gene Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) haha yeah me too! well excited about Ritz news but just as excited about restaurant and store news...i am just so happy they are really trying to Make The Galleria Great Again! Edited September 22, 2017 by gene 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 The Fig & Olive sign is up and they have taken down the boards covering the facade...it is said it could be open as early as March 1st! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Downtown could used a place like this too! Kinda cool looking, IMO. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 9 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Renderings of the Fig & Olive in the Galleria in Houston at 5115 Westheimer. It's on the first floor. From Facebook: I hope this is a rendering of their color scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) _ Edited July 9, 2019 by Timoric 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 ^^^ indeed..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 0:18 PM, cspwal said: I hope this is a rendering of their color scheme They sent occlusion passes as renders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 ^ WOW!! That looks extraordinary. Can't wait! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 On 3/3/2018 at 10:35 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: More renderings of The Spice Route Company or Spice Route. The Spice Route Company is opening above Fig & Olive and across from Nobu on the second floor of the Galleria III wing (old Saks building) in Houston. Renderings are from Chromed Design Studio's Facebook. This is the entrance and waiting area where the elevators are located. Main dining area: Patio with dining cabanas. Very opulent! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Nobu Houston @ The Galleria https://instagram.com/nobuhouston 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) Any updates with the 30 story Ritz-Carlton? The last update I could find was from Dec 2016 with plans to start construction in late 2017. Edited April 26, 2018 by AREJAY 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 learned something new today from a San Antonio website of all places haha: https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/bizfeed/article/New-retail-tenants-announced-at-the-Galleria-12867815.php The XD Ride Adventure sounds interesting...I wonder if that is going to take over where Rainforest Cafe was? An Indian restaurant, a dance studio and a virtual reality ride are some of the new retail tenants announced at the Galleria mall. Simon Property Group signed nine new tenants to the iconic Houston shopping mall. The mall owner also announced several relocations of existing tenants, including Microsoft, Chico's, Thirstys and MCM. Here are the new tenants coming to the Galleria: Musaafer by The Spice Route Company: An Indian restaurant with a bar and lounge Quay Australia: A sunglasses brand from Melbourne, Australia Dance With Me: A dance studio offering private and group classes and social practice parties founded by Dancing With the Stars celebrities Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy Popbar: Customizable gelato, sorbetto and yogurt on a stick Maison Luisant: Upscale French salon and spa Charles Tyrwhitt: A British menswear shop offering suits and shoes XD Ride Virtual Adventure: A multi-dimensional virtual movie ride incorporarting surround sound, motion seats and special effects such as wind, lightning, rain, snow, fog, bubble, air blast and aroma Brow Art 23: An eyebrow threading boutique that also offers waxing, henna tattos and skin care consultations Footaction USA/Flight 23: An athletic footwear store with a special Michael Jordan-branded shoe and apparel section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 It looks like Footaction will take over where Rainforest Cafe was and the XD Ride will be on the east end of the rink as well by the elevators/escalator. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 The bench was removed. Looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 https://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2018/05/nobu-coming-at-galleria.html?m=1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dakota79 Posted May 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2018 On 5/7/2018 at 0:22 AM, Urbannizer said: https://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2018/05/nobu-coming-at-galleria.html?m=1 Could that ramp look more tired? Geez. Get some paint or powerwash it. It's not Sharpstown! 12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Maybe a nice tile mosaic, by one of the many fine ceramics artists in Texas, or perhaps a vertical living garden wall. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 23 hours ago, Dakota79 said: Could that ramp look more tired? Geez. Get some paint or powerwash it. It's not Sharpstown! The Galleria has never much cared about exterior aesthetics, which I don’t understood. Simple cleaning can’t be THAT expensive... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 i have said that many times in this thread haha!!! powerwashing works miracles! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) I was speaking with some people supposedly "in the know" this weekend about the Galleria and the restaurants there. Supposedly Blanco is doing so well that they were given half the service lot for their customers and their to-go customers. Nobu isn't doing nearly as well as they hoped and Fig and Olive was doing so poorly they were supposedly on the verge of closing but now have a new menu that is more moderately priced and even have taken some menu and bar "ideas" from Blanco in hopes to turn it all around...and quick! Because of all of this, apparently the Spice Route is taking their time with renovations and opening because I think this is all a shock to the system for everyone concerned... well except Blanco! (which by the way I do happen to like...ALOT!) Edited April 15, 2019 by gene 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfish Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Pretty much all the traffic at those restaurants has to be vistors. Not many locals want to deal with the mall to have an average dinner I feel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, richfish said: Pretty much all the traffic at those restaurants has to be vistors. Not many locals want to deal with the mall to have an average dinner I feel. I thought the same thing. The Galleria is the last place I would want to go for a nice meal. Getting in and out is such a hassle. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Yes they realize that....now. That is one reason the Galleria at least offered half of the usually "valet only" lot to Blanco, in hopes to keep them full and happy. I don't see signs up saying Blanco parking except 3 "Blanco to go" spots so all the restaurants can benefit from the free half lot at least...but traffic is also a big part of the problem so yes they mentioned that they do indeed get mostly hotel guests to the restaurants. Luckily my condo is across the street and as mentioned, i truly like the feel, the food and the service and bar staff at Blanco...so i go there often. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 When are they building the Ritz? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 15 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: It might seem like forever, but I'm pretty sure it's been there less than 20 years. It was Luke's Hamburgers for the longest time and i loved that place! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) The owner of Zone d'Erotica also owns the land and building and has had it up for lease for more than two years (at a very steep asking price). They must have finally found a tenant. Edited May 29, 2019 by Houston19514 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swtsig Posted May 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2019 7 hours ago, Timoric said: Wonder if Hines might scoop it up and do something, in fact I wonder if Hines has other deals up their sleeves that we will be treated to soon they were in talks on a very large scale redevelopment in the immediate area, very very early stages though. no clue of its current status. 13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Very large? Hmmm do they own the Dillard's site as well?? Westheimer to W Alabama would definitely qualify as large. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) The interior design here is STUNNING! I wouldn’t normally go to The Galleria for a meal — too much of a hassle with traffic and parking — but for this space and my love for Indian cuisine, I’d make an exception! Edited June 12, 2019 by MarathonMan 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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