groovehouse Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Yup... I hear they are tearing down the whole corner of the block there for the new Whole Foods/mid-rise housing/shopping center! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 It is fine, I am sure they will find a great spot somewhere again.Sucks that Central Market and Whole Foods copied their tradmark format.That is what I call "a Wal-mart" move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 that sucks. i never made it there. hope they reopen somewhere in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thank god, I was gonna freak out! I love me some Eatzi's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 It is fine, I am sure they will find a great spot somewhere again.Sucks that Central Market and Whole Foods copied their tradmark format.That is what I call "a Wal-mart" move.Whole Foods has been around much longer than Eatzi's. I'd even venture to say that Central Market has as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Whole Foods has been around much longer than Eatzi's. I'd even venture to say that Central Market has as well.I can't speak for Whole Foods, but I can pretty much confirm that Central Market was born after Eatzi's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 (edited) I can't speak for Whole Foods, but I can pretty much confirm that Central Market was born after Eatzi's.Whole Foods was around long before Eatzi's. You are correct about Central Market being born after Eatzi's.If they reopen in Houston, I would expect it would be somewhere other than in the same shopping center as a new flagship Whole Foods, but ya never can tell.It seems very odd that they would close so suddenly and just drop orders they've already taken. That suggests to me that they are not in a good relationship with Wulfe and want out NOW (and won't be back for BLVD Place.) Edited November 16, 2006 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 It seems very odd that they would close so suddenly and just drop orders they've already taken. That suggests to me that they are not in a good relationship with Wulfe and want out NOW (and won't be back for BLVD Place.) Maybe they can temporarily setup an abreviated shop at the soon to be forgotten "Surprises" nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 It seems very odd that they would close so suddenly and just drop orders they've already taken. That suggests to me that they are not in a good relationship with Wulfe and want out NOW (and won't be back for BLVD Place.)I knew their old location was being torn down, and I had heard that they were in negotiations with Wulfe for a new location. Their overhead is supposedly outrageous, and maybe they just couldn't make the numbers work for them. I'm going to miss them! Out here, the closest thing we have to it is Panera's or Pie Town. BTW, has anyone heard if Dean & Deluca is coming out to the Woodlands area? If so, when & where? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Houston Business Journal From the article: "EatZi's Market & Bakery was expected to close its doors at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16.The shelves at the bakery were nearly empty by Thursday afternoon and several employees at the store confirmed they were notified that the store was to be shuttered at the end of the business day.Store employees have informed customers that all future orders, including Thanksgiving orders, will not be filled.In fact, The Houston Business Journal had an order for an event next week and was informed today that the store was closing."------------------------------I've noticed that Eatzi's quality and selection has slipped some the past few times I've gone, but I was not expecting this. They always did crazy business at lunch and a solid dinner take-out. Plus, I've been to plenty of holiday parties where the host just stocked up at Eatzi's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 repeat post...should be merged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 repeat post...should be mergedPoor Moose, just missed the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Whole Foods was around long before Eatzi's. You are correct about Central Market being born after Eatzi's.If they reopen in Houston, I would expect it would be somewhere other than in the same shopping center as a new flagship Whole Foods, but ya never can tell.It seems very odd that they would close so suddenly and just drop orders they've already taken. That suggests to me that they are not in a good relationship with Wulfe and want out NOW (and won't be back for BLVD Place.)Hmm, here is what I found out. Whole Foods opend in Austin in 1980, Central Market opened in Austin in 1994, Eatzi's was developed in Dallas in 1996. Also, this is interesting (conspiracy theories begin), according to Wikipedia:The chain's Atlanta, Houston, and Rockville locations abruptly closed in mid-November 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildingunbuildingrebuilding Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Dallas Morning News reports this morning that Dallas location was sold back to its founder and all other locations closed. Doesn't sound like they will be reopening in BLVD Place.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw...is.31bb0e7.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I had been thinking Eatzi's was a trend whos time had passed.But if you can't cook I suppose it was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I don't think the trend had passed. I was hoping they would eventually open up a second location closer to downtown even. For lunch, for some reason no one I know of had sandwiches as good as theirs. Even though it seems like it shouldn't be complicated, they actually used good meats, had good bread, and I never have found anywhere else that seems to do it as well. While upscale, it was the closest thing to a take out place I know of.hopefully someone sees there is a market for it and opens a similar concept around houston. It was always pretty busy when I went there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I keep waiting for Pret a Manger.YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 This sucks, I liked Eatzi's. Hopefully they'll open another one soon, I don't think there was a lack of business:Eatzi's Closesthis was one of the first restaurants i ate at when i moved back to houston. it was take-away, but still...while i am no longer living in the west loop area, i am sad to see them go. they had a great concept, great service, and fantastic foods (although $11 salads are a bit much for me unless once a month or so).they will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 BTW, has anyone heard if Dean & Deluca is coming out to the Woodlands area? If so, when & where? Thanks! Are you kidding?!?!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Wow, how sad. I've been out of town the last couple of weeks and too busy to keep up my HAIF habit during that time, so I had no idea. I was just in there about five days before they closed too, and wondered if something was up just because there seemed to be a lot less variety in the take-out cases. I still have some cookies I bought on that trip there in the freezer.I'll definitely miss Eatzi's. While I can cook quite well, with my work travel schedule stocking up on groceries and cooking doesn't always make sense, and Eatzi's was one of my regular spots to run in and get a good meal to take back home.I will definitely miss them, although places like Whole Foods, Central Market, and Yapa are still around with similar things.And I ditto MidtownCoog's vote for Pret a Manger in Houston! They could make a fortune with locations in areas like Downtown, Uptown/Galleria, Greenway, and the TMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWM Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Does the closing of Eatzi's negatively impact or delay this project in any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I seriously doubt it. While Eatzi's is/was a local institution, I seriously doubt it would even be a blip on the corporate radar was far as it affecting a project such as BLVD place. If was was a tenent with a signed contract, they might have some recourse, but I seriously doubt they would care otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 They are lazy, the sign is still up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDave Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 This may have been addressed in another thread, but I am looking for info about the redevelopment of the southwest corner of Post Oak and San Felipe.The real estate professionals I work with have mentioned several new retailers planned for this project (prime national retailers), but they referred to it as 'the Pavilion project'. Is this similarly named to the Downtown Pavilions project, or are my sources confused?Either way, any info on development at this site would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 This may have been addressed in another thread, but I am looking for info about the redevelopment of the southwest corner of Post Oak and San Felipe.The real estate professionals I work with have mentioned several new retailers planned for this project (prime national retailers), but they referred to it as 'the Pavilion project'. Is this similarly named to the Downtown Pavilions project, or are my sources confused?Either way, any info on development at this site would be appreciated.BLVD Place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnet Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Here is a HAIF thread discussing the project.BLVD Place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 BLVD Place Here is a HAIF thread discussing the project.BLVD Place I know of redundant threads, but redundant referrals?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Closing this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDave Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have been hearing great things from my real estate contacts about the national reatilers going into this project. It should be a great addition to the Uptown/Post Oak area.Any news on the development progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Juniper Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I have been hearing great things from my real estate contacts about the national reatilers going into this project. It should be a great addition to the Uptown/Post Oak area.Any news on the development progress?They are a year out at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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