monarch Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 ^^^ BONOBOS is here. it's time to party.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/10-28-15-fashion-heist-thieves-break-into-new-tom-ford-store-at-luxe-shopping-center/ This is why we can't have nice things.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 went to the bonobos grand opening party last night - great turnout, nice store. really glad to have one in houston, they make some of the best khakis around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) so last night was amazing! we arrived at ROD at 5pm which was early for our 6pm screening of E.T. and parked easily on the first floor and first row in the self park garage. security was super nice and asked if we were going to shop or going to iPic and we said the theater so he showed us the way to the back entrance since the front was obstructed by the crane still trying to prepare the front of the building for the signage etc. Upon entry into the building there is the small iPic customer service desk with some attendants that directed us up the not yet working escalators to the second floor. (they are still doing various construction projects on the first and entry part of the second level but beyond that, the theater and bar etc are good to go although they are still working on the lounge extension on the west side of the escalators that will also have an outdoor patio area overlooking the stores of ROD) You are then greeted by a host/hostess at a hostess stand to see if you needed assistance to your theater and we explained we were early...so my friend went to the couches to work on a project while i went to the bar in the http://www.thetuckroom.com/which honestly was impressive...while small, i loved the couches, chairs, booths for dining and enjoying cocktails and just hanging out. the whole vibe was nice but chill and nice ambient lighting helped me settle in just fine at the bar. I was given a menu and was told i could order 1 appetizer and 1 entree complimentary (and 1 non-alcholic beverage) and this menu was different than the theater dine in menu or express menu. I had a meatball and cripsy potato appetizer and then the mushroom pizza and both were great and the staff was super nice and fun and all asked my name and ended up having so much fun i forgot i was there to see a movie! We had the regular premium seating so upon entering the hallway leading to the theaters there is a semi-typical looking service counter to order drinks and food and we were told we could order 1 appetizer and 1 entree but omg i was already full so i passed!) ...upon entering the theater it immediately impressed me with how large and shiny new the screen was and how intimate the theater seemed...the first two rows are the only (regular) premium seating and these are nice but regular row type seating where if you are with a group of friends you can all sit by each other etc...while some may not mind being on the first 2 rows, our seats were middle second row (tons of leg room by the way) and i felt my neck starting to ache just a bit and asked a waiter if we could move to one of the Premium Plus empty pods and he said sure, so we did!....OMG this is the ONLY way to see a movie!!! I loved the pod seating as you could not see anyone behind or next to you at all! and you could barely see anyone in front of you...IF someone had to check their cell phone or talk quietly you would never see or know which is awesome...also the way its designed, no one ever walks in front of you as each pod has its own exit to an aisle so there is never having to un-recline your seat and let someone through etc... wow that was smart designing! the one drawback is my Star Wars dec 17th 1045pm SOLO showing will be pretty intimate with some stranger who has already purchased their ticket apparently since the showing is now sold out haha! i hope that goes well! ...someone suggested the back row for future solo views and it may be best for groups of 3 or non couple groups as it truly is almost like having a private screening for you and your companion in the pods. I am already nervous about what will now feel like a blind date on Dec 17th... haha Oh and btw, as soon as we got into the pod the waiter came up and said can i get you something to drink and eat? We decided to get something afterall and ordered the cheese plate appetizer and wow it was pretty great as was the strawberry lemonade! I wont be eating today, dont worry... E.T. was really incredible on the big glorious screen with superb sound...i even got teary eyed when Drew Barrymore cried when E.T. "died" just like i did when i saw it on its release weekend. Loved it. after the movie i checked out the restroom per an earlier post suggesting to do so and wow its crazy but cool...there is a communal hand washing bathroom lobby that is beautiful but weird to wash your hands with everyone watching but yeah, wow again. Upon leaving the theater we went out the front door and 2 iPic employees were handing out free passes for up to 4 people each to see any movie they want friday and sunday! so we are seeing the new (and i heard horrible) Paranormal Activity movie friday at 6pm and Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse sunday at 8pm which looks like an absolute blast! so excited too because we were given the Premium Plus seats for both screenings!!! Cannot wait! (anyone interested, i would swing by the customer service desk there asap and see about your free tickets for Friday or Sunday...or BOTH! these are the last days they say they are doing this and yes you can choose any movie and any seat there at their desk!) Afterwards we went to the Bonobos party but then happened on the Wilshire party that seemed to also celebrate the Dior Grand Opening in the plaza with drinks, appetizers and live music and man i gotta say, the whole development came alive for me...(beautiful stores, cars and people everywhere etc...) i finally appreciated what this place can and probably will be. It was just a beautiful night in Houston. The best part is, as we walked around looking at stores, we went into http://www.diptyqueparis.com/and ended up talking to the girls in there so long they gave us gift bags with fragrances and candles!!! Yes, this a long wordy post...sorry in advance but just wanted to say i finally fell in love with ROD the way i had hoped...after all its walking distance from my home on Mccue and my work on Sage...i cannot wait for the restaurants to open so i can enjoy it even more. Edited October 29, 2015 by gene 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagoman Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks to all for sharing. My galpal and I saw Wizard of Oz last night, and I dined at the bar the night before. Wiz is eternal. Loved it for the 1002nd time probably. I'm with swatra on the non-premium. Altho we were in the premium seats, and it was a very nice experience with a waiter, buzzer to get them, GREAT reclining seat with such soft pillow and blanky, and overall viewing experience, we also checked out the non-premium seats after the film ended. 