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Saucy Low Country-Style Seafood Boils Have Officially Arrived in Montrose

 

At Seafood Connection, find saucy crab, shrimp, corn, and potatoes, prepared in this iconic East Coast style 

by Brittanie Shey@brittanieshey  Mar 23, 2021, 1:42pm CDT
 

A brand new seafood restaurant is now slinging East Coast-style Low Country seafood boils in Montrose. 

Seafood Connection, which opened at March 12 at 507 Westheimer Road, is already drawing long lines and loyal fans of the restaurant’s famous secret sauce. The restaurant was founded in 2015 as a food truck in Charlotte, North Carolina, where it sold massive platters of boiled crab, shrimp, corn and potatoes in church parking lots and at social events. In 2016, founder Jamie Walker opened a popular brick-and mortar restaurant in Charlotte. A second location opened in Columbia, South Carolina, in 2020, but closed shortly after due to the coronavirus

“We were like the Turkey Leg Hut in Charlotte,” says director of marketing Von Juan, who recently moved to Houston with the rest of the Seafood Connection team to open the Montrose restaurant.

 

The restaurant quickly developed a cult following thanks to its house-made Flava Sauce, which comes in original, Cajun and spicy versions and is sold online. The restaurant’s motto is “It’s something in the sauce,” which it proudly displays as a neon sign inside the Montrose location.

In a typical Low County boil (here, Low Country refers to coastal regions in the South like Georgia and the Carolinas), shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn and sometimes other vegetables and seafood are cooked together with spices in a giant pot. It’s also sometimes also called Frogmore Stew, a reference to a small Gullah-Geechee fishing community between Savannah and Charleston. Like a crawfish boil in Houston, a Low Country boil isn’t just a meal. It’s an event.

At Seafood Connection, the boils are then topped with a sauce of the diner’s choosing. “Our whole thing is the sauce, it’s something that you’ve never tasted before,” Juan said.

When Walker started looking into expanding to other states, Houston immediately came to mind, Juan said. “Behind Charlotte, Houston was the second most-popular place buying our sauce (online),” he said.

One of Seafood Connection’s most popular offerings is the Flavorbox, a boil topped with a cluster of king crab legs. Another, the Lockjaw Platter, contains half a pound of shrimp, a lobster tail, and corn and potatoes. Other dishes include wings, fried shrimp, crab rice and seafood salad. 

Juan said he knows Houstonians have their own style of seafood, but he’s confident that there’s room for Low Country style as well. “I don’t think we’re really comparable,” he said. “We’re looking forward to making our mark and staying in our lane. Just come and get the sauce. We’ll make you a believer.”

https://houston.eater.com/2021/3/23/22346814/seafood-connection-low-country-boils-open-montrose-houston-crab-shrimp

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On 7/30/2023 at 5:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

I think ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok has plans for a brick-and-mortar location in Montrose. Has anyone heard anything about a possible brick-and-mortar restaurant? 

ChòpnBlọk is a West African eatery at downtown Houston's POST Market, the food hall and market in POST Houston ( 401 Franklinn St). 

 

On 9/3/2023 at 1:08 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

As @BEES?! pointed out in another topic, Eater Houston mentions ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok's plans for a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Although the article doesn't refer to a location, the eatery is opening in the Montrose area. 

An entity for ChopnBlok Montrose was filed with the state a few months ago.


Below is an excerpt from the Eater Houston article:

A second location — a full restaurant intended to be the flagship outpost — is slated to open in Houston in the first half of 2024

https://houston.eater.com/2023/8/31/23854192/houston-chopd-stewd-festival-african-diaspora-chopnblok


 

16 minutes ago, hindesky said:

 

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This is the brick-and-mortar location for ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok. As noted over the summer, the West African eatery is opening a restaurant in Montrose.

I'm certain they'll do well in their new home at 507 Westheimer Rd.

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Also, @hindesky, you already started a topic for this property:


https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/46417-seafood-connection-at-507-westheimer-rd





@Urbannizer @Triton can you please merge this with the existing topic for the same property? Also, please consider changing the title to 503-507 Westheimer Rd only.

This is a retail center consisting of two units: 503 Westheimer and 507 Westheimer.



Sources:

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/503-507-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/27491952/

https://members.catylist.com/api/images/data/og/media/user_uploads/6154e5582b3c3f00015367df_503_507westheimerrd_v4.pdf


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Following the filing of an architectural barriers project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), a plan review fee permit for ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok was filed today.

