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On 3/20/2024 at 9:29 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
Taking over Suite B-128 is a food & beverage concept named Kira. It's from Comma Hospitality. The hospitality group consists of the proprietors of luxury menswear clothing line Glass Cypress (1711 Indiana St).
I'm not sure what kind of concept this will be.
In addition to Kira, Comma Hospitality is working on another restaurant project. The group have plans for a dining concept in the Heights area at 746 W 24th St. Details about the eatery are scare. However, it's possible it may be a brick-and-mortar restaurant for Japanese pop-up restaurant Neo.
There is a registered web domain for Kira. Also, there is a recently created Instagram account.
https://kirahtx.com
A few days ago, Comma Hospitality announced it is debuting a new concept this summer. One of the hospitality team's dining concepts is Neo, a reservation-only omakase counter.
The announcement didn't disclose the name of the concept. However, it's possible the new concept referenced is Kira.
Kira is leasing a unit at Shops at Arrive River Oaks. It's taking over La Borra Cafe's former space at 2800 Kirby Dr, Suite B-128.
Caption from the Instagram post:
We are thrilled to introduce our newest concept, set to launch in June 2024.
Become a part of Comma Hospitality, our expanding collection of unique dining experiences.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6POkm0JOSm/
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Several key permits were purchased in February for 746 West 24th St:
- Structural permit
- Certificate of occupancy
- Parking variances / parking review
- Grading and filing permit
- Plumbing permit
Details from the permits:- Use: 1,,554 sf convert residential duplex to restaurant 1-1-5-B-B '15IBC
- FCC Group : Non-residential alteration
746 W 24th St is the location of Neo's long-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant. I'm unsure if the restaurant's name will be Kai or Neo.
Structural permit
Certificate of occupancy
Parking variances / parking review
Grading and filing permit
Plumbing permit
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Plans for 746 W 24th St were approved for permitting in October.
A screenshot of the plan review inspection report is posted below.
Use: 1,,554 sf convert residential duplex to restaurant 1-1-5-B-B '15IBC
FCC Group : Non-residential alteration
746 W 24th St is the location of Neo's long-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant. I'm unsure if the restaurant's name will be Kai or Neo.
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Last month, 2X Studio announced it will involved in the design for a new restaurant concept replacing Alice Blue. The name of the restaurant was provided at the time. However, the name of the restaurant is Agnes and Sherman. It's opening at 250 W 19th St, Suite A.
Recently closed Alice Blue after 20+ years of service. Here for measuring day for a new restaurant concept. We hope to help our clients become an integral part of the food service industry in the Heights Community.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4iJd0zgldf/
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On 4/2/2024 at 12:20 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:
The unit previously home to Alice Blue is leased. A restaurant named Agnes and Sherman (or Agnes & Sherman) is coming soon to 250 W 19th St, Suite A.
Agnes and Sherman will be a "modern Asian American diner," according to a February announcement on one of the co-owner's Linkedin page. The restaurant comes from chef Nick Wong and Lisa Lee. The duo aim to open by year's end.
Also, there is a web domain and Instagram for the restaurant.
Agnes and Sherman is part of the collection of shops and eateries at 238-250 W 19th St in the Heights.
https://www.agnesandsherman.com/
An architectural barriers project filing for 250 W 19th St, Ste A was registered a few days ago with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing is for Agnes and Sherman.
Agnes and Sherman is a new restaurant taking over the space previously home to Alice Blue.
Details from the filing:
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Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2024
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Estimated Completion Date: October 14, 2024
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Estimated Cost: $300,000
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Type of Work: Renovation / alteration
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Scope of Work: 3,750 SF. interior remodel of existing tenant lease space. No change in occupancy - Restaurant to Restaurant. No changes in parking analysis.
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Square Footage: 3,750 sf
- Design Firm: 2X Studio
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Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2024
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On 4/20/2024 at 12:15 PM, beginagain said:
Space Cadet hasn’t been open in a week, and no updates on their social media. Anyone know if they have closed for good?
