BullMan008

That area used to be so quiet and calm years ago. I want to say there was a church across the street and you could here the kids playing basketball until it got dark. I like the name...Bell Heights. 

On 8/19/2016 at 11:29 AM, s3mh said:

$90 steaks and $300 bottles of Bordeaux at Pappas Bros. are pretentious.  Taking your kids to La Cantera for the weekend is pretentious.  $3 for a Popsicle or donut is not frugal, but it is not pretentious either.  We are very lucky to have fun things like Hugs and Donuts and Steel City Pops in the neighborhood.  No one's budget is being busted by the occasional treat at these places.  They really make something that is special and worth a few extra bucks.  If you are not into the whole foodie thing, that is fine.  But the appreciation of good food is not some arbitrary thing that rich people do to show off their wealth.  

 

I love food and some of the new restaurants are great. I dont worry about prices especially if its a healthy option, but this is a popsicle. So I have an option to pay more or less for sugar. I think Ill keep that on a lower level. My opinion of course. I could care less how much money you have or what you are worth my friend. 

On 8/9/2016 at 9:52 AM, s3mh said:

http://www.har.com/617-columbia-st/sale_66805484

 

This is the house on the triangular lot by the hike and bike path.  It was a pretty run down house that was just a step above a shotgun shack.  They certainly made the most of every square foot on that lot.

Cool looking house. The porch looks great and its in a good location. If you can put up with the WO weekend traffic, its a wonderful spot. $$$$$

18 hours ago, txcat84 said:

That doesn't make me feel any better. Who knows what's in the Bicycle Man's treats?! I sure as hell don't!

You can ask or read the label. 

13 hours ago, txcat84 said:

Paleta. And thank God you're not afraid. Me and the rest of the rich white people are terrified. 

Didnt say anything about white people. 

Send the butler to get one

12 hours ago, Triton said:

These popsicles taste great... if you don't wanna spend 3.50, don't go.

Yeah...this is what I said and meant. I think its crazy that there are places that charge this much for a simple popsicle. And donuts! Donuts cost $3.00 at some of the newer places. $.75 at Shipleys. Lets decorate a donut and see who is crazy enough to buy this.....

On 7/2/2016 at 1:18 PM, Urbannizer said:

 

So Palletas are selling for $3.50 now? I'll stick to buying from the little old man on the bike....I'm not afraid to speak with him. 

Here is a solution: Don't look at the light folks. Close Thread. 

Growing up in this neighborhood, I always remembered how dim the streets were. I walked home a lot at night. Cant do this now, I might get a picture taken or constable on my butt. I like the LED's so far. 

Unfortunately, the urinating in yards really did happen when Gelazzi tried to become a bar.  For the TABC protest, neighbors had to take time out of their lives because the noise, urinating, parties.. was so incredibly awful.   Gelazzi would not negotiate with their neighbors to limit the negative behavior.  And as a result Gelazzi was denied a TABC license.  You can read the TABC docs.  I did just for fun because my neighbors had a copy.  Many people showed up to testify about the poor behavior they witnessed from patrons and the owners.  . 

 

Let's hope the people at Connie's Pizza are able to exercise enough control to make sure adequate restrooms are provided.  Right now they do not have enough restrooms or parking per City code to operate a restaurant.  I hope they will do the right thing and install restrooms the public can actually access.

 

Also, Gelazzi/Connie's Pizza is not functioning as a take out place. Pinks is a takeout place; no tables, no eat in.  However, people were eating pizza at Gelazzi, this weekend, both indoors and outdoors.  This reminds me of the crawfish place the City shut down because they had tables.

 

Remember that?

WTH! This post is comical ^^^^. All I see at Gelazzi are families or couples w/kids, etc. Those good folks had an X on their backs before they even opened. Sad to see how some folks can try to ruin other people’s hard work by spreading rumors and lies. 

White Oak isn’t my cup of tea on the weekends but during the week we like to grab a gelato. 

P.S. I met the owners when they opened. Very nice folks.

Update on Morningstar Coffee opening at Heights Place at 4721 N Main from Culturemap:

 

"Donut Guru" LoL. Isn't this down the street from Shipleys?

Someone asked me if and when it is happening this year. I used to go years ago but not anymore. It started out as a small thing but has since grown to several streets in the Woodland Heights. If it is on, I hope everyone drives safely and watches out. Lots of kids with their parents walking around. 

There are lots of food places in this area. Probably a good spot for it. I havent been to MytiBurger in years! In the Heights, we had Chuckwagon and Someburger. Someburger is still there with a different owner I think. 

