Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I know this isn't yelp. Took a friend from Chicago straight from IAH last night. Had a great time, resonable prices, great food, even better beer.This will be a big plus for the area when Underbelly opens in a couple weeks next door.My friend from Chicago was blown away at the Houston Restaurant scene, remarked if this place opened in Chicago there would be a 3 month wait to get a table - took us 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I took a picture last saturday of all the beer taps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Went on Saturday afternoon and it was PACKED. We were taken aback at first because the place appeared to be a restaurant that served beer rather than a bar with food. Every space was being utilized by diners and it was slightly intimidating because we were just drinking.However, after about 6 beers each, we settled in!I like the place a lot. I will love it when the newness factor wares off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Went yesterday (Thursday). Got there early enough to get a table. Love this place. Great ambiance, great food, great beer. What more could you ask for? I really didn't think I would like the pig ears but they proved to be very addicting. Hamburger was also one of the best I have had. They cut and grind their own meat so it's always fresh. Look closely at the bricks surrounding the manhole cover built into the wall. They are old city street bricks that were pulled up while excavating the new Dynamo stadium. Loved their water bottles. Big King Cobra malt liquor bottles. ps. Underbelly is having a soft opening this week. Official opening is scheduled for next Monday. Did not eat there but took a tour and I'm sure it's also going to be incredible. Their wine bar is open for business now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 We ate there Friday night. Got there around 8, only took 10 minutes for a table to open up. The beer selection was nice. The food was good as well. We ordered about half of the menu between the four of us to share and sample. Everything tasted like it had been slowly and meticulously made with care, and not just grabbed from the freezer and nuked before plating. The gator fritters stole the show. We ended up having to order extra of those. The burger was advertised as ground fresh daily, and it certainly tasted that way.No d-bags to be found. Mostly young couples doubled up (like us), a few bottom-end corporate parties (think cubicle farm crews), and hipsters. Lots and lots of hipsters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Not sure if this is the best location for this....but the old clothes store that went out of business across the street (attached to El Real) has a sign in the windows that says: Coming soon....Adam and Eve Stores -- for those who don't know, thats an Adult toy store !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) is this the end of 1100 Westheimer as we know it and the beginning of some new redevelopment?! wowsa! Montrose you are changing and changing QUICK! https://houston.eater.com/2021/8/31/22650178/the-hay-merchant-montrose-houston-closing-2021-georgia-james-relocating-regent-square and https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-31-21-georgia-james-steakhouse-new-location-regent-square-hay-merchant-closing-underbelly-hospitality-chris-shepherd/ Edited August 31, 2021 by gene 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Noticed the old Georgia James has a construction fence around the block. Anyone know what is taking its place? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) It's there to keep the homeless out. It was looking like tent city Edited October 21, 2022 by ToolMan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) On 10/20/2022 at 4:16 PM, hindesky said: Noticed the old Georgia James has a construction fence around the block. Anyone know what is taking its place? Vandelay Hospitality is opening two dining concepts at 1110 Westheimer Rd. The Dallas-based hospitality group are the minds behind East Hampton Sandwich Co. (both Houston outposts are no longer open) and Hudson House, which opens soon in the River Oaks Shopping Center. The 1110 Westheimer building was previously home to Underbelly Hospitality's Georgia James and the Hay Merchant. Taking over the Hay Merchant's former digs is D.L. Mack’s. It's an American tavern concept. Drake's / Drake's Hollywood is moving into Georgia James' previous location. It's billed as a "swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant," according to its website. Some publications label Drake's as a steakhouse, but looking at the menu, there aren't many steak options listed. I don't know the opening timeline for either restaurants. However, both are listed as coming soon on Vandelay Hospitality's website: https://vandelayhospitality.com/locations https://www.dlmacks.com/ https://www.drakeshollywood.com/ Thanks @Urbannizer for adding the correct address of this property. Edited November 9, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I wonder what is was about locating in lower