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2 hours ago, EastEndHeritage said:

The Trumpers got to eat somewhere I suppose. I went to the one in Rice Military several years back. It was empty and the food was bland and overpriced. Never went back and that was before the shenanigans from below.

https://houston.eater.com/2020/4/23/21232948/memorial-federal-grill-harris-county-reopening-coronavirus

Seconded. Went there last week for a work lunch (guess who picked it) and yeah, damn. Insanely overpriced (lunch short rib for $36) and really bland (risotto and bread definitely from a box). But hey, they don't allow masks in there and neither the waitstaff not kitchen staff wear masks, so that's cool!

4 minutes ago, Eastdwntwn said:

Looks like I should get my eyes checked....

In keeping up with the East End thread, might I suggest (trigger warning for some re: name) EaDo Optics?

1 hour ago, samagon said:

I didn't know a ped/cycle bridge was planned on the east side? awesome if so.

Two ped/cycle bridges, if I recall. One near Hirsch and one just east of Middle.

2 hours ago, Luminare said:

From all the photos the Contractor has some real bonehead subs working this one. So I'm guessing the head on that door is like 12ft or something? Even if its a very tall door its not exactly a great idea to obstruct it in any situation even for aesthetics purposes.

A. Yes, incredibly bone headed (my favorite was that they never shut off the waterline they ran to their trailers completely, they just "turned it off." It took us few months to realize that's why the sidewalk and grass by the house were always wet.

B. Yes, about 12ft and the sensor is at least 2 ft above that.

For some reason, I seem to recall that one of the amenities was a workout studio for residents that has outside trainers coming in. I may be misremembering too.

I think the Canal side GFR may end up being a cafe as it is better suited for that (size wise), and also closer to Common Desk.

11 minutes ago, ljchou said:

I'm surprised we haven't heard of any leasing confirmation for the GFR yet.

I haven't seen any listed on loopnet or other sites yet. I spoke to one of the leasing agents recently who said they were working with a commercial realtor. Maybe they are keeping it a private listing for now?

Also, only the GFR on the Navigation side is ready to use (the leasing agent said that Marquette's goal is for a small brewery or distillery to occupy this space). The future GFR on the Canal side is being used by the construction workers as a break room.

3 hours ago, hindesky said:

I rode up to the barge, ad turned around. I've been further east in the past and yes it becomes a dirt trail. First time I rode I felt uncomfortable because it looked like a homeless encampment. This time I saw several people walking with dogs and 1 bike rider so it felt much more comfortable. I always get off at Talente Bilingue because 2 sets of people have been mugged with guns for their bikes, phones and wallets near Clayton Homes.

Yeah, I bike and walk the area often. East of Jensen along the bayou is fine, though parts are unpaved still. Never had any problems. West of Jensen near Clayton Homes is not great, as noted.

"Buns n' Drafts," f/k/a Pizza Pazza, is now open on the esplanade, across from Merida.

Good food, but the prices are a bit steep. Cute dining area though.

Everything is down now.

34 minutes ago, wilcal said:

My completely uneducated guess based on basically nothing is that this screams another mega nightclub like the other two announced for EaDo. 

I still haven't gotten the variance applications yet from the city. 

18 minutes ago, Karin said:

 

I hope you're wrong about a mega nightclub. I really don't have time for a fight right now, but I'll do what I have to do.

I would hate to see this as well. That said, if it happens, it won't be by the same company that is opening the two new ones. 

The bar was removed and the shipping containers and picnic area on the side are being packed up.

I guess this project is "Going Down" before it starts "Going Up" again.

I've noticed some poles being planted around the property for what looks like an impending construction fence.

35 minutes ago, sapo2367 said:

I know there were some variance request signs on that property (west of Jensen), but I didnt get a good look at the details. Wonder if this is related.

Saw the same. Wasn't able to read it while driving by.

2 hours ago, thedistrict84 said:

There are still a bunch of individual home sites in that development that haven’t broken ground, especially along Commerce. They’re going to be working on those for quite a while. I’m not sure “wrapping up” is the best way to categorize their progress.

My understanding that InTown was building a few of those and another developer was handing the rest. Otherwise, the fencing between lots doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

I could be wrong though.

On 6/30/2021 at 9:39 AM, ljchou said:

A ton of Waste Water application permits were just submitted for all of these lots. Also for 3829 Harrisburg. I'm hoping this means IntownHomes is *finally* spinning up production here.

Intown is wrapping up their development off Canal and N. St. Charles right now, so I would believe it.

Looks great. Thanks for sharing! Guess I gotta go ASAP.

Just an FYI, every time I see this thread pop up in the feed, I read it to the tune of "Under the Bridge."

3 hours ago, wilcal said:

Had lunch at Acadian Coast today and it was pretty rough.

There were 3 of us, and we were the 8th-10th people in the restaurant, and it took more than 30 minutes for us to get our food. Waitress said that it was the head chef's first day off after working 23 days in a row and the sous chef just had a baby and is out, so the line cook was the only one back there and that she was having to help prepare the food. 

I know things are tough in the industry, but not a great experience. Lunch took north of an hour. 

Interesting. I've had a good time when I've been. Hope your experience is an anomaly and not a new trend.

14 hours ago, toxtethogrady said:

Getting some serious Parks and Rec vibes off this pit.

1 hour ago, EastEndHeritage said:

Does anyone know what is the reason for Rooftop Cinema stopping movie screenings?

No idea, and the website isn't much help. I see people over there periodically, but they don't seem to be working to "fix" anything. It has been a mystery.

I'm an attorney.

UH undergrad, but STCL for law school. Yes, I am a master of efficiently wasting time on the internet while in the office. No, I am not billing any clients for this post (yet).

54 minutes ago, arche_757 said:

The real kicker is the girl behind me blissfully accepted the same loaf even though she witnessed everything and even commented to me about it!

To be fair, I think we all did worse for free/cheap food in law school.

As mentioned above, I think Gin is expanding a lot more into general interior design. They did interior design work for Forth at Navigation which, at this time, still does not have any restaurants or other GFR (though the plan is still to have some).

I do completely agree with you, however, one note would be that Carnival does offer shuttles from Hobby to the Cruise Terminals.

But again...totally agree.