ChòpnBlọk is a locally-owned West African dining concept. It is currently operating in the downtown food hall and market Post Market (401 Franklin St). 

The eatery is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the retail center at 503-507 Westheimer Rd. ChòpnBlọk will be located in the 507 Westheimer unit.



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On 9/26/2023 at 12:04 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:


 

Images of 503 Westheimer Rd and 507 Westheimer Rd are below. The images are from leasing materials for the unit at 507 Westheimer Rd.



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On 9/26/2023 at 12:04 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:



Photos of 503-507 Westheimer Rd are below.  The photos are from leasing materials for the unit at 507 Westheimer Rd.



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On 7/30/2023 at 5:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

I think ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok has plans for a brick-and-mortar location in Montrose. Has anyone heard anything about a possible brick-and-mortar restaurant? 

ChòpnBlọk is a West African eatery at downtown Houston's POST Market, the food hall and market in POST Houston ( 401 Franklinn St). 

 

On 9/3/2023 at 1:08 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

As @BEES?! pointed out in another topic, Eater Houston mentions ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok's plans for a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Although the article doesn't refer to a location, the eatery is opening in the Montrose area. 

An entity for ChopnBlok Montrose was filed with the state a few months ago.


Below is an excerpt from the Eater Houston article:

A second location — a full restaurant intended to be the flagship outpost — is slated to open in Houston in the first half of 2024

https://houston.eater.com/2023/8/31/23854192/houston-chopd-stewd-festival-african-diaspora-chopnblok

 

On 9/26/2023 at 11:38 AM, hindesky said:

Seafood Connection used to be at this location.

Architect - https://www.architangent.com

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Exterior renderings of ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok's forthcoming brick-and-mortar restaurant are below.

Gen Design Group shared renderings of the restaurant on its social media yesterday.

ChòpnBlọk is a locally-owned West African dining concept. It is currently operating in the downtown food hall and market Post Market (401 Franklin St). 

The eatery is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the retail center at 503-507 Westheimer Rd. ChòpnBlọk will be located in the 507 Westheimer unit.



Caption from the Instagram post:

Collaborating with Ope Amosu and his team has been nothing short of exhilarating... the energy, insights, and enthusiasm they bring to the table are very contagious. Ope is a true visionary and we're deeply honored to help him bring life to ChòpnBlọk's flagship first brick-and-mortar in Houston! ⁠

Amosu and his team believeChòpnBlọk should extend itself beyond a restaurant; it is a community hub, art gallery, and cultural immersion center celebrating West Africa's rich tapestry of history, stories, sights, and scents. Our design approach blends classic West African elements through a contemporary lens by layering materials that give homage to the diaspora's New Wave interpretation of classical art, music, fashion, and architecture. ⁠

The atmosphere will continue to be overwhelmingly welcoming, in a space that's both fresh and vaguely nostalgic for a warm and inviting community dining experience. We're excited to share these previews as ChòpnBlọk's story unfolds!



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On 9/26/2023 at 11:38 AM, hindesky said:

Seafood Connection used to be at this location.

Architect - https://www.architangent.com

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On 9/27/2023 at 12:51 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Following the filing of an architectural barriers project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), a plan review fee permit for ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok was filed today.

ChòpnBlọk is a locally-owned West African dining concept. It is currently operating in the downtown food hall and market Post Market (401 Franklin St). 

The eatery is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the retail center at 503-507 Westheimer Rd. ChòpnBlọk will be located in the 507 Westheimer unit.



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Below are additional details pertaining to plans for 507 Westheimer. This is based off design materials / utility plans submitted for review.

ChòpnBlọk is a local West African dining concept. It is currently operating in the downtown food hall and market Post Market (401 Franklin St). 

The eatery is opening its flagship brick-and-mortar restaurant in the retail center at 503-507 Westheimer Rd. ChòpnBlọk will be located in the 507 Westheimer unit.


 

  • Proposed:  3060 sf restaurant remodel w/ canopy add.spk
     
    • ChòpnBlọk
      507 Westheimer Rd
      Houston, TX 77006

       
  • Sheet G0.00 [Cover]
     
    • Tenant renovation of existing restaurant in level 1 suite of existing building

 

  • Sheet G0.12
     
    • Suite B - Project area: 3,060 sf
    • Suite A - The Bar Method: 2,830 sf (sports club)
      • (A-2) restaurant with 78 occupancy
      • Existing area: 5,890 sf
      • Project area: 3,060 sf
      • Bar: 13 occupancy
      • Dining area: 856 sf
      • Patio area: 660 sf

 

  • Sheet A1.11 [Overall Floor Plan]
    • Bar with 13 seats

 

  • Sheets P200 & P201 [Floor Plan Plumbing]
    • Existing utilities
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On 10/13/2023 at 7:33 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Exterior renderings of ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok's forthcoming brick-and-mortar restaurant are below.