Westheimer ( $$$$ rents)that prompted them to "give it a try"- after their sandwich shop couldn't make it at the Velvet Taco location but a concept for "swanky" restaurant will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 21 hours ago, trymahjong said: I wonder what is was about locating in lower Westheimer ( $$$$ rents)that prompted them to "give it a try"- after their sandwich shop couldn't make it at the Velvet Taco location but a concept for "swanky" restaurant will. I don't know. I think Drake's will do okay in the former Georgia James/Underbelly location. As for D.L. Mack's, I don't know how well it will be received in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookey23 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 8:39 AM, trymahjong said: I wonder what is was about locating in lower Westheimer ( $$$$ rents)that prompted them to "give it a try"- after their sandwich shop couldn't make it at the Velvet Taco location but a concept for "swanky" restaurant will. It seems like everything in that building besides Velvet Taco has a tough time staying in business. Not sure why, but maybe it has something to do with the way parking is laid out or the Smoothie King next door. Either way, maybe they love the area but felt that that specific building wasn't right. Just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 2:24 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Vandelay Hospitality is opening two dining concepts at 1110 Westheimer Rd. The Dallas-based hospitality group are the minds behind East Hampton Sandwich Co. (both Houston outposts are no longer open) and Hudson House, which opens soon in the River Oaks Shopping Center. The 1110 Westheimer building was previously home to Underbelly Hospitality's Georgia James and the Hay Merchant. Taking over the Hay Merchant's former digs is D.L. Mack’s. It's an American tavern concept. Drake's / Drake's Hollywood is moving into Georgia James' previous location. It's billed as a "swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant," according to its website. Some publications label Drake's as a steakhouse, but looking at the menu, there aren't many steak options listed. I don't know the opening timeline for either restaurants. However, both are listed as coming soon on Vandelay Hospitality's website: https://vandelayhospitality.com/locations https://www.dlmacks.com/ https://www.drakeshollywood.com/ Thanks @Urbannizer for adding the correct address of this property. There is a recent architectural barriers project filing for Houston outposts of Drake's / Drake's Hollywood and D.L. Mack's. According to the filing, renovations could possibly begin March 2023. The estimated completion is August 2023. Drake's is a steakhouse in the style of old Hollywood. D.L. Mack's a tavern concept specializing in classic American fare and Chicago-style pizzas. Both restaurants are from Vandelay Hospitality out of Dallas. The restaurants are opening at 1100 Westheimer Rd, previously home to Georgia James and Underbelly. 1100 Westheimer was also the site of one of Montrose's popular gay bar Chances. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023006238 @Urbannizer @Triton Mods, please consider merging this topic with an existing one for 1100 Westheimer: https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/23601-1100-westheimer-rd-for-sale 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Merged 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 11/9/2022 at 2:24 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Vandelay Hospitality is opening two dining concepts at 1110 Westheimer Rd. The Dallas-based hospitality group are the minds behind East Hampton Sandwich Co. (both Houston outposts are no longer open) and Hudson House, which opens soon in the River Oaks Shopping Center. The 1110 Westheimer building was previously home to Underbelly Hospitality's Georgia James and the Hay Merchant. Taking over the Hay Merchant's former digs is D.L. Mack’s. It's an American tavern concept. Drake's / Drake's Hollywood is moving into Georgia James' previous location. It's billed as a "swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant," according to its website. Some publications label Drake's as a steakhouse, but looking at the menu, there aren't many steak options listed. I don't know the opening timeline for either restaurants. However, both are listed as coming soon on Vandelay Hospitality's website: https://vandelayhospitality.com/locations https://www.dlmacks.com/ https://www.drakeshollywood.com/ On 11/29/2022 at 10:22 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: There is a recent architectural barriers project filing for Houston outposts of Drake's / Drake's Hollywood and D.L. Mack's. According to the filing, renovations could possibly begin March 2023. The estimated completion is August 2023. Drake's is a steakhouse in the style of old Hollywood. D.L. Mack's a tavern concept specializing in classic American fare and Chicago-style pizzas. Both restaurants are from Vandelay Hospitality out of Dallas. The restaurants are opening at 1100 Westheimer Rd, previously home to Georgia James and Underbelly. 