west20th Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Is it too much to ask not to wait 45 minutes to get an order of fried chicken? I digress but the situation is similar at Chilosos. The order taking and payment system are a mess however the food is great and the prices good. I save Chilosos for the weekend when I'm not in a hurry. Edited September 25, 2014 by west20th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 This is why I avoid drive thrus - particularly if it's not some sort of mass production place. Go ahead and walk inside. Your order will most likely be taken more quickly, since it's easier to get people to move to the side than to do the same with cars. If it's going to be a while, you'll get a better sense of that earlier, and can exercise the options to either go elsewhere or perhaps grab a nice glass of iced tea and read some of the material that is likely around for that very purpose. Your order will more likely be correct, since there won't be the possibly questionable acoustics of the speaker system. Specials are less likely to be posted outdoors, likewise, if they're out of something, you'll learn of that earlier. And you'll be better for air quality than sitting there idling for even five minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Table 19 on the other side of the street on W 19th closed and the property changed hands. That is probably the only other spot in the Heights other than the old Stella Sola location that would not need an extensive build out. But, folks in the restaurant biz tend to be incredibly overly optimistic when it comes to opening dates.http://houston.eater.com/2014/9/25/6845481/southern-goods-heights-january-open It will be the old Table 19 location. Shooting for January opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de la rosa Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I digress but the situation is similar at Chilosos. The order taking and payment system are a mess however the food is great and the prices good. I save Chilosos for the weekend when I'm not in a hurry. I enjoy Chilosos, but they really stick it to you on mexican Coke prices. I think they charge $3 for one of those glass bottles. You can get the same coke for $1.75 at a bodega off N. Main a few blocks away, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 http://swamplot.com/heights-french-restaurant-sale-sucre-has-been-locked-out-of-its-white-oak-spot-for-a-week-and-a-half/2014-10-03/ Not sure whether this is the end, but hard to imagine that this restaurant will be able to survive a lockout. 2/3rds of what I got there was wonderful and 1/3rd was not much better than what I put together on a Wednesday night. Every time I went, it felt like they were still in the middle of a soft opening and still figuring things out. I am a bit sad to see this restaurant go as the owners were pioneers on White Oak. But this is Houston and standards are just too high for a restaurant that it is not willing to dot all the "I"s and cross all the "T"s to be able to survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joapepchi Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 http://swamplot.com/heights-french-restaurant-sale-sucre-has-been-locked-out-of-its-white-oak-spot-for-a-week-and-a-half/2014-10-03/ Not sure whether this is the end, but hard to imagine that this restaurant will be able to survive a lockout. 2/3rds of what I got there was wonderful and 1/3rd was not much better than what I put together on a Wednesday night. Every time I went, it felt like they were still in the middle of a soft opening and still figuring things out. I am a bit sad to see this restaurant go as the owners were pioneers on White Oak. But this is Houston and standards are just too high for a restaurant that it is not willing to dot all the "I"s and cross all the "T"s to be able to survive. I honestly couldn't be happier. Place has terrible management which treated customers terribly. Karma.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 http://swamplot.com/heights-french-restaurant-sale-sucre-has-been-locked-out-of-its-white-oak-spot-for-a-week-and-a-half/2014-10-03/ Not sure whether this is the end, but hard to imagine that this restaurant will be able to survive a lockout. 2/3rds of what I got there was wonderful and 1/3rd was not much better than what I put together on a Wednesday night. Every time I went, it felt like they were still in the middle of a soft opening and still figuring things out. I am a bit sad to see this restaurant go as the owners were pioneers on White Oak. But this is Houston and standards are just too high for a restaurant that it is not willing to dot all the "I"s and cross all the "T"s to be able to survive. I was generally unimpressed with the savory items I tasted. Held on longer than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I miss when Melange was open in front of Stella Sola... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cfm?mlnum=20892100 Java Java property is for sale. The Leader reported that Sale Sucre is closing, but the owners plan to re-open at a new location with a new name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) saw that Zoe's Kitchen sign is up in the new building across from Kroger on 20th. ...m.e.h... (HAIF kept changing this to moo for some reason) Edited October 17, 2014 by SilverJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Chicken Ranch opens Sunday in the spot on N. Main that used to be Bellissimo. A 2nd Cup coffee will be going brick and mortar in the storefront next to Andy's at 1111 E. 11th. I think they are finalizing lease terms. Los Cucos Signature is opening as soon as final city permits come in. They are built out and staffed up.Sale Sucre told the Leader that they have closed the White Oak location and are looking to reopen in the Heights in a new location with a different name. Foreign Correspondents/Hunky Dory is moving a lot of dirt and in full swing for construction finally.Not in the Heights, but if you are a coffee nerd, you should head over to Paper Co. Coffee in the 1st Ward. They are roasting in house and make great coffee (easily on par with Catalina, Boomtown, etc.). They are in a repurposed warehouse on Elder across the street from the old Jefferson Hospital/Elder St. Artist Lofts. You take Dart from Houston Ave and follow it around to Elder. The entrance to the coffee shop is in the back. The building also houses an art gallery and church. I think they are intending to have a café with food eventually, but are currently just doing pop up dinners. It is a really nice space to relax and have your favorite caffeine fix. So far, it has not been infested with hipsters setting up office with their laptops everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBLLC Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Foreign Correspondents will not be located with Hunky Dory. A seafood restaurant called Bernadine's will replace the Thai portion of the two restaurants in one building concept on 18th street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Met