EMME Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 The old muffler shop at the corner of Washington and Heights is undergoing renovations. Looks like either a restaurant or a bar going in. Anybody have scoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I don't see a TABC application. The most recent building permit issued was in November, for exterior storm damage repairs. There's a lease listing here, but who knows how old it is.All that said, it looks like the muffler business that used to be there - Southwestern Muffler - no longer is. What I think is their website doesn't mention a Heights location, but I noticed their two existing locations are referred to as locations #2 and #3 in at least one place. Elsewhere on the internet I see the Heights address referred to as "Shop #1". Plus, their history - the muffler business started in 1959, having grown out of a poultry and eggs business on Elgin - seemed to fit. I also saw a reference to Schindler Enterprises here, but it doesn't look like it's in the restaurant/bar business. Looked more like it had maybe purchased the muffler business.So, no scoop here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwood Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 The TABC notice says something about a BBQ joint.Glad it will be more than just another bar but it seems pretty close Hickory Hollow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 The TABC notice says something about a BBQ joint.Glad it will be more than just another bar but it seems pretty close Hickory Hollow.I wonder if Hickory Hollow is relocating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooch Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Some action going on this afternoon...munch, munch, munch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poyea Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I talked to the owners last night, and yes, it is going to be a BBQ restaurant/bar called Phil's Texas Barbecue. They have a website under construction at www.philstxbbq.com. They said they plan to have live music there as well, and they will have a full liquor license. The couple live in the Heights and are really great people, and stay very active in the neighborhood. I hope they do well there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcook2002 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Awesome. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I wonder what "soon" means. I want to try it very soon, which to me means next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I talked to the owners last night, and yes, it is going to be a BBQ restaurant/bar called Phil's Texas Barbecue.Interesting since it will be almost directly across the street from Hickory Hollow (BBQ). Sounds like it may be quite a bit different so hopefully they can both co-exist in close proximity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poyea Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I wonder what "soon" means. I want to try it very soon, which to me means next week.Sorry 20thSt, but what they told me was they have a target open date set for the first of April (yes, 2010). So, they are still pretty early in the process. They said there was a ton of junk (old cars, parts, etc) in the old building and it has been a chore for the architect to even get in there to see what there is to work with. In the meantime, Pizzotola's is pretty close by for what I think is pretty good BBQ.And, it does sound substantially different from Hickory Hollow, with live music, full bar, etc. A blend of Washington Ave newness, but with a laid back BBQ/bar setting, which should be a welcome change from all of the "clubby" types places that have been going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbusier Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sorry 20thSt, but what they told me was they have a target open date set for the first of April (yes, 2010). So, they are still pretty early in the process. They said there was a ton of junk (old cars, parts, etc) in the old building and it has been a chore for the architect to even get in there to see what there is to work with. In the meantime, Pizzotola's is pretty close by for what I think is pretty good BBQ.And, it does sound substantially different from Hickory Hollow, with live music, full bar, etc. A blend of Washington Ave newness, but with a laid back BBQ/bar setting, which should be a welcome change from all of the "clubby" types places that have been going up.glad to see a restaurant going in there. I drove by it everyday for 6 months. It looked like a rundown used car lot. They did some plywood repair work after the hurricane to make it look better. didn't work.Hickory Hollow, Pizzitola's and Beavers will have competition now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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