skwatra Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 looking for movies next week since my cousin has has bday free ticket, and they don't have any showings after 1/7 other than: 13 Hours:The Secret Soldiers Of BenghaziAnyone heard any further info on the supposed attempted blacklist of iPic in Hollywood from the big chains? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 looking for movies next week since my cousin has has bday free ticket, and they don't have any showings after 1/7 other than:13 Hours:The Secret Soldiers Of BenghaziAnyone heard any further info on the supposed attempted blacklist of iPic in Hollywood from the big chains? because of everything going on, they are only able to announce movies every tuesday for that week...usually at 9pm they said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 i saw they added showings for this week. Thanks for the details.unfortunately every movie on there that allows the pass he has already seen! hopefully next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 this development is dying without these restaurants...they need to hurry up and get these open stat!!!! it will definitely bring more people to the shops and make it feel more lively for sure... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagoman Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I concur. Are most of the dining places opening in the spring? Is there any other type of entertainment aspect for this development besides movies, dining, bars and a gym? I would have liked an upscale cigar venue here. It seems to me (and I'd love to hear others' impressions) that the construction on all these restaurants (except the Viet place, La Colonial, and perhaps the steak house) is proceeding at a snail's pace, ie most might be lucky to open by the end of Summer. Am I imagining this? Most of them will be located in that stand-alone 2 story building in the middle of the District, fronting on on Bettis Street. Wow! When I checked out this newly announced restaurant's website, I notice two things (neither of which I like):I can't stand "fusion" food (Mexican / Asian?) restaurants, and I've tried a bunch as the kids have been opening them right and left for the past decade. Unfortunately I always experience them as excuses for 'I'm a jack of all trades, and master of none" when it comes to all the great food traditions/cuisines of the world; and, secondly NO prices posted on their menus. I wish them success, but either of these are for me a 'strike 3...you are out.' I say this considering the dozens and dozens of great restaurants within 5 miles of this location that don't have these situations. I hear the gym is average age 26, and definitely a place to be seen, to pose, and get frustrated by plumbing that still doesn't work properly. Wow! And all for 1000% more in monthly dues than 24 Hour Fitness' national chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I completely understand people's frustration that this is not catering to the masses, in terms for pricing and selection but from what I can tell the developers had no intention of that. They want the upper class. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 ^^^ houston is indeed a world class city. i would like to think that most if not all of our HAIF stalwarts are highly abreast of the overall high-end concepts of RIVER OAKS DISTRICT. however, many of us tend to become very impatient when things are not accomplished within a more expedient timeframe. please learn to have faith HAIF, we are going to experience plenty of high-end fun this year... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Exactly, those familiar with shopping in Beverly Hills readily understand and appreciate River Oaks District. Annoying mobs and masses of people idly in-the-way (but not shopping) can be found clogging up the likes of the Galleria and South Coast Plaza all the time...to some, especially the upper-class, it's a turn-off. And besides, upper-class/luxury retail does not require great crowds/hoards of people to be very successful...all it takes is a few customers who drop SERIOUS money to make a stores day.Those poor upper class people...having to interact and socialize with us plebs. I feel for them and their double and triple comma bank accounts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Those poor upper class people...having to interact and socialize with us plebs. I feel for them and their double and triple comma bank accounts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayjay Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Most people that make purchases from the stores at ROD are going to be spending A LOT of money, so most look online and do some research on the product at home and then go into the store to buy it which means not a lot of foot traffic just browsing around and looking at items. However, I do agree that this development needs a little bit more traffic because people will window shop once their there and buy spontaneously. It's also necessary for more reasonably priced stores like COS to make it. Hopefully the restaurants will draw more people in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 welcome to houston VC&A! well done crockpotandgravel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 welcome to houston VC&A! well done crockpotandgravel... They're not exactly newcomers to the city - they've had a boutique in the Galleria for some years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 They're not exactly newcomers to the city - they've had a boutique in the Galleria for some years now. ^^^ the VC&A boutique in the galleria is located inside of neiman marcus. the ROD locale is their first free-standing boutique... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I can tell it's for wealthys because from photos of the interior I'm not completely sure what they even sell. Is it... jewelry? I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I can tell it's for wealthys because from photos of the interior I'm not completely sure what they even sell. Is it... jewelry? I guess? ultra expensive jewelry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNAguy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) I can tell it's for wealthys because from photos of the interior I'm not completely sure what they even sell. Is it... jewelry? I guess? "If you have to ask big man, you can't afford it." ] Edited January 19, 2016 by DNAguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 ^^^ the VC&A boutique in the galleria is located inside of neiman marcus. the ROD locale is their first free-standing boutique... Has that always been the case? I could've sworn they used to have a separate storefront in the mall. Perhaps it was relocated inside Neiman's at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Has that always been the case? I could've sworn they used to have a separate storefront in the mall. Perhaps it was relocated inside Neiman's at some point?^^^ as per my direct knowledge, VC&A has never had a free-standing retail edifice located anywhere within the city of houston. ROD shall be the first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Injuction Favors iPic in Movie Licensing Dispute A movie theater chain suing Regal Entertainment Group for allegedly pressuring studios to restrict its access to major releases has won an early round in a Harris County legal battle. A judge last week ruled for iPic Entertainment, which operates 13 luxury theaters nationwide, including one that opened in Houston two months ago. IPic had requested a temporary injunction against Regal's "anti-competitve and unlawful conduct" ahead of an Oct. 3 trial date. The lawsuit alleges that Regal encourages studios to deny licenses to iPic to show recent releases for fear those movies won't be shown on Regal's broader network of theaters. Before the injunction, Florida-based iPic had received licensing to show only three of the 10 most popular movies at the Houston location in early 2016, said Paul Yetter of Houston-based Yetter Coleman, which is representing iPic. "The court's order will change that entirely," he said, adding that iPic is now working with studios to get more access. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 whooooHooOoooo iPic!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The leasing office for Greyhouse ROD opened Monday. Move-ins begin in March. http://www.papercitymag.com/interiors/grey-house-river-oaks-district-mysterious-new-luxury-apartments-houston-unveiled/#8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfish Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 That looks really bleak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Edit: Too much Coffee this morning. Don't like the interiors. Edited February 3, 2016 by Montrose1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I like the style, but the color choices are poor. The plain backsplash and white cabinet doors blend in to the walls too much. The lower cabinet doors appear to be the same color as the flooring. No contrast at all. I'm hoping that the photo was taken with very low exposure and its really not that bleak lighting wise. It really reminds me of a condo I owned that was built in 2008 which I loved, and had much better color choices IMO: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 THIS...has become the definition of "Luxury". Knock Knock. Welcome...won't you come into my Kitchen. The Laundry is right here. Convenient...right? What? Why, yes. It is laminate flooring. Thank you for noticing. Sure you can. The bathroom is right there off the kitchen. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yeah it doesn't even compare to the house that was HBJ's sponsor today - 4 story townhouse in the museum district with a pneumatic tube elevator through the center of a spiral staircase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I mean I'd live there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Real wood floors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Those arent real wood floors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 ^^^ spring is coming to ROD. easy.. breezy.. beautiful... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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