heights_yankee Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 what happened to Torchy's? 19th street could really use an old style general store with all the old school candies and etc. That would be pretty cool.Torchy's is inked. This is a 2nd tenant on the left side of the building. Deal not yet completed so leasing agent isn't giving details. I have a message in to the property owner to try and get more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I don't think a general store would need a TABC license. I suspect it's a bar/restaurant named The Heights General Store.General Store Themed Bar maybe? Did you see what type of TABC license they were applying for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Not really sure how the Down House permit works, but I was able to buy cocktails without signing up for any private club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Not really sure how the Down House permit works, but I was able to buy cocktails without signing up for any private club.Did they look at your DL? All they do is scan it, and you're in the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Did they look at your DL? All they do is scan it, and you're in the club.Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Downhouse does it far more often than most dry restaurants. The whole restaurant row north of Dallas was dry and they never asked for my membership info there. I find it's hit or miss at any places with Club liscences. This doesn't make it right to not ask, but I guess a busy server/bartender might let a few slide in hopes none are TABC. Downhouse has recently started giving out a laminated card so that once you swipe your DL once and become a member, all you have to do is show the card to the server on any future visits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Restaurant opened last night. Anyone go? Reports? Fuzzy pictures of the menu in this slideshow look promising. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have not been to the restaurant, but friends went and thought it was very good. Similar to Shade in that it has upscale food with a casual atmosphere (but not as laid back as Down House). The cuisine is Gulf Coast/Southern comfort food. I wondered whether there is too much overlap with Zelko, Liberty Kitchen and Down House. But my friend responded: "Have you ever tried to eat at Liberty Kitchen on Friday night?" Point taken. If the food is good, there are more than enough people looking to eat out in the Heights to support the restaurant. I did go to the market just to snoop and get some coffee. Basically, if you squished Whole Foods down into about 3-4k sq ft and pumped up the prices, you have the market. The coffee was about on par with what you get at Starbucks/Whole Foods. Not in the same ball park as Catalina, Boomtown or Revival. There were a number of interesting items that you cannot get from Whole Foods. There was a nice selection of cheese, some bread and pastries from a local bakery that looked good and some unique brands here and there in the general groceries. It will be interesting to see how the market concept evolves. My first impression was that it was a significantly better version of the ill-fated McCain's Market, but still had similar issues of high prices on items that you could get for much less nearby at Kroger or Whole Foods. I definitely like the idea of having somewhere to get a few things for dinner instead of having to go down to Whole Foods or Kroger when the stock from the weekly trip to the grocery store runs out. The café in the market looks pretty good. So, they may not have to hit the ball out of the park with the grocery section in order to make money. But unlike McCains, this place will get good foot traffic on weekends. I think that might translate into the ability to sell more specialty items and food-gift items. Like Revival, I suspect that they will do a lot of tweaking to find out what works. It will be interesting to watch as the concept could catch on as the inner loop gets more crowded, creating the need for smaller neighborhood grocers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I would not conflate Whole Foods coffee with what they serve at Starbucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Went for dinner Friday night, and there was a pretty big crowd. It was their second dinner service, so some inevitable front-of-house problems can be forgiven and will almost certainly be corrected in time. The food definitely showed promise. We live close enough to walk, and saw a number of our neighbors that did the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Houston Chronicle reports on Harold’s consolidating its two-story restaurant space. The restaurant will operate on the first floor. As for the second floor and terrace space, a new restaurant concept is leasing it. Harold's located in the Heights at 350 W 19th St, Suite C. Below is more from today's article: Harold's in the Heights is shifting gears by relinquishing its second-story restaurant space known for its scenic patio. Beginning today, Oct. 4, Harold’s will consolidate its efforts within its ground floor restaurant and bar known as the Tap Room. That space will be rebranded as Harold’s Bistro, Bar & Market ...The Harold’s terrace restaurant space will be leased to operators who are planning a new restaurant called Blue Tuba Euro-Tex Cuisine, opening in the new year... https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/harold-s-heights-houston-18405787.php 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) On 10/4/2023 at 10:58 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Houston Chronicle reports on Harold’s consolidating its two-story restaurant space. The restaurant will operate on the first floor. As for the second floor and terrace space, a new restaurant concept is