sevfiv Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Look's like we're getting a burger (slider) place:The owners of Midtown's Reef restaurant have signed a five-year lease (with a five-year option) to take over the former Ming's Cafe on Montrose to open a late-night slider-and-shake hangout.Partners Bill Floyd and Bryan Caswell wanted to buy the 1,300-square-foot building, but the owner wasn't willing to sell, because he owns the properties on either side.The restaurant is expected to open Dec. 1 after it's remodeled and new patios built on three sides of the structure, which is just north of Westheimer at 2703 Montrose. Most of the 135 seats will be outdoors.The new operation will be called Little Big's and specialize in sliders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Is anyone else tired of the 'slider' phenom? When Aramark turns up with a 'slider grille' at Minute Maid Park, I think it's safe to say the food fad has jumped the shark. Unless you're White Castle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I read that and it seems like it is going to provide some competition to that cajun place across the street for late night fare. Knowing that Westheimer is getting to be known for the variety of eateries (up to Dunvale), I wonder if this entire area is eventually going to be more known for its dining options than "gay" section of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverfull Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Knowing that Westheimer is getting to be known for the variety of eateries (up to Dunvale), I wonder if this entire area is eventually going to be more known for its dining options than "gay" section of town.i think you mean dunlavy, not dunvale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 i think you mean dunlavy, not dunvale.Yeah, that's what I meant. Those two streets throw me off quite a bit. Still going to be interesting to see what that street is going to be like in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondTour Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 We lost our Thursday night motorcycle hang-out. Maybe this will be a worthy replacement. I still ride out to Austin occasionally to see Fai and eat at the other Ming's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Looks like something is about to replace the old Ming's...http://blogs.chron.com/cookstour/archives/...ext_lateni.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Looks like something is about to replace the old Ming's...http://blogs.chron.com/cookstour/archives/...ext_lateni.htmlI had a PoBoy at BB's Sunday and I noticed some brickwork had been done on the outside at Ming's.Um, what's a 'slider'? At first, I thought it was an oyster, but oysters and milk shakes??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Okay, I looked it up and it's supposed to be spelled Slyder. It's like a White Castle burger - Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Huh? I've seen it spelled "slider" for as long as I can remember. I've never seen it spelled "slyder". Where'd you see this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Huh? I've seen it spelled "slider" for as long as I can remember. I've never seen it spelled "slyder". Where'd you see this?Wikipedia.com"Slider (officially spelled Slyder), a hamburger sold by the White Castle restaurant chain" Or, maybe it's taken from this: "Naval slang for a cheeseburger" - spelled Slider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 heh, "slyder" could be the hair-band variant spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowanome Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Okay, I looked it up and it's supposed to be spelled Slyder. It's like a White Castle burger - Can't wait.Slider's are all the rage and they are a lot better than White Castle burgers..They are basically mini burgers (1/3 the size of a regular burger), and you can get anything from pulled pork to Vegan sliders....Really good and 3 will usually do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Slider's are all the rage and they are a lot better than White Castle burgers..They are basically mini burgers (1/3 the size of a regular burger), and you can get anything from pulled pork to Vegan sliders....Really good and 3 will usually do the job.Quizno's has Sammies, now we have Sliders. Oh, and what about Tapas? We seem to be trending to miniature foods.A restaurant in this location and with its hours of operation should do a killer business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texmex1 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 We lost our Thursday night motorcycle hang-out. Maybe this will be a worthy replacement. I still ride out to Austin occasionally to see Fai and eat at the other Ming's. Ming's will be missed on Thursday nights, but there ar several places to get a good bike night going... I wish Alabama Ice House had a kitchen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondTour Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 but there ar several places to get a good bike night going...I wish Alabama Ice House had a kitchen... Yeah, but they do have that big heater going during the winter months. On a related note; I drove by the old Ming's location today. Man, that is some kind of huge deck they have going. It dwarfs the old Ming's deck. This thing is from the sidewalk on Montrose to the fence between Ming's & the parking lot next door. The old Tallow tree is still there, nice that they kept it. Kind of strange seeing it converted when I think of how many years I ate at Ming's every Thursday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 drove by here yesterday i believe it said open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 thats because it was.i was very surprised to see that it was and i snuck in just before closing time..the burgers are OK ,but i will go back a couple of times before i pass judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1126 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Went today and were amazed at how GOOD this place was. The beef and chicken sliders were both superb (the beef being JUST like the ones at Reef). Nice wines by the glass. With the big patio, this place is a great fit for the neighborhood and... boy was it good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 It doesn't sounds that interesting to me (small burgers?) but if I keep reading good stuff about it, I might have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 The patio does look nice.I only wish they'd chosen something more cheerful than gray-on-gray for their (non)color scheme. It's been done to death.A burger place, especially one on Montrose, could use a little more pizzazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc281 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 open, really? there was still lots of work being done outside last week (tues or wed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 open, really? there was still lots of work being done outside last week (tues or wed) Yes, they're most definitely open for business. http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2009/...s_big_debut.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 well, just finished my 2nd meal there, and i have to approve it, but with a reservation or two.ordering 3 beef burgers with cheese and a coke cost 10.25tthe burgers alone was filling and the amount of fries were generous. if you want a fountain drink, you're not going to be happy because they only seem to have them in cans.i was OK with that as i prefer cans.The fries? oh, so yummy.the good thing about this place is that you can order a meal to suit your hunger.Price? eh. But i might hit them a while on a late night jaunt in which i am not in the mood foe Ones a meal.for those that are curious, it was packed when i was therenoh yeah, a plus is the to go orders..they use some sturdy little containers in which you can reuse at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texmex1 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Tried it yesterday afternoon, pretty good fo only being open a week, I do see them expanding the mune selections o burgers as they go, but what they have so far is pretty tasty...I do agree that the fries portions are generous, and the deck is better than when it was Ming's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I tried it for a late lunch today (around 2:30-3). It was pretty crowded and it was kind of awkward having to stand in line by the narrow rows of tables and it took an incredibly long time to get our food. I tried one of each, and they were pretty good - the mushroom one was the most interesting (mushroom/polenta cake?), and the french fries were really good (but I like 'em kinda squishy, and I think most people don't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Lots of reviews so far, most of them positive: http://blogs.chron.com/cookstour/archives/...01/post_23.html (Alison Cook) http://houstonist.com/2009/01/30/houstonis...little_bigs.php (Houstonist) http://sheeats.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/bi...-little-results (mine; I wasn't a huge fan) I'm eager to hear what Robb Walsh thinks of the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Lots of reviews so far, most of them positive:http://blogs.chron.com/cookstour/archives/...01/post_23.html (Alison Cook) http://houstonist.com/2009/01/30/houstonis...little_bigs.php (Houstonist) http://sheeats.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/bi...-little-results (mine; I wasn't a huge fan) I'm eager to hear what Robb Walsh thinks of the place. The Houstonist article says that its the Reef guys. If that's true, Walsh likes the Reef sliders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowanome Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 You can't be too mad about the prices of these sliders, they seem to be on par with everyone else nationally. Also it's pretty funny, bc there's a place here in Chicago http://www.minnies.com/obama/ that specializes in these burgers just like "Little Bigs", however there's bar/rest. that doesn't specialize in these sliders http://www.englishchicago.com/eat/sandwiches/ , but their sliders are so much better and larger..so go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Little Big's just opened a location on the lake in Hermann Park, just to the right of the zoo entrance. Same menu, but will also add pork sliders and some breakfast stuff, like migas. Also some park-type stuff planned, cotton candy or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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