On 4/24/2024 at 11:23 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:The admin of Houston Heights Foodies claims Space Cadet is closed at 4002 N Main St. He didn't provide additional information.
The admin of that group posts wrong information all the time. He posted as a fact that Spices 39 would be an Indian restaurant and was dismissive when others told him it will be a Chinese restaurant. He told his followers the former Revival Market space will be Pepper Twins. Several people corrected him that it will be Cooking Girl and that the news isn't an exclusive as he posted since it was announced months ago. He was dismissive about that too. And the list goes on.
So, it may be worth waiting for a more reliable source for confirmation.
I reached out for confirmation via Space Cadet's Instagram and the owner's Instagram. If I hear anything back, I'll pass it along.
Chron.com published an article on Space Cadet's closure. Fairly certain, the reporter only covered it because it was posted to Houston Heights Foodies' Facebook group. Regardless, Chron.com notes a closure notice on the bar's website.
The reporter speculates the property could be cursed. Past tenants, mostly in recent years, were mentioned.
More from the article:
Space Cadet, which debuted in January 2024, unceremoniously shut its doors sometime in April... In an email obtained by Chron, Space Cadet owner Collins Orr told an unnamed party the restaurant was not doing enough sales. Friday, the restaurant’s website displays a single word: 'Closed.'"
https://www.chron.com/food/article/houston-heights-restaurant-closes-address-19425327.php -
On 12/31/2023 at 4:32 PM, hindesky said:
The Heart Club is for lease.
Tonight is Heart's last day of business. The night club announced its closure on Instagram this week.
Located at 5002 Washington Ave, Heart is one of several nightlife concepts from Houston's Clé Group. It's also the hospitality group's latest venture to close.
In addition to Heart's closure, Cle Group has closed the following businesses in recent months:
- Bisou - 4444 Westheimer Rd, Suite A-120
- Post Oak Lodge - 4747 San Felipe St
I think Cle Group may have sold or leased (or may be partnering with other operators) their Midtown and Downtown venues too. I'm not fully certain.
Cle Group advertises their original venue Clé at 2301 Main St, Suite 400. However, alcohol permits and state permits filed in recent months show a club name The Encore at the address. It doesn't appear The Encore is affiliated with Cle Group. I
As for Spire, the downtown night club at 1720 Main St closed late last year, I think, for renovations. Their Instagram lists the club as closed, but for months stated it was closed for renovations. Permits show a new operator for a club named Dome.
Below are photos from inside Heart. The photos are from the night club's Instagram.
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On 1/20/2023 at 2:00 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
A rendering of Concept Neighborhood's The Plant. This is from last year's Houston Chronicle article detailing the developer's plans for the Plant and neighboring blocks:
"A rendering of a patio planned on the northeast corner of Sampson Street and Harrisburg Boulevard at The Plant, an adaptive re use mixed-use project comprising of neighborhood retail, office, and restaurant space adjacent to the Coffee Plant/Second Ward METRORail stop in the Second Ward."
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/the-plant-second-ward-east-end-houston-17589799.php
This rendering is included in new marketing materials for Concept Neighborhood's The Plant / Second Ward. It's labeled as a proposed patio for popsicle shop Popston.
In an Instagram post today, Concept Neighborhood posted that they've broken ground on the patio planned for The Plant at 3401 Harrisburg Blvd.
The Plant is part of Concept Neighborhood's multi-block development named The Plant / Second Ward.
Breaking ground (literally) on what will soon be the most bumpin' patio in 2nd Ward!
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Rf729g8mJ/
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On 4/25/2024 at 5:27 PM, hindesky said:
The rest of the progress photos Boucher Design Group posted to Instagram. The Block at Midtown is located at 2020 Travis St.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6MuAjIO-Cw/
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It appears Albi closed its doors a few weeks ago at 1947 W Gray St, Suite 200. There isn't a post announcing the closure on Albi's social media. I also don't recall seeing an Instagram story about it. Albi's Google listing is marked temporarily closed.
