IntheKnowHouston Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) On 8/17/2022 at 9:02 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: La Griglia restaurant in the River Oaks Shopping Center will close at year's end. From an article today in Papercity Magazine: "River Oaks Shopping Center is hopping with restaurant news not the least of which is that the much beloved La Griglia, part of the Landry’s empire, is losing its lease at the end of the year. We are told that Kimco Realty Corp., which bought the posh shopping center from Weingarten Realty Investors, may have either refused to renew the La Griglia lease or was contractually prohibited from a renewal perhaps due to a longstanding feud between Landry’s and Weingarten. There are several versions of this unconfirmed situation. Whatever the case is, La Griglia is leaving." https://www.papercitymag.com/restaurants/houston-restaurant-buzz-park-house-location-brasserie-19-patio-fight-ciel On 5/21/2023 at 5:48 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: La Griglia is likely closing its location at River Oaks Shopping Center soon. Last year, a Papercity article noted the Landry-owned restaurant's lease would not be renewed. The article noted, "Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta and Landry’s are researching other locations in the choice River Oaks/Montrose neighborhood for a new foothold." While La Griglia is leaving its longtime home at 2002 W Gray St (2002 West Gray St), it will relocate nearby. The Italian restaurant is moving to Harlow District, the mixed-use development at 2800 W Dallas St. La Griglia is taking over the former Nino's space at 2817 W Dallas St (2817 West Dallas St): https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/46577-harlow-district-at-west-dallas-at-2817-w-dallas-st/?do=findComment&comment=680966 La Griglia finally confirms it's moving from River Oaks Shopping Center. The Landry Inc-owned Italian restaurant acknowledges the closing of its 2002 W Gray St location in a statement today. According to a CultureMap article published today, La Griglia's last day is Saturday, November 4. As noted in a post from May, La Griglia is relocating to Harlow District. It's moving into the former Nino's space at 2817 W Dallas St (2817 West Dallas St). Kimco Realty supposedly has a tenant lined up to replace La Griglia: Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina. There are posts about it in this topic going back to last year: On 11/14/2022 at 4:28 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Edited November 2, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 There is a website and social media accounts for Leo's, the fine dining companion to the River Oaks Theater. The restaurant is located at 2009 W Gray in the River Oaks Shopping Center. It's the latest restaurant from local hospitality group Culinary Khancepts. Website: https://www.leosriveroaks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084423438158 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leosriveroaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Spring 2024 is the latest opening date for Leo's, according to a CultureMap article published today: Scheduled to open in late spring 2024 in the River Oaks Shopping Center (2009 W Gray), Leo’s River Oaks is the latest project from Culinary Khancepts, the hospitality group behind State Fare Kitchen & Bar and Liberty Kitchen. The fine dining restaurant will serve steaks, seafood, and more in luxurious environment with a spacious patio. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/rising-star-chef-takes-his-talents-to-hotly-anticipated-new-river-oaks-restaurant/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 3:25 PM, Noahb said: Cocody - Opening this Fall (per website) CultureMap notes Cocody is opening soon in an article published today. The restaurant occupies the former Citibank location at 1971 W Gray St. It's one of several new retail and dining tenants at River Oaks Shopping Center. Cocody, a restaurant from the food and beverage team behind shuttered French restaurant Le Mistral, is expected to open in the coming weeks. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/rising-star-chef-takes-his-talents-to-hotly-anticipated-new-river-oaks-restaurant/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 "Way back in May, Culinary Khancepts, the new operators of Houston's last remaining vintage movie theater, announced that the shuttered venue might reopen by the end of 2023. Now we're coming up on Christmas, and it still doesn't look like anyone should be planning to spend their holidays watching the latest releases at a renovated theater. McNamara says Culinary Khancepts is in the midst of applying for national historic designation for the theater and has already received state historic designation. "This is good news, but it's part of what's made waiting kind of harder," she says. "With national historic designation, you're able to not just have greater protections for the building, but you're also able to apply for tax credits for the parts of the restoration that are preservation related. That is a really big deal for the theater, obviously. It's one of the things that helps make the theater a stronger success over time." Bottom line: There's still no word on an opening date." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/movies_tv/article/river-oaks-theatre-construction-18492193.php 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 44 minutes ago, hindesky said: "Way back in May, Culinary Khancepts, the new operators of Houston's last remaining vintage movie theater, announced that the shuttered venue might reopen by the end of 2023. Now we're coming up on Christmas, and it still doesn't look like anyone should be planning to spend their holidays watching the latest releases at a renovated theater. McNamara says Culinary Khancepts is in the midst of applying for national historic designation for the theater and has already received state historic designation. "This is good news, but it's part of what's made waiting kind of harder," she says. "With national historic designation, you're able to not just have greater protections for the building, but you're also able to apply for tax credits for the parts of the restoration that are preservation related. That is a really big deal for the theater, obviously. It's one of the things that helps make the theater a stronger success over time." Bottom line: There's still no word on an opening date." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/movies_tv/article/river-oaks-theatre-construction-18492193.php Photos of River Oaks Theatre from November 2023. The photos are from the Houston Chronicle articled linked in the above post. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 11/14/2022 at 12:40 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Kimco Realty Corp has found a tenant for the River Oaks Shopping Center unit at 2002 W Gray St ( 2002 West Gray St ). La Griglia currently occupies the space. However, over the summer, Papercity reported the Landry-owned restaurant is closing its River Oaks outpost at the end of 2022. Taking over La Griglia's space is another Houston-based restaurant. Goode Company is bringing its Tex-Mex concept Kitchen & Cantina to the shopping center. I don't know when Goode Company leased the space, but it is shown in a recent River Oaks Shopping Center site plan dated in August. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina has three locations in the Houston area: The Woodlands, the Memorial area, and their most recent in the Heights. On 11/14/2022 at 1:28 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: The most recent site plan for River Oaks Shopping Center at 1964 W Gray. A few of the newer tenants shown are Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina and clothing store Club Never. Other observations: Women's clothing store Talbots is closing its River Oaks Shopping Center location at 2028 W Gray St. The space looks like it will be used to expand Perry's Steakhouse and also divided into to two units. Spry Fashion, likely a clothing retailer, is opening next to Leo's (the fine dining restaurant that is part of Star Cinema Grill's River Oaks Theater). https://shopcompanies.com/properties/river-oaks-shopping-center Site plan: https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/river-oaks-shopping-center?f=site_plan Site plan zoomed Just confirming Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina is indeed leasing a unit at River Oaks Shopping Center. A recent sales tax permit was filed for the Tex-Mex restaurant. The address listed is 2002 W Gray St. As mentioned in posts since fall 2022, Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina is taking over the space previously occupied by La Griglia. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 A rendering of Leo's was posted to the restaurant's Instagram over the weekend. Leo's the fine dining companion to the River Oaks Theater. The restaurant is located at 2009 W Gray in the River Oaks Shopping Center. https://www.instagram.com/p/C0nGrb5pOim/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 There is an architectural barriers project filing for 2028 W Gray St in the River Oaks Shopping Center. It was filed yesterday with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR.) The filing is for Evereve. It's a women's clothing store. Below are details from the filing: Estimated Start Date: May 1, 2024 Estimated Completion Date: July 26, 2024 Estimated Cost: $999,000 Type of Work: Renovation/alteration Scope of Work: Tenant fit out of existing vacant space. Display fixturing throughout. Storefront design & finishes. Distribute existing electrical service. New lighting & power systems. Replace HVAC & Electrical panels. New Plumb systems & fixtures. Square Footage: 5,109 sf Design Firm: OPN Architects https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2024009257 