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Do we know what Menil has in store for the empty lot along Richmond between Loretto and Yupon?

I know a boutique hotel will be on the northwest corner of this lot, but how about the rest?

10 hours ago, hindesky said:

Building demo permit.

Do we know what’s going in its place? Another Taco Cabana? .

21 hours ago, hindesky said:

Looks like Shepherd Square is getting a Wing Stop.

🥱

3 hours ago, gene said:

me too...not sure why as it looks like it is completely furnished etc...but never see anyone inside training etc?

 

And this is peak ice cream weather. 

5 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below is an updated rendering of the forthcoming Montrose outpost for Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. The rendering also includes the adjacent lofts. This is designed by Cisneros Design Studio. 

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is opening at 1719 Westheimer Rd.

I’m surprised it’s not open yet.

This development REALLY needs to pick up steam! People are getting shot in this lot smh…

https://cw39.com/news/local/2-men-shot-after-argument-in-montrose-district-hpd-says/amp/

What are the chances that this building turns into this generation’s version of Colonial House 40 years from now?

Just now, Texasota said:

I cannot support a golf apparel store in Montrose.

Yeah seems a bit odd to put a golf apparel store in such an eclectic neighborhood.

5 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

 

As noted above, Present Company was sold either late last year or earlier this year.  The bar's new owners are revamping the space. However, Present Company is not coming back. It's closed.

In place of Present Company, the new owners will reopen the bar at 1318 Westheimer as Darna.

 

Darna sounds like it’ll have Middle Eastern/Moroccan vibes.

Is present company permanently closed?

2 hours ago, editor said:

I grew up on old-fashioned grubby Cantonese.  What do you prefer?

If I had my pick of a new Asian restaurant to open in Montrose, I’d pick Malaysian.

1 hour ago, mkultra25 said:

Could be cause for concern if someone spots him doing this.

Kiss of death for the Ion??

3 hours ago, hindesky said:

Yu Yu Cafe.

 

Sounds Asian, which is exciting. Hopefully it’s not Sichuan style though. Way too many of those already.

14 minutes ago, Houston19514 said:

I'm curious if there have been any actions taken or even statements made by Rice's new administration that show they are reorganizing Rice's direction?

This sounds like typical campus rumor mill that spins like crazy when a university gets a new President.

Somewhat related; the new President has pretty cool video  on this page:

https://president.rice.edu/

 

He looks very much like former Rocket Mario Elie!

#UserNameChecksOut

Do you know what it’ll be called?

4 hours ago, Texasota said:

Lots of people who travel regularly (especially for business) end up with a preferred hotel chain for points reasons. That translates to Marriott, IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, etc. 

That can end up being a surprisingly strong influence in hotel choice.

Definitely. I paid for my entire 3-week honeymoon around the world with points/miles! .

That pool on Stanford street is gonna get a whole lot less sun soon!

44 minutes ago, hindesky said:

I’m surprised there’s no signage on the huge 59-facing side.

3 hours ago, ChannelTwoNews said:

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/04/24/the-ion-leasing-update.html

"The Ion District, Houston’s innovation hub at 4201 Main St. in Midtown, is quickly approaching 100% leased status. Ten new tenants have recently signed on to lease space in the Ion, accounting for a combined 35,000 square feet in the 266,000-square-foot building.

With the new leases, the Ion is now 86% leased.

Additionally, construction crews are currently working on building a new lab at the Ion. Rice University’s Nexus Lab will be designed for prototyping and scaling-up technologies, according to a news release."

 

Do we know who the new tenants are?

Why do so many of these old apartment complexes in Montrose have Japanese sounding names? Takara, Shibui, etc

3 hours ago, Amlaham said:

This is a budget gym, nothing wrong with that, but for this development??

No kidding— wasn’t the plan to add an Equinox gym and hotel here pre-pandemic?

3 hours ago, X.R. said:

As someone who used to work at a gas station and car repair shop combo, isn't it weird to build a restaurant on such a lot? I thought oil and such leaking into the ground is a big deal, or do they have to remediate some of that as they construct. Sorry if this is a dumb question, I just know it was difficult for the owner of the place I worked out to sell the property.

Let’s just say the “Gulf oysters” at Clark’s will be authentic, if you know what I mean.

Noticed the white building was knocked down while parking my car behind the Contemporary Arts Museum. Wonder what will go there. Hopefully not a parking lot. Google Street View image below.

1 hour ago, hindesky said:

https://reservations.bigtexstorage.com/location/l008

Big Tex Montrose/Museum District has a web site for this location which includes a mural on the Montrose Blvd. side.

I like the mural!