KinkaidAlum Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Wow, phase III is huge and looks to include the Becks Prime, Rug Shop in the two story house, and that apartment community the occupies both side of the side street between Kirby and Virginia St. I can't tell how far West it stretches, but it looks like it might gobble up that little Christian community playhouse too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodToBeMe Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Christian community playhouse? ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1racer Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I think he is referring to the AD Players Theater on Alabama. There had been a sign way back stating that they would be building and relocating to Westheimer in front of the Spectra Energy (old Duke Energy) building. Not sure if that's expected to come to fruition. -no1racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) anyone heard anything about phase 3? http://gables.com/find/apartment/2151-gables-west-ave-houston-houston-tx?utm_campaign=Redirect&utm_medium=Redirect&utm_source=westave Edited January 12, 2014 by lockmat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I can't find the "coming soon, stay tuned" pictures.. Only the coming fall 2013, indicating the phase 2 apartments (I guess they opened already?). Hopefully phase 3 is coming soon as indicated by your second picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 They opened a while ago, however you can see all the empty apartments when you drive by, it would be hard to fill all of them do to the price and much better deals near by 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 They opened a while ago, however you can see all the empty apartments when you drive by, it would be hard to fill all of them do to the price and much better deals near byWrong apartments, thought it was gables Tanglewood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What do we have here....? Just trying out materials? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I always thought that was so everyone involved knew what the final result was supposed to look like so one guys not finishing out different than the plan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 That too. But was this always here for phase 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Shops at Arrive? Seriously? They're renaming it, and they actually thought of something worse? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intencity77 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 What was wrong with West Avenue? “Shops at Arrive” sounds nonsensical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) On 9/17/2018 at 5:21 PM, intencity77 said: What was wrong with West Avenue? “Shops at Arrive” sounds nonsensical. Name, definitely stupid. Reeks of board room committee thinking. On 9/23/2018 at 9:45 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: I agree. Shops at Arrive is horrible. West Ave sounds cool and refined at the same time. It fits and works. But Shops at Arrive? Or Arrive? It's a horrible name. What's wrong with this development is there is nothing to drive foot traffic. Everything is facing inside and not the street. The entrances should face the street. That's the flaw in their design, not the name. It definitely is a product of its time. That era here in Houston was a very awkward moment when developers were still trying to figure out what New Urbanism might look like in Houston. There just wasn't a lot to gauge from in this context, and there wasn't a mentality of looking for precedents elsewhere. Its a mishmash of so many different ideas like they threw a bunch of them on the wall and apparently all of them stuck. An easy quick fix would be to turn all the entrances of each commercial entrance outward and turn the interior into a nice courtyard area. There are a lot of cool ideas they could look at from many different cities in Europe for this, as precedents. There isn't really a development like this around, and if they approach it right could be a interesting destination. I would also update the outer facade. Out with the Post-Modern faux style facades and give it a good contemporary reboot. Edited October 3, 2018 by Luminare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJxvi Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) Arrive is an apartment brand name (similar to Gables which had been on the property). The property itself is actually being named "Arrive River Oaks" and so the shops are the Shops at Arrive. It makes more sense for this company and their partners, who has no Arrive apartments in the area to make their apartment brand the primary name, while it made less sense for Gables to do so, because there is almost a Gables on every corner. Edited October 17, 2018 by JJxvi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 The makeshift Arrive River Oaks signage was removed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 New signage looks great. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 DE Office at Arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Skinceuticals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 That name makes me uncomfortable. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 A new restaurant/ lounge called "XOXO" will be making its way in the former Del Frisco & Tootsies pop up (across from the actual Tootsies store). Circle'd the exact location in the shopping center below. The tenant is the same as XOXO Dallas. Their Dallas location looks nice (pictures below), but it does look a little out of place for Upper Kirby. Feel like it would mesh better in Montrose or even Midtown. http://www.xoxodallas.com 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 14 hours ago, Amlaham said: ...it does look a little out of place for Upper Kirby. Feel like it would mesh better in Montrose or even Midtown. I agree. When I noticed the entity for XOXO Houston in February, I also assumed this would probably land in Montrose, Midtown, the Heights, River Oaks District, the East End, or the East River development (ruled out Autry Park since it's sort of similar to thr RH Rooftop & Restaurant planned there). Shops at the Arrive didn't cross my mind. Aside from Pondicheri, it's been tough for other dining and nightlife concepts. But I hope Gap Concepts' XOXO Houston can fill the void long left by Saint Genevieve's departure when the development was named West Ave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 35 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: I agree. When I noticed the entity for XOXO Houston in February, I also assumed this would probably land in Montrose, Midtown, the Heights, River Oaks District, the East End, or the East River development (ruled out Autry Park since it's sort of similar to thr RH Rooftop & Restaurant planned there). Shops at the Arrive didn't cross my mind. Aside from Pondicheri, it's been tough for other dining and nightlife concepts. But I hope Gap Concepts' XOXO Houston can fill the void long left by Saint Genevieve's departure when the development was named West Ave. And Cru and Eddie V’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 This is cool. I live about a 10min walk from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Updated site plan for the Shops at Arrive located at 2800 Kirby Dr. https://transwestern.com/property/the-shops-at-arrive https://twfileuploader.blob.core.windows.net/public/5fbed5f0-3445-4680-af8c-d64c1b17a4c1/97259976-de74-4591-9ed5-da86a06b332e.pdf The site plan hasn't been updated on the Shops at Arrive's website. https://river-oaks.shopsatarrive.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) On 6/7/2022 at 5:31 PM, Amlaham said: A new restaurant/ lounge called "XOXO" will be making its way in the former Del Frisco & Tootsies pop up (across from the actual Tootsies store). Circle'd the exact location in the shopping center below. The tenant is the same as XOXO Dallas. Their Dallas location looks nice (pictures below), but it does look a little out of place for Upper Kirby. Feel like it would mesh better in Montrose or even Midtown. http://www.xoxodallas.com The leasing flyer for Shops at Arrive outlines the space for XOXO (XOXO Dining Room). It's listed as restaurant coming soon, but doesn't list the name of the restaurant (I included it on the map). The unit number for XOXO, XOXO Garden, and Mr. X (Mr. X Cocktail Lounge) is Del Frisco Grille's former address: 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste A-132. Also listed on the site plan is a new cafe coming soon to the Shops at Arrive. La Borra Cafe is leasing the unit previously occupied by Dolce Bacio. The address is 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste B-128. La Borra Cafe is a Mexican chain serving coffee, tea, Mexican pastries, and light fare. In Mexico, it's La Borra del Cafe. There is also a location that opened not too long ago in Katy. https://www.laborracafe.com Edited August 23, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) On 6/7/2022 at 5:31 PM, Amlaham said: A new restaurant/ lounge called "XOXO" will be making its way in the former Del Frisco & Tootsies pop up (across from the actual Tootsies store). Circle'd the exact location in the shopping center below. The tenant is the same as XOXO Dallas. Their Dallas location looks nice (pictures below), but it does look a little out of place for Upper Kirby. Feel like it would mesh better in Montrose or even Midtown. http://www.xoxodallas.com On 8/22/2022 at 8:51 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: The leasing flyer for Shops at Arrive outlines the space for XOXO (XOXO Dining Room). It's listed as restaurant coming soon, but doesn't list the name of the restaurant (I included it on the map). The unit number for XOXO, XOXO Garden, and Mr. X (Mr. X Cocktail Lounge) is Del Frisco Grille's former address: 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste A-132. Also listed on the site plan is a new cafe coming soon to the Shops at Arrive. La Borra Cafe is leasing the unit previously occupied by Dolce Bacio. The address is 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste B-128. La Borra Cafe is a Mexican chain serving coffee, tea, Mexican pastries, and light fare. In Mexico, it's La Borra del Cafe. There is also a location that opened not too long ago in Katy. https://www.laborracafe.com Instead of XOXO / XOXO Dining Room, Dallas-based hospitality group Gap Concepts will debut Post Script (also named P.S.) As