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On 4/8/2024 at 2:18 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
Atlas is a cocktail bar in Dallas. Their concept is similar to Houston's Traveler's Table, but with cocktails. Small plated dishes are also on the menu.
...A description of the bar from their website:
Atlas is a cocktail bar that transports guests to all corners of the world through specialty drinks that pay homage to different cultures and celebrate diversity. With its Edgar Allan Poe-inspired interiors and sophisticated, low-light decor, Atlas is a refined space where cocktails, design, and culture collide.
Chron.com published an article yesterday on Atlas. The cocktail bar is slated to open next year at 729 W 19th St.
Unfortunately, the article doesn't provide further details beyond what's been posted here. The reporter was unable to get a comment from the bar's owners.
https://www.chron.com/food/article/dallas-cocktail-bar-expands-houston-19405783.php-
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3 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:
CultureMap published an article earlier today on Blue Tuba. It is an Euro-Tex restaurant located at 350 W 19th St, Suite E.
The article doesn't cover the restaurant's remodel, but it does provide further insight into the eatery's concept. Also worth noting, the article also details some hurdles the owners encountered finding a space to lease.
https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/inventive-new-heights-restaurant-blends-european-flavors-with-texas-traditions/
A courtesy photo of Blue Tuba's exterior published in the CultureMap article linked above.
Blue Tuba is an Euro-Tex restaurant located at 350 W 19th St, Suite E.
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CultureMap published an article earlier today on Blue Tuba. It is an Euro-Tex restaurant located at 350 W 19th St, Suite E.
The article doesn't cover the restaurant's remodel, but it does provide further insight into the eatery's concept. Also worth noting, the article also details some hurdles the owners encountered finding a space to lease.
https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/inventive-new-heights-restaurant-blends-european-flavors-with-texas-traditions/-
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On 3/12/2024 at 4:32 PM, hindesky said:
An plan review was purchased yesterday for 1515 Studemont St, Suite 201.
Details from the permit:- Use: 2,704 sf dental office buildout 1-2-2-b-b '21 IBC
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FCC Group : Non-residential alteration
The permit is for Drip Dental Studio. It's one of several tenants at 10 and Heights. The mixed-use commercial development is located where Party Boy once operated.
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On 4/14/2024 at 1:57 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
An occupancy plumbing permit was purchased Friday for 3720 Raymond St.
Details from the permit:- Use: Occupancy Report / bar / 2,279 sf / 2000 Code
A bar named Good God, Nadine's is planned here. It's replacing Darwin's Pub at 33 Waugh Dr. The bar is new food & beverage concept by local urban farm Verdegreens.
An occupancy electrical permit was purchased yesterday for 3720 Raymond St.
Details from the permit:- Use: Occupancy Report / bar / 2,279 sf / 2000 Code
A bar named Good God, Nadine's is planned here. It's replacing Darwin's Pub at 33 Waugh Dr. The bar is new food & beverage concept by local urban farm Verdegreens.
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On 2/12/2024 at 2:33 PM, AS_ said:
Drove by this a few times over the weekend it looks like Tin Drum threw in the towel, lights were off both Friday and Saturday nights during dinner hour.
Based on recently purchased permits, it appears the unit Tin Drum occupied at The Vic at Interpose is leased.
Several sign-related permits were purchased yesterday for 1111 Shepherd Dr, Suite 100:
- Sign site inspection
- Sign plan review
Details from the permit:- Use: New wall 12 X 4 Turmeric; new wall 19 X 2 Turmeric
- FCC Group: Non-residential alteration
It appears a restaurant by the name of Turmeric is slated to open at 1111 Shepherd Dr, Ste 100. I don't know the kind of restaurant this will be. It could be an Indian restaurant. There's an Indian eatery out in Katy with the same name. I don't know if the two are related.
Sign site inspection
Sign plan review
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13 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:
2101 Summer St is the Sawyer Yards building Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. occupied. The permits list Gulf Coast Distillers as the occupant.
