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Progress photos of Local Group Brewing:
From late June:
Construction update: Our building is no longer the green monster. We are getting that much closer to serving y’all some tasty beer and food!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzL8-dqA8sl
Here is a sneak peek of the bar area that will be serving you that delicious beer. The drywall has been going up all week.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTUDnqgI5J
From August:
The taproom now has windows and light fixtures.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1TvWVPgwDr
From September:
Our fermenting tanks and brewhouse are safely in the building, bringing us another step closer to opening.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2aBkNqgWSl
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This was in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, April 29, 2016 in the thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown.
An update posted an hour ago on Facebook about Frank's Backyard at 415 Travis St:
Late-night construction for our newest addition #franksbackyard @franksbackyard #beergarden #beerandpizza #behindthescenes #downtownhtx #houstonhistoricdistrict #comingsoon
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This was originally posted August 29, 2019 in the previous thread for Hass Center | 5815 Gulf Freeway | Idylwood. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Map and plat for 5815 Gulf Fwy in the Idylwood neighborhood.
This is part of the Lawndale / Wayside area of Houston, near or part of the Greater East End area.
This is being redeveloped and will be named either Hass Center or South Gulf Plaza.
From Virtual Builders Exchange, taken from documents submitted to the city of Houston Planning Commission.
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This was in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, March 26, 2016 in the thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown.
Approvals from HAHC's action report (archived link) for Frank's Backyard plans submitted last month:
The floor plan:
Greg Swedberg of 2Scale Architects designed the space. Two French doors will be installed on the northeast side of Frank's Pizza connecting Frank’s Backyard. The two story detached facade proposed at the front property line will conceal a two story restaurant and bar at the rear of the property.
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This was originally posted August 29, 2019 in the previous thread for Hass Center | 5815 Gulf Freeway | Idylwood. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Update on the property of 5815 Gulf Fwy in the Idylwood neighborhood. This is part of the Lawndale / Wayside area of Houston, near or part of the Greater East End area.
From Virtual Builder's Exchange, taken from minutes from the Houston Planning Commission meeting this week:
The Houston Planning Commission on Aug. 22 granted a variance to a planned mixed-use project located southwest of downtown.
The project at 5815 Gulf Freeway, west of South Wayside Drive, is called Hass Center in documents on file with the city. But it carries the moniker South Gulf Plaza in a conceptual rendering.
The project would involve construction of a two-story, 24,797-square-foot retail/office building and a one-story, 16,048-square-foot retail building.
According to a plat map on file with the city, the smaller retail building would include 6,000 square feet of restaurant space.
Plans call for more than 239 total surface parking spaces and landscaped medians in between the two buildings.
Houston-based MattressFirmhad been operating its corporate headquarters and a retail supercenter in a 54,615-square-foot building that would have to be razed from the property.
A variance request dated Aug. 1, 2019, describes Houston company Doan and Associates LLC as “the developer of the subject site.” Doan and Associates, which provided the aforementioned conceptual rendering, has handled designing, planning and consulting on a range of commercial and residential developments.
Houston company Century Engineering is providing engineering services for the project.
It was in 2016 that Sugar Land-based Hass Holdings LLC acquired the property, which is currently valued at $4 million, according to Harris County Appraisal District records.
Hass Holdings directed by Amir Hassan, who is connected to a handful of trucking and logistics businesses.
The variance request was to ensure that three neighboring residential roads – Dwinnell, Harriet and Dorbrant streets – do not extend past the western boundary of the project site property.
City codes does typically permit the consideration of extending any public street that presently stops at a plat boundary without a cul-de-sac.
In a memo to the Planning Commission, city planning staff said, “The property owner intends plat all of the property he owns, to create an unrestricted reserve, the property will be developed as commercial, therefore allowing these streets to be extended east and/or end in a cul-de-sac would create an undue hardship by depriving the applicant of the reasonable use of the land.”
City staff supported granting the variance, explaining in the memo that strict application of the code allowing extension of such streets would “make this project infeasible due to the existence of unusual physical characteristics that affect the property in question, or would create an impractical development or one otherwise contrary to sound public policy.”
City staff also agreed that the streets surrounding the property – South Wayside, Sunnyland and Eskeridge streets – can adequately serve the projected traffic flow that will be produced by the new development.
https://www.virtualbx.com/construction-preview/houston-office-retail-project-in-works-for-i-45-wayside-property/
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This was in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, February 29, 2016 in the thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown.