posted last year, P.S. is a new dining addition at Shops at Arrive River Oaks. The restaurant will occupy Del Frisco Grille's former space at 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste A-132. It aims to open this fall. https://www.postscripthtx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/postscripthtx Edited May 9, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Just now, IntheKnowHouston said: Instead of XOXO / XOXO Dining Room, Dallas-based hospitality group Gap Concepts will debut Post Script (also named P.S.) As posted last year, P.S. is a new dining addition at Shops at Arrive. The restaurant will occupy Del Frisco Grille's former space at 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste A-132. It aims to open this fall. https://www.postscripthtx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/postscripthtx Below are renderings of P.S. (Post Script) from the restaurant's website. P.S. is the sister restaurant to XOXO / XOXO Dining Room in Dallas. It aims to open this fall at Shops at Arrive River Oaks. The restaurant is leasing Del Frisco Grille's former space at 2800 Kirby Dr, Suite A-132. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 On 5/9/2023 at 2:24 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: Instead of XOXO / XOXO Dining Room, Dallas-based hospitality group Gap Concepts will debut Post Script (also named P.S.) As posted last year, P.S. is a new dining addition at Shops at Arrive River Oaks. The restaurant will occupy Del Frisco Grille's former space at 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste A-132. It aims to open this fall. https://www.postscripthtx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/postscripthtx Houston Chronicle has more on P.S. in an article published yesterday. P.S. is a new dining addition at Shops at Arrive River Oaks. The restaurant will occupy Del Frisco Grille's former space at 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste A-132. As for the name, P.S. has several different names and spellings for the restaurant on its website and social media. P.S. is on the logo and website. Yet Post Script and PostScript are also on the website and social media. In a recent press release, the restaurant spelling is PostScript and PostScript HTX. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/postscript-htx-opening-houston-18088861.php 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 On 8/22/2022 at 8:51 PM, IntheKnowHouston said: La Borra Cafe is leasing the unit previously occupied by Dolce Bacio. The address is 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste B-128. La Borra Cafe is a Mexican chain serving coffee, tea, Mexican pastries, and light fare. In Mexico, it's La Borra del Cafe. There is also a location that opened not too long ago in Katy. https://www.laborracafe.com La Borra Cafe closed its doors at Shops at Arrive River Oaks. I'm not sure when it closed. The cafe was located at 2800 Kirby Dr, Suite B-128. Taking over Suite B-128 is a food & beverage concept named Kira. It's from Comma Hospitality. The hospitality group consists of the proprietors of luxury menswear clothing line Glass Cypress (1711 Indiana St). I'm not sure what kind of concept this will be. In addition to Kira, Comma Hospitality is working on another restaurant project. The group have plans for a dining concept in the Heights area at 746 W 24th St. Details about the eatery are scare. However, it's possible it may be a brick-and-mortar restaurant for Japanese pop-up restaurant Neo. There is a registered web domain for Kira. Also, there is a recently created Instagram account. https://kirahtx.com https://instagram.com/kirahtx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) On 3/20/2024 at 9:29 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Taking over Suite B-128 is a food & beverage concept named Kira. It's from Comma Hospitality. The hospitality group consists of the proprietors of luxury menswear clothing line Glass Cypress (1711 Indiana St). I'm not sure what kind of concept this will be. In addition to Kira, Comma Hospitality is working on another restaurant project. The group have plans for a dining concept in the Heights area at 746 W 24th St. Details about the eatery are scare. However, it's possible it may be a brick-and-mortar restaurant for Japanese pop-up restaurant Neo. There is a registered web domain for Kira. Also, there is a recently created Instagram account. https://kirahtx.com https://instagram.com/kirahtx A few days ago, Comma Hospitality announced it is debuting a new concept this summer. One of the hospitality team's dining concepts is Neo, a reservation-only omakase counter. The announcement didn't disclose the name of the concept. However, it's possible the new concept referenced is Kira. Kira is leasing a unit at Shops at Arrive River Oaks. It's taking over La Borra Cafe's former space at 2800 Kirby Dr, Suite B-128. Caption from the Instagram post: We are thrilled to introduce our newest concept, set to launch in June 2024. Become a part of Comma Hospitality, our expanding collection of unique dining experiences. https://www.instagram.com/p/C6POkm0JOSm/ Edited April 28 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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