Duce Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Is that movable? It looked like a permanent building, not an actual dinning car...This is what I said in another thread...Deco Diner... did it even open? It was close to opening... I think they should have made it bigger - like double sized... they had the space. I don't think with the space inside they had that they could have made enough money to cover their building and rent. Could make for a cute boutique shop though you'd have to tear out the booths or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfredmor Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 What's the latest with this space? I drove by today and the For Sale sign is still up, but the landscaping looks fairly unkempt. Given what's been posted on this board re: the history, it sounds like they've got a good chunk of capital invested in this structure and are being picky with offers. Anybody have any news? I'd love to open it myself; reminds me of a fantastic diner I visited in Westfield, NJ with the wonderful name of Excellent Diner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 "Late-night orders"? Does that mean it'll be open 24 hours? Wow, 4 additional locations in Midtown & downtown? That's kind of a lot. About the parking issue, I thought the city had planning ordinances that required a certain number of parking spaces to be available on site. How did they get around that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If Barnaby can have three locations within 1.5 miles of one another I am not sure these guys can't. I ate at the Montrose Diner a few weeks ago and had a so so experience. The food was pretty good (The French Toast was great), but still left a little to be desired. The service was so so and our waiter was annoying. I was with my Fiance and he had to put on the over the top gay attitude. I know this a very gay friendly restuarant, but they can tone it down a bit. But I digress. I am excited for this diner to open. Hell I would be happy with a Waffle House in Midtown. Seriously. I know it is ugly, but I love the atmosphere and risk factor involved with that place. Speaking of fast food Midtown / Montrose needs... We need a Chick-Fil-A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Well it looks like this diner might happen after all. Driving by a sign now reads "Coming Soon...H-Town Diner" They are seeking applications.Should be cool when it opens, I will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Maybe someone will bring back Simpson's Diner to downtown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Tbird Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I wonder if I'm the only one in this forum to have eaten at this diner. In the mid-40's... on Sundays..we would sometimes walk several blocks down Main from the First Baptist Church (on Lamar between Main and Fannin) for lunch. Other times, we would drive out South Main to Christie's, where I would always have my favorite...a dozen jumbo fried shrimp for $.75. Thanks for the memories! I was only a kid then, but I still remember it very well. Where did you get that picture? When did Simpson's leave this Earth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I did a Google search for Simpson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Tbird Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 When I was in high school, Valian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I have some pictures of these places I will post as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I still say this is an awkward location, parking is limited and visibilty is poor. I'm not convinced. Their food better be great or there may be another for lease sign up soon.Dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Somebody help me. Is this diner the shiny thing at the corner of Bagby, just south of the Pierce elevated, where it curves? I saw something new when I was driving down there last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Never mind. I figured it out. Is there parking under the overpass? This would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Probably not, but there's a small parking lot behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted June 27, 2005 Author Share Posted June 27, 2005 Parking in midtown is quickly disappearing with all the new clubs popping up. We crave the urban environment and this diner will have it. Accordingly it will not have a massive parking lot. You are going to have to park on the street and walk a few blocks.I will support it as I think it is a cool concept. This part of midtown is developing fairly rapidly with Post and the Edge coming up. There will be plenty of walk up customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 The H-Town diner has opened...Has anyone tried it out yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownMonica Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 West Gray Guy: yep, i tried it out on Friday.....let's just say we should give them a few weeks before writing an offical review. The service was horrible, i didn't get my drink until AFTER the food came (which was about 30 minutes for a croisant sandwich) It came out without the fries, which the server did not even comment on until i flagged him back down and asked about them, at which time he told me they were out for the day....it was 11:30 am. The sandwich was good, and the place was packed, I think it was just extremely understaffed and inexperienced. My suggestion...give it a few weeks, or go when you have plenty of time to kill (and when you're not craving fries). Other than that, glad to see that something is finally occupying that space.-monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayLSU Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 West Gray Guy: yep, i tried it out on Friday.....let's just say we should give them a few weeks before writing an offical review. The service was horrible, i didn't get my drink until AFTER the food came (which was about 30 minutes for a croisant sandwich) It came out without the fries, which the server did not even comment on until i flagged him back down and asked about them, at which time he told me they were out for the day....it was 11:30 am. The sandwich was good, and the place was packed, I think it was just extremely understaffed and inexperienced. My suggestion...give it a few weeks, or go when you have plenty of time to kill (and when you're not craving fries). Other than that, glad to see that something is finally occupying that space.-monica <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I went last week. The place isn't bad, but it isn't anything special either. They need to find some signature food to offer so they can excel. They have big burgers, but with Christian's Tailgate 2 blocks away, there is no reason to get a burger at the Htown Diner. They say they have great shakes/malts, etc. We didn't try them, but it would be worth a shot. I got a club sandwhich and it was mediocre at best. The wife had a burger and it was good...just not close to as good ast Christian's Tailgate which is basically next door. I'd go back to try something else on the menu. The owners/staff were very nice when I was there and we got everything in a very timely manner. However, it was barely occupied (only 3 of the 15-20 tables were occupied). Check it out. I'd love to see what others think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 The H-Town diner has opened...Has anyone tried it out yet?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>what about you westgrayguy? have you been to the h-town diner yet? you were the guy that has been all fired up about this place for a year or so. what do you think about the food? how is the service? are midtowners leaving their cars at home and walking over in the 98 degree heat?i drove by twice today and there was one car in the parking lot, it did not look very busy. i still say they the location sucks and they close by the end of the year.however, i went to christians tailgate for a burger this afternoon and that was the best hamburger i've had in a very long time. i will drive over and pay to park for that burger on a regular basis.dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 I am ashamed to admit that I have not yet visited this place. I will make it a point to try it this weekend and report to the forum next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 It's a close call between Christain's burgers and Lankford's burgers. I think I will have a taste test next week. I may gain about 5 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTX Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 The H-Town diner has opened...Has anyone tried it out yet?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ate there last Sunday afternoon. The staff is very inexperienced and a bit inattentive, but friendly. The onion rings are awesome, the BBQ burger is awesome (maybe b/c it has onion rings on it. The malts are pretty good. The fountain drinks were flat. I would go back, the service has to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonia Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Or has anyone else noticed the night life scene the past few weeks or so has slowed down just a little bit? Don't get me wrong I just came in a little while ago from going out (Midtown) and there was a good-looking/good sized crowd out (and I had a really good time) but definitely not as packed everywhere as normal. At first when the evacuees started to arrive my friends and I thought it may have something to do with it because some people we met when out expressed their concern with potential security issues etc. Then we thought maybe with the jump in gasoline prices people were staying home or closer to home to conserve fuel. Far fetched maybe since lots of places in Midtown especially are easily accessible on foot. But, just a thought. Maybe I'm just over analyzing and rambling because I'm still kinda tipsy....... any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77017 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Is it just me, or does every white couple in midtown drive the same modestly priced bmw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Is it just me, or does every white couple in midtown drive the same modestly priced bmw?What does race have to do with it? When I lived in Midtown I saw plenty of blacks in BMWs. What's your point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I think it may have been a jab at the previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 last weekend i accidentally drove through a part of midtown at night, and there were plenty of drunk idiots on foot...(the BMW's must have been valet-parked) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 last weekend i accidentally drove through a part of midtown at night, and there were plenty of drunk idiots on foot...(the BMW's must have been valet-parked)Â <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not me. I a;wways drive when i drinkk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Has the H Town Diner closed already? I've driven by it a couple of times in the last week or so and it looks like it may have shut the doors. Does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htowngirl Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 People, in general, go out more in the summer. I know I do. Something about that feeling of being "out of school" or something. I love going out in the summer.Also, college students that are home for the summer go out every night of the week. They are all back at school now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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