From Frank's Pizza on Twitter last week:
Yes, it's finally coming. We will have a #FranksBackyard and #FranksDelivery hopefully by the end of this year!
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This was in the previous thread for 1504 Chapman St | Near Northside. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, June 10, 2019 in the thread for 1504 Chapman St | Near Northside.
Before and after photos of a wall knocked down for garage door installs at Local Group Brewing.
This was posted today in a story on Instagram. (This is a zoomed in screenshot from the video posted, so the image isn't the best quality).
From an Instagram post today:
The garage doors are finally in and it makes a huge difference in the room! Imagine them open on a nice day with those downtown views and a beer in hand -
This was in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, February 24, 2016 in the thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown.
After two years being dormant, Frank's Backyard makes its first post and update on Facebook:
And a video I'm uncertain how to embed here:
https://www.facebook.com/297310547090665/videos/554858791335838/
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This was originally posted August 29, 2019 in the previous thread for Hass Center | 5815 Gulf Freeway | Idylwood. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
The former Mattress Firm SuperCenter at 5815 Gulf Fwy in the Idylwood neighborhood was sold June 2016.
This is part of the Lawndale / Wayside area of Houston, near or part of the Greater East End area.
Screenshot from the Broker List
https://thebrokerlist.com/transactions/sold-mattress-firm-corporate-headquarters-358
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Bishops recently announced on Facebook and Instagram that their Heights location is opening in late November.
This is the hair salon and barbershop chain that's part of the 2522 Yale renovations in Houston by Braun Enterprises.
I haven't come across any interior photos yet.
https://www.instagram.com/bishops.houstonheights
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This was in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by monarch, February 24, 2016 in the thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown.
^^^ lovin it!
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Remodeling progress picture of Tenfold Coffee at 101 Aurora St This is part of the 2522 Yale renovations in Houston by Braun Enterprises.
The photo was posted to Tenfold Coffee's Instagram Story last week.
Walls are up...
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This was in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by cspwal, February 24, 2016 in the thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown.
Frank's is really expanding; first their pizza tower, then the delivery only location, and now the long awaited beer garden
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This was in the previous thread for 1504 Chapman St | Near Northside. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by H-town Manl, June 6, 2019 in the thread for 1504 Chapman St | Near Northside.
Livin' the life.
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This was originally posted June 5, 2019 in the previous thread for 1504 Chapman St. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
More on Local Group Brewing , a brewery under construction at 1504 Chapman St, Houston.
From a press release Eater Houston published today:
A new brewpub is headed to Houston’s Near Northside in late 2019, promising “a patio with killer views.” That’s what Local Group Brewing co-founder Michael Steeves said in a press release announcing the news that this brewery with on-site kitchen and an air-conditioned taproom is moving into 1504 Chapman Street in Hardy Yards.
Steeves, Todd Donewar, and head brewer James “Huggy Bear” Wolfe are behind Local Group Brewing, which will feature more than 20 taps, eight of which will be connected directly to ten-barrel serving tanks for beer freshness.
The 7,500-square-foot space is in the works from Method Architecture and contractor GSD Construction, with a plan to gut the space, add that patio along with windows and garage doors, and dress the brewpub up with and white oak and steel furniture. The hunt is on right now for an executive chef for the upcoming pet and family-friendly hangout.
https://houston.eater.com/2019/6/5/18654228/local-group-brewing-northside
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This was originally posted May 21, 2019 in the previous thread for 1504 Chapman St. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Updated plan design for Local Group Brewing. This is a new Houston brewery under construction in Hardy Yards.
Plans were posted to Instagram today:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxuqPqqgxDL
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This was in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by Triton, February 24, 2016 in the thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown.
This is awesome.
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This was originally posted August 29, 2019 in the previous thread for Hass Center | 5815 Gulf Freeway | Idylwood. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
From a 2016 Loopnet listing for 5815 Gulf Fwy in the Idylwood neighborhood. This is part of the Lawndale / Wayside area of Houston, near or part of the Greater East End area.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/19777282/5815-Gulf-Freeway-Houston-TX/ (archive link)
Building Size 54,615 SF
Property Type Retail
Property Sub-type Free Standing Bldg
Additional Sub-types: Office Showroom, Office-Warehouse , Retail (Other)
Lot Size 5.05 AC
Marcus & Millichap is pleased to exclusively offer for sale the Mattress Firm Headquarters building, located at 5815 Gulf Freeway in Houston, Texas. The property has been recently renovated and has been home to Mattress Firm since 2006. The tenant has five years remaining on their lease with the upcoming renewal being at market rate. The tenant has invested significant money into leasehold improvements and is paying significantly below-market rent.
