ToolMan Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 6 hours ago, editor said: Hamburgers are culture wars now? It's getting hard to keep up. Hamburger Mary's was a bar that hosted drag shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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004n063 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 12 hours ago, ToolMan said: mumbo jumbo? Please tell me what is gibberish about this article. Sorry if that wasn't clear - I was referring to the bolded Whitmire quote. 2 hours ago, ToolMan said: Hamburger Mary's was a bar that hosted drag shows I'm actually wondering now if he was actually referring to The Burger Joint? It'd make more sense. Still not sure what "close to adult entertainment" means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 (edited) Oh yeah, didn't think about the Burger Joint. I took "close to adult entertainment" as the gayborhood as we call it. Looking forward to Mi Luna Edited May 18 by ToolMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 (edited) I wonder if our Mayor understands how much positive PR COH got for Montrose “most walkable” usually those types of Walkability stuff are’t through adult entertainment venues—are they? sigh- I was going to post that I’ve finally notice some progress upstairs at what I thought was going to be our new library. Edited May 18 by trymahjong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 I wonder if Mayor Whitmire realizes Galveston sends its senior citizens to the same place he is afraid to have Children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) On 4/26/2024 at 10:09 PM, ToolMan said: I've heard from a good source on what will become of the vacant Picnic and The Chelsea restaurants that have recently closed. The group that runs Doris Metropolitan will replace The Chelsea. On 4/27/2024 at 8:36 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: I see there is a recent certificate of filing for Okto Mediterranean LLC. It's connected to Sof Hospitality. The group is behind Doris Metorpolitan, Hamsa, and Bandolina restaurants. Perhaps the filing is related to the rumored Montrose Collective restaurant? Sof Hospitality is said to be taking over The Chelsea's former unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. A state sales tax permit confirms Sof Hospitality is bringing a new dining concept to Montrose Collective. Named Okto / Okto Mediterranean, the restaurant will be located at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. It replaces The Chelsea which closed earlier this spring. Edited May 21 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 22 hours ago, trymahjong said: I wonder if Mayor Whitmire realizes Galveston sends its senior citizens to the same place he is afraid to have Children. It's a pretty good bet that whenever a politician starts preaching about a pressing need to "protect the children", more often than not it's a figleaf to provide nominal cover for doing something shitty. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) On 4/26/2024 at 10:09 PM, ToolMan said: I've heard from a good source on what will become of the vacant Picnic and The Chelsea restaurants that have recently closed. Mi Luna will replace Picnic. Yes, the old staple in Rice Village. The group that runs Doris Metropolitan will replace The Chelsea. On 4/27/2024 at 8:36 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: I see there is a recent certificate of filing for Okto Mediterranean LLC. It's connected to Sof Hospitality. The group is behind Doris Metropolitan, Hamsa, and Bandolina restaurants. Perhaps the filing is related to the rumored Montrose Collective restaurant? Sof Hospitality is said to be taking over The Chelsea's former unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. On 5/21/2024 at 2:16 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: A state sales tax permit confirms Sof Hospitality is bringing a new dining concept to Montrose Collective. Named Okto / Okto Mediterranean, the restaurant will be located at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. It replaces The Chelsea which closed earlier this spring. Sof Hospitality announced plans for its latest restaurant Októ / Okto yesterday. As mentioned, the new eatery is located in Montrose Collective. It's replacing The Chelsea at 888 Westheimer Rd, Ste 119. Houston Chronicle has more details from the press release: Lindsay Madrigal of LM Designs is overseeing the revamp for the 4,200-square-foot space, which includes plans to put the kitchen on display via windows; a bar will offer front-row seats. Sliding glass doors will lead to a patio as well. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/okto-mediterranean-restaurant-opening-soon-19470428.php Edited May 22 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 On 2/5/2024 at 3:19 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: Le Ciel Hospitality has leased Idle Hands' former unit at Montrose Collective. The hospitality group is the mind behind Ciel, the supperclub at 4411 San Felipe St, Suite 101. A bar or nightclub is planned for the 910 Westheimer unit. Although there are no permits indicating a name, the bar's moniker is Sophie. There is an Instagram for Sophie. While, the bio doesn't list an address or any other location, I'm certain it's the bar's social media account. It's billed as a rooftop and lounge in its Instagram bio. https://www.instagram.com/sophierooftop/ Sophie is included in CultureMap's round-up of noteworthy restaurant and bar summer openings. As previously mentioned, Sophie is Le Ciel Hospitality's latest concept. It's opening in Montrose Collective at 910 Westheimer Rd. The bar takes over Idle Hand's former unit. According to Sophie's social, the downstairs portion will be a cocktail den. Upstairs will be a terrace bar. More from CultureMap: ...This new cocktail lounge and rooftop bar takes its inspiration from the South of France. Details are light, but the upstairs and downstairs aim to offer different experience. