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So, Grimaldi's will be occupying two levels at 20 Waterway Avenue.

The Lowest level has direct access (should they put in a door) to the waterway fountain, as well as the "1st" floor which has street level access.

They are hoping to open in July, 2009.

Speaking of Pizza, another Italian Food service is expected to be opening in Market Square - Pizza by Marco this summer.

Pizza by Marco is a long time standard in the DWF area.

Oddly, they're still Twittering: http://twitter.com/sirenuse

It's been an interesting view into the world of a business owner who's recently closed their restaurant and what they're going through.

From what I have heard, the remaining partner(s) is/are looking for another investor to attempt another venture.

It's a great spot, overlooking the fountain.

Grimaldi's seems to be the sanitized, franchised stepchild of the legendary Grimaldi's pizza in Brooklyn:

http://www.grimaldis.com/

http://www.patsygrimaldis.com/

They do list a Woodlands location, coming soon.

If they're anything like the original Brooklyn store, I can hardly wait.

(As previously mentioned) Grimaldi's and Crush are going to be in the new building directly across from The Goose's Acre and America's - They were supposed to open this Spring (2009) but, some organization, not sure if it's the developer or The Woodlands Proper, apparently modified the occupancy requirements and delayed the construction.

An updated open date for Grimaldi's Pizza has been posted here. We really need a good pizza place in TW -

Chocolata closed down? Their website is still up. Not that it means much

http://www.chocolatacocoabar.com/

Chocolata closed down around the 1st of October, 2008. Interestingly enough, there was a sign on the window from September "50% off in October" sale.... Too bad they didn't stay open long enough to actually have the sale.

I'm almost positive that bachanon is aware of the Avia. I don't believe he's getting the two mixed up. So the life of the rumor continues...

Hmmm... I'll see what (if anything) I can find on that... There is a new building going up directly next to the square; it's too small to be a hotel - supposed to be filled with more eatery / retail clients.

Additionally, there are at least 2 more buildings going up to the east of the square - I think one of them will be a 'waterway tower'

yes 'tis all i know. but the names tweety dropped were impressive. she hasn't been wrong yet, but there is always a first time. i hoped for a confirmation from haif insiders. time will tell.

It's gonna be an Avia Hotel - ritzy type, high priced hotel; fairly new company with only a handful of locations at this time.

found the info here -

http://woodlandsevents.com/lodging/motels/avia.html