I saw this coming. I hope they really do work with the Surfhouse and not just say it for the papers. The owners are very nice folks. I really cant see that place being torn down. Oldest surf shop in Texas.

"Mom, Dad...Can I borrow some money to open a Crossfit gym? I want to help people, change lives, do burpees and Drink Beer!"

There are more Crossfit gyms than gas stations in the Heights.

The Delicious Concepts people that run Witchcraft seem to never ever give up no matter what! Based on the press the put out for their last change a month ago we had no ambition to ever go and it seems like they doesn't seem like they are getting the uptick in customers they were hoping for.  Will they "revamp" the place try 4 different concepts in 3 years? Can't help thinking that being in such a small space next to a pay day lender and mattress store can't help.

I dont think its location next to those places mattered. I do think that the inconsistency of their food and drinks does. Its a nice small location. 

bad mistake if you stopped going bc of the menu change - the revamped menu/format is awesome and the chef is the real deal. they're no longer open for lunch, though. they open at 4pm now.

No I don't think so. We tried it twice and were unhappy with it both times. The waiter, who was new, told us that they were looking for a 'certain type' of clientel since they had a new chef. Im sure he wasnt supposed to tell us that. The food did look nice on the plate. Lol

I guess we will wait for their next change. 

Has Witchcraft closed down? I drove by yesterday and it was closed, lights out. We stopped going when they decided to change their menu. 

So, I guess you are saying that everyone should let the neighborhood rot and make the white flight of the 60s and 70s permanent?  The Heights isn't perfect.  And gentrification/redevelopment is a difficult process.  But there is currently good momentum behind getting the elementary schools in shape.  I moved into the neighborhood too soon for Love to be an option.  But in a few years, things may be very different at that school.  But if no one moves into the neighborhood until the schools are better, the schools will never get better because there won't be any kids in the neighborhood. 

I didnt get that at all after reading that post. :/

I kind of agree with his/her post. I was here too before it became fashionable. Yeah, there were some shady areas but it wasnt as bad as I've heard. LOL

I've heard some stories from newer neighbors and its no wonder why theyre scared to send their kids to local schools. Build more bars and icehouses before worrying about local schools. SMH.

I went to Reagan in the late 80's and it was a good experience and I have friends from there that I still communicate with to this day. There were certain groups of kids that weren’t the nicest or some that didn’t want to go there. Minor gang problems, drinking and drugs with certain groups was certainly a problem. I knew many people and was friendly with everyone. People that I know who live out in the burbs or some of these private schools have the same problems. Maybe no gangs, but definitely 'groups' that hang together. They are kids. I point it all to the home where these kids come from. If you can be involved in your kid’s life and teach them right from wrong, they will be fine wherever.

I read sometimes how some of these new folks think about people not in their same 'level' and it saddens me. You should be able to rub elbows with anyone. That usually starts with your parents. IMO

*classism/racism

I went to school at Love around 1980. It wasn't the best school but I was zoned to it. Was a little rough but I learned a lot and moved on to Middle school. Parents taught us to respect everyone and to treat everyone the same. I had some friends that knew no English when they started at Love and learned English as they grew up. I didn't know about classes back then, thanks to my parents. I hear it is an up and coming school. Good luck to them.

Welcome to the Heights!

I ate at the El. I never pay attention to others and their opinions on any businesses in the neighborhood. I thought I'd give it a try because it was new and they had a good location and I like Mexican food. There are way too many crappy folks that like to put down businesses behind their keyboards.

I tried it and I knew that there were other choices close by that were cheaper and the food was better. Beer was nice and the decor was cool.

Fun fact: there was a lowrider bike at the entrance to give it an authentic Latino look. In the early to mid 80's, there used to be kids that would ride these bikes from their home to Stude Park.

Of course, everyone forgets that Harvard was much like Love just a few years ago. I cannot believe the racism/classism I am seeing here on this topic. If you gave a crap about your neighborhood, you would send your kids to an HISD school and get involved.

You think you see it here? Go on NextDoor, the friendly neighborhood app, and you’ll read how lots of people think.  It makes me sad that some people actually think this way. These local schools and teachers need everyone’s help. Do you think they aren’t trying their best to help EVERY child get a good education? I'll tell you this, if you teach your child at home what is right or wrong, they will be fine at any school. 

"91% economically disadvantaged, 90% hispanic, and 52% limited English proficiency. I could see why a lot of parents would not want their kids going to that school." SMH. 

We should all thank these folks for wanting to preserve such history. I passed by the new condos on Yale and 6th, that had a huge HEIGHTS sign on the corner. That building on Yale  isnt anything 'Heights' besides its location.