Does anyone have further insight regarding Gulf Coast Distillers' plans in Sawyer Yards? I'm assuming the distillery is opening here based on the occupancy permits posted above. -
On 1/26/2024 at 6:13 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company is no longer operating at Sawyer Yards.
A lockout notice is posted on the grounds of the local brewery. In a CultureMap article published today, the lockout is due to "non-payment of rent."
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company operated at 2101 Summer St.
Additional details from the article:
Sawyer Yards owner Jon Deal served Buffalo Bayou CEO William McLucas with a notice of default at noon. Via that document, he terminated the brewery’s lease on its building at 2101 Summer St.
https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/buffalo-bayou-brewing-closed-sawyer-yards-1/On 1/31/2024 at 2:20 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:Buffalo Bayou Brewing's CEO claims the brewery's closure at Sawyer Yards is temporary. The claim was made in recent statements to the public and press. The brewery operated at 2101 Summer St until a few days ago.
In response to the closure, The Deal Company noted the following to Houston Chronicle yesterday:
“There were so many stories and promises and things that just didn’t materialize that we didn’t see the possibility of a workout,” said Deal, adding that he had encouraged McLucas to gather a group of investors with turnaround experience. “We were happy to sit down and listen, but we haven’t heard back from him.”
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/buffbrew-promises-to-return-in-online-letter-18637318.php
Several permits were purchased yesterday for 2101 Summer St:
- Certificate of occupancy
- 1 story occupancy inspection
Details from the permit:- Use: Nc / Brewery / 28258 Sq Ft / '12 IBC 100% Spk / 17091961
- FCC Group: Non-residential alteration
2101 Summer St is the Sawyer Yards building Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. occupied. The permits list Gulf Coast Distillers as the occupant.
Certificate of occupancy
1 story occupancy inspection
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On 5/17/2022 at 8:15 PM, hindesky said:
On 6/22/2022 at 9:57 AM, Paco Jones said:
Project:
Memorial Park Running Complex - Cafe
Architect:
Schaum/Shieh
Information:
3,100 S.F. cafe/concessions building. Approx. 2,000 S.F. interior and 1,000 S.F. exterior covered patio area.
On 11/3/2023 at 11:46 AM, Amlaham said:As stated in the posted above, the running complex opens this Saturday (tomorrow). The running complex also compromises of an event space, viewing deck, and more trials! A cafe is also planned near the complex that will open in early 2024.
https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/memorial-park-houston-running-complex/
On 12/16/2023 at 12:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:According to sign permits filed yesterday, the cafe opening at the Memorial Park Running Complex is Vibrant. I think this is the same health-forward restaurant located at 1931 Fairview St in Montrose.
Vibrant's address is listed as 7575 N Picnic Lane, Building B.
The following permits were filed yesterday:- Sign plan review
- Sign site inspections
Details from the permit:-
Use: New wall 10x4 Vibrant / New projecting 3x3 Vibrant
- FCC Group: On premise; new sign; wall; internal light / On premise; new sign; projecting; internal light
Vibrant recently opened its new outpost at 7575 N Picnic Lane, Building B. The health-forward restaurant is located in the Memorial Park Running Complex.
Vibrant's original location is in Montrose at 1931 Fairview St in Montrose.
CultureMap published an article yesterday on the new location:
Schaum Architects designed the location to fit the park’s natural surroundings. Vibrant founder Kelly Barnhart worked with the firm on some of the interior details.
https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/vibrant-restaurant-memorial-park-opening/-
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On 4/11/2024 at 2:03 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
An electrical permit was purchased yesterday for 1513 Westheimer Rd.
Details from the permit:
- Use: New parking lot / light poles 2015 IBC
- FCC Group: Non-residential alteration
The permit is for parking for the forthcoming Montrose outpost of The Taco Stand. As previously mentioned, the restaurant is planned for 1503 Westheimer Rd. It will occupy the former apartment building known as The West-Mul (or The West-Mull) apartments.
