Kirby Grove: Mixed-Use Development At 2925 Richmond Ave.

[hindesky]

Converting the hotel in to apartments. I noticed a green construction fencing around the lot a couple weeks ago.

Architect -https://mwtusa.com

 

[BEES?!]

I am so excited for them to open. Wondering what their target date for opening is. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

10 hours ago, BEES?! said:

I am so excited for them to open. Wondering what their target date for opening is. 

I am excited too. 


It's possible the restaurant could open by year's end. CultureMap previously reported MoneyCat anticipated a September opening. But that's come and gone:


"Tobiuo Sushi chef-owner Sherman Yeung will open this modern, Japanese-inspired restaurant in the same Upper Kirby mid-rise as Kiran’s. Scheduled to open in September, Moneycat will serve a selection of sushi as well as both hot and cold dishes, many of which will be made with locally sourced ingredients. True to its name, the entrance will feature a wall of money cats waving at patrons."

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/06-07-22-upcoming-restaurant-bar-list-andiron-georgia-james-navy-blue-aya-sushi-elro-pizza-late-august-lymbar/

 

In recent weeks, MoneyCat has posted teaser photos of select dishes. This could be a sign it's close to announcing an opening date. But then again, I may be wrong.

 

[j_cuevas713]

Now if we could get the 2 boutique stores and the other hotel to clean up their act that would be great

[hindesky]

[Amlaham]

Im interested to know how the parking/layout will change. I feel like it would be most reasonable if they built a garage in the back and some kind of green space in the front. A Midrise surrounded by surface lots doesn't feel very home-y .

[Houston19514]

15 minutes ago, Amlaham said:

Im interested to know how the parking/layout will change. I feel like it would be most reasonable if they built a garage in the back and some kind of green space in the front. A Midrise surrounded by surface lots doesn't feel very home-y .

Excellent question.  (And I hope by "back" you mean the current front, on the freeway side.  Add structured parking there and move the front door to the park side and create some open/park/amenity space where the larger surface parking is...)

[Fortune]

I was in this hotel around 2015/2016 and they did their best to update the hotel, however the ceiling heights seemed extremely low. I'm really surprised they are remodeling this building instead of tearing it down and starting over. It's on a large piece of property and it's an oddly shaped building.  I would think it would make more sense to start over from scratch and build a larger building with higher floor to ceiling heights. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

Money Cat soft opened to the public earlier this week on December 19. 

 

[hindesky]

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 8/29/2022 at 10:17 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Woodshed, Love Shack, and Side Dough recently closed at Kirby Grove.


https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-29-22-woodshed-smokehouse-love-shack-side-dough-restaurants-levy-park-closed-shuttered-chef-tim-love/

At least one of the spaces previously home to former Tim Love dining concepts is leased.

Gaspachos is coming to the Kirby Grove mixed-use development. It replaces Love Shack at 3709 Eastside St in Levy Park. The Houston food truck is known for its Mexican snacks and fruit drinks. 

I don't know when Gaspachos will open.


Photo of the Love Shack space from Google Maps.

[nate4l1f3]

On 3/18/2023 at 3:44 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

At least one of the spaces previously home to former Tim Love dining concepts is leased.

Gaspachos is coming to the Kirby Grove mixed-use development. It replaces Love Shack at 3709 Eastside St in Levy Park. The Houston food truck is known for its Mexican snacks and fruit drinks. 

I don't know when Gaspachos will open.


Photo of the Love Shack space from Google Maps.

They’ve been serving the park from their food truck for a little while now, doesn’t excite me for my taste but good for them. Now we wait to see what replaces the Woodshed restaurant. 

[hindesky]

[nate4l1f3]

On 3/20/2023 at 1:30 PM, nate4l1f3 said:

They’ve been serving the park from their food truck for a little while now, doesn’t excite me for my taste but good for them. Now we wait to see what replaces the Woodshed restaurant. 

So they’ll actually be serving food and margaritas so this is exceptionally more exciting for me 😏

[hindesky]

https://www.gaspachosfruitsandcravings.com/parkkiosk

Houston food truck is bringing hot dogs, tacos, tortas, and more to popular Houston park. Gaspachos Mexican Bites will open this spring in Levy Park, the six-acre park located near the intersection of Kirby Dr. and Richmond Ave.