Replacing Albi is Fancy's, a new nightlife concept from Clé Group. I think this may be the concept CultureMap mentioned last fall when incorrectly reporting Albi closed. At the time, Cle Group told the the publication they were in talks to take over the space.
Fancy's will be Clé Group's second go-round in River Oaks. The hospitality group operated Bisou at 4444 Westheimer Rd, Suite A-120, in River Oaks District. The restaurant and lounge closed earlier this year.
Based on Fancy's Instagram bio, it's an "elevated bar and lounge...offering specialty cocktails and bites." It appears the Instagram account for Fancy's was previously for Bisou.
I think Fancy's aims to open this summer.
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9 hours ago, ToolMan said:
I've heard from a good source on what will become of the vacant Picnic and The Chelsea restaurants that have recently closed.
Mi Luna will replace Picnic. Yes, the old staple in Rice Village.
The group that runs Doris Metropolitan will replace The Chelsea.I see there is a recent certificate of filing for Okto Mediterranean LLC. It's connected to Sof Hospitality. The group is behind Doris Metorpolitan, Hamsa, and Bandolina restaurants.
Perhaps the filing is related to the rumored Montrose Collective restaurant? Sof Hospitality is said to be taking over The Chelsea's former unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119.
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9 hours ago, ToolMan said:
I've heard from a good source on what will become of the vacant Picnic and The Chelsea restaurants that have recently closed.
Mi Luna will replace Picnic. Yes, the old staple in Rice Village.
The group that runs Doris Metropolitan will replace The Chelsea.
I wasn't aware of The Chelsea closing its doors at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119.
The Chelsea's website is still up with no closure announcement or thanking customers for their support. I don't know if such an announcement was posted to the restaurant's social media. However, The Chelsea's Instagram has either been removed or renamed.
I hope you're right about Sof Hospitality (Doris Metropolitan, Hamsa, Bandolina) taking over The Chelsea's former space. If it is, may whatever the group have in store is able to last a few years.
As for Mi Luna, I noticed the formation of a limited liability company for Mi Luna recently. I didn't think much of it. For some reason, I assumed it would be part of Zoa (the owner's Moroccan restaurant.) I'm not sure why. But if the tapas restaurant is relaunching in Montrose Collective, that's good news.
Originally located near Rice Village at 2441 University Blvd (now home to Frnds), Mi Luna was the spot back in the day. It was one of my favorite places to go when I was in my late teen and early 20's.
My fingers are crossed that your source is right about Mi Luna taking over Picnik's unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 126. -
4 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:
Below is an LoopNet listing for Midtown Center, a commercial building at 3101-3109 Main St.
The listing was published to LoopNet in October, according to the date posted. However, the leasing brochure is outdated.
The unit at 3101 Main St was advertised for lease.
Leasing the 3101 Main St unit is Doves. It's a new, locally-owned restaurant specializing in Southern-inspired fare.
Initially, Doves planned to open at 5524 Richmond Ave.
Below is a CultureMap article published in 2022 announcing Doves.
https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-02-22-doves-new-restaurant-southern-food-vibe-dining-chef-tiffani-janelle-hw-hospitality-group/-
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20 hours ago, Amlaham said:
I pass by this building almost everyday for work, its looks like it leased out to a vintage clothing pop up. Every weekend/ certain days there will be a line of teenagers with bags waiting to be let in. Im assuming this is just temporary though.
Thanks for the update, @Amlaham. I figured as much.
Instead of opening at 5524 Richmond Ave, Doves is leasing a space in Midtown. The restaurant's new location is in Midtown Center at 3101 Main St.-
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Below is an LoopNet listing for Midtown Center, a commercial building at 3101-3109 Main St.
The listing was published to LoopNet in October, according to the date posted. However, the leasing brochure is outdated.
The unit at 3101 Main St was advertised for lease. In recent years, the space was home to Vietnamese restaurant Saigon House. Prior to that, Cafe Helene the space housed Cafe Helene.
