Heights2Bastrop Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 WestU, Napoleon Square opened in the early 70s. Sections A and B in the northeast quarter opened first. I moved in with a friend in Section C while an apartment in D was completed in September of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texianjoe Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Another club, also a Farb apartment bar, was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppahop Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 In 1973, there were four Hamburger By Gourmet restaurants:2910 Hillcroft5712 Kirby1011 Milam3802 YoakumI think the Yoakum one turned into a Luke's for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Tbird Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 The 4 Bill Williams: S. Main @ Holcombe, OST @ MacGregor, just north of Richmond on 59, and .......?Actually, the S. Main Bill Williams was on the NE corner of S. Main and Dryden... just south of the University Blvd intersection with S. Main. Ernie Coker's Ye Olde College Inn was Bill Williams' neighbor on the north side of Bill's place. Bill also had a coffee shop downtown on Milam or Travis and several blocks south of Foley's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 mkultra, it wasn't Ta Hua I was thinking of, but I do remember that place. Your description of "Americanized Chinese food" was right on the money - nothing great, but dependable.They had an item on the menu which we used to always order that I've never seen anywhere else - Green Onion Pancake. It wasn't a pancake in the Western sense, more like a cross between a crepe and a thick tortilla, with chopped scallions cooked into it. It was much better than I'm probably making it sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 They had an item on the menu which we used to always order that I've never seen anywhere else - Green Onion Pancake. It wasn't a pancake in the Western sense, more like a cross between a crepe and a thick tortilla, with chopped scallions cooked into it. It was much better than I'm probably making it sound.I've had that in other places, although I can't remember if I had it there. It is served with a plum sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnd Susan Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I've had that in other places, although I can't remember if I had it there. It is served with a plum sauce.Sounds like my great grandmas potato patties. She made these with leftover mashed potatoes mixed with egg and green onions and flattened it out like a pancake and fried it in bacon grease. I feel my arteries hardening at the thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fatcats Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 The Original New Orleans Poboy on Main is now gone...being dismantled as we speak. Boy they sure had good pancakes. :::sigh::: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jermaine Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Anyone rememebr a pie place that was just outside of the heights? I think it was across 45N from the Heights...on the east side...it was right on the freeway. The sign could be seen from the freeway...it was an image of a man dressed in a little babie's clothing (it mightve been 3 men) and they were holding a big pie. The actual big sign is still up...at least it was 6 months ago when i was in houston...but it's painted over with something else.???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I've been meaning to start a thread on this for a while...Is anyone willing to give up some of their favorite Houston finds? Restaurants, bars, shops, or things to do that seem to have remained somewhat to largely undiscovered by other Houstonians?By way of example, I'm thinking of places/things like:Domy/Brasil Outdoor Movies - Domy Books and Cafe Brasil share a back patio and, each Monday night, they show a free movie.Nundini Imported Food Store - Would be a "find" as an imported food store, a deli, or as a gelateria - and it's all three.Shady Tavern - An old-fashioned ice house in the Heights that is very welcoming to newcomers. The shady trees and outdoor seating make it a stand-out among local ice houses.Lankford Grocery - Delicious hamburgers, and the most down-home atmosphere of any restaurant I can think of in Montrose.I know places/things like this can be jealously-guarded secrets, but you'll have our thanks - and presumably the business owners' thanks - for sharing one or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 One of the places that I'm always amazed that many Houstonians have never been to, is Canino's and the produce market on Airline drive. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning. One of the best bakeries in town, El Bollio, is across the street from Canino's. Pick up a sweet roll and a cup of coffee, and you can stroll the market for a couple of hours, picking up cheap produce for Saturday night's dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Nundini Imported Food Store - Would be a "find" as an imported food store, a deli, or as a gelateria - and it's all three.They were, unfortunately, on the rat and roach report a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Never been to Lankford, but I have heard they have the best burgers in town. Favorite oddball store is Texas Junk on Welch at Taft. Just what it says, an eclectic collection that is fun to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Variety Fair on Rice Blvd.Allrecords on West Gray.Brazos Bookstore on Bissonnet.Bellaire Broiler BurgerCafe ArtisteJMH (?) Market in West. U.Admittedly, these aren't as obscure as some of those mentioned. Still, all a part of what makes Houston special, and all somewhat threatened by larger national chains and big-box competition.marmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 (edited) Admittedly, these aren't as obscure as some of those mentioned. Still, all a part of what makes Houston special, and all somewhat threatened by larger national chains and big-box competition.Bellaire Broiler Burger and JMH Market were new to me. Here are some more links/info:Variety FairBrazos BookstoreCafe ArtisteAllRecords: "A small privately owned 'record' store filled to the brim with CDs, tapes, and yes, even albums! One of the best sources in Houston for all kinds of music. People have been coming to AllRecords for years to get the best in Jazz, Broadway, Pop and Rock. Customers browse and chat with each other as they flip through the racks...no lone downloading, here...this is the old-fashioned way of shopping. The owner, Fred, is a great resource. If he doesn't have it, he'll try his best to get it for you! 1955 West Gray, 77019 713-524-4900"Also...Canino's Produce Co.El Bolillo PanaderiaTexas Junk CompanyThey were, unfortunately, on the rat and roach report a while back.Ack. A link to the story re Nundini's. Edited April 12, 2007 by tmariar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 (edited) Ack. A link to the story re Nundini's.Wow. I knew I had heard Marvin rattle off their name, but I forgot that their problem was ROACHES everywhere....I thought it was something more tame like slime in the ice machine. Edited April 12, 2007 by jm1fd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I have roaches in my kitchen, and I eat there every day. Roaches are a fact of life in Houston, and it didn't sound like they were on food prep areas. Besides, you have to decide, do you want poison spray everywhere, or can you live with roaches? Anyway, a few more: How could I forget Murder by the Book on Bissonnet? Fred's Italian Corner on Greenbriar The Hot Bagel Shop on Alabama British Isles in the Village. This would have been so much easier twenty years ago, when we could have added World Toy and Gift, Kaplan's Ben-Hur, Phil's Restaurant, Hamburgers by Gourmet, Zeke's, Neal's Ice Cream, Chicago Pizza Company, British Market, Cactus Records, the Ale House, and Avalon Drug to the list. marmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I have roaches in my kitchen, and I eat there every day. Roaches are a fact of life in Houston, and it didn't sound like they were on food prep areas. Besides, you have to decide, do you want poison spray everywhere, or can you live with roaches?Indeed. The fact that a place appears on Marvin's report is generally not sufficient to make me quit going there - by the time these reports air, the cited establishments have usually addressed the issues in question anyway.I was going to post this link earlier, but the website was temporarily unreachable:Hot Town, Cool CityThat's probably the closest thing to a canonical list of unique Houston places I've ever seen. The film premiered at the MFAH a couple of weekends ago, but I was unfortunately unable to attend any of the screenings; however, there is apparently a DVD for sale on the website. The director/producer is a former veteran operations director for Landmark Theaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I have roaches in my kitchen, and I eat there every day. Roaches are a fact of life in Houston, and it didn't sound like they were on food prep areas. Besides, you have to decide, do you want poison spray everywhere, or can you live with roaches?OF COURSE the roaches were on the food prep areas....because that's where the food is. Roaches don't like to hang out in the living room and watch TV...they live and crap indiscriminately in the KITCHEN because that's where the food is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 (edited) Roaches are a fact of life in Houston, and it didn't sound like they were on food prep areas. Besides, you have to decide, do you want poison spray everywhere, or can you live with roaches?Yeah - I wasn't going to say it, but it's not going to stop me from getting their gelato (no slime in the ice machine, after all). I've read that they supply the gelati served at most Italian restaurants in town, and I'm certainly not going to go on a gelato boycott. Plus, the report was nearly two years ago - and I haven't heard another report since. For