1100 Westheimer was also the site of one of Montrose's popular gay bar Chances. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023006238 A conceptual rendering of Drake's / Drake's Hollywood and D.L. Mack's. Both restaurants are from Dallas-based hospitality team Vandelay Hospitality. The restaurants are replacing Georgia James and the Hay Merchant at 1100 Westheimer Rd. The space is designed by Wallace Johnson Studio and Foxcroft Studio. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFubbles Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Big shoes to fill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Oh wow I like it! Love that green color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Papercity mentions Drake's / Drake's Hollywood's forthcoming Houston location in an article today. As previously noted, the restaurant comes from Dallas-based Vandelay Hospitality. Drake's opening in Georgia James' former space at 1100 Westheimer Rd. "...Drake’s Hollywood, arguably Vandelay’s most high-profile restaurant, is set to open later this year in the former Montrose home of the original Georgia James steakhouse on Westheimer Road... Vandelay purchased the building a year ago and has been retooling the 8,500-square-foot space ever since." https://www.papercitymag.com/restaurants/hudson-house-river-oaks-restaurant-drakes-hollywood-steakhouse-opening-plans/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) On 11/9/2022 at 3:24 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Vandelay Hospitality is opening two dining concepts at 1110 Westheimer Rd. The Dallas-based hospitality group are the minds behind East Hampton Sandwich Co. (both Houston outposts are no longer open) and Hudson House, which opens soon in the River Oaks Shopping Center. The 1110 Westheimer building was previously home to Underbelly Hospitality's Georgia James and the Hay Merchant. Taking over the Hay Merchant's former digs is D.L. Mack’s. It's an American tavern concept. Drake's / Drake's Hollywood is moving into Georgia James' previous location. It's billed as a "swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant," according to its website. Some publications label Drake's as a steakhouse, but looking at the menu, there aren't many steak options listed. I don't know the opening timeline for either restaurants. However, both are listed as coming soon on Vandelay Hospitality's website: https://vandelayhospitality.com/locations https://www.dlmacks.com/ https://www.drakeshollywood.com/ Thanks @Urbannizer for adding the correct address of this property. On 11/29/2022 at 11:22 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: There is a recent architectural barriers project filing for Houston outposts of Drake's / Drake's Hollywood and D.L. Mack's. According to the filing, renovations could possibly begin March 2023. The estimated completion is August 2023. Drake's is a steakhouse in the style of old Hollywood. D.L. Mack's a tavern concept specializing in classic American fare and Chicago-style pizzas. Both restaurants are from Vandelay Hospitality out of Dallas. The restaurants are opening at 1100 Westheimer Rd, previously home to Georgia James and Underbelly. 1100 Westheimer was also the site of one of Montrose's popular gay bar Chances. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023006238 @Urbannizer @Triton Mods, please consider merging this topic with an existing one for 1100 Westheimer: https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/23601-1100-westheimer-rd-for-sale On 12/10/2022 at 1:16 AM, hindesky said: D.L. Mack's not opening alongside Drake's at 1100 Westheimer Rd. The restaurant is no longer listed as coming soon on Vandelay Hospitality's website. Also, Houston Chronicle notes this in an article today: Drake’s takes over the entire space at 1100 Westheimer, which has sat empty ever since Underbelly Hospitality moved out. It once housed chef Chris Shepherd’s original Underbelly restaurant and beer bar The Hay Merchant. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/drakes-hollywood-montrose-opening-soon-18363916.php https://vandelayhospitality.com/locations Edited September 13, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Below are renderings of Drake's / Drake's Hollywood from a Houston Chronicle today. Drake's opening in Georgia James and The Hay Merchant's former space at 1100 Westheimer Rd. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/drakes-hollywood-montrose-opening-soon-18363916.php 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Nice to see a bar without screens everywhere 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 The Hollywood theme though.... Won't be my choice of a place to entertain clients, visiting Houston. Doesn't need to be Houston, or Texas themed...but Hollywood? Please. I give it a year. But, 004 isn't wrong about the screens. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Hmmmmmmmmm I drove by today....any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Construction netting is down. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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