downtownian Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 The Houston Downtown Management District and Weingarten Art Group are seeking submissions for temporary art installations above the dollar store on Main and Walker. The space is 40x60 feet. This seems to be the first of many public art projects to be launched before the NCAA tournament and super bowl. Should be beneficial to the corner but not as beneficial as actually getting rid of the dollar store. http://weingartenartgroup.com/request-for-submissions-artwork-designs-for-main-street-marquee-in-houston-texas/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That the things I don't like if your going to do something like this do it to give the area more pop ,don't just do it for ncaa or superbowl and after just go back to to the norm..start doing for Houston 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Will they have a sign? Serious ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Well with all of the discussion I decided to make Christian's my destination for lunch today. I spent the morning taking pictures around the city and did a lot of walking. I met one of the owners Zack and general manager Blake after lunch. it was almost 2:00 when I got in line to order. It was only about five people but still this was at 2:00. There were maybe twenty people eating and having a good time. I had the small cheese burger and fries and the burger was incredible. The fries were crisp and very good. Zack said that he has been involved with bars in downtown since the mid nineties, with Power Tools and several other ventures. Just to clarify this is on Congress and Fannin on the south side of Congress. I asked Zack how the start of business went and whether it met their expectations. First he made it clear that they wanted a soft opening without any fanfare so they could grow at a nice pace and be able to handle the business as it grew. Which is a very savvy approach. I know from experience that if you can't handle the crush from a lot of advertising you hurt yourself more with unhappy customers that might be hesitant to come back. Second he made it clear that they knew how to advertise and that would come. I know they sponsor Sports 610 at their four different locations for live broadcasts and I can promise you that there will be no grass growing in the sidewalks around this sports bar ever. Congratulations on an outstanding weekend. Oh did I tell you they had the busiest weekend they have ever had at any location. So like I said before if you have a name around town for good food, fun and good service you can open anywhere if people live or work in the area. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Well with all of the discussion I decided to make Christian's my destination for lunch today.I spent the morning taking pictures around the city and did a lot of walking.I met one of the owners Zack and general manager Blake after lunch. it was almost 2:00when I got in line to order. It was only about five people but still this was at 2:00.There were maybe twenty people eating and having a good time.I had the small cheese burger and fries and the burger was incredible. The fries were crisp and very good.Zack said that he has been involved with bars in downtown since the mid nineties, with Power Tools and several other ventures.Just to clarify this is on Congress and Fannin on the south side of Congress.I asked Zack how the start of business went and whether it met their expectations.First he made it clear that they wanted a soft opening without any fanfare so they could grow at a nice pace and be able to handlethe business as it grew. Which is a very savvy approach. I know from experience that if you can't handle the crush from a lot of advertising you hurt yourself more with unhappy customers that might be hesitant to come back.Second he made it clear that they knew how to advertise and that would come. I know they sponsor Sports 610 at their four differentlocations for live broadcasts and I can promise you that there will be no grass growing in the sidewalks around this sports bar ever.Congratulations on an outstanding weekend.Oh did I tell you they had the busiest weekend they have ever had at any location. So like I said before if you have a name around town for good food, fun and good service you can open anywhere if people live or work in the area. Doesn't matter. We all now know that if Burger King can't make it at that location, nobody can. ;-) Thanks for the informative report, bobruss. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Will they have a sign? Serious ?Isn't there a dumb ordinance on not being allowed to have nicely lit signs? A cool sign on top or on the side of the building would be cool, almost like cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Think one of the recommendation that was part of the Downtown revitalize study was to repeal that ordinance, don't know if it ever came to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Oh did I tell you they had the busiest weekend they have ever had at any location.When I went on Sunday at 1pm only to find no place to sit, I must say that I really was shocked (and pleased). For them to have had the "busiest weekend ever" when compared to their other locations, they must have had a really good Saturday too. I wish them much success. Opening just before football season was smart. Hopefully the trend will continue ...... But hopefully not too much more! I want a seat on a Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Think one of the recommendation that was part of the Downtown revitalize study was to repeal that ordinance, don't know if it ever came to be Interesting. So a business in downtown can't submit an on-premise sign permit application with the CoH like every other business in the city and county can? I didn't know that. I thought if they wanted to put one up they just needed a permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I remember when the study report was released and I do recall them mentioning signage height ,and how Houston ordinance was outdated.. it may have been about billboards which would explain why their are almost non in downtown proper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hold on. Let's not get carried away with disinformation about downtown signage AGAIN. There are restrictions on signage downtown that do not apply elsewhere (although most of those restrictions apply to certain other designated areas of town) . There is not and never has been a ban on lighted signs downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The District looks to be close to opening. Furniture and signage is in place. This is in the Chase garage building, across the street from the Rice and the new Hines tower at 609 Main. Still much work to be done inside Morningside Thai, but they are busting their asses and working on it late. Window decals are up. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Wow The District looks very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietstorm Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The District looks to be close to opening. Furniture and signage is in place. This is in the Chase garage building, across the street from the Rice and the new Hines tower at 609 Main. Still much work to be done inside Morningside Thai, but they are busting their asses and working on it late. Window decals are up. Is this from the District 7 Grill folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Is this from the District 7 Grill folks? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Went today with 6 co-workers. It was very busy; ordered at bar got our burgers in 10-15 minutes. Everyone loved the place, clean, TV's were on, parked one block away. Walked to the Chase Tower afterwards which probably burned one onion ring off. This place doesn't need any luck or help - it's going to do great business. Plus it's right there off main, looks further on a map, walking outside you can easily see Hooneymooners, ect. Good to go. Wish CT all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Went today with 6 co-workers. It was very busy; ordered at bar got our burgers in 10-15 minutes. Everyone loved the place, clean, TV's were on, parked one block away. Walked to the Chase Tower afterwards which probably burned one onion ring off. This place doesn't need any luck or help - it's going to do great business. Plus it's right there off main, looks further on a map, walking outside you can easily see Hooneymooners, ect. Good to go. Wish CT all the best.Are you referring to The District? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Saw a lady wearing Pappas Bros chef gear walking through the shops too... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Went today with 6 co-workers. It was very busy; ordered at bar got our burgers in 10-15 minutes. Everyone loved the place, clean, TV's were on, parked one block away. Walked to the Chase Tower afterwards which probably burned one onion ring off. This place doesn't need any luck or help - it's going to do great business. Plus it's right there off main, looks further on a map, walking outside you can easily see Hooneymooners, ect. Good to go. Wish CT all the best. Allison Cook of the Chronicle just reviewed Christian's Tailgate Downtown. You can read the review on chron.com, but it's not very good unfortunately. She graded their burger a D but said good things about the onion rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Never cared for critics food ones being the lowest. .Never understood basing your views off someone else personal taste 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 The District (or whatever it's called) across Main from 609 Main was pretty packed today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 The District (or whatever it's called) across Main from 609 Main was pretty packed today. I went during lunch. They are on their "Sneak Peak" menu prior even to soft opening. Needless to say, they are still learning here and the food could use a bit of work. I have been to most of their locations though and they will clean it up. Good build out of the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 When I walked by it looked packed outside, but not a lot of waiters walking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Allison Cook of the Chronicle just reviewed Christian's Tailgate Downtown. You can read the review on chron.com, but it's not very good unfortunately. She graded their burger a D but said good things about the onion rings.Allison Cook is an idiot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 i dont get this huge thing about their burger, its really nothing special. since the new owners came in, their fries are AWFUL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Saw a lady wearing Pappas Bros chef gear walking through the shops too... And now, it's just about complete. Pics: https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/651823959621537792 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Stopped by Moonshiners and Christians this past weekend. Moonshiners had a good crowd and seems to be doing fine. Christians was hoping on Sunday. Not a "sell out" like the first football Sunday that I stopped by a few weeks ago but still quite crowded....... The waitstaff was hustling beers and burgers routinely. Interestingly, on the beautiful weekend, no one was outside on the well appointed patio when I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 The Starbucks at HIlton-Americas is nearly complete, pics c/o Houston First via Facebook. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 ^^^ outstanding illustrations urbannizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 This Starbucks will be a good addition to the area. I personally wish it was not a Chain but a locally owned business going in here but, I can see that this will fit well with the convention crowd. Christians Tail gate was busy Saturday in the early afternoon. In the lat afternoon Pastry War was a tad empty. Early evening Moonshiners was quite full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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