20thStDad Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Right next to the check cashing place and the 24-hour bail bonds place.No, that's the mattress store. It'll be next to the cell phone store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 No, that's the mattress store. It'll be next to the cell phone store.Yes, we've had a thread on this, but it won't just be any cell phone store (AT&T/Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon)It has to be Cricket, Boost Mobile or some other pre-pay/no credit check provider.Sorry, I know there is a very happy Cricket customer here. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Houston can declare itself the new headquarters for recreation and debauchery.I thought that honor was going to Galveston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I thought that honor was going to Galveston.Well if you count trying to reverse a trend in declining population, a stagnant economy, keeping major employers in town, and shoring up the beaches as recreation and debauchery, then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Judah Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I wonder how their office space is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I wonder how their office space is doing.I posit 65% occupancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 i've read a few places that lucky strike is out of money and will not be opening up in the pavillions at all. what do you guys think of this? is the pavillions doomed?dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) i've read a few places that lucky strike is out of money and will not be opening up in the pavillions at all. what do you guys think of this? is the pavillions doomed?dreamWell Dream... it's a nightmare. Their management should have timed this better. I think this is not good news at all. To say the least, yes, it's doomed. Edited February 15, 2009 by LTAWACS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Well Dream... it's a nightmare. Their management should have timed this better. I think this is not good news at all. To say the least, yes, it's doomed.Whose management should've timed what better? I'm not clear what you mean by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Whose management should've timed what better? I'm not clear what you mean by this.Hrm... I'm tempted to say the HP management but perhaps it should have been LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) I don't want to seem overly and constantly negative, or like chicken little, or like some bozo loser who got beat up a lot in high school, but I bet Houston Pavilions gets cancelled and torn down any day now. Who would have thought the entire fate of downtown (and yes, the entire city of Houston) would ever rest with a bunch of yuppie bowlers. And this is only the beginning. I've heard that the economy is so bad that they are actually going to start dismantling Williams Tower, Discovery Green and the Galleria. I bet everyone in Houston is going to be laid off this year. Great Depression II will probably never end in Houston. But sit back and watch Dallas and Atlanta continue to get all these cool projects while Houston sits stagnant! I bet all our pro teams move away soon too! Will this torturous existence ever end! Me and 'WACS told you so. :wacko: Edited February 15, 2009 by Mister X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2H Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 well as far as we all know, its just hearsay for right now. Houston's still listed as an upcoming location on their website. The only question is "when". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I don't want to seem overly and constantly negative, or like chicken little, or like some bozo loser who got beat up a lot in high school, but I bet Houston Pavilions gets cancelled and torn down any day now. Who would have thought the entire fate of downtown (and yes, the entire city of Houston) would ever rest with a bunch of yuppie bowlers. And this is only the beginning. I've heard that the economy is so bad that they are actually going to start dismantling Williams Tower, Discovery Green and the Galleria. I bet everyone in Houston is going to be laid off this year. Great Depression II will probably never end in Houston. But sit back and watch Dallas and Atlanta continue to get all these cool projects while Houston sits stagnant! I bet all our pro teams move away soon too! Will this torturous existence ever end! Me and 'WACS told you so. Nah, HP has at least 3 more years to piss away money IMO. Even if it completely failed, it would sit idle rather than be torn down IMO. There is still plenty of parking lots that want to be converted into new construction in downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I don't want to seem overly and constantly negative, or like chicken little, or like some bozo loser who got beat up a lot in high school, but I bet Houston Pavilions gets cancelled and torn down any day now. Who would have thought the entire fate of downtown (and yes, the entire city of Houston) would ever rest with a bunch of yuppie bowlers. And this is only the beginning. I've heard that the economy is so bad that they are actually going to start dismantling Williams Tower, Discovery Green and the Galleria. I bet everyone in Houston is going to be laid off this year. Great Depression II will probably never end in Houston. But sit back and watch Dallas and Atlanta continue to get all these cool projects while Houston sits stagnant! I bet all our pro teams move away soon too! Will this torturous existence ever end! Me and 'WACS told you so. haha good stuff! that is what i feel like i am reading in every post "they" make! ha!