EaDolivin

wondering if anyone has an update on plans for a roundabout at this intersection? Those stoplights are horribly long and unnecessary for portions of the day. 

While my hopes are high, I guess I should temper my expectations a bit.  The avg income levels/pop density in this area right now are still too low for a Gucci-B to be built here, I think.

9 minutes ago, sapo2367 said:

Still no ideas on what this is going to be? It seems strange that Olshan wouldn't have kept operating if BFH etc didn't have a specific plan for the property (I guess that is what they have been doing since 2014).

Also, the total area is a little bigger than @JBTX's initial sketch -- it goes all the way south to Garrow St

I'm also hoping the grocery gods bless us with a shiny new HEB :)

You're right about the boundaries of this property.  

Man...that's a LOT of land.

Drove by today and they've already cleared out all the lumber.

Was really surprised at how tasty the food was. The lighting at night was really cool and it's an open concept. You really get the southeast Asian jungle vibes which is very unique. 

the whole Olshan site here is a lot of property.  I wonder if the plan is to just sell it off in portions?

Vietnamese sandwich shop and boba tea shop opening right next to each other.  I'm very excited about this!

On 4/17/2021 at 8:46 PM, Ross said:

It looks like the property was sold in October of 2014 by the family that runs Olshan Lumber to a company call BFH Ranching or BFH Mining, with a lease back provision. BFH appears to be owned or controlled by a company called Cathexis. These same companies were heavily involved in buying the KBR property across the Bayou.

Thanks, Harris County Clerk's website!

Edited to add that the BFH entities and Cathexis are companies owned and controlled by the Harrison family, Houston billionaires.

Would you mind sharing the link to that?

On 4/27/2021 at 7:49 PM, j_cuevas713 said:

My only hope is that the little red brick building doesn't get demolished. 

IT would need significant work to retain, but would be nice office space if they demolish all the tin warehouse roofing around it.

I totally agree with the Commerce St issues.  It's unacceptably bad at this point.

Does anyone have more info on this?  I live in close proximity and am highly interested in what may come of this.

Night shift posted on their instagram story showing them cutting the roof a couple weeks ago.

On 10/31/2020 at 5:13 PM, hindesky said:

Does anyone know what that tiny building on the corner is? Too bad they couldn't buy that property and have a full square building.  It will look awkward having two giant brown walls on the corner. Maybe it belongs to the city?

I wonder if they plan on connecting Canal St to Chartress instead of it being a dead end at the RR tracks.  Would be nice to have another route underneath the tracks like Navigation does.  Maybe not since that site plan above shows a parallel st with the tracks right on the end of the property. I doubt you'd be able to connect that to an underpass.

I love Roostar and used to go weekly when I worked in the energy corridor.  Having one in the neighborhood will be awesome.

Really glad to see these badly needed food options coming to the east end.  

A new Thai restaurant just opened and i'm hearing good things.  It's in a weird spot along Harrisburg but I'm hoping to give it a try soon. (6501 Harrisburg Boulevard) 

https://houston.eater.com/2020/7/30/21347694/street-to-kitchen-thai-restaurant-opening-houston-east-end-august-2020-chef-benchawan-painter

On 7/24/2020 at 10:19 AM, cspwal said:

There's still train tracks embedded in the streets in EaDo between $499k townhouses, so I wouldn't hold my breath on rebuilt streets outside of a few corridors (bike lanes, transit corridors)

I'm unsure what point you're trying to make. If it's between $499k townhouses, I would think that means there's sufficient reason and support for the city to update the road.  

22 hours ago, Triton said:

With all the abandoned railroad tracks and potholes, I'm honestly shocked anyone is capable of going 60 MPH. lol

speaking of, are there any plans to fix this issue?  I drive/run/bike along Commerce St. a lot and it bothers me that there haven't been any efforts to improve that road.

I'm certainly looking forward to this Gilbert!  We eat poke often and this will by far be the closest option to order from.  Looking forward to seeing your menu/instagram page soon!

https://www.dealco.net/listings/detail/6ab4c7db-70ae-424f-bffe-287393061656

Not a whole lot of data but a few interior pics are shown on the listing here.  I'd guess it would be a mixed office + retail space when it is finished.

Also to add to the list:

*I'm not aware of the BYOB policy on any of these places.  I'm not even sure if I've ever brought my own booze into an establishment before. 

*Skipping adding the location because you're probably going to Google the place before you go anyway.

Nancy's hustle

New American/Bistro

Everything on the menu.  Especially Nancy Cakes.   

Villas Arcos

Breakfast tacos

Chorizo taco with beans and cheese

Treats of Mexico

Mexican desserts and snacks

Chamoyadas.  Or Unique ice cream flavors served in a concha bun.

Rodeo Goat

Burgers

'Boadacious' burger

2 hours ago, JBTX said:

I get weird looks when I say it, but Merida's is the best Mexican food on Navigation. Spanks Ninfa's and El Tiempo.

 

Only thing is, Merida's is Mexican, not TexMex, so some of their TexMex is moo (sorry queso).

 

Best dishes: pollo pibil and the salsa with serranos and chili pequines that they don't give to everyone unless they know you (just ask for the "other salsa" or "the hotter salsa").

 

Not BYOB, probably, but I don't know if they'll stop you. 

Whole heatedly agree. It's better priced than the other places down the road. They're not BYOB though. 

Most importantly, they have the best margaritas in Houston, IMO. Specifically order the Fresh Lime Margaritas.  They blow the house margs out of the water.  They're cheaper and better than others in the area. Trust me, I know from experience 😄.  I've been a fan of this gem and walk over for dinner often, but I've been picking up food and margaritas especially nowadays where you can take them to-go!

Anyone know the status on when these businesses will move in/open?