Simbha Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I checked it out yesterday as well. It's a really cool looking store. The only problem is going to be the heat I think... it felt a little warm in there yesterday and it wasn't more than 80 degrees outside. The summer might be pretty rough.I'm not saying you're 'wrong', but I wonder if there's just a period of adjustment to get the climate control systems appropriately set. Plus, it's spring... I always have trouble figuring out how to set my thermostats in the springtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 The temperature felt fine to me, but I kind of like it a bit warmer inside than the average Houstonian. The tinting on the glass was more than I expected. It would be interesting to know how much it costs to air condition compared to a regular roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 For the general public, no. But it is for employees: VTo be precise, I believe the second story portion is in the adjoining building, above the cupcake shop. There is no second story in the glass-roofed Apple structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Untitled by wools, on Flickr Untitled by wools, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 To be precise, I believe the second story portion is in the adjoining building, above the cupcake shop. There is no second story in the glass-roofed Apple structure.Yep - the 2nd floor is above Sprinkles and Paper Source -- the swamplot article (link above) says some of this "secret" space may be open to customers at times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The amazing crew at this store saved my life last night.I left my Macbook charger at UofH yesterday and didn't realize till 9:14. I ran over there and got there at 9:25 and the guy at the door was telling me they closed at 9. I just about begged the guy to sell me one because I have had an exam this morning and all my notes were in powerpoints on my Mac. After 3 or 4 minutes I got him to talk to his boss and he said sure and they set me up when I was in desperation.Great crew and always great customer service at Apple. They were my hero and that is a huge reason why I'll stay a fan of Apple, they didn't let me down.By the way, because of that charger they sold me. I probably aced that exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The amazing crew at this store saved my life last night. I left my Macbook charger at UofH yesterday and didn't realize till 9:14. I ran over there and got there at 9:25 and the guy at the door was telling me they closed at 9. I just about begged the guy to sell me one because I have had an exam this morning and all my notes were in powerpoints on my Mac. After 3 or 4 minutes I got him to talk to his boss and he said sure and they set me up when I was in desperation. Great crew and always great customer service at Apple. They were my hero and that is a huge reason why I'll stay a fan of Apple, they didn't let me down. By the way, because of that charger they sold me. I probably aced that exam. Having the retail stores is one of the main things I like about using Apple products. I can talk to someone IN PERSON for warranty and service issues. I'm ordering a new MacBook Air this week. It will be the fourth Apple laptop I've had, and like the seventh or eighth Mac I've had. However, Best Buy also sells the power adapters They close at 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I didn't know that, but I probably should have known that. The guy at the door should have told me that instead of making me beg like a 5 year old child wanting ice cream after eating my nasty peas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 houstonmacbro has added a photo to the pool: Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Ra Sushi expanded right? That store went out of business and Ra Sushi took their area.  Here was construction.. 6 months ago  Tonight: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Yikes. Please move to https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/forum/17-west-loopgalleriauptownmemorial/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Spotted this today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 James Avery left. Wonder what happened. They’ve been there for ever.  Looks like Sweet Paris is going in near the Cole Haan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 HV must be increasing rents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, ekdrm2d1 said: James Avery left. Wonder what happened. They’ve been there for ever.  Looks like Sweet Paris is going in near the Cole Haan.  James Avery is moving next to (and sharing the same building as) Moxie's at Centre At Post Oak! They have signs in the windows/under construction Edited August 30, 2018 by gene 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Please move to the Westloop/Galleria forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Prominent steakhouse shutters Highland Village outpost after 15 years  One of Houston's most high-profile steakhouses will close next week. Smith & Wollensky announced that its last day of service will be Saturday, October 1.  "The Houston market has been great to the Smith & Wollensky brand, providing years of engagement and exposure," the statementbegins. "As we’ve come to the end of our 15-year lease in Highland Village on Westheimer Road, we’ve made the decision to not renew, and we will be closing our Houston location. While this decision was a difficult one, we are confident future opportunities await the S&W brand in the state of Texas."  http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/10-04-18-smith-wollensky-closing-shutter-steakhouse-highland-village/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Bold prediction- Ocean 44 opens here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Maybe Mr. Barbouti could build a residential tower for HV? Seems like the rest of the River Oaks shopping centers are doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Sat Oct 1st? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarathonMan Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Highland Village is losing tenants left and right. Â Is this by design? Â Are they planning to re-develop after a portion of it becomes a ghost town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Highland Village Holdings (or whatever their name is) having financial troubles? That would explain the rent increase across the board.. or their land is going up in value?  I remember handling the construction drawings for Highland Village. Believe my old boss was the design architect for Ra Sushi? Good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 In face of powerful and more urban style competitors, for example the River Oaks District. Highland Village dated suburban model is now a hindrance. Maybe its as they know the need is to "keep up with The Joneses" rising land value and prices. Along with people demanding a more genuine street experience is perhaps pushing HV towards making changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Smith & Wollensky just wasn’t that good in my opinion. I went once and never went back. B&B and even Ritual have better steaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 17 hours ago, Moderators said: In face of powerful and more urban style competitors, for example the River Oaks District. Highland Village dated suburban model is now a hindrance. Maybe its as they know the need is to "keep up with The Joneses" rising land value and prices. Along with people demanding a more genuine street experience is perhaps pushing HV towards making changes.  What could HV do to keep up with the trends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I believe that's probably the direction they're moving in, pushing tenants out of key intersections.Drexell is highly desirable location for a multi-family developer.Barbouti more than likely fields constant offers from them weekly if not daily. Watch and wait for a major changes in HV's evolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Sweet Paris at Highland Village. Nice tower in the background! https://www.instagram.com/sweetparis/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café opened their store in Highland Village this week  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 What store left this time? Or is it a new addition?   1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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