Retail Center At 420 E. 20th St.

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 5/26/2022 at 9:19 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

 

Jun by Kin or Jūn by KIN is more than likely opening at 420 W 20th St. The owners of the restaurant recently filed an entity for Jun by Kin, LLC. 420 W 20th St is the listed address.

 

The Leader confirmed Jūn by KIN leased the unit at 420 W 20th St, Suite A.

Snippets from yesterday's article:

 

"[Evelyn] Garcia and [Henry] Lu are aiming for a fall opening of Jūn in the former location of the Central City Co-op at 420 20th St. in the Heights..."

"Lu is handling the business end, Garcia says, and he says their hoped-for fall opening is in the hands of permit- and license-issuers and suppliers."

 

https://www.theleadernews.com/food_drink/almost-top-chef-garcia-brings-celebrity-new-asian-american-cuisine-to-heights/article_10ce1fa2-ede2-11ec-8e71-af5754b895a5.html

[IntheKnowHouston]

Photos of the unit at 420 W 20th St, Suite A from the Leader. The forthcoming home for Jūn by KIN was previously occupied by Central City Co-op and Steel City Pops in recent years:

 

 

 

Edited June 17, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

Leasing materials for 420 E 20th St. 

The information isn't new. I think the brochure was released in late spring.


https://shopcompanies.com/properties/420-e-20th-street
https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/420-e-20th-street

https://www.crexi.com/lease/properties/437456/texas-420-e-20th-street
https://api-lease.crexi.com/assets/437456/flyer

 

[hindesky]

[IntheKnowHouston]

A website for Jūn ( Jūn by Kin ) launched in the fall. The estimated opening date is posted on the site. January 2023 is the month the restaurant is aiming to make its debut.

Jūn is the contemporary Southeast Asian restaurant from chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu. Garcia was a finalist on Bravo's Top Chef. 

The restaurant is located at 420 W 20th St, Suite A. Steel City Pops and Central City Co-op were previous tenants.


https://www.junbykin.com

 

 

Edited January 2, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

From Houston Chronicle today:

"Jun is expected to open late January or early February."

 

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/Jun-Restaurant-Houston-Heights-Evelyn-Garcia-17713551.php

 

[innerloop]

My wife and I looked in the windows yesterday. There were bottles behind the bar and tables with place settings. Maybe it was for a photo op or maybe they're getting ready for a soft opening. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

After several family and friends services last week, chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lun's restaurant is open to the public.

Jūn is located at 420 E 20th St, Suite A.


Houston Chronicle reported on the opening last week. Details about the space designed by Gin Design Group:


"The boxy warehouse-like space, which used to be a location of the gluten-free popsicle shop Steel City Pops, is filled with natural light."

"It seats 65 people and has an industrial feel but is warm with a neutral color palette. There are three distinct areas between a dining room, bar and open kitchen."

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/jun-houston-restaurant-top-chef-evelyn-garcia-17756569.php




More on Garcia and Lu selected the space in a recent CultureMap article:


"Garcia explains that one specific design feature sold her and Lu on the space.

'The location has always had the bones for a beautiful restaurant in my eyes so when it was brought to us as a potential location we were ecstatic,' she writes. 'We both have only worked in open kitchens in New York, so just the thought of us having a completely visible kitchen is what sold us.'"

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/jun-by-kin-asian-american-restaurant-heights-evelyn-garcia-henry-lu-1/

Edited February 8, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

Photos of Jūn located at 420 E 20th St, Suite A.

The photos were taken by Elizabeth Conley for Houston Chronicle.