jm1fd Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I went for the first time recently. We parked in the lot down next to Katz's lot...no towing, short walk. As for the food...it was rather good, but the portions can't be considered generous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 hear chef Ryan Hildrebrand & his architect speak about their plans to raze the 3 lots where Ruggles stood (Habitat for humanity was allowed to salvage any materials they sought) a variance was requested ---as far as i understand 58 parking places on side and in back with a 27 foot set back from inside of curb.Planned opening next fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Doesn't sound like an improvement. The existing buildings are certainly closer than 27 feet to the curb and there currently isn't any parking "on the side." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 From the architectural drawings the front of the bulding is angeled so part of it is further than 27 feet. There will be a 7 foot wide sidewalk plus vertical gardenson street facing wall and trees in the 27 feet from the curb with an open patio with greenery---the current Ruggles is built to the sidewalk--The other set of drawings had the parking in front----yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Doesn't sound like an improvement. The existing buildings are certainly closer than 27 feet to the curb and there currently isn't any parking "on the side."Agreed. Hopefully the setback is to make room for outdoor dining areas? Maybe? I hope there is a good reason for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 From the architectural drawings the front of the bulding is angeled so part of it is further than 27 feet. There will be a 7 foot wide sidewalk plus vertical gardenson street facing wall and trees in the 27 feet from the curb with an open patio with greenery---the current Ruggles is built to the sidewalk--The other set of drawings had the parking in front----yuck.The Avondale Board and Neartown are supporting the variance (parking in back)-- the amount of green space in the 27 foot set back exceeds COH requirement--Brande is following the lead of Bobby Heugal and OKRA (Organized Kollaboration on Restaurant Affairs) in setting up bike racks as part of their parking (there are 58 propsed car spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I wish we could see the drawings. A 27 foot set back on that part of Montrose sounds bad, even if it does have a garden in front. If it has outdoor seating its not as bad though I guess. I like the fact that there will be bike racks, but PLEASE NO CAR PARKING IN FRONT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Bruce Molzan's new restaurant has opened. http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/01-03-13-controversial-chef-very-quietly-opens-a-new-restaurant-that-rekindles-a-montrose-institution/?utm_source=sf_facebookLet's see if he manages to pay his employees their wages and not get sued by his business partner, as happened in previous ventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I saw all the huge dirt piles on site and that Farm to Market road sign-- any news on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 http://www.edge-re.com/Properties/Houston/~WestheimerMontrose/WestheimerMontrose.pdf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 YES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I don't know where else to post this. But I didn't realize that Houston was getting a Crossroads consignment store! I love the resale shops on Westheimer. I was wondering when was this going to open and also, I looked it up on Google maps and it's showing an address of 3217 Montrose. Which is that building they're renovating next to the smoothie king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Side note, I thought it would make more sense for it to be next to the other ones. I know that Duo has closed. And there's still that empty lot next to that animal place and that corner store (which I think should be gone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 What building is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Title edited to include Street number. Thanks mab for the find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Anyone know what is being built in the old Ruggles location ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) On 2/12/2017 at 7:53 AM, HoustonMidtown said: Anyone know what is being built in the old Ruggles location ? actually this is something else apparently since Ruggles was 903 westheimer... but it wont let me edit out that attachment above...sorry! it MAY be what is replacing it but not sure since that 900 is an even number and this side of the street are odd numbers (Smoothie King is 913 Westheimer as an example) Edited February 13, 2017 by gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) You were right gene.....Velvet Taco and more.... http://swamplot.com/edge-realty-now-seeking-to-fill-bright-orange-box-with-neighbors-for-a-montrose-velvet-taco/2017-03-14/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+swamplot+(Swamplot%3A+Houston's+Real+Estate+Landscape) Edited March 14, 2017 by HoustonMidtown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajaok Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Bruce Malzon charged with running illegal seafood network. http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/houston-restaurateur-bruce-molzan-charged-with-running-huge-illegal-seafood-network-9330559 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drecey Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 What's being built right by the smoothie king off the corner of Westheimer and Montrose? It about two stories. Steel framed. Across from Uchi. Been searching the forum for it but can't find it. Merge if topic exists already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 15 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Existing thread about it here:http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/33340-westheimer-montrose-900-westheimer/ Merged the topics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Mods @Urbannizer @Triton @intencity77 @Subdude , can you please merge this topic with the one about the same property that's in the Montrose forum? I have requested this three times already privately. This discussion is about what's going on with the property, which is of the same topic in the Montrose forum below:https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/4257-500-block-of-westheimer/ How are the two related? Ruggles Grill was located at 903 Westheimer. I merged Ruggles Grill with the thread Gene linked as that is the correct location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 15 hours ago, Urbannizer said: How are the two related? They're not. The "500 Block of Westheimer" topic was started when construction of what was to become Indika began.It's a couple of blocks away and on the opposite side of the street. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) And this intersection of Montrose and Westheimer shall now be known as the Burguda Triangle... FM Burgers, Shake Shack Burgers and The Burger Joint. 🍔🍔 🍔 Edited September 10, 2019 by gene 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Wow Isn’t that the same address as current HPD storefront? this will be a big topic of discussion at upcoming Texas National Night Out next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Oh— it’s on opposite side of the street Glad Ryan Hildebrandt is coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) No...just lost burgers...in my stomach... hence BURguda triangle... Edited September 10, 2019 by gene 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 FM Kitchen’s soon-to-open location at 907 Westheimer Rd in Montrose has gotten a little larger. The restaurant acquired an additional 1,100 square feet of adjacent space, which means the restaurant will now have 138 seats, an expansive patio, and a larger kitchen. “Montrose is the perfect neighborhood to expand how we think about FM as a concept,” FM Operating Partner Jason Mok says. “We’ll continue to showcase our strengths, but at the same time use this location as a springboard to be creative and bring fresh ideas to enhance our bar and food offerings, as well as the FM experience.” The new FM is scheduled to open in the fall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 wait a minute!? so that means that horrible unicorn dessert place closed!? wow! awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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