2nd row is aok, but not the 1st row (stiff neck). If I want to save $10, not have the amenities of just a few rows above me, want to walk a few blocks vs. driving down to Sundance, and it's not a film I am nuts about experientially, then iPic non-premium works for me. Note that the last row of premium seats someone referred to, which are in a row of 4 without the 'pods,' are for disabled patrons only. By last night when we were there, the first floor and bathrooms were cleaned up a lot more than the night before or yesterday during the day (when crews were working). The entire ROD is continuing in terms of construction to be a work in progress, and not just the iPic theatre. ROD and the theatre are very nice as is now, and will be 'perfect' very soon. The apartments will be delivering units to their tenants beginning around Christmas and into Jan-Feb according to security. Several more retail stores (including my personal fave, Hermes) will be opening tomorrow or Saturday. Be there or be square. :-) Also last night, after the movie, we enjoyed a party on the 'common square' in the middle, a gorgeously landscaped with furniture area, given by The Wilshire which is 40%+ sold out according to the developer, whom I've know for over 30 years. This area is freaking exploding, with The Gables highrise beginning construction next year with ROD Phase II. Let's hope Monarch's heart holds out given all the exciting times coming on top of what is finished already. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedmondson Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 does anyone have any information on the Warby Parker store that was supposed to open here? I haven't seen any updates since it was announced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 does anyone have any information on the Warby Parker store that was supposed to open here? I haven't seen any updates since it was announced. Dang. I can't find them listed on the ROD website. Looks maybe maybe they backed out. Bummer. I was looking foward to that one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 ^^^ OMG gene! everything sounds simply fabulous... a perfect 10! so much pure soul, fun, and sheer glamour. i cannot wait to arrive.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 ^^^ please trust me imagoman, i am hanging by a sheer thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Monarch, before scrolling through these pictures, I just want you to know they were taken with you in mind by Bobruss. He deserves some props. Photos of the Tuck bar: Also, Hermes opened today: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bobruss Posted October 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2015 While I was talking to a very nice Oliver McMillan rep in their office and looking at the model he casually said this bottom cube in the lower part of my image above of the model is the site for the new drum roll please!!!! Ritz Carleton. The other building just to its left is the back of the Target store. Phase two is the tower up on the westheimer end of the development. Hermes was busy as the president of the company cut the ribbon today. A very simple but beautiful space. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 wow Ritz Carlton!? awesome!!! thanks for the updates guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I know they tried to get into BLVD Place before 2008, but I'm not seeing anything in their website. Must be in the early stages? http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Locations/Map.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 ^^^ please have bobruss to accept my compliments.. in lieu of his glorious illustrations. props to you brijonmang for sharing.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 ^^^ should the RITZ CARLTON come forth to ROD, it shall indeed be a showstopper! houston shall catapult straight into the stratosphere.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) ^^^ HERMES, is now open at ROD. breakout the champagne.... Edited October 30, 2015 by monarch 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 ^^^ HERMES, is now open at ROD. breakout the champagne.... Did you get on the waiting list for a Birkin yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 ^^^ to my direct knowledge, there are no "birkin bags" for men at this time. not to mention, i am not rich.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 While I was talking to a very nice Oliver McMillan rep in their office and looking at the model he casually said this bottom cube in the lower part of my image above of the model is the site for the new drum roll please!!!! Ritz Carleton.The other building just to its left is the back of the Target store. Phase two is the tower up on the westheimer end of the development. Hermes was busy as the president of the company cut the ribbon today. A very simple but beautiful space.The cube to the bottom right? No high rise ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 The cube to the bottom right? No high rise ? The cube is probably a placemarker. But the location would match up in this pic (Urbanizer posted a year ago) with the location marked proposed full service hotel 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Correct the cube is just a space saver. Its funny when he first said it, it didn't register, then I thought of Monarch, and how excited he would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Correct the cube is just a space saver. Its funny when he first said it, it didn't register, then I thought of Monarch,and how excited he would be.Huh. I guess we don't know which Hotel is going in the tower at Westheimer then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Huh. I guess we don't know which Hotel is going in the tower at Westheimer then?Equinox..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 ^^^ de BOULLE, is now open at ROD. is this really happening in houston.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 While I was talking to a very nice Oliver McMillan rep in their office and looking at the model he casually said this bottom cube in the lower part of my image above of the model is the site for the new drum roll please!!!! Ritz Carleton.The other building just to its left is the back of the Target store. Phase two is the tower up on the westheimer end of the development. Hermes was busy as the president of the company cut the ribbon today. A very simple but beautiful space.If it's the site adjacent to target then it looks like the same site as the proposed WA that ultimately died - most likely bc ritz overtook it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Wait wait wait.1. Isn't the ritz the tall building in ROD phase 2?The proposed hotel is on a west creek property, and not technically the ROD.2. Woldorf Astoria was going to build in West Creek??? That would have been / could be so awesome. Edited October 31, 2015 by Avossos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Equinox..? Equinox is a high end gym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Equinox is a high end gym And they are also a high end "lifestyle" hotel that was previously rumored to be occupying the Phase II hotel/residential tower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Oh cool! well i definitely think there is room for both an Equinox and a Ritz at this development...which gosh i went twice this weekend and it is still such a ghost town for the most part...i cannot wait for the construction to be over on this phase and everything to be up and running...i know it will bring about so much more life...this weekend's rainy weather and lack of business was kind of depressing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 ^^^ L'OCCITANE, is now open at ROD. i have purchased many many items from this store from the houston galleria, as well as their mall locations in dubai. this place rocks! their roll-on deodorants, bath items, and body creams.... are the bomb! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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