ricco67 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Thanks for the photos, Jax. Good job on it. I'm curious on those two vertical discs are all about on the Lamar side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) Not sure if thats what you mean by vertical disks, but in his third picture on the left hand side you can see part of a small structure with little windows behind the trees next to the Grove. There is a stairway there that leads down to the underground garage. That will be convenient for people going to the restaurant. It's also in the last picture. Edited January 6, 2008 by tomv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I noticed today that the underground garage below DG is open. There were cars exiting the garage as people left the GRB convention center. Anyone know if there is a tunnel system to connect the garage to GRB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nice article in today's Chron about Del Grande and The Grove.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/main/5426221.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 went by The Grove today and "accidently" stumbled in...pretty nice and open atmosphere plus a bar that made it clear that they got their liquor license can't wait to eat there next month when my friend comes into town, I think it will be a great way to show off the city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 went by The Grove today and "accidently" stumbled in...pretty nice and open atmosphere plus a bar that made it clear that they got their liquor license can't wait to eat there next month when my friend comes into town, I think it will be a great way to show off the city That really is going to be a neat place to go eat or have a few drinks... sitting in the park... overlooking the skyline... what a great addition to Downtown! I can't wait for the entire park to be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYetYuppie Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 The wife and i are going this Friday. There was no problem getting a reservation. I will let everyone know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 The wife and i are going this Friday. There was no problem getting a reservation. I will let everyone know how it goes.coo! lookin forward to the review.By the way, I know we're not NY or anything, but was there or will there be a review in some news outlet, at least in the Houston Press? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I thought I posted this link awhile back:http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2007/...and_jane_th.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) This thing is really coming along. Edited January 11, 2008 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I think it needs more trees. I know the lot where the park is is not huge, but I am wondering how usable this park is going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I think it needs more trees. I know the lot where the park is is not huge, but I am wondering how usable this park is going to be.what use(s) are you concerned with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I think there are plenty of trees. Once the trees they planted mature, the park will look even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 what use(s) are you concerned with?The scale of it. Seems like (at least from the diagrams I've seen and the pictures I am seeing here) it is a bit ... cramped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 The scale of it. Seems like (at least from the diagrams I've seen and the pictures I am seeing here) it is a bit ... cramped.it's a new park. in houston. let's not look this gift horse in the mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 it's a new park. in houston. let's not look this gift horse in the mouth.Seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 That's like the 10th time somebody has said it is going to be cramped. It might be too cramped to play a game of baseball or soccer, but that isn't the purpose of this park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 You can't deny it's all crammed together. I was there yesterday.Which is why it's not called a park.The word "Green" is starting to make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 For this park to be successful it has to have something to attract visitors. If it was just a bunch of open green space then it would be bumsville. If you want open space try Hermann Park or Memorial Park. They are less than 15 minutes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 This was discussed about 10 pages ago. Old debate. As long as police keep an eye on the place and there is a nice stream of people going through, then I think it shouldn't be that big of an issue. The other parks for are for different uses/functions. They will all complement each other well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Points well taken. I was only looking at the photos and sometimes they can be a bit deceiving. I am sure it is a wonderful park and I am excited about having another park resource in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 This was discussed about 10 pages ago. Old debate. As long as police keep an eye on the place and there is a nice stream of people going through, then I think it shouldn't be that big of an issue. The other parks for are for different uses/functions. They will all complement each other well. Absolutely, Ricco- This park is mainly intended for the urbanites who will fill DT in the next decade or so. It is also for those who work DT to lunch and lounge. Yes, there are going to be events for other Houstonians to enjoy, but mainly, it seems to be a place for those who make DT and the immediate surrounding area their home. Please, correct me if i am off the track here. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 no. You're on track. A number of convention goers are looking forward to the completion of the park as well. The complaints I hear about the lack of affordable food nearby is loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 no. You're on track. A number of convention goers are looking forward to the completion of the park as well. The complaints I hear about the lack of affordable food nearby is loud. i bet that will change if the clientele is low. OR they are trying to keep a certain element out. With HP close by, maybe, just maybe there will be a couple of places there that are affordable.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Well, they (the convention goers) complain about putting up with the lousy GRB food, the food at the Hilton, or endure a walk to the HC's food court, particularly if they only have a limited amount of time for lunch. with the additional hotels/residences that are nearby, the Convention Bureau (or whatever they're called) said that they are going to try to get some bigger conventions to hit Houston now that we are getting more amenities for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 All they need is a Taco Truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkjones98 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 All they need is a Taco Truck.Amen, MidtownCoog, amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I guess The Grove is off to a good start. I called for reservations for tonight and they are booked solid.Also, I would not have even considered going downtown tonight if it wasn't for this place. If this park had been just a "green space" as some people think it should be then it would be another one of those parks that I drive by and never go to. I also wouldn't go if there wasn't an underground garage. I don't relish parking in one of those crappy downtown surface lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 All they need is a Taco Truck.They should have a push-cart version of a taco truck in Discovery Green (Houston's version of New York's hot dog and pretzel vendors). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I also wouldn't go if there wasn't an underground garage. I don't relish parking in one of those crappy downtown surface lots.Have your $10 ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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