samagon Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 They've been making campfires in the yard lately on the cold days. I'd imagine they can get some propane heaters as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 That is good to hear. Im getting hungry alrady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I just went there last night and had the lamb suasage with some asian mayo sauce or something, and it was unbelievably good. (food didn't arrive until 545 or so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I just went there last night and had the lamb suasage with some asian mayo sauce or something, and it was unbelievably good. (food didn't arrive until 545 or so)Somehow lamb sausage with Asian mayo sauce doesn't quite go with the ambiance I had pictured for this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 More specifically, it's a sambal mayo. Sambal is a chili sauce. Sambal mayo is definitely their best condiment, IMO. They also have black pepper ketchup, country mustard, regular mustard, or Ross-Sauce (all of the above). My favorite dog now, when they have it, is the Duck with Orange Sauce. They are now smoking the sausages for longer periods rather than cooking on the grill, so they are actually ready just a minute or two after you order (unless you show up right when they open).Make sure not to miss the fixins box sitting on the patio. Inside is cilantro, some kind of sliced jalapenos, onions, and various other toppings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relocating Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I tried this place today for the first time. Good sausages and great buns. They seem to have a movie night going on on Tuesdays - a huge screen on the patio. They also have a different sandwich each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Ha! I was there tonight as well. I was sitting on the patio closest to the counter.Young Guns and La Bamba were playing. Lou Diamond Phillips marathon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 The sandwiches are new. They're on the back of the laminated menu. There was a new sandwich today called The Montrose (some kind of BBQ thing) but my favorites are Orgasmatron (pork belly, bacon, chevre, blackberry chipotle compote) and Morning Wood (bacon soaked in maple syrup, hash browns, 2 fried eggs, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I tried this place today for the first time. Good sausages and great buns. They seem to have a movie night going on on Tuesdays - a huge screen on the patio. They also have a different sandwich each day. I biked there last night as well. My food strategy there is to simply put the decision to the cook and I am continually impressed with the topping/sauce/sausage combo they put out. The first ten times I ate there I ate the same thing thinking it was the greatest damn hotdog known to man, but you simply cannot go wrong here, whatever they give you you will like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relocating Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I biked there last night as well. My food strategy there is to simply put the decision to the cook and I am continually impressed with the topping/sauce/sausage combo they put out. The first ten times I ate there I ate the same thing thinking it was the greatest damn hotdog known to man, but you simply cannot go wrong here, whatever they give you you will like.I was the one with the screaming baby :-)I also did the chef's topping and I thought they were great. I tried three (!) different hot dogs: elk, apple and sage, and duck. Elk was the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hit it before the Astros game with the 18-month old. I wish they had a high chair, or some indoor space, but without the kid it would have been fine. I just got the elk chef's toppings to-go. I was gonna just sneak it in to the game under the diapers in the bag (they never look), but I took a taste before getting out of the car and it didn't make it to the door. Best sausage on a bun I've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 yeah i was there sunday afternoon for an early dinner. had the elk along with their grilled cheese. very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 figured it deserves its own topic since it seems to come up in other topics.. Article in Culture Map states they're targeting re-open in July. http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/05-30-12-moon-tower-inn-finally-makes-some-concrete-plans-reopening-date-set-42-beer-taps-on-the-way/ 42 beer taps, microbrewery, water harvest system (?) are some of the high points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I thought they were out for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 No. It just took them a long time to get permits from the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 My understanding from one of my neighbors is that they were having trouble getting permits to use shipping containers in their structure.Whatever it was that was holding things up, I'm glad they got approved, the atmosphere reminded me a lot of how Alabama Ice House was about 15 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I liked it before but I'm excited to see the new version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 went by there recently, still not open, but still moving forward. I'm ready to have a cheap blonde (bombshell that is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Latest opening estimate they gave was August. The owners of Moon Tower Inn have also announced a new venture to open in Eastwood area, a bar called The Gifthorse Lounge. No ETA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Not sure it's worth a completely new thread, but great to see more investment (if only by the same guys) in the East End...http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2012/08/openings_closings_cuchara_gift_horse_moon_tower.phpMoon Tower is targeted for September (at this point, it seems to perpetually be 'next month'), which I really do kind of believe, I've been driving/riding by the location about once every few weeks and there is always progress, if slowly.They are also going in with the Gift Horse Lounge somewhere in Eastwood.And they're planning a pizza place too, somewhere in the East End, no specification on where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Great news for the East End Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Is it just me? Not sure how many people here actually have been to MT--it's not exactly a capital-intensive joint. Please just re-open Moon Tower, and maybe then I will entertain the idea of becoming super-excited about your other ventures.Seriously. I've been riding by at least every two weeks since it shut. And you really expect me to believe 2 new cool places are on their way? All hat, no rabbit dogs. Dear moon tower, by distracting us with promises of pizza and beer, all you did was cause me to make a mental note to go by Liugis. When I would much rather ride my bike a few blocks for a duck sausage. Focus!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The city can be viciously slow about issuing permits, especially for a type of building they are unfamiliar with. I wouldn't blame MTI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispy Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 They make good food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Is Moon Tower back open yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 No. No new ETA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 So it's still august of last year ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Word on the street, mainly from CM, is that they have a health inspection to go, then open, they're hoping it'll be open next week.I'm hoping it won't be too cold outside and I can go for a bike ride to have a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Word on the street, mainly from CM, is that they have a health inspection to go, then open, they're hoping it'll be open next week.I'm hoping it won't be too cold outside and I can go for a bike ride to have a beer.Culturemap's information is from Moon Tower Inn's Facebook update. https://www.facebook.com/bigweeniestyles/posts/494927993890719 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I follow them on FB, but I can read CM at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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