Jax Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I was eating at Van Loc last week when I noticed some demolition going on across the street. They totally destroyed the leftmost half of the retail building with the Post Oak Grille in it. Basically all of the other retail space was flattened. I heard it was to make room for a parking lot. Seems kinda strange because there are 2 or 3 empty lots right across the street that could have been used for parking.I had never seen half a building get demolished while the other half was still in use to make room for parking before. To make it weirder, I am pretty sure that building was built last year. Did anybody else notice this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtownuser Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 yes, i noticed that and was really confused. they literally just built those buildings out. its disappointing to hear they are building a parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Parking for that restaurant is a pain. We've eaten there a few times, although not since the name changed from Saga to Post Oak Grille Express Midtown. The High End stores don't allow parking in their lots, and there's not really a place to park on the street. If the retail wasn't leased, then perhaps parking is a better use for the land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 I sort of wish they could have used the empty lots across the street for parking (There are like 2 or 3 of them), but I guess it's not that simple. It really feels like a waste. I wonder how much the restaurant had to pay to buy out the other storefronts and then demolish them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 To look on the bright side, maybe all strip centers developed in Midtown since 1997 will have short life spans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtownuser Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 To look on the bright side, maybe all strip centers developed in Midtown since 1997 will have short life spans.i don't understand what you are trying to say? can you explain please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 i don't understand what you are trying to say? can you explain pleaseIn other words, if the land is valuable enough, the strip centers can easily be knocked down if something more profitable comes along, like more condos, stores, or apartments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtownuser Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) i hope they tear down that shopping complex behind the superblock. the one with Escobar and Whiskey Creek. it would be nice to use that whole block as part of a big project on the superblock. Edited May 22, 2008 by midtownuser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSOM Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 We went to Post Oak Grill Express this weekend on Saturday night (Yes we parked in the new surface lot even though there were plenty of on-street spots...). Food was very good, pricing was exceptional for a nice dinner spot in Midtown. However, it was DEAD. There was one big party group, like 15 people, one table of 4 and us, at 8pm on a Saturday night. Speaking to the staff, they said they are doing well on the lunch crowds, and have altered their menu accordingly. There are a lot of sandwiches and the like, but I had the KC Steak, CSOM Gal had the Flounder, and we were pleased with the meal and our service, and got out of there for well under $100 including drinks and desert. If you want to see more places like this in Midtown, I would encourage you to put a little money where your mouth is and support these kinds of places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 We went to Post Oak Grill Express this weekend on Saturday night (Yes we parked in the new surface lot even though there were plenty of on-street spots...). Food was very good, pricing was exceptional for a nice dinner spot in Midtown. However, it was DEAD. There was one big party group, like 15 people, one table of 4 and us, at 8pm on a Saturday night. Speaking to the staff, they said they are doing well on the lunch crowds, and have altered their menu accordingly. There are a lot of sandwiches and the like, but I had the KC Steak, CSOM Gal had the Flounder, and we were pleased with the meal and our service, and got out of there for well under $100 including drinks and desert. If you want to see more places like this in Midtown, I would encourage you to put a little money where your mouth is and support these kinds of places. It was slow in most of the places (bars) I hopped to. I finally had to finish my night at Late Nite Pie, where the golf game kicked my ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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