a friend at Skinny Rita's last night. I had already had dinner but wanted to catch up on things. She's already there and has her food. Chips came with 3 different salsas. These were really good. She had two appetizers. Chicken flautas and a crab cake. I sampled the flautas and they were excellent. Guacamole on top and greens. Almost like a flautas salad. This joint does a healthier style Mexican food. They advertise fresh, no GMO, etc. The menu is pretty extensive. The build out is really nice. I remember this when is was Rico's Triangle for the 3AM hangover breakfast. I never did go when it was Frida's. The bartender gave us a tour and the patio out back is nice. Took the stairs up to see the rooftop patio area too. With the nice weather we've been having my friend wished we had eaten up on the roof area. Next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Kraftsmen Café is starting dinner service tomorrow. Hours are going to be something like 4:30-8:30 Tues-Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcat84 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wish El Tiempo would post up somewhere on N. Shepherd.......that is all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I went to Kraftsmen on saturday and saw that they were going to be open for dinner soon. I just hope Griddle Cakes are on the menu for dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I went to Kraftsmen on saturday and saw that they were going to be open for dinner soon. I just hope Griddle Cakes are on the menu for dinner.They have started dinner. Menu posted on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Kraftsmenbaking/photos/a.215778545106354.65970.120226187994924/1003173619700172/?type=1&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I was on 610 the other day and saw there was Chipotle between shepard and Ella now? BTW, I agree that Paper Co Coffee is a good place. I'm trying to find ways to go there more, but saturday/sunday mornings are my go to coffee shop times and that is when the church is in session... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 fyi Barnabys is now open in the old city oven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 "Stella Sola" building leased out. The last group from Yucatan Taco Stand leased for over a year and never did anything with it. A new group has now leased this building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullMan008 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 There is a new Chicken place off N.Main, right next to Lei Lo. I happen to pass by and grabbed a 2 piece. It was pretty good. I think it was called the Chicken Ranch? I might be wrong but the food was good and it was packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yep, Chicken Ranch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Not restaurant news, but The Boom Boom Room will have its closing party on Friday, 21st. The space has now been leased out to some very well known people in the bar biz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cfm?mlnum=20892100 Java Java property is for sale. The Leader reported that Sale Sucre is closing, but the owners plan to re-open at a new location with a new name. Option pending on the Java Java property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 More info on Bernadine's in lieu of Foreign Correspondents: http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/11-22-14-restaurant-game-changer-surprise-new-heights-spot-with-slumdog-millionaire-chef-cherishes-gulf-coast-food/ And a sushi fusion concept by the Fat Bao people going in the same development as Fat Cat Creamery: http://houston.eater.com/2014/11/24/7277513/fat-bao-owner-pak-tsui-to-open-sushi-concept-in-the-heights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 More info on Bernadine's in lieu of Foreign Correspondents: http://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/11-22-14-restaurant-game-changer-surprise-new-heights-spot-with-slumdog-millionaire-chef-cherishes-gulf-coast-food/ And a sushi fusion concept by the Fat Bao people going in the same development as Fat Cat Creamery: http://houston.eater.com/2014/11/24/7277513/fat-bao-owner-pak-tsui-to-open-sushi-concept-in-the-heights With these openings, and Southern Goods on the next block East, it's good to see development reaching this end of 19th street. Unfortunately the blocks between Lawrence and Ashland are not very pedestrian friendly, so the two ends of 19th St feel isolated from each other. I'd like to see Chase do something with that low-density bank drive-thru at Nicholson and 19th. Street-facing retail there could really help tie 19th together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 And Snap Kitchen is taking one of the pads in the Braun development at 20th and Rutland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9075 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'd like to see Chase do something with that low-density bank drive-thru at Nicholson and 19th. Street-facing retail there could really help tie 19th together. Interesting, I was just driving down 19th yesterday and had the exact same thought. Bank branches are getting smaller due to the proliferation of online banking and industry consolidation. Several of the banks I work with have been trying to consolidate their real estate portfolios to reduce expenses I wonder if anyone has contacted Chase with a proposal to lease the land, in return for Chase getting an endcap space or pad site in a new development? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I was talking to a guy who was a VP at a local credit union about how ridiculous it is that the city required a zillion spaces for banks when no one goes to the bank in person anymore. He said that his branches in the burbs need every parking space and have lots of customers in the teller line all day long. Maybe small credit unions get more face time with their customers than the monster banks like Chase. I certainly agree that the Chase property is underutilized. It is a sea of empty parking spaces and drive-up teller spots that are never used. Between the Chase property and the old City waterworks, you could build just about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Q: A recent post on the Houston blog Swamplot said you'd been sighted at the Shiloh Club in the Heights, leading to heavy speculation that you're planning to open a restaurant there. Was that really you at the bar?A: I was not there.Q: Are you considering opening a restaurant in the area?A: No. The way that I'm set up, I have to do a lot of business, and they're more smaller restaurants. Brenner's on the Bayou could be there. But that's probably around here the only (Landry's) restaurant that could be in the Heights. But the Heights is a great treasure. I'm glad they kept the building restrictions there.http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Houston-billionaire-plans-expansion-even-as-5917677.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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