sonic0boom Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 My Table has this to say: "We hear that Sonoma Retail Wine Bar and Restaurant will be opening a second location in The Heights at 801 Studewood. The new location will have a casual neighborhood vibe, much like Sonoma’s Richmond location. Owners Farrah Fatouretchi and Dr. Kevin Lisman have some unique design features planned for the new project and report that it will have a larger kitchen and an increased focus on food. The planned opening is April 2012." I've been there once and it was OK, but I have to admit that 13 Celsius has set the standard really high for wine bars (just as Catalina has for coffee). Still, i have no complaints about a local wine bar if they use proper stemware (see, i am spoiled). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) I went to Sonoma once, and it seemed like a bunch of trophy's wifes spending money. Maybe it was just the day I went? It was fun though, i had some good wine and i liked their pizza. With Corkscrew opening back up in the heights i doubt I'll go to this location often. I do however need to go back to Sonoma Valley... Edited June 24, 2011 by SilverJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 13 Celsius is the gold standard for enjoying wine in Houston. I once ordered a $80 bottle of Burgundy for special occasion there. After we drank the bottle down, we realized the server brought a $200 bottle by accident. The server wouldn't even let us offer to pay $200 and apologized for bringing the wrong bottle. Sonoma is actually pretty great too, but more of a well rounded place to eat and enjoy wine. I think the trophy-wife observation is more a reflection of the neighborhood (R.O.) than what the owners are trying to do. They have a great selection of cabs and a great selection of wines by the bottle under $50. I think they will be an excellent addition to the neighborhood. And I think they will compliment Corkscrew nicely as they are a bit less casual and a bit more food centered. Boom-boom and Corkscrew will be great places to go for wine and something to nibble. They also tend to look for deals on lesser known wines. Sonoma will be more of a place to have a meal and to get good prices on a more mainstream wine list. Win-win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 If i remember correctly I ordered a bottle of Artemis when i was at Sonoma, and the price was pretty decent. Your probably right regarding the location causing that observation I made. I haven't been drinking much wine lately... i need to remedy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Did anyone go to Vinoteca back when it was there on 6th and Studewood? Failed wine bar in a similar location - I really liked the setup and it was very comfortable inside...too bad.CheersJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 There are a couple of relevant posts from the Heights Restaurant And Bar Scene forum pertaining to 801 Studewood. Sonoma, the wine bar at 801 Studewood is closed. On 4/29/2022 at 11:56 AM, flatline said: Big blow to the 'hood. Sounds like she will be opening more of a retail storefront nearby. . . https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/Sonoma-in-the-Heights-wine-bar-to-close-June-26-17133472.php Sonoma in the Heights, the wine bar at 801 Studewood, will close on June 26 after 10 years of operation in the Heights neighborhood. Owner Farrah Cauley, who built three Sonoma Wine Bar concepts in Houston and Katy, said she was unable to continue her lease at the Heights location. Sonoma’s other locations at 2720 Richmond and 9920 Gaston Road in Katy are unaffected by this decision and will remain open. “This was not the outcome I had hoped for after several months of negotiations with the landlord, but I had to make this extremely tough and sad decision based on what my business can afford,” she said of Sonoma in the Heights. . . . On 5/16/2022 at 9:14 AM, s3mh said: Sonoma could not come to terms with its landlord and lost its lease on Studewood. But the Height's loss is the GOOF's gain. Sonoma is moving to the Stomping Grounds development (which is finally seeing some momentum in building out restaurant tenants). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 The property at 801 Studewood is for sale. This is the former home of local wine bar Sonoma. Sonoma opened in 2012 and closed its Heights location in June. Last month, Chron.com published an article about the property going on the market. "The building is now up for lease, being listed for $166,020 a year, according to LoopNet. The structure at 801 Studewood was built in 1940 and is described as a second-generation restaurant 'in excellent condition' in the LoopNet listing. In all, it covers 2,767 square feet, plus a 250-square-foot patio on the first floor and a 400-square-foot rooftop patio..." https://www.chron.com/food/article/sonoma-wine-bar-houston-heights-for-lease-17317001.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Sale listing for 801 Studewood. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/801-Studewood-St-Houston-TX/25630499/ https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/WIaimlikBq8dKnNc6YcjD5WLG29nyFcjA7I9qMR4HNk/801 Studewood Flyer.pdf More photos of 801 Studewood from the listing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On 8/12/2022 at 7:59 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Sale listing for 801 Studewood. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/801-Studewood-St-Houston-TX/25630499/ https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/WIaimlikBq8dKnNc6YcjD5WLG29nyFcjA7I9qMR4HNk/801 Studewood Flyer.pdf After a year on the market, the listing for 801 Studewood St is unlisted on LoopNet. I think the listing was removed recently, like late September or early October. I don't know if the property was sold or leased. There isn't documentation pertaining to the sale of the property in county records, at least I couldn't find anything. The last occupant of 801 Studewood St was local wine bar and bistro Sonoma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) On 8/12/2022 at 7:59 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Sale listing for 801 Studewood. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/801-Studewood-St-Houston-TX/25630499/ https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/WIaimlikBq8dKnNc6YcjD5WLG29nyFcjA7I9qMR4HNk/801 Studewood Flyer.pdf https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/6065-the-heights-restaurant-and-bar-scene-more-coming/?do=findComment&comment=684003 On 7/14/2023 at 10:04 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Grace (aka Grace Pizza & Shakes) is expanding to the Heights area. It's a local pizza restaurant from the team behind Italian restaurant Grazia. There is a location in Alvin and another in Pearland. I don't know where Grace will be located exactly. It's possible the latest location may be located in the Washington Corridor or Garden Oaks / Oak Forest areas (since some refer to those neighborhoods as the Heights). https://gracepizzaandshakes.com 15 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: After a year on the market, the listing for 801 Studewood St is unlisted on LoopNet. I think the listing was removed recently, like late September or early October. I don't know if the property was sold or leased. There isn't documentation pertaining to the sale of the property in county records, at least I couldn't find anything. The last occupant of 801 Studewood St was local wine bar and bistro Sonoma. As noted in July in The Heights Restaurant And Bar Scene - More Coming thread, Grace (aka Grace Pizza & Shakes) is expanding to the Heights. The location wasn't known at the time of the post. However, it is now. Grace's latest restaurant is opening at 801 Studewood St. Sonoma, a local wine bar, previously occupied the space. I'm not sure if the proprietors of Grace purchased the property or are leasing. There are no records indicating a change in ownership. Grace is a local pizza restaurant from the team behind Italian restaurant Grazia. In addition to pizzas, the restaurant also specializes in over-the-top milkshakes. https://gracepizzaandshakes.com Edited October 31, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 50 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/6065-the-heights-restaurant-and-bar-scene-more-coming/?do=findComment&comment=684003 As noted in July in The Heights Restaurant And Bar Scene - More Coming thread, Grace (aka Grace Pizza & Shakes) is expanding to the Heights. The location wasn't known at the time of the post. However, it is now. Grace's latest restaurant is opening at 801 Studewood St. Sonoma, a local wine bar, previously occupied the space. I'm not sure if the proprietors of Grace purchased the property or are leasing. There are no records indicating a change in ownership. Grace is a local pizza restaurant from the team behind Italian restaurant Grazia. In addition to pizzas, the restaurant also specializes in over-the-top milkshakes. https://gracepizzaandshakes.com What a great story behind the name of the restaurant! Hope it does well on Studewood. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Omg this is great news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 It is about time we are finally getting some good restaurants from Pearland. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 A few days ago, Grace (aka Grace Pizza & Shakes / Grace Pizza and Shakes) included its forthcoming Heights location on its website. Grace is opening at 801 Studewood St. The restaurant replaces local wine bar Sonoma. https://gracepizzaandshakes.com/locations/the-heights-texas-location/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 The Leader reports on Grace's forthcoming location at 801 Studewood St. There aren't additional details in the article beyond what's been posted on this forum. https://www.theleadernews.com/food_drink/grace-pizza-and-shakes-to-grace-former-sonoma-location-with-signature-pies-and-over-the/article_d5c9b272-92ef-11ee-9f03-53062b7fae2a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) Several permits were filed today for 801 Studewood St: One story occupancy inspection permit Certificate of occupancy permit Occupancy emergency permit overtime Details from the permit: Use: Occupancy report / restaurant / 2,767 sf FCC Group: Non-residential alteration Grace (aka Grace Pizza and Shakes) is opening at 801 Studewood St. One story occupancy inspection permit Certificate of occupancy permit Occupancy emergency permit overtime Edited December 7, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Exterior and interior photos of renovations at 801 Studewood St. The photos were posted to Facebook in late November and early December. Grace (aka Grace Pizza & Shakes) is opening at this location soon. https://www.facebook.com/gracepizzaheights/posts/pfbid02HK2qeEDoyxRs42b1EASsdkSVnT91VTt6AsZqMfpbtnURjAoWVrGSpEHeeRwp4ztwl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Additional progress photos of renovations at 801 Studewood St. The photos were posted to Facebook about a week and a half ago. Grace (aka Grace Pizza & Shakes) is opening at this location soon. https://www.facebook.com/gracepizzaheights/posts/pfbid0BKxq88w7DW4x5g7wHGzBTsS4jS4CxzpsdoTrYy8jsSno8E4hjvYJJEk5uuhx6yYTl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Wow this looks incredibly nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveferris Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Triton said: Wow this looks incredibly nice Bruh, they painted it. Added tvs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 16 hours ago, saveferris said: Bruh, they painted it. Added tvs. Lol nice paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 It looks like a clubhouse you rent at a garden style apartment complex built in 2005 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Getting close!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) Thanks for the photo, @steve1363. Would you happen to know who painted the mural? Edited December 21, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 50 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Thanks for the photo, @steve1363. Would you happen to know who painted the mural? No. But here is a closer view... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, steve1363 said: No. But here is a closer view... Thanks, @steve1363! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Grace (aka Grace Pizza and Shakes) posted an update to social media yesterday regarding it's Heights location. According to the post, an opening date will be announced soon. Based off a few Instagram and Facebook videos, the restaurant has held a few private family & friends events this month. It's possible Grace may open its doors to the public later this month. Included in the post, is a photo of the restaurant at night. Grace is the pizza off-shoot of Pearland's Grazia restaurant. It's located at 801 Studewood St. Caption from social media: Your new local hangout spot 🍕 Stay tuned as we will have an official opening date announcement soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/C2K9y6rp3yr/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Grace Pizza is open for business! https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/article/grace-pizza-shakes-houston-heights-18617406.php 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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