Urbannizer Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 ugh, everyone is thrown off by Urbs comment. he meant "here", as in theGALLERIA. the comment he quoted was in reference to the residential tower behind Saks Fifth Ave. Apparently "there" would of been a better choice of wording. Yeah I was referring to this project, sorry for the confusion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 ah then yes that's correct. apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Regarding the hotel: Last week, I dropped by the sales office for The Wilshire, on Westcreek north of ROD. They have a large, very nice rendering of how the various projects on the street might turn out. I chatted with the developer (a nice guy) and he pointed out a proposed hotel between their property and ROD, which he indicated would be a Ritz Carlton. Although the rendering shows it as a mid-rise (e.g., 10 or so stories), he mentioned that it may wind up being taller. Interesting info. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 i'd be really surprised if Ritz was only 10 stories unless it didn't include residences but even then that sounds small. Branded residences, especially one like Ritz, command a very high premium and would make a killing in that location. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I agree, and I would hate to see them "under build" that site. On the other hand, the nearby St. Regis was once branded as a Ritz Carlton and it is only 12-13 stories. However, that building was a product of the early 80s and was built as a Wyndham, as I recall. The newer RCs I've seen fit what you described, tall with condos on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I agree, and I would hate to see them "under build" that site. On the other hand, the nearby St. Regis was once branded as a Ritz Carlton and it is only 12-13 stories. However, that building was a product of the early 80s and was built as a Wyndham, as I recall. The newer RCs I've seen fit what you described, tall with condos on top.The St. Regis is tiny. Small entrance, small lobby, small everything. The only thing that's not small is the pool area, which is really quite special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 ^^^ yes, these are the initial renderings that the RITZ CARLTON had in store for the BLVD PLACE a few years back. therefore, please let us PRAY that they decide to go this particular route in their design for our magnificent ROD. should they proceed with this prospective houston design concept... STRATOSPHERE, here we come..... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'll be "that guy." I wish we were getting a Ritz Carlton like this downtown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 ^^^ easy breezy beautiful.... houston, is certainly looking up and outward.... good times ahead! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Might become Houston's Avenue Montaigne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thread closed and under review until further notice. Warnings being sent out as well. (Sorry to those who are not involved.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 does anyone know when restaurants will start opening up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 i heard the first one to open will be Toulouse Cafe and Bar...it was supposed to be open already but now i am hearing sometime in december...not sure what the hold up is on all the restaurants being constructed but of course the hiring and training process will take longer than at a retail store...(and i am sure construction too but hey they have had lots of time haha!) and in other news i found out just now that i won the iPic Theater social media/houston scavenger hunt grand prize of a 500.00 gift card!!!!!!!!!!!! yahOOoOOoOOoooOoOoo see ya at the movies!!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 i heard the first one to open will be Toulouse Cafe and Bar...it was supposed to be open already but now i am hearing sometime in december...not sure what the hold up is on all the restaurants being constructed but of course the hiring and training process will take longer than at a retail store...(and i am sure construction too but hey they have had lots of time haha!) and in other news i found out just now that i won the iPic Theater social media/houston scavenger hunt grand prize of a 500.00 gift card!!!!!!!!!!!! yahOOoOOoOOoooOoOoo see ya at the movies!!! Congratulations! From one of the previous posts it sounds like that's enough for about two visits to iPic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 haha....well if i go it alone, the way i figure it, i would spend just under 50.00 per visit (24.00 for the seat and another 20.00 for food/tip -i dont drink), so that makes it a total of 10 movies or 5 with a friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Gene, we're best friends right bud? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 i heard the first one to open will be Toulouse Cafe and Bar...it was supposed to be open already but now i am hearing sometime in december...not sure what the hold up is on all the restaurants being constructed but of course the hiring and training process will take longer than at a retail store...(and i am sure construction too but hey they have had lots of time haha!) and in other news i found out just now that i won the iPic Theater social media/houston scavenger hunt grand prize of a 500.00 gift card!!!!!!!!!!!! yahOOoOOoOOoooOoOoo see ya at the movies!!! ^^^ that is totally cool. have BIG fun.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 BigFootsSocks and Monarch, y'all are awesome haha! and thank you so much Monarch!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 BigFootsSocks and Monarch, y'all are awesome haha! and thank you so much Monarch!!!!!!!! So what movie are we seeing? Star Wars right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 i got my star wars dec 17th 1045pm ticket the day they went on sale and later that day a buddy decided they did want to go afterall and it was sold out...i have already posted about how i am seeing it solo in a romantic "pod" seat with my mystery/blind date i have yet to meet haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUCAJUN Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I noticed construction continuing at the front of the shopping center while I was passing by. When will this be completely finished and what retailers have yet to open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I noticed construction continuing at the front of the shopping center while I was passing by. When will this be completely finished and what retailers have yet to open?^^^ please visit... http://www.riveroaksdistrict.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 The iPic pod movie experience is really cool, but $28 for a ticket for one person is crazy talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curbur Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thread closed and under review until further notice. Warnings being sent out as well. (Sorry to those who are not involved.) I'm so curious now lol.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 The iPic pod movie experience is really cool, but $28 for a ticket for one person is crazy talk. The Premium Plus seats range from $18-24 (weekday or weekend timing dependent) for members, and comes with Popcorn. I'm not sure if that's the same pricing for regular membership (free) as that's what I'm seeing as a Sapphire member. That was free to sign up for during the promo period, but i think its nominally $15/year and comes with a free ticket on your bday (use 7 days before or after). We've talked about this before, its not some place I'll go regularly, but to splurge every once and a while its not too bad. And the food is pricey but really good at least. I'd rather pay $10-14 for a really high quality filling appetizer to split with someone over $5+ for regular theater popcorn somewhere else. And regular Premium seats ($12-14) aren't bad if you get the second row right in the middle. I saw Spectre that way and enjoyed every second of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 ^^^ THE COFFEE SHOP is now open at ROD. complimentary coffee to all guest / shoppers throughout the holiday season. however, i love me some green tea... yummy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 ^^^ THE COFFEE SHOP is now open at ROD. complimentary coffee to all guest / shoppers throughout the holiday season. however, i love me some green tea... yummy! Finally, something I can afford! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 ^^^ THE COFFEE SHOP is now open at ROD. complimentary coffee to all guest / shoppers throughout the holiday season. however, i love me some green tea... yummy! Do you shop here regularly? Will you adopt me (and my family)? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 ^^^ THE COFFEE SHOP is now open at ROD. complimentary coffee to all guest / shoppers throughout the holiday season. however, i love me some green tea... yummy! That's an expertly manicured thumb. Are you a metrosexual Monarch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 That's an expertly manicured thumb. Are you a metrosexual Monarch? ^^^ sorry gents, but this is not me, i am currently working in the middle east. however, do not fret, as soon as i return home to houston... ROD, i am all yours baby.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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