Almeda Village Retail Center At 4720 Almeda Rd.

[Urban Monster]

Looks like something is stirring on the property next to Spanish Village on Almeda. It seems like it might include the old restaurant. Also, Localist signs on the fence. 

[JPE]

Grocery store 

[j_cuevas713]

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/What-should-go-here-Some-Houston-developers-17215645.php

Really neat to see the developer use this platform to get community input. 

Edited June 3, 2022 by j_cuevas713

[hindesky]

Address shows the U.S. Post Office although its address is 4100 Almeda Rd. I wonder if it or a portion of it is being sold.

Architect - https://www.jtarcstudio.com

[j_cuevas713]

Smh 

[HNathoo]

Think this is probably a typo - Steve Rogers bought 4720 Almeda (Spanish Village and adjacent lot) a while ago and has plans to redevelop it.

[IntheKnowHouston]

19 hours ago, HNathoo said:

Think this is probably a typo - Steve Rogers bought 4720 Almeda (Spanish Village and adjacent lot) a while ago and has plans to redevelop it.

I think it's a typo too.

4720 Almeda Rd (Spanish Village) is Steve Rogers' property as is the parking lot across the street at 1810 Wentworth St. He also owns the lot next to Spanish Village at 4716 Almeda Rd, as HNathoo noted.

Rogers owns Bar 5015 down the street. He is the co-owner of restaurants the Warwick and Rockhouse. He is also has some ownership in Prospect Park (currently involved in a lawsuit with Alife Hospitality about this, similar lawsuit to Turkey Leg where he's accusing them of theft and other issues) and Turkey Leg Hut. He may also ties to Chapman & Kirby. I'm not 100 percent sure.

Edited November 15, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston

[hindesky]

This permit has the right address.

[IntheKnowHouston]

Spanish Village is closing at the end of March. It's located in the Third Ward / Museum District at 4720 Almeda Rd.

CultureMap reported the news of the Tex-Mex's restaurant's impending closure this morning.


A few nuggets from the article:

"First slated for closure in 2021, Rogers kept Spanish Village while he worked through redevelopment plans for the property and an adjacent tract of land. Although details on those plans haven’t been made public yet, “the restaurant’s legacy will live on in an upcoming project to be announced at a later date,” according to a release about the closure."

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/iconic-houston-tex-mex-restaurant-and-third-ward-landmark-announces-closing-date/

[toxtethogrady]

HBJ hints at a major construction project. No timing:

4720 Almeda

[IntheKnowHouston]

2 hours ago, toxtethogrady said:

HBJ hints at a major construction project. No timing:

4720 Almeda

Yep. Some of the initial details were reported by Houston Chronicle last summer. In the posts above is a link to the Houston Chronicle article pertaining to the redevelopment of 4720 Almeda Rd  and the adjoining lot at 4716 Almeda Rd.


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On 6/2/2022 at 8:04 PM, j_cuevas713 said:

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/What-should-go-here-Some-Houston-developers-17215645.php

Really neat to see the developer use this platform to get community input. 

From the linked article:

"[Steve Roger's] familiar with Almeda Road, which stretches between Third Ward and the Museum District, having had a presence on the street since 2017, when he was one of the founders of Turkey Leg Hut (he has since sold his stake in the business). And he had an idea for its needs when he bought the project, given the lack of food options available in the area. Nonetheless, he found the comments edifying (one resounding piece of feedback: keep the restaurant’s iconic sign). He plans to do so, and to include a coffee shop, a new space for Spanish Village Restaurant and other hospitality projects in the development’s design, which is still in progress."

Edited January 19, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

Plans for 4720 Almeda Rd have not been approved for permitting yet. 

4720 Almeda Rd is the site of shuttered Tex-Mex restaurant Spanish Village (4720 Almeda Rd, Suite A). As previously mentioned in this topic, 4720 Almeda and 4716 Almeda Rd will be redeveloped for future retail. 

The lot at 1810 Wentworth St will likely be used for parking.

Below is a screenshot of the plan review inspection report. The screenshot shows the progress made so far during the plan review.

Edited August 11, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

Below are additional details pertaining to plans for 4720 Almeda Rd (and probably 4716 Almeda Rd too). This is based off design materials / utility plans submitted for review.

