hindesky Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 https://houston.eater.com/2021/7/29/22599417/tony-mandolas-relocating-washington-corridor Days after stalwart Houston seafood restaurant Tony Mandola’s closed its doors, it looks as if the beloved spot has already found a new home. A sales tax permit application filed with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts indicates that Tony Mandola’s has plans to open at 1017 Houston Avenue, in the space formerly occupied by Avenue Grill. In a phone call with Eater, a representative for Laurenzo Restaurant Group confirmed that the Houston Avenue space would be the future home of Tony Mandola’s. According to LoopNet, where the property was previously available for lease, the 3,728 square foot space building has been closed since 2018, immediately after a “significant” remodel that included a new roof and extensive updates to the space’s kitchen. Tony Mandola’s permanently closed its doors on July 28 after a decade in the city’s culinary scene. Throughout the years, the restaurant developed a devoted clientele of regulars thanks to its bountiful raw bar and top-notch service. When the closure was announced, co-owner Phyllis Mandola announced that a new location for the restaurant was in the works, and would be announced “soon.” A timeline in which Houstonians can expect this longtime restaurant to make a comeback has not yet been announced. The sales tax permit is set to go into effect in October 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Building permit issued for the restaurant 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 I think Tony Mandola's restaurant is no longer relocating to 1017 Houston Ave. As of last month, the property is for lease. https://www.crexi.com/lease/properties/465966/texas-1017-houston-ave https://api-lease.crexi.com/assets/465966/flyer Property Highlights Building area: +/- 3,728 SF 55 parking spaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Floor plan for the building on the 1017 Houston Ave property. From the leasing flyer: https://api-lease.crexi.com/assets/465966/flyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) It appears the building at 1017 Houston Avenue was being renovated for Tony Mandola's, but renovations ceased. At least, that's what I gathered from the photos in the marketing flyer. Main dining room from front anatomical right corner Main dining room from front anatomical left corner Main dining room from anatomical left side Main dining room from anatomical left side facing bar Wall subdividing main dining and bar area Edited September 22, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlydays Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Looking at all the pictures in the flyer it appears they found issues that required major demolition of the foundation throughout the building. Maybe some sort of conflict with the contractor, etc.???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 9/22/2022 at 10:34 AM, Earlydays said: Looking at all the pictures in the flyer it appears they found issues that required major demolition of the foundation throughout the building. Maybe some sort of conflict with the contractor, etc.???? Good observation. It's possible that could be one of the reasons Tony Mandola's isn't moving forward at this location. I hope the restaurant will find a new home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Someone is moving forward with opening this location. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 17 hours ago, hindesky said: Someone is moving forward with opening this location. 1017 Houston Ave LLC lists local developers Jon Deal and Todd Johnson as managers. Also listed is Roland Laurenzo, the restaurateur behind El Tiempo Cantina and Laurenzo's. I recall seeing a LLC Laurenzo filed recently for Lil' Laurenzo's. Maybe Lil' Laurenzo's is opening at 1017 Houston Ave? Or maybe another El Tiempo location? Hopefully, details regarding the property will be reported soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 3 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: 1017 Houston Ave LLC lists local developers Jon Deal and Todd Johnson as managers. Also listed is Roland Laurenzo, the restaurateur behind El Tiempo Cantina and Laurenzo's. I recall seeing a LLC Laurenzo filed recently for Lil' Laurenzo's. Maybe Lil' Laurenzo's is opening at 1017 Houston Ave? Or maybe another El Tiempo location? Hopefully, details regarding the property will be reported soon. That’s exciting! For some reason I doubt it’s another el tiempo, but I wouldn’t be mad. lorenzos is also close, but maybe if lil lorenzos is different enough? i am hopeful they do a nice job with the property! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Door was open so I peeked inside, there were a couple of workers but neither one knew what this was going to be. Permits on the front door still say Tony Mandola's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 The fact that Roland Laurenzo appears to be involved doesn't necessarily preclude it from being Tony Mandola's new location. Mandola's wife Phyllis is Roland Laurenzo's sister. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 9 hours ago, hindesky said: Door was open so I peeked inside, there were a couple of workers but neither one knew what this was going to be. Permits on the front door still say Tony Mandola's. Of course the permits are still there, renovations were never completed. But it doesn't mean Tony Mandola's still going there. 7 hours ago, mkultra25 said: The fact that Roland Laurenzo appears to be involved doesn't necessarily preclude it from being Tony Mandola's new location. Mandola's wife Phyllis is Roland Laurenzo's sister. You're right. However, being that the owners released this property, I doubt it was leased back for Tony Mandola's new location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainTrak Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, TrainTrak said: Thanks for sharing! I recall seeing a LLC for Tumble 22 Houston Ave last fall, but it never occurred to me it would be located at 1017 Houston Ave. Edited March 10, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 8:04 AM, TrainTrak said: On 3/10/2023 at 8:18 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Thanks for sharing! I recall seeing a LLC for Tumble 22 Houston Ave last fall, but it never occurred to me it would be located at 1017 Houston Ave. CultureMap has an estimated opening for Tumble 22 in an article today: "An Austin-based hot chicken restaurant has claimed a prime restaurant space near Washington Avenue. Tumble 22 will open its second Houston-area location this summer in the former Avenue Grill at 1017 Houston Avenue." "Images of a Tumble 22 banner on the front of the building recently circulated on social media. Previously, Eater Houston reported the building would be home to a new location of Tony Mandola’s, the Gulf Coast seafood restaurant that closed in 2021." https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/tumble-22-nashville-hot-chicken-restaurant-new-location-houston-avenue-1/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 8:04 AM, TrainTrak said: Another photo of the forthcoming Tumble 22 / Tumble 22 Hot Chicken. The restaurant aims to open this summer at 1017 Houston Ave. The photo was posted in a Facebook group last week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 https://tumble22.com Washington Ave corridor is coming after the N. Shepherd's chicken strip title. This will be the third, Gus World Famous Chicken, Cook Shack and now Tumble 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 I was getting tires next door at Firestone, walked over here to check it out. People working inside said they hope to open by the end of July. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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editor Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Does anyone know how "Texas hot chicken" is different from "Nashville hot chicken?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MitchL Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 @hindeskythanks for the thorough posting of this project. I will let you know when we are getting close to our mock services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Houston Press has a recent article about the Austin founded Tumble 22 that was originally a food truck. This review was at the Cypress location. https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/happy-hour-highlights-at-tumble-22-16093466 My pics from today...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) Earlier this week, Instagram account Built Nearby shared the below photo of Tumble 22 / Tumble 22 Hot Chicken. The chicken-centric restaurant is located at 1017 Houston Ave. Edited July 29, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Outside looks ready to go, the Now Hiring sign is down so I guess they hired the people they needed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 2:13 PM, hindesky said: Outside looks ready to go, the Now Hiring sign is down so I guess they hired the people they needed. Even this picture looks hot af 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 It's open and the parking lots were full but didn't get a chance to get a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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