blanc. This is the one half of the dual-concept Blanc & Noir. Blanc is a coffee house and cafe opening next year at 3100 McKinney. Edited October 20, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Renderings of Noir. This is the one half of the dual-concept Blanc & Noir (Blanc Noir). Noir is a speakeasy bar and eatery opening next year at 3100 McKinney. Bar Lounge Patio Edited October 20, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Blanc & Noir's (Blanc Noir) floor plan. This is the dual-concept planned for 3100 McKinney. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Wowowow! This looks great. Great re-use of the building. Renderings look really nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Ewert Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Glad to see this great building being rehabbed. Gotta say though, nothing about the concept really grabs me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: The project marks the first from Noir Hospitality Management in partnership with Miami Dolphins linebacker Elandon Roberts. And former UH Linebacker. Go Coogs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 W Squared Architects (W [Squared] Architects) posted about Noir (Blanc Noir) in an Instagram post back in June 2021. The project is located at 3100 McKinney St. "Breathing new life into a structure originally created for glass bottle fabrication eventually turned into decades long family residence now turned social and professional hub." "This repurposing retrofit explores the tension between the relaxed environment of a neighborhood coffee shop and the enigmatic atmosphere of a speakeasy through the curated manipulation of the size and frequency of standardized apertures available with masonry." https://www.instagram.com/p/CQRVlH9JxGw/ https://www.wsquaredarch.com/work/noir-hgwsz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 More renderings of Noir posted to Blanc Noir's Instagram over the summer. This is the one half of the dual-concept Blanc & Noir (Blanc Noir). Noir is a speakeasy bar and eatery opening next year at 3100 McKinney. "Blanc Noir coming soon to EaDo @ 3100 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77003 #coffeeshop #coffee #speakeasy #lounge #gindesign #wsquaredarchitects #eado #eadohouston" https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf8GU3COlKk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) An Instagram post from July at 3100 McKinney, showing the pre-construction of Blanc Noir. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf8BIeetQqz/ Edited October 21, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Is the the date is was built or the old address? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, hindesky said: Is the the date is was built or the old address? The number on the building signifies the year of its construction. Harris County Appraisal District's database indicates the warehouse was built in 1920. It was originally the site of Minella Plumbing and Heating Supplies or Minella Supply City Sales. There is also this history from the city of Houston's Archaeological & Historical Commission's protected landmark designation report: In 1948, the city directory listed Minella Plumbing and Heating Supplies at 2210 Lyons Avenue, and the family was living at the same address as the previous year, South Harbor Drive, now named Avenue R. Angelo Minella later relocated the company to a two-story reinforced, concrete framed building at 3100 McKinney Street. This building, notable for its large concrete eagle affixed to the gable with outstretched wings perched on a globe, bears the date of 1920. On the side of the building, facing Palmer Street, one can still see faded letters, indicating “Minella Supply City Sales.” Minella’s company appears to have been a fairly prominent Houston institution, and he frequently advertised in the Houston Post and the Houston Chronicle in the late 1940s and early 1950s. https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/HistoricPres/landmarks/06PL20_Minella_House_6328_Brookside_Dr.pdf Edited October 23, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Houston Chronicle is the first local publication reporting on Blanc Noir. This is planned for 3100 McKinney in East Downtown. There is no new information in the article. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/Restaurant-group-taps-Miami-Dolphins-linebacker-17574390.php 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Houston Chronicle is the first local publication reporting on Blanc Noir. This is planned for 3100 McKinney in East Downtown. There is no new information in the article. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/Restaurant-group-taps-Miami-Dolphins-linebacker-17574390.php Quote so far raised $850 against its $100,000 goal Quote construction is expected to start in December 2022-January 2023 I don't see them starting in January if they've only raised $850. I think these groups usually leverage the crowdfunding haul as part of financing. Fingers crossed they have deep pockets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Ewert Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Yeah, idk. Something about this whole project gives me "people who don't quite know what they're doing, and it won't get off the ground" vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 There is a sign in front of it saying "This project financed by Texas First Bank". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 2:08 PM, hindesky said: There is a sign in front of it saying "This project financed by Texas First Bank". That sign was for the developer, Ancorian. Not sure if the tenant has received financing yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Harris County records indicate 3100 McKinney St changed hands recently. There is a special warranty deed recorded to the county's database about two weeks ago. Curry Ventures LLC is the listed buyer. It appears the entity is tied to Derek Curry, "the founder and owner of clothing and sneaker boutique Sneaker Politics," according to a profile published in The Advocate. Sneaker Politics has locations in Austin and Dallas. I don't know if Curry's acquisition of 3100 McKinney means Sneaker Politics will be located there. As for previously announced Blanc Noir leasing the first floor of the building, I'm unsure if it's moving forward or not. Prior to Curry Ventures' purchase of 3100 McKinney, Ancorian owned the EaDo property. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Harris County records indicate 3100 McKinney St changed hands recently. There is a special warranty deed recorded to the county's database about two weeks ago. Curry Ventures LLC is the listed buyer. It appears the entity is tied to Derek Curry, "the founder and owner of clothing and sneaker boutique Sneaker Politics," according to a profile published in The Advocate. Sneaker Politics has locations in Austin and Dallas. I don't know if Curry's acquisition of 3100 McKinney means Sneaker Politics will be located there. As for previously announced Blanc Noir leasing the first floor of the building, I'm unsure if it's moving forward or not. Prior to Curry Ventures' purchase of 3100 McKinney, Ancorian owned the EaDo property. Looks like their crowd-funding campaign didn't get the necessary traction and it was withdrawn. https://republic.com/blanc-noir 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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