 

• Proposed sitework & retail shell building
   
  • 4720 Almeda Rd
    Houston, TX 77004
    
     
• Sheet G0.00 [Project Details]V2
   
  • Existing 8,299 sf restaurant to be demolished
  • New construction of a three-story building
  • Additional 2,515 sf covered outdoor space and roof deck
  • Occupancy (M) Shell /13,050 sf w/ 220 occupancy

 

• Sheet C2 [Site Utility Plan]

  • Water tap to existing 8" waterline in Wentworth St 

    • 8"x6" ts&v for proposed 6" frcm w/6" rpz bfp in fire room

    • 8"x1" ts&v for proposed 1" irrig meter w/1" rpz bfp

    • 8" san. Sewer tap w/ prop ss mh to exist 8" san swr in Wentworth St

 

From the submitted wastewater capacity reservation letter:
 

• For the construction of 13,050 sf of retail space

 
 

Edited August 11, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[kennyc05]

Does anyone know if there will be parking up front?

[IntheKnowHouston]

19 hours ago, kennyc05 said:

Does anyone know if there will be parking up front?

Good question. It would be nice if on-site parking is located in the back.

 

[kennyc05]

9 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Good question. It would be nice if on-site parking is located in the back.

 

It looks like there will be side parking but I can't tell if the parking will be directly in front of the building as well.

[hindesky]

This is right next to the new Shipley Donuts and it looks like it has a concrete parking area in the front.

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 1/18/2023 at 10:10 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Spanish Village is closing at the end of March. It's located in the Third Ward / Museum District at 4720 Almeda Rd.

 

On 8/11/2023 at 4:06 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are additional details pertaining to plans for 4720 Almeda Rd (and probably 4716 Almeda Rd too). This is based off design materials / utility plans submitted for review.

 

• Proposed sitework & retail shell building
   
  • 4720 Almeda Rd
    Houston, TX 77004
    
     
• Sheet G0.00 [Project Details]V2
   
  • Existing 8,299 sf restaurant to be demolished
  • New construction of a three-story building
  • Additional 2,515 sf covered outdoor space and roof deck
  • Occupancy (M) Shell /13,050 sf w/ 220 occupancy

 

None of the local news organizations have reported this yet, but there is word of the restaurant coming to 4720 Almeda Rd. Tex-Mex restaurant Spanish Village previously occupied the space until its closing this spring.

Once plans are approved, the building that housed the longtime Tex-Mex restaurant will be demolished. In its place, a three-story building which will house another restaurant. 

Eggheadz is opening at 4720 Almeda Rd. I think it may be a breakfast and brunch-forward restaurant. 

I don't know who all is involved with the restaurant yet. There is an Instagram for Eggheadz, but the bio has zero details about the eatery's concept. While a domain was registered last month, there is currently no website for the restaurant.

As noted in a TDLR architectural barriers project filing and the plan review fee permit, JT Arc Studio is the architect on record.

 

https://www.instagram.com/eggheadz_almeda

http://eggheadzhtx.com

[IntheKnowHouston]

18 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Eggheadz is opening at 4720 Almeda Rd. I think it may be a breakfast and brunch-forward restaurant. 

Below are exterior renderings of Eggheadz, a new restaurant opening at 4720 Almeda Road. The renderings were posted recently to Eggheadz's Instagram.

 It's hard to tell from the rendering if Eggheadz will occupy the entire first floor or not. It's also hard to tell if this is all one building (though, I'm thinking it is) or if the adjacent lot at 4716 Almeda will extend to single-story building with retail. Perhaps someone with knowledge of this development can provide further insight.

As previously noted, JT Arc Studio is designing the 4720 Almeda building (possibly the 4716 Almeda one too).

Edited August 21, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[kennyc05]

6 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are exterior renderings of Eggheadz, a new restaurant opening at 4720 Almeda Road. The renderings were posted recently to Eggheadz's Instagram.

 It's hard to tell from the rendering if Eggheadz will occupy the entire first floor or not. It's also hard to tell if this is all one building (though, I'm thinking it is) or if the adjacent lot at 4716 Almeda will extend to single-story building with retail. Perhaps someone with knowledge of this development can provide further insight.

