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! 1 Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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! Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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). Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 (edited) 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. Edited December 13, 2005 by west20th Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 (edited) 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. Edited December 14, 2005 by RedScare Quote 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelley Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) 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. Edited February 7, 2006 by Kelley Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segovia Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I was looking forward to this new restaurant to open. We tried it for lunch this past weekend. The service was friendly buy quite slow. A lot of their menu items had sold out (appetizers/soups). The food was average at best (Lemon Grass beef and Singapore beef dishes). But...to be fair...the place is new and needs time to sync up. I will try them again in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I was looking forward to this new restaurant to open. We tried it for lunch this past weekend. The service was friendly buy quite slow. A lot of their menu items had sold out (appetizers/soups). The food was average at best (Lemon Grass beef and Singapore beef dishes). But...to be fair...the place is new and needs time to sync up. I will try them again in the future. We haven't been in, but they were definitely busy every time we drove by. Maybe they didn't anticipate so much business after it took them so long to open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I was looking forward to this new restaurant to open. We tried it for lunch this past weekend. The service was friendly buy quite slow. A lot of their menu items had sold out (appetizers/soups). The food was average at best (Lemon Grass beef and Singapore beef dishes). But...to be fair...the place is new and needs time to sync up. I will try them again in the future.Actually, they hadn't "sold out"...they have some menu items unavailable, as they aren't getting all of their needed supplies yet. The were out of any sort of tempura, etc..Went last weekend, and had a similar experience to Segovia...Quite slow, and It seemed one guy was training everyone...cooks, waitstaff...and was short handed.Or food was quite good (Tuna dish / Bul Golgi)..but varying value.The Tuna was fantastic, and was a great portion with it's price.The beef was almost cold (waiting for the other order to come up) but very good as well. Although the portion was waaay small for the price.I assume these are normal issues that get ironed out within the first month or so...but so far, it has potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segovia Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I stand corrected on the "unavailable" items. I did notice that the dishes were identical except for the sauce chosen (lemon grass, Blazing singapore, etc.). If this place gets it together like my favorite chinese/fusion places ("China Stix" - West U or "Bamboo" off Waugh), I will be a regular customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyheights Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 My husband ate there last night and described the atmosphere as similar to the t.v. show, "Hell's Kitchen." I took that to mean that the staff wasn't organized properly at this point.The food, he said, was good.He said that if they can get their service working and add the missing items from the menu, it will be a great place.If you're reading this Mr. Restaurant Owner, know that we're all being patient. Try to get this together for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwood Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 We tried the lemon grass beef and tuna last night. It was great. Like the above posts, they are still working out the kinks but I give it two thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modgirl Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I got takeout from there yesterday about 2:00pm. I made several special requests and they were very glad to comply. I will definitely go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) An 0.82 acre lot on W 11th St between N Shepherd Dr and Dorothy St. The lot is home to Shepherd Plaza, a retail strip center at 1221-1261 W 11th St. Edited September 6, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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