trymahjong Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 FBAR in the old "Hue" building on Tuam should be opening in a month or two-- anyone have any details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 "Come to FBAR, Leave FUBAR"... I see their ad slogan already. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 FBAR in the old "Hue" building on Tuam should be opening in a month or two-- anyone have any details?I found this http://www.fbarhouston.com/ and this www.facebook.com/fbarhouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I found this http://www.fbarhouston.com/ and this www.facebook.com/fbarhouston That might be the strangest job application I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 I heard Irwin Palchick is opening it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I heard Irwin Palchick is opening itI mentioned this a while back on some other Midtown topic. This looks like it will be "Irv's" bar. The building is in the 250 block of Tuam at Helena (north side). It's across the street from what used to be Zorba's and then later an after-hours club. I think it housed a printing company, or something like that, previously. This club will be dangerously close to the border of Midtown and Montrose, so it'll probably be a mixed (gay/straight) crowd, judging from their use of the word 'Fabulous' on the link listed previously. Also, it looks like that the previous Manager of Meteor is associated with this endeavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) I mentioned this a while back on some other Midtown topic. This looks like it will be "Irv's" bar. The building is in the 250 block of Tuam at Helena (north side). It's across the street from what used to be Zorba's and then later an after-hours club. I think it housed a printing company, or something like that, previously. This club will be dangerously close to the border of Midtown and Montrose, so it'll probably be a mixed (gay/straight) crowd, judging from their use of the word 'Fabulous' on the link listed previously.Also, it looks like that the previous Manager of Meteor is associated with this endeavor.Below is the post from the other forum--but I don't think this is the location I was curious about-- 202 tuam--is the address of FBAR--on the same side of the street as late nite pie----- Okay, so it's on the border of Midtown/Montrose, on Tuam across the street from Late-Nite Pie. The building is an old printing company or something. The owner of Pub Fiction brought renderings of the building to a Midtown Planning meeting awhile back. If plans haven't changed since then... the building is going to be awesome w/ a nice entrance on the corner w/ columns. It will be multi story (I think 2 or 3) with a roof bar thing w/ parking in the back. It will be built to the sidewalk (I think he's going to even widen the sidewalk some and add lighting) so it will fit in perfectly with the neighborhoodThe owner of Pub Fiction brought renderings of the building to a Midtown Planning meeting awhile back. If plans haven't changed since then... the building is going to be awesome w/ a nice entrance on the corner w/ columns. It will be multi story (I think 2 or 3) with a roof bar thing w/ parking in the back. It will be built to the sidewalk (I think he's going to even widen the sidewalk some and add lighting) so it will fit in perfectly with the neighborhood Edited January 4, 2011 by trymahjong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTX Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 The place across the street from LNP is the old Bunch Company, a tool store for lineman and tree surgeons stuff like that. It has been empty for several years now. "Hue" is/was on the opposite side of the street and 2 blocks west. Does this mean 2 different new bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 The place across the street from LNP is the old Bunch Company, a tool store for lineman and tree surgeons stuff like that. It has been empty for several years now. "Hue" is/was on the opposite side of the street and 2 blocks west. Does this mean 2 different new bars?Yes-- two different bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Here we go. It's 202 Tuam. Swanky is not a term that I'd associate with this building.http://www.29-95.com/bars-clubs/story/f-bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Here we go. It's 202 Tuam. Swanky is not a term that I'd associate with this building.http://www.29-95.com...ubs/story/f-barto refer to that part of tuam as "ugly" does a disservice to the definition of the word. I've been by there quite a bit over the years, and I've seen other streets with dilapidated shotgun shacks look better. Its a very odd place for a club, and this area would be better suited for a more residential/retail use. as long as you nuke it from orbit first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Tuam is a fine upstanding street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Tuam is a fine upstanding street.Why was it named "TUAM" anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Why was it named "TUAM" anyway?I asked the great google and it spit out wiki:Tuam is a town.But, it was named after Dowling, who was born there. So far, that's the only thing that makes sense, but I'm sure there's more info out there, but I'm too lazy to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yeah, and Elgin was named after a town too, but Westheimer was named after a sex therapist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yeah, and Elgin was named after a town too, but Westheimer was named after a sex therapist.LOL. Hardly.But Ruth St isn't that far way though......I smell conspiracy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 LOL. Hardly.But Ruth St isn't that far way though......I smell conspiracy.....the building and parking lot for this place look almost completely renovated... new landscaping the the F Bar sign is now lit up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 the building and parking lot for this place look almost completely renovated... new landscaping the the F Bar sign is now lit upThey were supposed to have a VIP opening last week -- I havent talked to anyone that went though -- don't know if it happened or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Why was it named "TUAM" anyway?Holy hell.. I finally get to use all that Latin i was forced to study in high school.*clears throat*Tuam: Is a form of the pronoun Tuus, meaning You. It is in the singular, feminine, and accusative form.Woohoo.. education not wasted. Edited March 2, 2011 by Highway6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 They were supposed to have a VIP opening last week -- I havent talked to anyone that went though -- don't know if it happened or not...The Avondale residents gathering was to be held there Tuesday but there was a delay in getting everything finished--arrangements were made by them to have it at cafe Bello--avondale thought everything was great-- did the VIP happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 The Avondale residents gathering was to be held there Tuesday but there was a delay in getting everything finished--arrangements were made by them to have it at cafe Bello--avondale thought everything was great-- did the VIP happen?We just stopped by and got a tour -- they are having a Friends and Family opening tonight......then soft opening next week...the place has undergone an incredible renovation inside -- I remember the old Insomnia...you wouldnt know it's the same place (thankfully).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 tonite was the soft opening--the renovations are fabulous! mega money must have been spent and the result was mega worth it--- anyone who visited the old "Hue" will be surprised it's the same venue- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Holy hell.. I finally get to use all that Latin i was forced to study in high school.*clears throat*Tuam: Is a form of the pronoun Tuus, meaning You. It is in the singular, feminine, and accusative form.Woohoo.. education not wasted.How would you use it in a sentence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTX Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 tonite was the soft opening--the renovations are fabulous! mega money must have been spent and the result was mega worth it--- anyone who visited the old "Hue" will be surprised it's the same venue-It's come a long way since Big Shirley's House of Blue Lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 How would you use it in a sentence?You wouldn't. Latin is a dead language, foo !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 it's pronounced "choo 'um"? perfect street name for a bar named Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 The VIP party-reception was last week. Thursday, if I recall correctly. I'd been on the previous Friday, as well. They really have done a great job on the interior and outdoor area. The fire feature on the patio is really cool. The chandelier inside is to die for.Okay, for the restrooms, if you can't figure out "Guys & Dolls" or "Dolls & Guys", you've had too much to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 They have capacity issues. I'll go back when it becomes less cool. It took 30 minutes to get a drink at the cash bar, everyone cuts in line, and it's shoulder to shoulder. You can barely walk around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 How would you use it in a sentence?Use it in a song!In the merry month of May, From my home I started,Left the girls of Tuam, Nearly broken hearted,Saluted father dear, Kissed my darlin' mother,Drank a pint of beer, My grief and tears to smother,Then off to reap the corn, And leave where I was born,I cut a stout blackthorn, To banish ghost and goblin,In a brand new pair of brogues, I rattled o'er the bogs,And frightened all the dogs,On the rocky road to Dublin. From The Brobdignagian Bards, although every Irish group from The Clancy Brothers to The Dropkick Murphys has sung The Rocky Road to Dublin.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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