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 1/16/2024 at 1:30 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: There is an architectural barriers project filing for 2028 W Gray St in the River Oaks Shopping Center. It was filed yesterday with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR.) The filing is for Evereve. It's a women's clothing store. Below are details from the filing: Estimated Start Date: May 1, 2024 Estimated Completion Date: July 26, 2024 Estimated Cost: $999,000 Type of Work: Renovation/alteration Scope of Work: Tenant fit out of existing vacant space. Display fixturing throughout. Storefront design & finishes. Distribute existing electrical service. New lighting & power systems. Replace HVAC & Electrical panels. New Plumb systems & fixtures. Square Footage: 5,109 sf Design Firm: OPN Architects https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2024009257 Following the filing of an architectural barriers project for 2028 West Gray St, a plan reviewing fee permit was purchased yesterday. A few details from the permit: Use: Remodel, retail FCC Group: Non-residential alteration Women's clothing store Evereve is leasing the unit at 2028 W Gray St. The retailer is one of several new additions to River Oaks Shopping Center. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Below are photos of La Griglia's former space at 2002 W Gray St / 2002 West Gray St. The space is located in River Oaks Shopping Center. The photos are included in a certificate of appropriation application. https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ViewApp_Public.aspx?AppID=njqpeqgkssg%3d 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) On 8/17/2022 at 6:02 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: From an article today in Papercity Magazine: "River Oaks Shopping Center is hopping with restaurant news not the least of which is that the much beloved La Griglia, part of the Landry’s empire, is losing its lease at the end of the year. We are told that Kimco Realty Corp., which bought the posh shopping center from Weingarten Realty Investors, may have either refused to renew the La Griglia lease or was contractually prohibited from a renewal perhaps due to a longstanding feud between Landry’s and Weingarten. There are several versions of this unconfirmed situation. Whatever the case is, La Griglia is leaving." https://www.papercitymag.com/restaurants/houston-restaurant-buzz-park-house-location-brasserie-19-patio-fight-ciel On 11/14/2022 at 12:40 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Kimco Realty Corp has found a tenant for the River Oaks Shopping Center unit at 2002 W Gray St ( 2002 West Gray St ). La Griglia currently occupies the space. However, over the summer, Papercity reported the Landry-owned restaurant is closing its River Oaks outpost at the end of 2022. Taking over La Griglia's space is another Houston-based restaurant. Goode Company is bringing its Tex-Mex concept Kitchen & Cantina to the shopping center. I don't know when Goode Company leased the space, but it is shown in a recent River Oaks Shopping Center site plan dated in August. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina has three locations in the Houston area: The Woodlands, the Memorial area, and their most recent in the Heights. On 11/14/2022 at 1:28 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Site plan zoomed A certificate of appropriation application for 2002 West Gray St was recently submitted to the city's Planning & Development Department. 2002 W Gray St is La Griglia's former space in River Oaks Shopping Center. As noted since 2022, Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina is leasing the space. The restaurant is seeking approval for alterations for the following: Foundation Siding or trim Doors Windows Storefront Awning or Canopy Below is a description of the project: The project includes interior and exterior renovations to suit a new tenant, Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina. The exterior renovations do not include the addition of any new square footage. However, they do involve refinishing the existing EIFS, reducing the amount of black glazed tile, installing new awnings and canopies, and installing new exterior doors and windows throughout. The project will also include new exterior signage and patio furniture, which is not included in this submission. Below are additional details included in a letter to the Houston Archeological and Historical Commission. Browne McGregor Architects submitted the letter with the certificate of appropriation application. The architecture firm as work with Goode Company on other restaurants. The one-story restaurant building at 2002 W Gray St in the River Oaks Shopping Center is currently vacant, and the incoming tenant, Goode Co Kitchen & Cantina, proposes several alterations to the exterior of the building. The existing conditions include painted EIFS (stucco), wood windows and doors, black glazed ceramic tile, and metal awnings