some (like jm1fd, sounds like) it will be a non-starter, though - and I can understand that point of view, too.Anyway, a few more:How could I forget Murder by the Book on Bissonnet?Fred's Italian Corner on GreenbriarThe Hot Bagel Shop on AlabamaBritish Isles in the Village.Good ones. All of the above have been good ones.Thinking about the Rice area made me think of Valhalla (some of the cheapest beer in town). Which made me think of Alice's Tall Texan (and their goblets o'beer). Though those two may also fall more under the category of "what makes Houston special" - like many of the places on the excellent Hot Town, Cool City website - than "undiscovered". Edited April 12, 2007 by tmariar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 OF COURSE the roaches were on the food prep areas....because that's where the food is. Roaches don't like to hang out in the living room and watch TV...they live and crap indiscriminately in the KITCHEN because that's where the food is.My sense, borne out by what exterminators have told me, is that they are more likely to inhabit cool, dark, places or places where they can find water. They like bathrooms for this reason. They also like electronics, maybe for the warmth or because they have some sensitivity to electromagnetic fields. I have replaced two phones in my office this past year because they were full of little German cockroaches. (!) It's not just me saying so; Matsushita has recently released a printed circuit board impregnated with pyrethrins (roach poison) to minimize damage to gear caused by short circuits from zapped roaches.The Nundini report said the roaches were found behind posters, unused equipment, and the plastic wrap box.I'd be a _lot_ more worried about 59 Diner's off-temp meat storage cited in the same article.marmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 My sense, borne out by what exterminators have told me, is that they are more likely to inhabit cool, dark, places or places where they can find water. They like bathrooms for this reason. They also like electronics, maybe for the warmth or because they have some sensitivity to electromagnetic fields. I have replaced two phones in my office this past year because they were full of little German cockroaches. (!) It's not just me saying so; Matsushita has recently released a printed circuit board impregnated with pyrethrins (roach poison) to minimize damage to gear caused by short circuits from zapped roaches.The Nundini report said the roaches were found behind posters, unused equipment, and the plastic wrap box.Interesting. I've nearly ALWAYS seen them in kitchens in houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) Which made me think of Alice's Tall Texan (and their goblets o'beer). i've been here many times but never knew Alice was in the name. i always call it the Tall Texan. Edited April 13, 2007 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 i've been here many times but never knew Alice was in the name. i always call it the Tall Texan.Everyone I know calls it the Tall Texan, too. Count on me for the unhip lingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I've read that they supply the gelati served at most Italian restaurants in town, and I'm certainly not going to go on a gelato boycott. i'm impressed with your knowledge of italian. i cringe everytime i see or hear cappuccinos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nx99 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I'll probably think of more later, but these come to mind right now.Wabash Feed StorePJ's Sports BarAntone's Import Co in Rice Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Cousin's, 813 Fairview.If you find John Waters' movies funny, and can really appreciate genuine decadence, check out their drag shows on the weekends.Not for the faint of heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 (edited) Cousin's, 813 Fairview.now YOU have a sense of humor!!! or maybe i should say a sense of danger? Edited April 14, 2007 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Never been to Lankford, but I have heard they have the best burgers in town. Favorite oddball store is Texas Junk on Welch at Taft. Just what it says, an eclectic collection that is fun to check out.My realestate agent took me there after I bought my house two months ago. The place was packed for lunch and has weird hours. It was good but the the decore is pretty shabby. I can understand old school originality even with the wavy floor but it needs a full rehab. Maybe keep the wavy floor. Dare I say Fudrukkers is my favorite burger. Applebees makes a good one too.Lankford... not bad. Oh and they had cobbler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Soundwaves is a pretty cool place. It has coffee, great music selection, listening stations, great surf board and decent skateboard selection. Softgoods and good skateshoe selection. Fun place for surf skate music types and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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