~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have a feeling (or hope) that once OPP is complete and residents start moving in, it will help HP out atleast a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I don't want to seem overly and constantly negative, or like chicken little, or like some bozo loser who got beat up a lot in high school, but I bet Houston Pavilions gets cancelled and torn down any day now. Who would have thought the entire fate of downtown (and yes, the entire city of Houston) would ever rest with a bunch of yuppie bowlers. And this is only the beginning. I've heard that the economy is so bad that they are actually going to start dismantling Williams Tower, Discovery Green and the Galleria. I bet everyone in Houston is going to be laid off this year. Great Depression II will probably never end in Houston. But sit back and watch Dallas and Atlanta continue to get all these cool projects while Houston sits stagnant! I bet all our pro teams move away soon too! Will this torturous existence ever end! Me and 'WACS told you so. :wacko: LOL Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I don't want to seem overly and constantly negative, or like chicken little, or like some bozo loser who got beat up a lot in high school, but I bet Houston Pavilions gets cancelled and torn down any day now. Who would have thought the entire fate of downtown (and yes, the entire city of Houston) would ever rest with a bunch of yuppie bowlers. And this is only the beginning. I've heard that the economy is so bad that they are actually going to start dismantling Williams Tower, Discovery Green and the Galleria. I bet everyone in Houston is going to be laid off this year. Great Depression II will probably never end in Houston. But sit back and watch Dallas and Atlanta continue to get all these cool projects while Houston sits stagnant! I bet all our pro teams move away soon too! Will this torturous existence ever end! Me and 'WACS told you so. Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Aren't we forgetting something?? HOB is a smashing success... probably the biggest entertainment addition in Houston of last year. XXI is doing ok (unless the girls are just going into the store and stealing the yellow bags so they can LOOK like they bought something). And the eateries are making probably making it on lunch business alone. So the totality of Houston Pavilions is no bueno yet, but you can't exactly yank HOB or XXI... they are making money and bringing people into downtown. Worst case scenario here... Lucky Strike pulls out, and HP has to find another tenant. HOPEFULLY they'll try to find another bowling alley b/c that would be really cool to have in downtown. But something like a Dave & Busters would probably do ok also... as long as it's oriented in activity and entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Aren't we forgetting something?? HOB is a smashing success... probably the biggest entertainment addition in Houston of last year. So the totality of Houston Pavilions is no bueno yet, but you can't exactly yank HOB or XXI... they are making money and bringing people into downtown.what data were you reading that makes HOB a smashing success? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) what data were you reading that makes HOB a smashing success?They say they have "significantly exceeded expectations", which to me is stiff-shirt talk for smashing success. I know a number of their shows have sold out. Edited February 16, 2009 by kylejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 They say they have "significantly exceeded expectations", which to me is stiff-shirt talk for smashing success. I know a number of their shows have sold out.during a show isn't the issue. the times i've been there, the restaurant portion has been pretty dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Welp, then all they have to do is keep booking acts. I was sorry I missed the Willie Nelson show. I had to go out of town.Anyway, I don't care for McC & Schmick's food, but they're doing very well every time I pass by, especially the bar during happy hour and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 what data were you reading that makes HOB a smashing success?Alas, I have no data, but I'll try to hunt some up. Several shows have sold out, most shows have been near capacity. The restaurant portion seems to be doing ok (I see people there everytime I go by). They tend to stack up in the early evenings though, and there's less business during the actual showtimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjnky Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Any news on Polk St Grill?I only have unsubstantiated hearsay. A pub owner I know who is pretty well plugged into the market says the Polk Street Pub isn't going to be happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I saw a sign last night for Cork Wine Bar coming soon. Not sure when it was put up, but it wasn't there a couple months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 great newslove the clear lake and pearland locations my buddy adam plays acoustic shows at each www.myspace.com/adamjermstad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 This was in the Houston Press today.http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/20...ons_reviews.phpLink to PDF:http://offcite.org/wp-content/uploads/2009...n_pavilions.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 This was in the Houston Press today.http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/20...ons_reviews.phpLink to PDF:http://offcite.org/wp-content/uploads/2009...n_pavilions.pdfI'm sort of surprised more people haven't zeroed in on the lack of tunnel connectivity. (Or maybe they have.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) This was in the Houston Press today.http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/20...ons_reviews.phpLink to PDF:http://offcite.org/wp-content/uploads/2009...n_pavilions.pdfOne, it's not fair to judge it in this economy.Though the Pavilions is presented as an urban place, the developers' backgrounds are in traditional covered malls, and it shows in two missed opportunities at Houston Pavilions.[left]I don't think this is a legitimate excuse as to why they made HP mall-like. Most of us are not developers or architects, but we (and probably anyone else in Houston) could have told that stores facing the street instead of a hidden corridor would have been 100 times better. Maybe they just really wanted to build those skywalks??But who knows? Perhaps the Houston Pavilions will succeed as its antecedent in Denver did, with success being defined as drawing enough wealthy professionals that the stores thrive, filling the city coffers with tax dollars.It will. Edited March 5, 2009 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I'm sort of surprised more people haven't zeroed in on the lack of tunnel connectivity. (Or maybe they have.)I think it was definitely an error in judgment, if they even had a choice. The tunnels are privately owned, so maybe their access was refused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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