Located in the park’s kiosk next to its dog park, Gaspachos replaces Love Shack, celebrity chef Tim Love’s burger joint that closed last summer along with his upscale barbecue concept Woodshed Smokehouse. Park visitors are already familiar with the future kiosk’s offerings, as the Gaspachos Fruits and Cravings food truck makes regular appearances there.

Founded by Jennifer Perez in 2016, Gaspachos Fruits and Cravings serves mangonadas, natural fruits, ice cones, elotes, and other snacks. Perez currently operates three trucks across the Houston area.

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/gaspachos-mexican-bites-levy-park/

[hindesky]

[kennyc05]

7 hours ago, hindesky said:

I still don't understand how they're gonna do the parking situation.

[Amlaham]

4 hours ago, kennyc05 said:

I still don't understand how they're gonna do the parking situation.

Something tells me this is going to be a very cheap conversion. Maybe a new paint job and landscape but thats it. Might even leave the parking lot as is. I pass by this place all the time and it looks like they're moving at a really slow pace, or just don't plan on doing much. 

[j_cuevas713]

I don't know I mean Levy Park has it's name on it and it looks like they're just gutting the building at the moment. A small company outside of Seattle is tackling the conversion. Their profile is small but clean and neat. And to be honest, I trust a company doing this coming from that area compared to some good ol boys here in Texas. 

https://rainierdc.com/gallery

Edited June 14, 2023 by j_cuevas713

[IntheKnowHouston]

Below are leasing materials for the dining spaces at Levy Park. One unit was previously occupied by Woodshed (3728 Wakeforest Ave). The other is for a space adjacent to Woodshed. Another is for a stand-alone converted double decker bus Side Dough occupied (3728 Wakeforest Ave Suite B).

The restaurants, including Love Shack, closed last year. All were dining concepts from Fort Worth chef Tim Love.

Lewis Property Company is marketing the units.



Details from the listing:
 

• The Levy Park Conservancy is seeking license proposals to operate the various food and beverage facilities serving Levy Park, the neighborhood, and the city at large.  
  
   
• Gross Leasable Area: 7,278 SF
   
• 6,734 SF of retail space available 
   
•  Restaurant - 5,625 SF (previously home to Woodshed)
   
• Park Service Kitchen - 875 SF (adjacent to Woodshed)
   
• Double Decker Kiosk - 234 SF (previously Side Dough)

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3801-Eastside-St-Houston-TX/27015602/

https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/pWvjclqhmv7DWJNL-jqahS-vbeJd8M3HT5Vbib5IIec/Levy Park.pdf

https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/pWvjclqhmv7DWJNL-jqahS-vbeJd8M3HT5Vbib5IIec/Levy Park.pdf

 

 

Edited June 17, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

1 hour ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are leasing materials for the dining spaces at Levy Park. One unit was previously occupied by Woodshed (3728 Wakeforest Ave). The other is for a space adjacent to Woodshed. Another is for a stand-alone converted double decker bus Side Dough occupied (3728 Wakeforest Ave Suite B).

The restaurants, including Love Shack, closed last year. All were dining concepts from Fort Worth chef Tim Love.

Lewis Property Company is marketing the units.



Details from the listing:
 

• The Levy Park Conservancy is seeking license proposals to operate the various food and beverage facilities serving Levy Park, the neighborhood, and the city at large.  
  
   
• Gross Leasable Area: 7,278 SF
   
• 6,734 SF of retail space available 
   
•  Restaurant - 5,625 SF (previously home to Woodshed)
   
• Park Service Kitchen - 875 SF (adjacent to Woodshed)
   
• Double Decker Kiosk - 234 SF (previously Side Dough)

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3801-Eastside-St-Houston-TX/27015602/

https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/pWvjclqhmv7DWJNL-jqahS-vbeJd8M3HT5Vbib5IIec/Levy Park.pdf

https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/pWvjclqhmv7DWJNL-jqahS-vbeJd8M3HT5Vbib5IIec/Levy Park.pdf

 

 

Photos of the former Woodshed space at 3728 Wakeforest Ave. These were included in recent leasing materials for Levy Park retail.

Edited June 17, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

1 hour ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are leasing materials for the dining spaces at Levy Park. One unit was previously occupied by Woodshed (3728 Wakeforest Ave). The other is for a space adjacent to Woodshed. Another is for a stand-alone converted double decker bus Side Dough occupied (3728 Wakeforest Ave Suite B).

The restaurants, including Love Shack, closed last year. All were dining concepts from Fort Worth chef Tim Love.

