Boris Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Becks replaces Clemens in mall lineupChain takes new tack with full-service restaurantBy DAVID KAPLANCopyright 2008 Houston Chronicle Becks is on deck, and the Rocket has been benched.In 2005, plans were announced for a Roger Clemens' Rocket Sports Grill in Memorial City Mall.But that concept has been scrapped.Coming out of the bullpen to take its place is another homegrown talent, this one known for mesquite-grilled burgers and shakes: Becks Prime.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/5871202.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Becks replaces Clemens in mall lineupChain takes new tack with full-service restaurantBy DAVID KAPLANCopyright 2008 Houston Chronicle Becks is on deck, and the Rocket has been benched.In 2005, plans were announced for a Roger Clemens' Rocket Sports Grill in Memorial City Mall.But that concept has been scrapped.Coming out of the bullpen to take its place is another homegrown talent, this one known for mesquite-grilled burgers and shakes: Becks Prime.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/5871202.htmlI was just about to post that.Looks like we actually even had a topic already here since January 2006, who knew.The place has been built out for years it seems. Just never opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Becks replaces Clemens in mall lineupChain takes new tack with full-service restaurantBy DAVID KAPLANCopyright 2008 Houston Chronicle Becks is on deck, and the Rocket has been benched.In 2005, plans were announced for a Roger Clemens' Rocket Sports Grill in Memorial City Mall.But that concept has been scrapped.Coming out of the bullpen to take its place is another homegrown talent, this one known for mesquite-grilled burgers and shakes: Becks Prime.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/5871202.htmlThis had so much potential...to be material for stand-up comedians across the country... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Any rumors as to what the skywalk is gonna end up in? Are they going to be building a department store of some sort (maybe a Nordstroms?) or are they going to build space for more smaller retail stores, in that grassy area? Or is this the area they were talking about buidling an aquarium? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 They have been toying around with lots of ideas to replace the surface parking. Obviously and surface parking removed will have to be replaced with garages. The skywalk that is built will eventually connect to the Mall in some way. Currently it will just access the surface parking. There were plans at one time for an Aquarium in that corning of the mall by I-10 and Gessner.The developer is trying make the area a cohesive urban development. Of course having the Hospital attached to the mall helps when you get stabbed by some of the crowd I've seen there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringShadows Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 They have been toying around with lots of ideas to replace the surface parking. Obviously and surface parking removed will have to be replaced with garages. The skywalk that is built will eventually connect to the Mall in some way. Currently it will just access the surface parking. There were plans at one time for an Aquarium in that corning of the mall by I-10 and Gessner.The developer is trying make the area a cohesive urban development. Of course having the Hospital attached to the mall helps when you get stabbed by some of the crowd I've seen there.That is really funny joke but has no merit. I work in oil and gas, my wife and I are 30-somethings and we make really good money. We bought a house in Spring Shadows north of I-10 and I have been here now for 2 years. We could have gone far more glamorous, like the heights but liked the neighborhood and schools because my wife grew up there. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) OMG, did I find something new regarding the skywalk!?!? Updated rendering of the skywalk connection to the mall. source As part of the overall Memorial City development, a new retail/merchandising zone is planned for the west side of Memorial City Mall. The multi-million dollar renovation will instill a new Edited July 21, 2008 by Pumapayam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Great find, Pi!!! I can't see how this is going to fit into the current footprint yet, but it still looks damn cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Just this weekend I was wondering where and when the heck that thing would be finished. Nothing's changed in months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) OMG, did I find something new regarding the skywalk!?!?Updated rendering of the skywalk connection to the mall. Real time webcam pointing at this site. Edited August 27, 2008 by Pumapayam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I guess that's where the Cheesecake Factory will be going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angtx Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I guess that's where the Cheesecake Factory will be goingMy understanding from someone who is a GM for the company is that all expansions in Houston have been put on hold. They are opening some restuarants in other cities but they scaled their expansions WAY back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 My understanding from someone who is a GM for the company is that all expansions in Houston have been put on hold. They are opening some restuarants in other cities but they scaled their expansions WAY back.Probably because of our weak economy relative to the rest of the country. That section of Katy Freeway would appear to be especially hard hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducks Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Probably because of our weak economy relative to the rest of the country. That section of Katy Freeway would appear to be especially hard hit.Two things:1. Am I wrong, or isn't the economy in Houston fairing much better relative to the rest of the country, and 2. Have you been to Mem City Mall lately? It's packed and you can't find a parking spot. Edited August 28, 2008 by Ducks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Two things:1. Am I wrong, or isn't the economy in Houston fairing much better relative to the rest of the country, and 2. Have you been to Mem City Mall lately? It's packed and you can't find a parking spot.I think he was being sarcastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducks Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I think he was being sarcastic.I feel so stupid now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I feel so stupid now. Don't feel bad. Redscare's brand of sarcasm is subtle and understated; the gentle yet deadly sarcasm of yore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I feel so stupid now. Sorry. I shoulda used the winky face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Real time webcam pointing at this site.This camera has been busted bye IKE.Check out the last time stamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Obviously, the new development is in the place of the old Mervyn's: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&...mp;t=h&z=18Well, Mervyn's is now dead nationwide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavenport Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Sad but true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I can confirm that the crosswalk from the "hospital/hotel side" of Gessner to the "mall side" is still a crosswalk to no where. I just hope it doesn't stay like this indefinitely with the economic downturn starting to affect Houston now. After all, why build more retail when there are vacancies in the mall itself? So depressing. Hope I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 So what would the skywalk connect to, again? A hospital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Say, looks like Target will be moving to the new development; there's a logo on the building kinda far back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Great find, Pi!!! I can't see how this is going to fit into the current footprint yet, but it still looks damn cool.I'm with you sheeats, that would take away ALOT of needed parking space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Say, looks like Target will be moving to the new development; there's a logo on the building kinda far back.That's be nice. Maybe get a Nordstrom to move into Target's place? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 That's be nice. Maybe get a Nordstrom to move into Target's place?I don't think Target is moving anywhere. That "Target" sign appears to be on a wall that currently exists. It would appear to a be sign more along the lines of "This is the way to Target." (There simply isn't space between the current end of the skywalk and the current building to fit in all of that open-air space shown in the rendering PLUS a Target store.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Is there a Dell store at the mall? The internet says yes, but when I call it's not a good number any more. I need a laptop part and can't stand talking to the Dell people on the phone. Everyone hates them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Is there a Dell store at the mall? The internet says yes, but when I call it's not a good number any more. I need a laptop part and can't stand talking to the Dell people on the phone. Everyone hates them.I think it was one of them kiosks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The Memorial City District redid their website.http://www.memorialcitydistrict.org 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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