Midtown Center also includes 3105 Main St. The space was occupied by a nightclub named Bliss.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3101-3109-Main-St-Houston-TX/29801189/https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/ehdztlUZ7RMAWAkUX9awavUQl8bxDBBWDOHYjk8IomA/3101 Main Lease Flyer.pdf
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May 2022 and September 2022 Street View images of 3101-3109 Main St.
Corner of Rosalie St and Main St
Main St
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Map outlining the 3101 Main St parcel.
The parcel is on the corner of Main St and Rosalie St. Located on the parcel is an 8,000-square-foot building.
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Map of 3101-3109 Main St in Midtown.
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10 hours ago, clutchcity94 said:
There is a website and Instagram for Perseid.
Perseid is the latest dining concept from Bludorn Hospitality. It's opening in Bunkhouse's Hotel Saint Augustine at 4110 Loretto Dr.
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10 hours ago, clutchcity94 said:
CultureMap has details on Perseid's design.
Perseid is the latest dining concept from Bludorn Hospitality. It's opening in Bunkhouse's Hotel Saint Augustine at 4110 Loretto Dr.
From CultureMap's article linked above:
Post Company, a New York and Wyoming-based design firm, is designing the restaurant in collaboration with Bunkhouse. Details will include “ombre dipped wall treatments” and “hand painted textural abstract murals,” according to press materials.
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10 hours ago, clutchcity94 said:
Glad to see Bludorn Hospitality is involved with the restaurant planned for Hotel Saint Augustine (4110 Loretto Dr.)
I saw Bunkhouse Management's trademark filing for Perseid last week, but didn't make the connection. Hopefully, we'll see renderings for the restaurant soon.
Below is the link to the Perseid trademark application. It was filed two weeks ago:
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=98492975&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch-
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On 12/18/2023 at 4:44 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
A Craigslist listing was created for 1309 Enid St last month. Apparently, the property owner is seeking a food and beverage operator.
Based on recent occupancy permits, it seems Cielito Cafe is leasing the 1309 Enid St property. The following permits were purchased yesterday:
- 1 story occupancy inspection permit
- Certificate of occupancy permit
Details from the permits:- Use: NC / OCC / 1,190 sf restaurant 1-1-5-B-B '12 IBC/21067614
- FCC Group: Non-residential alteration
Cielito Cafe is a local Mexican restaurant in Montrose. The eatery is located at 1915 Dunlavy St.
1 story occupancy inspection permit
Certificate of occupancy permit
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23 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:
A paving permit was purchased yesterday for 3122 Leeland St.
Details from the permit:- Use: New apartment foundation w/ sitework '15 IBC
- FCC Group: Structures other than buildings
The permit is Co-op at EaDo, an apartment building from Urban Gensis that's going up soon.
A residential sidewalk, driveway permit was purchased yesterday for 3122 Leeland St.
Details from the permit:- Use: New apartment foundation w/ sitework '15 IBC
- FCC Group: Structures other than buildings
The permit is Co-op at EaDo, an apartment building from Urban Genesis that's going up soon.
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A paving permit was purchased yesterday for 3509 Harrisburg Blvd.
Details from the permit:
- Use: New 16,408 sf shell / core building & site 1-3-2-B/M-B 12IBC SP/FA
- FCC Group: Office, banks, & professional buildings
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746 W 24th St
in The Heights
Posted · Edited by IntheKnowHouston
A few days ago, Comma Hospitality announced a new concept is debuting this summer. One of the hospitality team's dining concepts is Neo, a reservation-only omakase counter.
The announcement didn't disclose the name of the concept. I'm unsure which concept Comma Hospitality will introduce. The group has several dining concepts in the works, at least three that I'm aware.
The three dining concepts coming soon from Comma Hospitality:
I'm thinking the announcement is referencing the group's forthcoming River Oaks concept.
Caption from the Instagram post:
We are thrilled to introduce our newest concept, set to launch in June 2024.
Become a part of Comma Hospitality, our expanding collection of unique dining experiences.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6POkm0JOSm/