Several permits were purchased yesterday for 1513 Westheimer Rd:- Residential sidewalk, driveway permit
- Paving permit
Details from the permit:- Use: New parking lot / light poles 2015 IBC
- FCC Group: Non-residential alteration
The permit is for parking for the forthcoming Montrose outpost of The Taco Stand at 1503 Westheimer Rd. It will occupy the former apartment building known as The West-Mul (or The West-Mull) apartments.
Last fall, a soft hold was placed on the residential sidewalk, driveway permit with the following notes:
10/23/2023
Soft hold for Metro approval of driveway placement less than 100 feet offset to existing bus stop on Westheimer Rd. A revision to this project shall be submitted if Metro does not approve the driveway placement and the original approval is voided.
Residential sidewalk, driveway permit
Paving permit
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A plumbing permit was purchased yesterday for 2507 Times Blvd in Rice Village.
Details from the permit:- Use: Demo building / sewer disconnect
- FCC Group: Demo; other building(s)
The permit is in preparation of the demolition of the unit previously occupied by Beautique Day Spa / Salon. Beautique relocated nearby to 5520 Weslayan St.
The impending demolition is part of yet-to-be-announced plans Rice Management Co. has for the entire block the salon once occupied. More about that in this post above.
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On 5/5/2023 at 5:47 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
Street View of 2525 Albans Rd and 2519 Albans Rd. These are mostly from June 2022.
On 1/13/2024 at 5:43 PM, hindesky said:Same guy I talked with at Burger Joint said this will be the location of the Taco Stand.
On 8/11/2023 at 2:16 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:A sewer disconnect / plumbing permit for 2525 Albans Road was filed a couple of days ago.
There are plans for The Taco Stand restaurant at 2525 Albans Rd.
In addition to The Taco Stand, a Rice Village area outpost of its sister concept The Burger Joint is in the works. The Burger Joint will be located next door at 5403 Kirby Dr.
A plan reviewing fee was purchased yesterday for 2525 Albans St.
Details from the permit:
Use: Partial demolition, partial demolition
FCC Group : Non-residential alteration
The permit is in preparation for the construction of The Taco Stand.The restaurant will join its sister concept The Burger Joint, which will be located next door at 5403 Kirby Dr.
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On 4/2/2024 at 7:32 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
An architectural barriers project filing for 1318 Louisiana St was registered yesterday with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing is for upcoming renovations at Benihana.
Benihana is one of several ground level retail in Regency Garage. The parking garage is located 611 Clay St.
Below are details from the filing:
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Estimated Start Date: May 1, 2024
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Estimated Completion Date: November 1, 2024
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Estimated Cost: $3,300,000
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Type of Work: Renovation/alteration
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Scope of Work: Remodel of existing restaurant to include adjacent space
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Square Footage: 9,742 sf
- Design Firm: 412 Architecture
A plan reviewing fee was purchased yesterday for 1318 Louisiana St. It follows the architectural barriers project filing from two weeks ago for renovations at Benihana.
Details from the permit:- Use: Master includes (1) sub projects; remodel, full service restaurant
- FCC Group : Non-residential alteration
Benihana is one of several ground level retail in Regency Garage. The parking garage is located 611 Clay St.
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Estimated Start Date: May 1, 2024
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Additional information regarding the 417 W Clay St parcel. This comes from an article Houston Public Media published last week:
The lot at 409 W. Clay St., along with the two aforementioned properties immediately to the west, was purchased in 2022 by Sugar Land-based Aim Star Investments, LLC, according to information on the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) website.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/pop-culture/2024/04/09/483075/reality-bites-house-demolished-houston/-
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A map outlining the 417 W Clay St parcel.
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8 hours ago, editor said:
Cityliving doesn't have "constant" deletions. He hasn't posted anything since February. His black boxes will be memories soon enough, as the threads move on.
With all due respect, Cityliving does constantly delete his images. Constantly, as all of us know, is defined as "with regular occurrence." The person does exactly this.
It's not only my observation, but @rechlin's, and several other members who have posted about his actions in a number of topics where there are pages filled with Cityliving's deleted images. You may not be aware of it, but it doesn't make it any less so.