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/summer-restaurant-opening-preview-list/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 On 4/27/2024 at 8:36 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: I see there is a recent certificate of filing for Okto Mediterranean LLC. It's connected to Sof Hospitality. The group is behind Doris Metropolitan, Hamsa, and Bandolina restaurants. Perhaps the filing is related to the rumored Montrose Collective restaurant? Sof Hospitality is said to be taking over The Chelsea's former unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. On 5/21/2024 at 2:16 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: A state sales tax permit confirms Sof Hospitality is bringing a new dining concept to Montrose Collective. Named Okto / Okto Mediterranean, the restaurant will be located at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. It replaces The Chelsea which closed earlier this spring. On 5/22/2024 at 4:55 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Sof Hospitality announced plans for its latest restaurant Októ / Okto yesterday. As mentioned, the new eatery is located in Montrose Collective. It's replacing The Chelsea at 888 Westheimer Rd, Ste 119. Houston Chronicle has more details from the press release: Lindsay Madrigal of LM Designs is overseeing the revamp for the 4,200-square-foot space, which includes plans to put the kitchen on display via windows; a bar will offer front-row seats. Sliding glass doors will lead to a patio as well. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/okto-mediterranean-restaurant-opening-soon-19470428.php A duplicate co or change of owner permit was purchased Thursday for 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. Details from the permit: Use: 3,755 sf restaurant buildout 1-6-2-A2-A '12 IBC 100%SPK FCC Group: Non-residential alteration The listed occupant on the permit is Októ / Okto. As mentioned, Októ is a forthcoming Mediterranean restaurant from Sof Hospitality. It's slated to open this summer in Montrose Collective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 An Instagram for Októ recently launched. Októ is a forthcoming Mediterranean restaurant from Sof Hospitality. It's slated to open this summer in Montrose Collective. https://www.instagram.com/oktomediterranean/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 According to Eater Houston........ Októ Location: Montrose Collective, 888 Westheimer Road Key players: Sof Hospitality Projected opening date: August 2024 Sophie Location: Montrose Collective, 910 Westheimer Road Key players: Ashley Muncie, chef Anthony Anderson Projected opening date: early July 2024 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 (edited) City moves forward on Montrose and Acres Homes Libraries… https://houstonlanding.org/montrose-acres-homes-libraries/ “The Montrose Collective is now back on the table. This just happened two days ago,” Wilson said Thursday morning during an interview with the Houston Landing. “The Houston Public Library is going to keep both” the historic Freed-Montrose library branch as well as the new space at the Montrose Collective, which had previously been slated as the new home for a modern, 12,000 square-foot library in the high-rent mixed-use Montrose Collective Development near the corner of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer. Edited June 27 by hbg.50 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 I guess I might have a gotten a small positive omen of that news, at this weeks Neartown/Montrose meetings— the head librarian set up a table and went about issuing limited addition library cards ( mine had an astronaut on it ❤️) and then as a bonus, a wooden cutting boards with cheese knives that had been branded with the Library’s name. it seemed like a little bit of a PR sort of thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 So the mayor who's so concerned about the budget chooses the most expensive possible option. Exacerbated by delays. That puts *two* libraries in a relatively wealthy neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 (edited) 13 hours ago, Texasota said: So the mayor who's so concerned about the budget chooses the most expensive possible option. Exacerbated by delays. That puts *two* libraries in a relatively wealthy neighborhood. More like the least bad option that the prior administration left them with. If you keep the old library and drop the new one, they probably end up with wasted costs with the obligations to the landlord at the new location. If they go forward with the move and abandon the old location, they lose ownership of a beautiful building (that, FWIW, prior