leasing it. Harold's located in the Heights at 350 W 19th St, Suite C. Below is more from today's article: Harold's in the Heights is shifting gears by relinquishing its second-story restaurant space known for its scenic patio. Beginning today, Oct. 4, Harold’s will consolidate its efforts within its ground floor restaurant and bar known as the Tap Room. That space will be rebranded as Harold’s Bistro, Bar & Market ...The Harold’s terrace restaurant space will be leased to operators who are planning a new restaurant called Blue Tuba Euro-Tex Cuisine, opening in the new year... https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/harold-s-heights-houston-18405787.php Several permits were filed today for 350 W 19th St, Suite E: 1 Story Occupancy Inspection permit Certificate of occupancy permit As mentioned, Blue Tuba, a restaurant serving Euro-Tex Cuisine is opening at the location. It will occupy the 5,141-square-foot space upstairs and terrace previously occupied by Harold's. Harold's consolidating by moving all operations to 350 W 19th St, Suite C (first floor). 1 Story Occupancy Inspection permit Certificate of Occupancy permit Edited November 14, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Harold's announced it is closing its doors this weekend after ten years. According to CultureMap, the restaurant's last day is Sunday, March 4. The restaurant primarily served Southern fare at 350 W 19th St, Suite C. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/staple-heights-restaurant-closing-this-weekend-after-10-years-on-19th-st/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 (edited) On 10/4/2023 at 9:58 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Houston Chronicle reports on Harold’s consolidating its two-story restaurant space. The restaurant will operate on the first floor. As for the second floor and terrace space, a new restaurant concept is leasing it. ...The Harold’s terrace restaurant space will be leased to operators who are planning a new restaurant called Blue Tuba Euro-Tex Cuisine, opening in the new year... https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/harold-s-heights-houston-18405787.php In addition to coverage of Harold's closing its restaurant space at 350 W 19th St, Ste C, CultureMap also provides an update on Blue Tuba's opening. Blue Tuba is an Euro-Tex restaurant taking over the second floor and terrace space previously occupied by Harold's. The restaurant was announced last fall. According to CultureMap, Blue Tuba anticipates opening in March at 350 W 19th St, Suite E. The upstairs space is expected to reopen next month under new ownership as Blue Tuba, which is described as serving “Euro Tex cuisine.” https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/staple-heights-restaurant-closing-this-weekend-after-10-years-on-19th-st/ Edited February 27 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 The realtor on the first floor is also moving out. I would guess that the first floor space could be put back together into a single restaurant space like it was when it was Heights General Store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springcityparts Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Circa Real Estate is moving to 11th Street 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 This may be dumb, but whats euro-tex food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 6 hours ago, BigRed said: This may be dumb, but whats euro-tex food? I'm not sure what Blue Tuba's version of Euro-Tex will be. Maybe if you send them a DM on Instagram, they can answer your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Blue Tuba shared a teaser exterior photo to its social media earlier today. The Euro-Tex restaurant occupies the second floor and terrace space previously home to Harold's. Blue Tuba aims to opening next month at 350 W 19th St, Ste E. https://www.instagram.com/p/C367ElbuU0F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Blue Tuba uploaded a video last evening showing the restaurant's remodeling process. The video was posted to their Instagram and Facebook pages. I didn't take any screenshots. However, if anyone is interested, you can visit the link below to view the video. Blue Tuba is an Euro-Tex restaurant located at 350 W 19th St, Suite E. It takes over the second floor and terrace space previously occupied by Harold's. The restaurant could open this month. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4pA5seOFwr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 CultureMap published an article earlier today on Blue Tuba. It is an Euro-Tex restaurant located at 350 W 19th St, Suite E. The article doesn't cover the restaurant's remodel, but it does provide further insight into the eatery's concept. Also worth noting, the article also details some hurdles the owners encountered finding a space to lease. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/inventive-new-heights-restaurant-blends-european-flavors-with-texas-traditions/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 3 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: CultureMap published an article earlier today on Blue Tuba. It is an Euro-Tex restaurant located at 350 W 19th St, Suite E. The article doesn't cover the restaurant's remodel, but it does provide further insight into the eatery's concept. Also worth noting, the article also details some hurdles the owners encountered finding a space to lease. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/inventive-new-heights-restaurant-blends-european-flavors-with-texas-traditions/ A courtesy photo of Blue Tuba's exterior published in the CultureMap article linked above. Blue Tuba is an Euro-Tex restaurant located at 350 W 19th St, Suite E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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