Gen Design Group shared renderings of the restaurant on its social media yesterday.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CyTeRZaSr40/

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Exterior renderings of ChòpnBlọk's flagship restaurant. The renderings are the same ones posted above but stitched together.

ChòpnBlọk is a local West African restaurant. It is currently operating in the downtown food hall and market Post Market (401 Franklin St). 

The eatery is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the retail center at 503-507 Westheimer Rd. ChòpnBlọk will be located in the 507 Westheimer unit




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On 9/26/2023 at 8:38 AM, hindesky said:

Seafood Connection used to be at this location.

Architect - https://www.architangent.com

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On 9/26/2023 at 9:51 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Following the filing of an architectural barriers project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), a plan review fee permit for ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok was filed today.

ChòpnBlọk is a locally-owned West African dining concept. It is currently operating in the downtown food hall and market Post Market (401 Franklin St). 

The eatery is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the retail center at 503-507 Westheimer Rd. ChòpnBlọk will be located in the 507 Westheimer unit.



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A plan review permit was filed today for 507 Westheimer Rd.

Details from the permit:

  • Use: 3,060 sf  restaurant remodel w/ canopy addition 1-1-2-A2-B- '15 IBC Spk
  • FCC Group: Non-residential alteration


As noted in previous posts,  ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok is opening ar 507 Westheimer Rd. The Montrose location will be the flagship restaurant for the West African dining concept.
 


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On 12/12/2023 at 9:52 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A plan review permit was filed today for 507 Westheimer Rd.

Details from the permit:

  • Use: 3,060 sf  restaurant remodel w/ canopy addition 1-1-2-A2-B- '15 IBC Spk
  • FCC Group: Non-residential alteration


As noted in previous posts,  ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok is opening ar 507 Westheimer Rd. The Montrose location will be the flagship restaurant for the West African dining concept.
 


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Another plan review permit was filed today for 507 Westheimer Rd.

ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok is opening ar 507 Westheimer Rd. The Montrose location will be the flagship restaurant for the West African dining concept.


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On 7/30/2023 at 5:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

I think ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok has plans for a brick-and-mortar location in Montrose. Has anyone heard anything about a possible brick-and-mortar restaurant? 

ChòpnBlọk is a West African eatery at downtown Houston's POST Market, the food hall and market in POST Houston ( 401 Franklinn St). 

 

On 9/3/2023 at 1:08 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

As @BEES?! pointed out in another topic, Eater Houston mentions ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok's plans for a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Although the article doesn't refer to a location, the eatery is opening in the Montrose area. 

An entity for ChopnBlok Montrose was filed with the state a few months ago.


Below is an excerpt from the Eater Houston article:

A second location — a full restaurant intended to be the flagship outpost — is slated to open in Houston in the first half of 2024

https://houston.eater.com/2023/8/31/23854192/houston-chopd-stewd-festival-african-diaspora-chopnblok

 

On 9/26/2023 at 11:38 AM, hindesky said:

Seafood Connection used to be at this location.

Architect - https://www.architangent.com

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CultureMap reports on ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok's forthcoming brick-and-mortar restaurant at 507 Westheimer. The West African eatery is expected to open sometime this year.


Additional details from today's article:

Work has begun to transform the former Seafood Connection/Roots Bistro space at 507 Westheimer into ChópnBlọk... Amosu has enlisted a number of collaborators to bring ChópnBlọk to life, including interiors by Gin Design Group (Jun, The Lymbar, etc.), design consultation by AMAO Creative, and construction by Pruitt Structures. 

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/chopnblok-west-african-montrose-ope-amosu/ 

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On 10/13/2023 at 8:33 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

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On 10/30/2023 at 9:23 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Exterior renderings of ChòpnBlọk's flagship restaurant. The renderings are the same ones posted above but stitched together.
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An interior rendering of ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok's forthcoming brick-and-mortar restaurant in Montrose. The rendering is included in CultureMap's recent article about the eatery.

ChopnBlok is opening this year at 507 Westheimer Rd.


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