Lewis Property Company is marketing the units.



Details from the listing:
 

• The Levy Park Conservancy is seeking license proposals to operate the various food and beverage facilities serving Levy Park, the neighborhood, and the city at large.  
  
   
• Gross Leasable Area: 7,278 SF
   
• 6,734 SF of retail space available 
   
•  Restaurant - 5,625 SF (previously home to Woodshed)
   
• Park Service Kitchen - 875 SF (adjacent to Woodshed)
   
• Double Decker Kiosk - 234 SF (previously Side Dough)

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3801-Eastside-St-Houston-TX/27015602/

https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/pWvjclqhmv7DWJNL-jqahS-vbeJd8M3HT5Vbib5IIec/Levy Park.pdf

https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/pWvjclqhmv7DWJNL-jqahS-vbeJd8M3HT5Vbib5IIec/Levy Park.pdf

 

 

Photos of the space adjacent to Woodshed. These were included in recent leasing materials for Levy Park retail.











Photos of the former Side Dough kiosk at 3728-B Wakeforest Ave. These were included in recent leasing materials for Levy Park retail.







 

[IntheKnowHouston]

1 hour ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below are leasing materials for the dining spaces at Levy Park. One unit was previously occupied by Woodshed (3728 Wakeforest Ave). The other is for a space adjacent to Woodshed. Another is for a stand-alone converted double decker bus Side Dough occupied (3728 Wakeforest Ave Suite B).

The restaurants, including Love Shack, closed last year. All were dining concepts from Fort Worth chef Tim Love.

Lewis Property Company is marketing the units.



Details from the listing:
 

• The Levy Park Conservancy is seeking license proposals to operate the various food and beverage facilities serving Levy Park, the neighborhood, and the city at large.  
  
   
• Gross Leasable Area: 7,278 SF
   
• 6,734 SF of retail space available 
   
•  Restaurant - 5,625 SF (previously home to Woodshed)
   
• Park Service Kitchen - 875 SF (adjacent to Woodshed)
   
• Double Decker Kiosk - 234 SF (previously Side Dough)

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3801-Eastside-St-Houston-TX/27015602/

https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/pWvjclqhmv7DWJNL-jqahS-vbeJd8M3HT5Vbib5IIec/Levy Park.pdf

https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/pWvjclqhmv7DWJNL-jqahS-vbeJd8M3HT5Vbib5IIec/Levy Park.pdf

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Photos of the former Woodshed space at 3728 Wakeforest Ave. These were included in recent leasing materials for Levy Park retail.

I think the former Woodshed space in Levy Park is leased or in lease negotiations. An entity was recently filed for Hearsay at Levy Park LLC. Maybe the restaurant is expanding to 3728 Wakeforest Ave?

At present, Hearsay has two locations in downtown Houston and another in The Woodlands.
 

[nate4l1f3]

18 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

 

I think the former Woodshed space in Levy Park is leased or in lease negotiations. An entity was recently filed for Hearsay at Levy Park LLC. Maybe the restaurant is expanding to 3728 Wakeforest Ave?

At present, Hearsay has two locations in downtown Houston and another in The Woodlands.
 

Was hoping for something a tad bit more casual but good find. 

[Houston19514]

18 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

 

I think the former Woodshed space in Levy Park is leased or in lease negotiations. An entity was recently filed for Hearsay at Levy Park LLC. Maybe the restaurant is expanding to 3728 Wakeforest Ave?

At present, Hearsay has two locations in downtown Houston and another in The Woodlands.
 

… and Galveston 

[IntheKnowHouston]

5 hours ago, nate4l1f3 said:

Was hoping for something a tad bit more casual but good find. 

I like Hearsay, but I think a casual eatery would work better (and have longevity) in that space. Something similar to Betsy's in Bellaire's Evelyn's Park or Lake House at Discovery Green could do well in Levy Park. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

4 hours ago, Houston19514 said:

… and Galveston 

That's right! I forgot about Hearsay's Galveston location. Thanks!

[hindesky]

204 units according to a couple of workers I talked with.

[j_cuevas713]

On 6/9/2023 at 12:07 PM, Amlaham said:

Something tells me this is going to be a very cheap conversion. Maybe a new paint job and landscape but thats it. Might even leave the parking lot as is. I pass by this place all the time and it looks like they're moving at a really slow pace, or just don't plan on doing much. 

Yikes maybe you were right 😬

[hindesky]