The property is located just off the corner of Interstate 45 and Highway 90 Alternate. Over 200,000 cars per day drive by the site, which is both a corporate headquarters and retail location for Mattress Firm. The property is 54,615 square feet and sits on 5.05 acres.
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This was originally posted May 18, 2019 in the previous thread for 1504 Chapman St. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Construction progress photo of Local Group Brewing. This is a new Houston brewery under construction in Hardy Yards.
The photo was posted to Local Group Brewing's Instagram Story yesterday.
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This was originally posted February 24, 2016 in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Looking through records, this has been in the works since 2014 according to TABC permits and the bar's Facebook page. So it's not really new news, it's old news.
Here are more pictures and renderings:
415 Travis St prior to construction of Frank's Backyard in 2014:
(Photo: Frank's Backyard of Facebook]
Pictures from the Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission application:
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This thread was originally created August 29, 2019. I'm reposting / reupping this because this post and other content from me are no longer available on the forum due to a mod removing my account and its content in "error" (supposedly). The information may be outdated or no longer relevant, but reupping provides an archive to what was posted. It also provides a place to post future updates about this property if and when it's redeveloped An archive link of the thread before its deletion is here.
5815 Gulf Fwy ( 5845 Interstate-45 S or 5845 I-45 South ) in the Idylwood neighborhood. This is part of the Lawndale / Wayside area of Houston, near or part of the Greater East End area.
Street View:
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19 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said:
Originally posted November 16, 2018 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum in early October. Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors and members alike to see what was previously discussed or shared before (how the design changed, changes in tenants, etc). An archive link of the entire thread with my comments will be uploaded soon.
Yale Crossing, 2723 Yale in Houston is changing hands again.
Marcus & Millichap listed the shopping center for sale this month. In the description are more details about the other tenants, like Spicy Bear opening next year.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2723-Yale-St-Houston-TX/14307946/
https://web.archive.org/web/20181116133029/https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2723-Yale-St-Houston-TX/14307946/ (archive link)
Marcus & Millichap is pleased to offer 2723 Yale (“Property”) for your consideration. This 2018-constructed shopping center consists of 8,562 square feet of leasable area on a premium 26,136 square foot corner parcel in Houston’s highly sought-after Heights neighborhood. 2723 Yale is just south of the 610 Loop and benefits from its frontage on Yale Street, one of the Heights primary North/South thoroughfares. In addition, the Property is just across the 610 Loop from the new Whole Foods Market 365 that opened at the end of August, 2018.
2723 Yale is 100% occupied by a mix of appealing service-oriented tenants including Shipley Do-Nuts, The Elysian Boutique, and Spicy Bear.
The property at 2723 Yale St is under contract according to a Loopnet listed updated in early to mid November.
The property has been on the market since last year.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2723-Yale-St-Houston-TX/14307946/ (archive link)
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This thread was originally created February 24, 2016. I'm reposting / reupping this because this post and other content from me are no longer available on the forum due to a mod removing my account and its content in "error" (supposedly). The information may be outdated or no longer relevant, but reupping provides an archive to what was posted. It also provides a place to post future updates about this property if and when it's redeveloped An archive link of the thread before its deletion is coming.
Previously posted in the Downtown Restaurant and Bar Rebirth thread:
Frank's Pizza is opening not one but two new businesses downtown. Along with the dedicated pizza delivery location planned for 914 Prairie St, there's a business going up next door called Frank's Backyard at 415 Travis St.
Props to Urbannizer for the rendering:
https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/31454-downtown-restaurant-and-bar-scene-more-coming/?do=findComment&comment=526805On 2/24/2016 at 2:24 AM, Urbannizer said:Frank's Backyard @ 415 Travis St.
The build-out is taking place in the space that once was a parking lot. Frank's Backyard will be located between Frank's Pizza (next door to El Big Bad) and the Hine's Market Square Tower.
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Updated exterior photos of 2723 Yale St in Houston, (or Yale Crossing or that was the retail strip's former working name). The photos show the signage and current occupied storefronts.
These photos are from the updated listing on Loopnet.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2723-Yale-St-Houston-TX/14307946/ (archive link)
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Frank's Backyard At 413 Travis St.
in Downtown
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This was in the previous thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed.
Originally posted by Kdeo, September 27, 2016 in the thread for Frank's Backyard | 413 Travis St | Downtown.
How's the plot looking now guys?