administrations failed to maintain). Also important to note HPL is going forward with the new Acres Homes Regional Library (the "pause in construction" of which was earlier exaggerated; Apparently no construction had started. Design work had not even started). They also plan to keep the current Acres Homes neighborhood library open after the regional library is completed. Edited June 28 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 4/26/2024 at 10:09 PM, ToolMan said: I've heard from a good source on what will become of the vacant Picnic and The Chelsea restaurants that have recently closed. Mi Luna will replace Picnic. Yes, the old staple in Rice Village. The group that runs Doris Metropolitan will replace The Chelsea. On 5/11/2024 at 10:53 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: There is a recent state sales tax permit for Mi Luna. It confirms the restaurant is opening in Montrose Collective. The eatery takes over the unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 126. The space was previously occupied by Picnik. Mi Luna is a tapas restaurant and bar from Bella Restaurants Group. It previously operated in the Rice Village area at 2441 University Blvd until shuttering in 2018. On 5/12/2024 at 1:38 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Several occupancy permits were purchased last week for 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 126: 1 story occupancy inspection permit Certificate of occupancy permit Details from the permits: Use: NC / 3,197 sf eestaurant/#22021659 FCC Group: Non-residential alteration The listed occupant on the permit is Mi Luna. The tapas restaurant takes over the unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 126 in Montrose Collective. The space was previously occupied by Picnik. 1 story occupancy inspection permit Certificate of occupancy permit On 5/18/2024 at 1:02 PM, trymahjong said: CultureMap reported the news regarding Mi Luna leasing Picnik's former unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 126. A few highlights from the article published yesterday: Mi Luna anticipates to open this fall in Montrose Collective "Mi Luna plans to transform the space with Spanish design elements and a stage..." https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/mi-luna-restaurant-montrose-collective/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 4/26/2024 at 10:09 PM, ToolMan said: I've heard from a good source on what will become of the vacant Picnic and The Chelsea restaurants that have recently closed. Mi Luna will replace Picnic. Yes, the old staple in Rice Village. The group that runs Doris Metropolitan will replace The Chelsea. On 4/27/2024 at 8:36 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: I see there is a recent certificate of filing for Okto Mediterranean LLC. It's connected to Sof Hospitality. The group is behind Doris Metorpolitan, Hamsa, and Bandolina restaurants. Perhaps the filing is related to the rumored Montrose Collective restaurant? Sof Hospitality is said to be taking over The Chelsea's former unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. On 5/21/2024 at 2:16 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: A state sales tax permit confirms Sof Hospitality is bringing a new dining concept to Montrose Collective. Named Okto / Okto Mediterranean, the restaurant will be located at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. It replaces The Chelsea which closed earlier this spring. On 5/22/2024 at 4:55 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Sof Hospitality announced plans for its latest restaurant Októ / Okto yesterday. As mentioned, the new eatery is located in Montrose Collective. It's replacing The Chelsea at 888 Westheimer Rd, Ste 119. Houston Chronicle has more details from the press release: Lindsay Madrigal of LM Designs is overseeing the revamp for the 4,200-square-foot space, which includes plans to put the kitchen on display via windows; a bar will offer front-row seats. Sliding glass doors will lead to a patio as well. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/okto-mediterranean-restaurant-opening-soon-19470428.php In yesterday's article announcing the revival of MI Luna at Montrose Collective, CultureMap also provided an update on Októ / Okto. Októ "is expected to open in the coming weeks," according to CultureMap. It's the latest restaurant from Sof Hospitality. The Mediterranean eatery takes over The Chelsea's former unit at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 119. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/mi-luna-restaurant-montrose-collective/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) The RealReal, a luxury resale and consignment store, is headed to Montrose Collective. An architectural barriers project filing for The RealReal at 888 Westheimer Rd was registered today with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Details from the filing: Estimated Start Date: October 1, 2024 Estimated Completion Date: December 31, 2025 Estimated Cost: $60,000 Type of Work: Renovation / alteration Scope of Work: A tenant improvement remodel that includes combining two adjacent, existing retail spaces into one space the the realreal, a retail consignment shop for designer apparel and accessories. New finishes, non-rated and rated walls, ceiling, electrical Square Footage: 2,394 sf Design Firm: Browne McGregor Architects, Inc. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2025000455 Edited September 9 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 On 9/9/2024 at 12:22 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: The RealReal, a luxury resale and consignment store, is headed to Montrose Collective. An architectural barriers project filing for The RealReal at 888 Westheimer Rd was registered today with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Details from the filing: Estimated Start Date: October 1, 2024 Estimated Completion Date: December 31, 2025 Estimated Cost: $60,000 Type of Work: Renovation / alteration Scope of Work: A tenant improvement remodel that includes combining two adjacent, existing retail spaces into one space the The RealReal, a retail consignment shop for designer apparel and accessories. New finishes, non-rated and rated walls, ceiling, electrical Square Footage: 2,394 sf Design Firm: Browne McGregor Architects, Inc. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2025000455 Following the architectural barriers project filing for The RealReal's forthcoming Houston storefront, Houston Business Journal (HBJ) reported on the filing. The article doesn't provide further details beyond what's in the filing. Radom Capital declined to comment to HBJ on the signing of The RealReal. However, the local real estate developer provided a comment to Houston Chronicle confirming the store. The RealReal is a luxury resale and consignment store. It's opening in Montrose Collective at 888 Westheimer Rd. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2024/09/12/the-realreal-coming-montrose-collective-houston.html https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/realreal-luxury-resale-houston-store-19760557.php 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 According to a Houston Business Journal article published last week, Montrose Collective is 99.5% leased. More from a statement provided to the publication from Radom Capital: “There is only one space left, and it is in lease negotiation,” [Barton] Kelly, [a principal at Houston-based Radom Capital, the developer behind Montrose Collective], said. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2024/09/12/the-realreal-coming-montrose-collective-houston.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 (edited) On 9/9/2024 at 12:22 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: The RealReal, a luxury resale and consignment store, is headed to Montrose Collective. An architectural barriers project filing for The RealReal at 888 Westheimer Rd was registered today with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Details from the filing: Estimated Start Date: October 1, 2024 Estimated Completion Date: December 31, 2025 Estimated Cost: $60,000 Type of Work: Renovation / alteration Scope of Work: A tenant improvement remodel that includes combining two adjacent, existing retail spaces into one space the the realreal, a retail consignment shop for designer apparel and accessories. New finishes, non-rated and rated walls, ceiling, electrical Square Footage: 2,394 sf Design Firm: Browne McGregor Architects, Inc. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2025000455 A plan reviewing fee was purchased yesterday for 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 153. Details from the plan reviewing fee: Use: Remodel, retail FCC Group: Non-residential alteration It is likely the plan reviewing fee it for The RealReal. The luxury consignment shop is leasing a unit in Montrose Collective. Edited September 17 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted Friday at 04:17 AM Share Posted Friday at 04:17 AM (edited) Mi Luna officially opens to the public October 7. The tapas restaurant is located in Montrose Collective at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 126. A recent Houston Chronicle article provides additional information on the space: The new restaurant is in a 3,805 square foot space that can seat 110 customers indoors and at least 75 on the patio. Spanish decor with modern touches can be seen throughout with natural, earthy tones. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/mi-luna-opening-houston-montrose-collective-19795272.php Edited Friday at 04:19 AM by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted Friday at 04:32 AM Share Posted Friday at 04:32 AM 12 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Mi Luna officially opens to the public October 7. The tapas restaurant is located in Montrose Collective at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 126. A recent Houston Chronicle article provides additional information on the space: The new restaurant is in a 3,805 square foot space that can seat 110 customers indoors and at least 75 on the patio. Spanish decor with modern touches can be seen throughout with natural, earthy tones. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/mi-luna-opening-houston-montrose-collective-19795272.php Photos of Mi Luna included in the latest press release. The photos, taken by Dylan McEwan, are included the Houston Chronicle article linked above. The tapas restaurant is located in Montrose Collective at 888 Westheimer Rd, Suite 126. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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