Fringe

1 hour ago, htownproud said:

the "desperately needed parking"? perhaps the author hasn't seen the surface parking covering the entire west side of the campus.  rice does many things right, but the west side of campus and deciding to erect a massive parking lot in this location are not one of them.  

This lot is for the school administrators. They're not about to park on the other side of the stadium and walk a mile to their offices. 

It was one of the greatest events ever. 

Now that segment is finished maybe they will go back to work on the segment between I-10 and Westpark toll road. That area has become much to congested. Stop and go traffic is pretty constant these days. 

Interesting. Must be an artist rendering? Or perhaps a picture of a European setting they used as a design for Rice? Of course there was never a dome like that at Rice and the sally port is much to tall. A lot of similarities though. Cool picture. 

Awfully small for that price. Houston rent prices seem to be catching up with Austin's. 

Reportedly still negotiating with tenants in center.  

Not surprised. 

It's been so long I can't remember the name but I have had luck in the past finding great deals for suits over off Harwin near Hillcroft. Luckily a suit lasts me about 10 years, which was probably the last time I purchased one. 

I highly recommend the book Isaac's Storm. After reading it you'll wonder how anybody survived the 1900 hurricane. 

I am looking forward to seeing the new Hamburgers by Gourmet menu.  

Me to. Wonder if they will have the little chocolate mouse parfaits?  I ate far to many of those delicious deserts back in the day. 

There was a Johnny Rockets in the Katy Mill Mall years ago. Ok but not any better then others. 

Funny. I went to Johnston Jr High many years ago and never realized I was apparently serving the Confederacy. Guess I was just oblivious back then. 

Yes - I went last Thursday....my favorite was this Lambo...

 

 

 

Did you buy it? 

If there's an event going on during the weekend at City Center (and there often is) then parking at the Center can be tough but there's plenty of parking at the shopping center across the street if you don't mind walking. Less walking then you would do in downtown Houston and free. 

The fact that the City Center IS so crowded shows how we suburbanites are hungry for the establishments available inside the loop without having to drive in on over crowded freeways and then forced to valet park. Finally we are getting some decent restaurants and bars and more to come. Just hoping for less chains and more independents. 

I'm sorta glad Simon pulled out of putting another Outlet mall here; going forward with the multi-level mixed use is a much better option and an outlet mall would seem like a waste of valuable space.

I agree. To many Outlet malls already. More have failed then prospered. Although this sounds like an exciting concept they will have to compete with nearby Sugar Land's similar endeavors. 

They better plan some kind of buffer from the WalMart across the street on W. Airport. Even I'm scared to venture into there. Especially after dark. 

Should have begun three years ago.

Apart from the police and security guards I don't want to see your guns. I equate that to seeing a redneck with a giant crocodile Dundee knife clipped to their belt. Not scared or fearful but against the dress code if you catch my drift.

Actually carrying a knife over 5 1/2 inches long is against the law.

Wait, so you're telling me a gun store's employees are armed with guns?

I once knew a gun shop owner that was always armed yet still got shot and killed during a robbery at his store. That's why I think showing the robbers your packing is a big mistake. 

I wonder how long we're going to have to wait for this:  http://koin.com/2014/10/07/man-practicing-open-carry-law-robbed-of-gun/

 

Exactly my fear. To me open carry is just looking for trouble. 

I would be scared someone would rob me for my pistol if I choose to open carry it. I have several and none of them are that cheap. 

The fact that this keeps coming back to football is demonstrative of a need for UH to reevaluate its priorities.

Does that mean there's not going to be a football stadium at the new UT research campus? 

Hopefully this will finally get their HR back on campus. 

That's our problem whenever we eat Mexican food. Our bar bill always exceeds our food bill. The problem is it's hard to find a good house margarita these days so we usually go for the more expensive one's that actually contain alcohol. 

Years ago, when Pico's original location on Bellaire was still relatively new, my then-GF and I went there one afternoon for a late lunch and happy hour. They were well-known for serving margaritas in gigantic "fishbowl" glasses. Several hours later, we were presented with our bill, which was just over $100. Only $20 of that was for food. 

With Flix Brewhouse coming to Sugar Land too, this is welcome news for moviegoers. But why can't Midtown get its Alamo Drafthouse?

Win Fix and Alamo a mile apart? Guess i'm going to a lot of movies. 

El Real is okay but you should never have to pay more than $10 for a plate of enchiladas. Good Tex Mex can be found much cheaper. For more traditional south of the border food I have always liked PIco's and have come to like Gloria's a lot.  I used to be a Ninfa's fan but have been disappointed the last couple of trips.  It will never be as good as the old days I'm afraid.