As previously noted, JT Arc Studio is designing the 4720 Almeda building (possibly the 4716 Almeda one too).

Looks great I like the windows!

[Amlaham]

6 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are exterior renderings of Eggheadz, a new restaurant opening at 4720 Almeda Road. The renderings were posted recently to Eggheadz's Instagram.

 It's hard to tell from the rendering if Eggheadz will occupy the entire first floor or not. It's also hard to tell if this is all one building (though, I'm thinking it is) or if the adjacent lot at 4716 Almeda will extend to single-story building with retail. Perhaps someone with knowledge of this development can provide further insight.

As previously noted, JT Arc Studio is designing the 4720 Almeda building (possibly the 4716 Almeda one too).

It looks nice, if these are the final renderings, it looks like the building will just be remodeled instead of demolished.

[IntheKnowHouston]

4 hours ago, Amlaham said:

if these are the final renderings, it looks like the building will just be remodeled instead of demolished.

These are the final renderings. I reached out to someone involved with the restaurant who posted these recently on their personal page.

As for the existing building at 4720 Almeda being renovated versus demolished, the design team noted demolition plans in documents submitted to the city. Maybe the newer building is designed to look like the existing building.

 

On 8/11/2023 at 4:06 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are additional details pertaining to plans for 4720 Almeda Rd (and probably 4716 Almeda Rd too). This is based off design materials / utility plans submitted for review.

 

• Proposed sitework & retail shell building
   
  • 4720 Almeda Rd
    Houston, TX 77004
    
     
• Sheet G0.00 [Project Details]V2
   
  • Existing 8,299 sf restaurant to be demolished
  • New construction of a three-story building

 

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 8/21/2023 at 5:57 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

None of the local news organizations have reported this yet, but there is word of the restaurant coming to 4720 Almeda Rd. Tex-Mex restaurant Spanish Village previously occupied the space until its closing this spring.

Once plans are approved, the building that housed the longtime Tex-Mex restaurant will be demolished. In its place, a three-story building which will house another restaurant. 

Eggheadz is opening at 4720 Almeda Rd. I think it may be a breakfast and brunch-forward restaurant. 

I don't know who all is involved with the restaurant yet. There is an Instagram for Eggheadz, but the bio has zero details about the eatery's concept. While a domain was registered last month, there is currently no website for the restaurant.

As noted in a TDLR architectural barriers project filing and the plan review fee permit, JT Arc Studio is the architect on record.

 

https://www.instagram.com/eggheadz_almeda

http://eggheadzhtx.com

In regards to Eggheadz, it's a brunch-centric restaurant from Leighton's Hospitality Group. The restaurant group has another dining establishment nearby called Leighton's. It's located at 4405 Emancipation Ave.

Eggheadz is located at 4720 Almeda Rd in the Third Ward / Museum Park neighborhood. I'm not certain of Eggheadz's estimated opening timeline. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

  

On 8/21/2023 at 6:13 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are exterior renderings of Eggheadz, a new restaurant opening at 4720 Almeda Road. The renderings were posted recently to Eggheadz's Instagram.

 It's hard to tell from the rendering if Eggheadz will occupy the entire first floor or not. It's also hard to tell if this is all one building (though, I'm thinking it is) or if the adjacent lot at 4716 Almeda will extend to single-story building with retail. Perhaps someone with knowledge of this development can provide further insight.

As previously noted, JT Arc Studio is designing the 4720 Almeda building (possibly the 4716 Almeda one too).

Below is an additional exterior rendering of Eggheadz from its Instagram account. The rear of the building is depicted in the rendering. 

As noted,  Eggheadz, it's a brunch-centric restaurant from Leighton's Hospitality Group. It's located at 4720 Almeda Road.

Edited October 23, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

As I was driving down Almeda yesterday, I noticed what appeared like a black and white tiled sidewalk in front of the former Spanish Village restaurant. Eggheadz is opening at 4720 Almeda Rd. It's a brunch-centric restaurant from Leighton's Hospitality Group. The restaurant group also operates a restaurant nearby named Leighton's.

Someone involved with Eggheadz claims renovations are almost complete.