cspwal Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Someone's trying to grow a tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 ^^^ @HoustonMidtown great illustrations... nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 On May 29, 2016 at 7:17 PM, hindesky said: 253 day deadline I wonder if this is the same football countdown sculpture thats been in front of IAH, or if there are multiple countdown sculptures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 8 minutes ago, cloud713 said: I wonder if this is the same football countdown sculpture thats been in front of IAH, or if there are multiple countdown sculptures? There are multiple ones. Saw one two nights ago at Hobby when I flew back from Vegas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted June 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2016 Related to the Houston First proposal or a new project altogether? While Bill is a pioneer in historic preservation in Houston, some might be surprised to find out he's also building a shiny new convention center hotel (breaking ground after the Super Bowl)Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/hotel/bill-franks-is-proving-houston-is-serious-about-preservation-61229?rt=19126?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 That's a big tease 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 On 6/10/2016 at 2:28 PM, Urbannizer said: Related to the Houston First proposal or a new project altogether? While Bill is a pioneer in historic preservation in Houston, some might be surprised to find out he's also building a shiny new convention center hotel (breaking ground after the Super Bowl)Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/hotel/bill-franks-is-proving-houston-is-serious-about-preservation-61229?rt=19126?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser I love how subtle Bisnow is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted June 23, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2016 Convention Center (still under construction) by Wade Shaffer, on Flickr 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 It is a total mess inside when I went to Comicpalooza. I hope they get it finished soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonb007 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 On 5/31/2016 at 2:36 PM, cloud713 said: I wonder if this is the same football countdown sculpture thats been in front of IAH, or if there are multiple countdown sculptures? They have one by NRG too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Couldn't snap a pic but pavers have been laid for ADLA lanes running through the site. And the pavers appear to mimic road lane markings. Nice touch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elseed Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Any word on what restaurant/bars/cafes are going to be setup at the GRB? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elseed Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 On 6/10/2016 at 2:28 PM, Urbannizer said: Related to the Houston First proposal or a new project altogether? While Bill is a pioneer in historic preservation in Houston, some might be surprised to find out he's also building a shiny new convention center hotel (breaking ground after the Super Bowl)Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/hotel/bill-franks-is-proving-houston-is-serious-about-preservation-61229?rt=19126?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser I hope the hotel is in front of the GHP building...that surface lot needs to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Houston First Corporation 2016 Strategic Economic Opportunities Forum RSVP to attend: https://houstonfirst.mwdbe.com/FrontEnd/EventView.asp?XID=3790&TN=houstonfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tangledwoods Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Quote Houston First Corporation 2016 Strategic Economic Opportunities Forum RSVP to attend: http://houstonfirst.com/do-business/2016-strategic-economic-opportunities-forum/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted July 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2016 Everyone Playing Go by Marc longoria, on Flickr 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted July 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hundreds of Zombies on their phones playing Pokemon Go. The southbound lanes are looking good. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 The irony of the sign and car behind it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mab Posted July 21, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Quote that didn't take long. One day afterCultureMap reportedthat the H-Town Restaurant Group owned by chef Hugo Ortega and restaurateur Tracy Vaught had plans to open a restaurant called Xochi in downtown Houston's upcomingMarriott Marquis hotel, the Houston First Corporation revealed the range of its plans to bring four new restaurants to the George R. Brown Convention Center and six total dining concepts to the Marquis. Dubbed Avenida Houston, the new restaurants are part of an effort to transform the area around Discovery Green — including the convention center, Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, BBVA Compass stadium, the Marriott Marquis, and the Hilton Americas hotel — into a tourist destination with a walkable plaza that will also feature art installations and events. The timing for the specific openings hasn't been finalized, but all will be open in time for Super Bowl LI. “With these new openings at the GRB and the broader convention district, we