HeightsGuy Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 So, which marketing genius came up with the idea to open a mattress store in the new building on the corner of Shepherd/11th? I know, I know, better than a crack house or convenience store, but c'mon.... Sorry for the rant, but seeing that on the heels of witnessing an auto parts store going into the old Luby's space next to Kroger makes me want to rant a little. Argh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 So, which marketing genius came up with the idea to open a mattress store in the new building on the corner of Shepherd/11th? I know, I know, better than a crack house or convenience store, but c'mon....Sorry for the rant, but seeing that on the heels of witnessing an auto parts store going into the old Luby's space next to Kroger makes me want to rant a little. Argh!I just can't wait until the state of retail changes on Shepherd. A few less car lots please. They seem to be dissapearing on Durham but not being replaced with some other kind of retail. Seems to be a lot of hesitation to locate a buisness on the Shepherd/Durham corridor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I saw them putting the Mattress whatever sign up there yesterday and had the same thought. Disappointing but those bland retail establishments are what keep the ecomony alive. At least the strip center was done in a faux old brick building style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureAuteur Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Not the worst thing they could have put on that corner, but still, come on... it's a waste of a pedestrian friendly corner. Nobody walks to a mattress store to pick one up and carry it home on their backs. You have to drive to one of those places. It doesn't encourage walkable living. Then again, the location isn't really in the Heights or Heights Annex even, it's on their boundary with Timbergrove/Merchant's Park. I think it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Mattress Store? WTF? We need a DRY CLEANERS! There's only one at that intersection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 what is it with this town and its fettish for matttress stores? i have never seen so many joints hocking mattresses as i have here in houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Have you seen what a good mattress sells for these days? I mean a GOOD mattress. I bought one a couple of months ago, and ended up getting a deal at $1,300. Many of the ones I saw were $2,500. I bet there's big money to be made there.And the used mattress market is huge. I saw a report on Dateline or 60 Minutes or something about it. Used mattresses can be had for next to nothing. $30 worth of fixing up, and it's back on sale for $300. That's a heck of a markup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Mattress Store? WTF? We need a DRY CLEANERS! There's only one at that intersection! nmainguy wonders at Red's obsession with dry cleaners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsGuy Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 Heightsguy shudders at Editor's mention of a used matress market. To me, there is a list of things one should never buy used, the top three being used undergarments, used hankerchefs, and used mattresses (in no particular order). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 When I moved to Houston, I needed to buy a matress. I was shocked at the price at places around town then wanted to charge for delivery.I went to Sam's Club and bought a Serta Pillow Top matress for about 50% less. It wasn't used and it was a name brand. The only problem is I had to haul it home myself. Luckily my dad was in town with his truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heightsangel Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I agree. It was a big disappointment to see a mattress store in that center. You would think that would be a perfect place for a restaurant. I moved to the Heights a year ago and love it, but there is definitely a lack of or limited number of restaurants. It believe like a lot of people here would frequent them (hence the success of BerryHill), so why are business owners still scared to take a risk on more restaurants in the Heights? Even ones that would fit into the feel of the neighborhood?Doesn't make much sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I agree. It was a big disappointment to see a mattress store in that center. You would think that would be a perfect place for a restaurant. I moved to the Heights a year ago and love it, but there is definitely a lack of or limited number of restaurants. It believe like a lot of people here would frequent them (hence the success of BerryHill), so why are business owners still scared to take a risk on more restaurants in the Heights? Even ones that would fit into the feel of the neighborhood?Doesn't make much sense to me.It goes back to the Heights being dry. Most restaurants can't do w/o the liquor profits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 This makes no sense.Even in the dry parts of DFW, you can get a drink in a restaurant with those silly cards.So why is the Heights stuck in such a funk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 This makes no sense.Even in the dry parts of DFW, you can get a drink in a restaurant with those silly cards. So why is the Heights stuck in such a funk? I believe it goes back to when the Heights was a city and it has never changed. I believe it could change with a vote but I don't see that happening. A strange thing though. I looked into the window of Shade during the 19th St. Christmas open house (or should I say Holiday open house ) and they had a full bar going. Must have been a private party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I believe it goes back to when the Heights was a city and it has never changed. I believe it could change with a vote but I don't see that happening. A strange thing though. I looked into the window of Shade during the 19th St. Christmas open house (or should I say Holiday open house ) and they had a full bar going. Must have been a private party. Go to Shade. Order dinner and sign up to be a member [free]. Drink until you drown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Go to Shade. Order dinner and sign up to be a member [free]. Drink until you drown. The wine list is amazing. They stole the sommalier from Mockingbird Bistro and have a focus on smaller wineries, more esoteric wines at great prices. My wine snob of a husband even applauds the list. They don't do bad with a martini either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The original town of Houston Heights was dry. The City of Houston, as part of its agreement to annex, agreed to keep the original town area dry. However, Houston Heights is a pretty small area. For instance, the original town boundary stops between Oxford (Heights) and Beverly (not Heights). This is what allowed Onion Creek and Berryhill to obtain alcohol permits. I believe the western border is Yale.Everywhere else is wet. There are plenty of spots where restaurants can open with alcohol, plus there is the club route, a la Shade, as well. The bigger problem was, until a few years ago the Heights did not have the type of residents to support restaurants. Gentrification is changing that.BTW, the spot where the mattress store is located is wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The original town of Houston Heights was dry. The City of Houston, as part of its agreement to annex, agreed to keep the original town area dry. However, Houston Heights is a pretty small area. For instance, the original town boundary stops between Oxford (Heights) and Beverly (not Heights). This is what allowed Onion Creek and Berryhill to obtain alcohol permits. I believe the western border is Yale.The west boundery is 1/2 blk. west of Nicholson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelley Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 It goes back to the Heights being dry. Most restaurants can't do w/o the liquor profits.They should check with the Heights Association, because we would rather see a nice resturant with a liquor license than fast food or mattress stores. Besides, the actual dry area is relatively small compared with the what is commonly reffered to as the Heights. I live in a wet area (thank God!) between Berryhill and Onion Creek and even though I dont like the thought of more convience stores I know the staff at Valero pretty well. I'd like to see more retail shops, art galleries and nice resturants but the property values are increasing at such a rate that it will be tough to turn a profit for a small business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 They should check with the Heights Association, because we would rather see a nice resturant with a liquor license than fast food or mattress stores.Heights Association has no control over the Heights beings dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hey there can be worse things than a mattress store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 So, which marketing genius came up with the idea to open a mattress store in the new building on the corner of Shepherd/11th? I know, I know, better than a crack house or convenience store, but c'mon.... Haha! At least you didn't get a nail salon or a cell phone place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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