s3mh Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Maybe some of the people already lined up trying to make offers/deals?Lightening doesn't strike twice. There aren't that many Ronnie Killens out there, much less people looking for a space for a very high end restaurant. The problems Killen had with the landlords are not going to go away with a new tenant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 It seems the city is a factor as well, since they're imposing new parking requirements on restaurants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 How do we know that it was a problem landlord? Maybe Killen was being unreasonable in his demands. All I see here is that one restaurant owner was unable to come to an agreement on a lease with one landlord. There could be myriad reasons for that, only one of which could be a troublesome landlord. IF the Heights is a premier location for high end restaurants, another will take Killen's place. If it is not, then we'll see something else.Maybe Killen should check with Ainbinder. They would probably work with him and his granite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 It seems the city is a factor as well, since they're imposing new parking requirements on restaurants.Certainly, but that would not have been a mystery to anyone and will still be an issue moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 How do we know that it was a problem landlord? Maybe Killen was being unreasonable in his demands. All I see here is that one restaurant owner was unable to come to an agreement on a lease with one landlord. There could be myriad reasons for that, only one of which could be a troublesome landlord. IF the Heights is a premier location for high end restaurants, another will take Killen's place. If it is not, then we'll see something else.Maybe Killen should check with Ainbinder. They would probably work with him and his granite.It is not every day that two big name chefs walk away from a location within four months of each other. Killen is red hot. His venture in Houston would have printed money. He already sunk real money into building out the location.Unless someone files a lawsuit, we will never know for sure. But, I wonder whether the parking dispute was because Killen may have wanted a lunch service like he does in Pearland and the landlord wanted to lease the rest of the property for business hours. Stella Sola was dinner only. High end restrantuers are a fickle bunch. I do not see them rushing in to replace Killens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Lightening doesn't strike twice. There aren't that many Ronnie Killens out there, much less people looking for a space for a very high end restaurant. The problems Killen had with the landlords are not going to go away with a new tenant.I've seen lightening strike a million times.... I have heard through a completely unverifiable source that several potential restauranteurs are already in talks... Killen's problems with the landlords probably won't go away your right, but someone else might not have these same problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiko Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Saw a TABC notice in the window of the old Harold's in the Heights for "The Heights General Store". Anyone got any info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 what happened to Torchy's? 19th street could really use an old style general store with all the old school candies and etc. That would be pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) what happened to Torchy's? 19th street could really use an old style general store with all the old school candies and etc. That would be pretty cool.I don't think a general store would need a TABC license. I suspect it's a bar/restaurant named The Heights General Store. Edited September 14, 2012 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJxvi Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Isn't it dry there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Isn't it dry there?Correct. Down House gets around it with a private club liquor license. There's a map here as well: http://downhousehouston.wordpress.com/our-private-club-liquor-license/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Hope it's a bar. We need a place over that way, since we no longer go to Boom Boom Room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I did a DBA search, but the only result was a DBA for Heights General Store from 1982, by a guy named Willard Pratt. Looks like he's a 72 year old artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Allison O. Jarrett owns the LLC, it seems. Created in February. http://www.corporationwiki.com/Unknown/Unknown/the-heights-general-store-llc/101328736.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 what happened to Torchy's? 19th street could really use an old style general store with all the old school candies and etc. That would be pretty cool.Torchy's is inked. This is a 2nd tenant on the left side of the building. Deal not yet completed so leasing agent isn't giving details. I have a message in to the property owner to try and get more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I don't think a general store would need a TABC license. I suspect it's a bar/restaurant named The Heights General Store.General Store Themed Bar maybe? Did you see what type of TABC license they were applying for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Revival Market owners to open Italian restaurant on White Oak: http://houston.eater.com/archives/2012/09/17/revival-market-owners-ryan-pera-and-morgan-weber-to-open-italian-restaurant-cultivare.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Not really sure how the Down House permit works, but I was able to buy cocktails without signing up for any private club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 although not sushi or indian food = ] ... i look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Not really sure how the Down House permit works, but I was able to buy cocktails without signing up for any private club.Did they look at your DL? All they do is scan it, and you're in the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Did they look at your DL? All they do is scan it, and you're in the club.Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Downhouse does it far more often than most dry restaurants. The whole restaurant row north of Dallas was dry and they never asked for my membership info there. I find it's hit or miss at any places with Club liscences. This doesn't make it right to not ask, but I guess a busy server/bartender might let a few slide in hopes none are TABC. Downhouse has recently started giving out a laminated card so that once you swipe your DL once and become a member, all you have to do is show the card to the server on any future visits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschawe Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Not really Heights area, but Garden Oaks. New place called Cottonwood at 3422 North Shepherd, just north of the strip center with Pinks Pizza. Looks like another of the "creek" family of restaurants design style. Anyone know about this? Looks about to open any day. I heard soft opening this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Bar with food from the Liberty Station guy, Charles Bishop. Opened yesterday. Open every day, 4P-2A.Pics here: http://houston.eater.com/archives/2012/10/24/a-look-inside-cottonwood.php Edited October 24, 2012 by kylejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I've been looking forward to this as an Onion Creek alternative for friday nights... as OC has really started to get on my nerves lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickfence Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I just finished the Papa Mo's Special at Papa Mo's deli on TC Jester between i-10 and the railroad tracks. It was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I just finished the Papa Mo's Special at Papa Mo's deli on TC Jester between i-10 and the railroad tracks. It was excellent.Seen that place on the way to work. Have to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 http://www.theleadernews.com/?p=3018Never been to Union Station. My preference is always for something original, but this seems to fit the neighborhood. Way more excited about Coltivare. But, I have to give some credit to the developers for putting in ground floor retail when so many other developments going up in parts of town that just scream for ground floor retail and street life have blown off mixed use. I guess the Bikram Yoga studio is not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwki Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Don't forget our new McDonalds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I guess the Bikram Yoga studio is not happening.Boy, I'm really upset about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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