and fascia/trim. Site accessories include decorative wrought iron fencing, light fixtures, outdoor fire pits, and a water feature on the dining patio. The existing building's EIFS finish needs a fresh coat of paint, and the wood doors and windows have begun to deteriorate in some places. The existing conditions appear to be primarily original to the building, with the exception of the dining patio, which was added in 2009. The proposed alterations include repainting the existing EIFS/Stucco finish to match the existing "River Oaks White" color, replacement of the front and side entrance awnings, repainting the existing patio awning structure, adding new light fixtures, replacing all exterior windows and doors, adding new storefront windows at the main entrance, removing portions of the existing glazed ceramic tile, replacing the decorative wrought iron fence around the dining patio, and replacing metal trim and fascia. The plans also include the addition of a sunshade structure (pergola) on the dining patio. https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ViewApp_Public.aspx?AppID=njqpeqgkssg%3d Proposed rendering Tex-Mex restaurant Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina's River Oaks location. Edited January 18 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) 20 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: A certificate of appropriation application for 2002 West Gray St was recently submitted to the city's Planning & Development Department. 2002 W Gray St is La Griglia's former space in River Oaks Shopping Center. As noted since 2022, Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina is leasing the space. The restaurant is seeking approval for alterations for the following: Foundation Siding or trim Doors Windows Storefront Awning or Canopy Below are renderings of proposed changes Browne McGregor Architects hopes to implement on behalf of client Goode Company. The renderings are for the forthcoming River Oaks location for Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina is leasing the 2002 W Gray St unit in River Oaks Shopping Center. The space was previously occupied by La Griglia. https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ViewApp_Public.aspx?AppID=njqpeqgkssg%3d https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ShowDoc.aspx?src=Fz2MxIvY98wbwXrosnsKUA%3d%3d&DocID=ED%2bEBM79Hcw%3d Proposed south elevation Proposed south elevation Proposed south elevation Proposed south elevation Proposed east elevation Proposed east elevation Proposed east elevation Proposed east elevation Edited January 18 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/rising-star-chef-takes-his-talents-to-hotly-anticipated-new-river-oaks-restaurant/ "An eagerly anticipated new restaurant in River Oaks has found its chef. Tim Reading will lead the kitchen at Leo’s River Oaks." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) On 1/18/2024 at 3:32 PM, hindesky said: Following the filing of an architectural barriers project for 2009 W Gray, Suite A / 2009 W Gray, Ste A, a plan reviewing fee permit was purchased today. A few details from the permit: Use: Remodel, restaurant remodel FCC Group: Non-residential alteration As mentioned in several posts throughout this thread, Leo's opening at 2009 W Gray St, Ste A. It's the latest restaurant concept from local hospitality group Culinary Khancepts. Leo's the fine dining companion to the River Oaks Theater. The restaurant is located in the River Oaks Shopping Center. Edited January 20 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 all the barricades are down in front of the River Oaks Theater and they have completely redone the concrete entry/patio, sidewalks and even a concrete path/sidewalk for the disabled...looks really nice so far! Hoping for an early summer opening...crossing fingers because i really am excited to see what they do with this place! Just FYi: taken from Houston Chronicle Nov 16, 2023 So what's up with the River Oaks Theatre? Way back in May, Culinary Khancepts, the new operators of Houston's last remaining vintage movie theater, announced that the shuttered venue might reopen by the end of 2023. Now we're coming up on Christmas, and it still doesn't look like anyone should be planning to spend their holidays watching the latest releases at a renovated theater. But anyone who has driven by lately has seen new construction fencing surrounding the building at 2009 W. Gray, while the marquee has been partially dismantled. According to Maureen McNamara, co-founder/director of the nonprofit Friends of the River Oaks Theatre, everything is still moving forward. "I got a text from a friend of mine who just asked me what was happening with the River Oaks and said it looks like they've demolished the marquee. Actually … they are taking everything down to rebuild it," she said. "That's part of the restoration process that the sign company is doing. So, they're doing a full front-facing restoration of all the metal panels, all the letters and the neon, and all of that." McNamara says Culinary Khancepts is in the midst of applying for national historic designation for the theater and has already received state historic designation. "This is good news, but it's part of what's made waiting kind of harder," she says. "With national historic designation, you're able to not just have greater protections for the building, but you're also able to apply for tax credits for the parts of the restoration that are preservation related. That is a really big deal for the theater, obviously. It's one of the things that helps make the theater a stronger success over time." Bottom line: There's still no word on an opening date. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) On 7/31/2022 at 7:51 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: It appears Los Angeles pizzeria Pizzana is expanding to Houston. The pizza restaurant is listed in a site plan for River Oaks Shopping Center, which may have been updated in May. Pizzana will be located at 2029 W Gray St, in the 1,500 sf unit previously home to Starbucks before closing in 2020. https://pizzana.com https://properties.kimcorealty.com/p/commercial-real-estate-listings/Houston-TX-77019/117820 On 11/1/2022 at 7:44 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Coming soon signage for Pizzana, one of several new dining additions on the way to River Oaks Shopping Center in Houston. The Los Angeles pizzeria restaurant is located in the former Starbucks unit at 2029 W Gray St. The photo was posted in BuiltNearby's Instagram story yesterday. Pizzana opens to the public this week. The Los Angeles pizzeria announced its opening its Houston outpost March 22. Pizzana occupies the former Starbucks unit at 2029 W Gray St. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4tXzPyy3As/ Edited March 20 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 https://www.leosriveroaks.com 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Goode Company. https://evereve.com 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) On Saturday, May 18, River Oaks Theatre will reopen its doors for a day of festivities, organized by the Friends of River Oaks Theatre nonprofit crew. Their donors (also known as “cinephile members”) will go on a hard-hat tour of the theater’s interior. After that, they’ll head over to Star Cinema Grill at CityCentre to see the upcoming Netflix film Hit Man, starring Anyone But You leading man Glen Powell and directed by proud Houstonian Richard Linklater, who’ll be around for a post-screening Q&A. The evening will be capped off with a dinner at Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette in River Oaks. There's no immediate opening date due to a construction setback, I'm told, but it should be soon. https://www.chron.com/culture/article/houston-river-oaks-theatre-reopening-19446666.php Edited May 13 by hindesky 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 For the first time in more than three years, River Oaks Theatre's historic, marquee lights have been restored and relit. During 'A Saturday with Richard Linklater,' hosted by Friends of River Oaks Theatre, they sparkled as the sun set over West Gray. The non-profit organization which supports restoration and renovation funding for River Oaks Theatre sent an email over the weekend alerting guests of the fundraiser-in-three-parts that "the show must go on." A deadly storm with hurricane-strength winds devastated the Greater Houston area on Thursday. Organizers encouraged patrons to attend the event as planned, if they were able to do so safely. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/movies_tv/article/river-oaks-theatre-linklater-gala-19455886.php 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 The renovated River Oaks Theatre takes another step closer to its long-awaited reopening with the announcement that Robert Saucedo, a 13-year veteran of the Alamo Drafthouse chain, is the theater's new artistic director. Saucedo, 39, comes to the role from being a senior film buyer for Alamo Drafthouse overseeing the Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Lubbock and El Paso markets. Prior to that, he was program director for Triple Tap Ventures, the franchisee that operates the Alamo Drafthouse LaCenterra in Katy. Saucedo, who has been on the job for about two weeks, says filmgoers can expect a return of the lineup of prestige art-house films for which the River Oaks Theatre was known for years. But we will also continue to midnight screenings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/movies_tv/article/river-oaks-theatre-robert-saucedo-19566990.php 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 The theater is now opening in October 2024...so while still a little wait ahead, i am so excited! Love that they will still screen independent films and RHPS too! that is awesome news 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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