Many of us regulars see this pattern of his over and over: Makes rude comments about one specific user's drone shots, complains about not being valued when he receives backlash for his comments or not enough likes, then deletes his images from Imgur. Rinse and repeat.
To that point, Cityliving is free to do whatever he wishes with his photos. Many members appreciate his contributions. However, we also feel shafted each time he takes his anger out on the entire forum by removing his photos en masse whenever he feels unappreciated. To my understanding, that's not the spirit of this forum.
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27 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:
Does anyone have further insight regarding STK expanding to Houston? Supposedly, the steakhouse is planning to open its second location in Texas. It's slated for Galleria Park I. It may be located in the space next to P.F. Chang's (5251 Westheimer Rd, Suite 150.)
https://stksteakhouse.com/
Never mind. STK Steakhouse is listed in a LoopNet listing for Galleria Park I and Galleria Park II.
From the listing:
OMG Burgers, Hachi Sushi, and the first Houston location of STK Steakhouse will be joining PF Chang’s as on-site food options.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/5251-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/27907845/-
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Does anyone have further insight regarding STK expanding to Houston? Supposedly, the steakhouse is planning to open its second location in Texas. It's slated for Galleria Park I. It may be located in the space next to P.F. Chang's (5251 Westheimer Rd, Suite 150.)
https://stksteakhouse.com/-
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A proposed Class 2 subdivision replat (C2R) named SF Investments Commercial Development was submitted last week. The replat consists of the following parcels:
- 90 Tuam St
- 2405 Genesee St
The reason for replat is "to create one unrestricted reserve." According to proposed replat, the reserve size is 0.14 acres. I'm unsure if this will be discussed at this week's planning commission meeting.
2405 Genesee St is currently home to local Italian restaurant Elro. The Cellarette is coming soon to 90 Tuam, as mentioned previously. It's a food and beverage concept from the proprietor of Elro.
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On 1/26/2024 at 5:13 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:
Below is the latest site plan included in leasing materials for 238-250 W 19th St
Shop Companies updated the site plan for the collection of shops and eateries at 238-250 W 19th St. It was included to marketing materials sometime last week.
Some observations:-
The most recent site plan no longer shows the Sweet Bribery unit (250 W 19th St, Suite E) available for lease.
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Alice Blue's former unit (250 W 19th St, Suite A) is leased. As mentioned in above posts, a new restaurant named Agnes and Sherman is leasing the unit.
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The 1,089 sf space fronting Rutland St remains available for lease. It's shown as unit 250-10 on the site plan.
https://shopcompanies.com/properties/238-250-w-19th-street
https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/238-250-w-19th-street
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The most recent site plan no longer shows the Sweet Bribery unit (250 W 19th St, Suite E) available for lease.
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ChòpnBlọk / ChopnBlok posted a reel to Instagram with behind-the-scenes renovation footage. Below are screenshots from the video.
The eatery is opening its forthcoming brick-and-mortar restaurant in the coming months. It's located in Montrose at 507 Westheimer Rd.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5vpshyu7NO/
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One of the principals of Heights Ventures shared a progress photo of 1023 Studewood St. The photo was shared last week in an Instagram story.
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Berg Hospitality Group shared a rendering of Turner's Cut to its social media last week. Additionally, the restaurant group announced their latest addition will make its debut in May.
Turner's Cut is an upscale steakhouse concept opening soon in Autry Park. It's located at 811 Buffalo Park Dr, Suite 160, in Hanover Autry Park.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5oq6ikJliL/
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The planting calculations from the site plan. This is included in submitted materials to the Planning Commission for the proposed subdivision plat Heights Eats, which consists of 633 W 20th St and 637 W 20th St.
Rice Village Shopping Center & Future Hotel At 2400 University Blvd.
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With yesterday's demolition permit purchase, 2507 Times Blvd (Beautique Day Spa / Salon's former spot) will likely be razed soon.
I'm patiently awaiting Rice Management Co.'s plans for this northwest portion of Rice Village. Hopefully there will be an announcement in the coming months.