Howard Huge Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I cant believe I'm saying this, but........they've actually managed to make the GRB....not that ugly anymore. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Howard Huge said: I cant believe I'm saying this, but........they've actually managed to make the GRB....not that ugly anymore. Whoa, been awhile. Yeah, the facade/pedestrian interaction they are creating is a complete 180 from what it used to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 3 hours ago, Howard Huge said: I cant believe I'm saying this, but........they've actually managed to make the GRB....not that ugly anymore. Not that ugly is an understatement 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 all i can see on this page is the word "dong" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 ^^^ @cloud713 gorgeous illustrations as usual. my pal. thank you. wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UtterlyUrban Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 4 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Bud's Pitmaster BBQ at Avenida Houston - 1001 Avenida de Las Americas - is opening in February. From Facebook: Whether it’s a brisket sandwich or brisket by the pound, we’re redefining smoked meats with our modernized pits built by one of the nation’s leading pitmasters, Myron Mixon. Opening February 2017!https://www.facebook.com/avenidahouston/posts/561888750675257 https://www.facebook.com/Buds-Pitmaster-BBQ-1251395141585766/ If that timeline holds, it means that they will miss the festivities of at least some part of (or all of) the week prior to the Super Bowl. Seems like a major screw up somewhere .... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 5 hours ago, UtterlyUrban said: If that timeline holds, it means that they will miss the festivities of at least some part of (or all of) the week prior to the Super Bowl. Seems like a major screw up somewhere .... ^^^ BUD'S is opening in february 2017 as stated above. SUPERBOWL LI is slated for february 5, 2017. we don't know just why they waited so very late in the game per se. however, they should be ok if they just put a move on...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 23 hours ago, monarch said: ^^^ BUD'S is opening in february 2017 as stated above. SUPERBOWL LI is slated for february 5, 2017. we don't know just why they waited so very late in the game per se. however, they should be ok if they just put a move on...... Don't forget that the festivities start 10 days before the game so even if they open on the first they're missing out a little.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) To bring another real-world observation to the discussion, I just watched a new restaurant go from shell space to ready-to-open in just over 2 months. 3 1/2-4 months should be relatively easy. (And this one did not require anything close to 24-7/7 days a week work.) Edited December 5, 2016 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Yea, but in my experience, I'd imagine you would want at least month before this major event to get a good amount of the kinks out... learn what works and what doesn't work. The new staff might be overwhelmed if the Superbowl is the first thing they try to cater to. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I will gladly volunteer to test run all the restaurants for them before the superbowl all i ask is for 2 meals and 2 beverages 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtiger Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 The sculptural components for the "Wings Over Water" fountain appear to be getting installed today, there on Avenida Houston:https://app.oxblue.com/open/HoustonFirst/GeorgeRBrownConventionCenter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 ^^^ for the second day in a row now, JOE O'CONNELL along with representatives of his company CREATIVE MACHINES, have started to install key components (translucent polycarbonate wings) of his new GRB water fountain art creation WINGS OVER WATER. ^^^ above, is an artist rendition of just what this magnificent new art creation should look like once completed. should everything go as planned, this new brilliant art piece should become an astounding GRB AVENIDA HOUSTON success story...... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted December 8, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2016 ^^^ installing the (translucent polycarbonate) "wings" for WINGS OVER WATER. this is indeed getting very serious... wow! 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 On 12/2/2016 at 10:00 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNZ6BD7BUG1 https://www.instagram.com/p/BNZ4ulphwid That view of DT from the pool will be amazing... going to be a shame to lose it once that 40 story apartment building gets built.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Urbannizer Posted December 9, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2016 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/Restaurant-row-10771884.php#photo-12013937 In mid-January, four restaurants are set to open at Avenida: Grotto Downtown, from Landry's; Bud's Pitmaster BBQ (a Southern-style barbecue restaurant); McAlister's Deli (a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 350 restaurants in 26 states); and a new Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, from the Pappas Restaurants group. Kulture, a new lunch/dinner/brunch concept from the owners of The Breakfast Klub, is also slated to open at Avenida, but not in time for the Super Bowl. Houston First worked with Houston-based Wulfe & Co. to secure the restaurant tenants for the convention center. Just before the signage went up. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted December 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2016 ^^^ renowned houston chef HUGO ORTEGA, with his wife and partner TRACY, stand in the front entrance of their forthcoming and highly anticipated new downtown restaurant XOCHI at the MARRIOTT MARQUIS at avenida houston..... 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted December 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2016 ^^^ workers constructing the outdoor seating area of XOCHI at the new downtown MARRIOTT MARQUIS.... 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Monarch, as much as I want to believe you flew in (privately), to snap such significant updates of our moderate city... would you mind sourcing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Montrose1100 said: Monarch, as much as I want to believe you flew in (privately), to snap such significant updates of our moderate city... would you mind sourcing them? why, are you now player hatin.....? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 31 minutes ago, monarch said: why, are you now player hatin.....? Forgive me nots. If there are more photos, inquisitive minds are hungry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 On 7/24/2016 at 4:19 AM, Urbannizer said: Entertainment venue for the Super Bowl in the bidding process. http://www.houstonfirst.com/static/media/uploads/attachments/houston_venue.pdf Dirt is being moved on the lot across from this (Chenevert/Clay/Hamilton/Bell). Anyone have the scoop on what it is? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 4 hours ago, phillip_white said: Dirt is being moved on the lot across from this (Chenevert/Clay/Hamilton/Bell). Anyone have the scoop on what it is? There is a thread about this within the downtown section of the forum. Seems like a surface parking lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I was recording the Bun B concert, but if you click and drag the video you can see George R Brown with both LED towers now working. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 ^^^ @phillip_white very cool! props for sharing...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 On 12/12/2016 at 9:41 PM, phillip_white said: I was recording the Bun B concert, but if you click and drag the video you can see George R Brown with both LED towers now working. Is that what was going on Saturday night? It certainly made for an interesting contrast to all of the holiday festivities.. heh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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