will have a concentration of restaurants in the heart of downtown that I hope will better serve both residents and visitors and function as a catalyst for even more development in the area,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in a statement. “Houston has become one of our nation’s culinary capitals, offering authentic flavors from around the world right here in our backyard. Our city has many entertainment and dining hubs, and I think the Avenida with its wide variety of options will become another great one.” Most importantly for Houston diners, the announcement confirms Ortega and Vaught's decision to open a restaurant called Xochi at the Marquis. Whereas Caracol serves coastal Mexican cuisine and Hugo's features regional Mexican dishes, Xochi, which means "to bloom or catch fire," will be "a creative endeavor" that allows chefs Hugo and Ruben Ortega and beverage director Sean Beck to use their "amazing creativity (to) guide the food and drink." Other new additions slated for the hotel include: B&B, the hotel's "signature restaurant (that) will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner serving Texas countryside-inspired fare with a healthy twist;" Cueva and Texas T, a wine bar (Cueva) with 200 total selections including 20 wines on tap and coffeeshop; High Dive, a New American restaurant set on the hotel's terrace that will primarily cater to guests enjoying the massive, Texas-shaped swimming pool. All of these join Biggio's, the previously announced sports bar that will feature the Houston Astros Hall of Famer. Turning to the George R. Brown, the most prominent new restaurant will be a downtown location of Italian restaurant Grotto, the Landry's Signature Group restaurant originally founded by legendary Houston restaurateur Tony Vallone and purchased by Tilman Fertitta's company in 2003. Grotto will feature signature dishes like Neapolitan-style pizzas and housemade pastas, as well as new items like "one of the largest Grappa collections in downtown Houston" and communal seating. Tex-Mex is already covered by the Pappasito's Cantina at the Hilton, but Houston First wanted barbecue, too. Bud's Pitmaster BBQ features the mysterious "Bud," described as someone "with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry . . . (who) will bring to Houston a Southern-styled BBQ restaurant with modern flare." Set to compete with recent additions Jackson Street BBQ and Pappa Charlies Barbeque, the restaurant will have an on-site smokehouse, "an upscale and contemporary atmosphere," and be open for both lunch and dinner. In addition to Vaught, Ortega, and Fertitta, one other acclaimed Houston restaurateur is coming to the Avenida. Breakfast Klub owner Marcus Davis will open Kulture at the George R. Brown. Houston First describes the restaurant as an "exploration of the cultural contributions of the diaspora from the continent of Africa thru the Caribbean to the southern U.S. Coast and expresses its findings thru food, spirits, art and music in a casually elevated yet comfortable dining experience." McAlister's Deli will be the fourth new addition to the convention center. The fast-casual chain known for its salads, sandwiches, and sweet tea has over 350 locations in 28 states. "The creation of Avenida Houston will be a long-awaited vision come to fruition for our city and Houston First," added Dawn Ullrich, president and CEO of Houston First Corporation. "Often, the GRB and convention district are the only glimpse of Houston that visitors receive and we hope to leave them with a lasting, positive impression and encouraged to return." 2 http://www.grbhouston.com/avenida-houston/ http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/07-21-16-rumor-no-more-plans-for-10-new-restaurants-in-downtown-houston-revealed/#slide=2 Edited July 21, 2016 by Mab 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 wow awesome...so i wonder how long before construction is underway for these restaurants in the GRB!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nole23 Posted July 21, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2016 http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/New-restaurants-set-to-open-in-Downtown-Houston-s-8400914.php#photo-10623462 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 ^^^ this entire district shall become the new essential. FUN / APPETIT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 and they took no time updating their website! http://www.grbhouston.com/avenida-houston/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terra002 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Looks like the pool is only going to be open to hotel guests...bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Did you think it would be public? I DO hope that at some point they offer a buy in like at four seasons but they may not need it. Edited July 22, 2016 by kbates2 I'm an idiot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) This is such huge news. Not just for the Superbowl or even Discovery Green... this makes a lot more property in that area even more attractive. I'm thinking especially of the large vacant lot next to Marriott Marquis. No way we don't hear about a proposal for that property in the relatively near future. Edited July 22, 2016 by Triton 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I feel after the Superbowl visitors will see how a Global city we are and have a different view of Houston. That empty lot we need a tall observation tower. Why does Seattle have the Space Needle? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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