April 24Apr 24 Just now, Js1 said: Fify And it’s quite genius It's smart. I still question whether or not the amount of money he had to spend to get all that high end property on Shepherd is going to pay off. Because I swear the Burger Joint and Taco Stand are never THAT busy when I drive by (to be fair, I'm also old so I'm not driving by in the evenings and nights during the weekend). But I mean, the guy made Burger Joint, then Taco Stand, then later decided to buy the land for Car Wash and Pizza Place, so clearly he's seeing a positive long term strategy there. So in other words, I don't know shit about fuck. But I get it.
April 24Apr 24 Don’t live there anymore but both places would be packed in the evenings. Especially weekends bc both were open late.
April 24Apr 24 1 hour ago, SydneyCarton said: I don't understand the issue you have with general capitalism? "Travesty of land use." Car washes make bank, and they're an excellent way to pay the land note while the land itself does another round of appreciation. And as JS1 said, the same dude/dudes own all the other restaurants on that side of Shepherd for like 4 blocks. "Car detail is going to take an hour. Why don't you head down the street and grab a beer, we'll text you when we're done." That bigger monstrosity on Shepherd by the apartment complex will also make money. FWIW, Sean Bermudez doesn’t own The Car Wash. It’s owned by a resourceful entrepreneur that likely saw some of the synergies you identified or at least I’ve had the same thought. I was referring to the monstrosity by the apartment complex. I’m sure it will make money, but I was more referring to the fabric of the neighborhood. The owners/management of that business have been terrible neighbors to the nearby residents. The people that live nearby have used dB meters to register noise from their automatic dryers that are well in excess of noise ordinances. When confronted about it, the guys have told the neighbors to fuck off instead of trying to find a solution that is in compliance with city ordinances.
April 24Apr 24 33 minutes ago, royiv said: FWIW, Sean Bermudez doesn’t own The Car Wash. It’s owned by a resourceful entrepreneur that likely saw some of the synergies you identified or at least I’ve had the same thought. I was referring to the monstrosity by the apartment complex. I’m sure it will make money, but I was more referring to the fabric of the neighborhood. The owners/management of that business have been terrible neighbors to the nearby residents. The people that live nearby have used dB meters to register noise from their automatic dryers that are well in excess of noise ordinances. When confronted about it, the guys have told the neighbors to fuck off instead of trying to find a solution that is in compliance with city ordinances. I mean, I'm pretty sure (without being an expert) that they're following city rules, because city noise ordinances only apply to amplified noise, and even that during certain hours. Houston's zero zoning policies for separation of industrial and residential are at play here, if I had to wager a guess. But I'd bet the car wash is totally in compliance.
April 24Apr 24 3 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said: I mean, I'm pretty sure (without being an expert) that they're following city rules, because city noise ordinances only apply to amplified noise, and even that during certain hours. Houston's zero zoning policies for separation of industrial and residential are at play here, if I had to wager a guess. But I'd bet the car wash is totally in compliance. Okay.
August 19Aug 19 Congrats on what appears to be a new HEB that is GOOF adjacent https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/55495-heb-on-ella-blvd/
August 20Aug 20 2 hours ago, Js1 said: Congrats on what appears to be a new HEB that is GOOF adjacent https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/55495-heb-on-ella-blvd/ In 2020 my realtor kept showing us houses off of Pinehurst until I sat her down and asked her to stop. I’m sure that area will blow and she’ll prove me wrong, but man it’s far from everything. Edited August 20Aug 20 by billfromlaketravis
August 20Aug 20 Just now, billfromlaketravis said: My realtor kept showing us houses off of Pinehurst until I sat her down and asked her to stop. I’m sure that area will blow and she’ll prove me wrong, but man its far from everything. Whats the saying? Roofs being retail.
August 20Aug 20 2 hours ago, Js1 said: Congrats on what appears to be a new HEB that is GOOF adjacent https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/55495-heb-on-ella-blvd/ The current HEB on shepherd is literally 5 blocks from the literal corner of oak forest. That’s about as adjacent as it gets, already.
August 20Aug 20 3 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said: The current HEB on shepherd is literally 5 blocks from the literal corner of oak forest. That’s about as adjacent as it gets, already. Don’t have to cross 610 to go buy groceries at HEB. Will probably cut some of the crowds at the Heights location and kill that Kroger on 43rd
August 20Aug 20 21 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: In 2020 my realtor kept showing us houses off of Pinehurst until I sat her down and asked her to stop. I’m sure that area will blow and she’ll prove me wrong, but man it’s far from everything. looked a couple months ago. it's still in the middle of nowhere. but lots of townhouses going up so vendors will follow.
August 20Aug 20 Just now, Js1 said: Don’t have to cross 610 to go buy groceries at HEB. Will probably cut some of the crowds at the Heights location and kill that Kroger on 43rd Who says “I really like HEB but can’t handle going under an underpass.” F the Kroger, but I enjoy the HEB as it is now…as in always about 3-5 hot women shopping Saturday morning.
August 20Aug 20 17 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: Pinemont not Pinehurst.* My bad. We knew what you meant.
August 20Aug 20 Don’t have to cross 610 to go buy groceries at HEB. Will probably cut some of the crowds at the Heights location and kill that Kroger on 43rdheard this week that 43rd Kroger will be closing. not what i’d call an unimpeachable source. that kroger, shitty as it is, still seems to always have a decent crowd. and heights HEB isn’t that close to a huge part of oak forest that’s north of 43rd or west of oak forest drive. we do all our main shopping at that HEB, but the parking often sucks and it’s a madhouse in there.
August 20Aug 20 22 hours ago, Js1 said: Congrats on what appears to be a new HEB that is GOOF adjacent https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/55495-heb-on-ella-blvd/ Here's an outline of the property involved based on that thread:
September 4Sep 4 Author Admittedly the reduction of Shepherd and Durham from 4 to 3 lanes is not as bad as I feared. However as someone who frequently drives both full stretches of it, it's often down to 2 lanes due to new construction (public/private), repairs, business deliveries from the street, or the Happy Go Lucky place using Shepherd as their drive-thru lane. The 2 lanes is the killer now. There's also the problem of traffic lights frequently flashing red or even out, with no repair trucks in sight.
September 4Sep 4 1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: Admittedly the reduction of Shepherd and Durham from 4 to 3 lanes is not as bad as I feared. However as someone who frequently drives both full stretches of it, it's often down to 2 lanes due to new construction (public/private), repairs, business deliveries from the street, or the Happy Go Lucky place using Shepherd as their drive-thru lane. The 2 lanes is the killer now. There's also the problem of traffic lights frequently flashing red or even out, with no repair trucks in sight. Heading North on Shepherd I basically have to force remind myself when it goes from 4 lanes to 3 right at the end of that apartment complex. Edited September 4Sep 4 by SydneyCarton
September 4Sep 4 According to a post on HAIF this morning, Target is going to be the anchor tenant for the former Sears property on N Shepherd. Permits filed recently indicate an April 2026 construction start date. I'm sure people will be bummed b/c they were hoping for a Costco or HEB. There were originally plans for a Target with several floors of apartments on top to go in where they've cleared out most of that block between 26th and 27th, but that was going to require a weird building design to wrap around the doggy daycare. Looks like they called an audible when the Sears property came available.
September 4Sep 4 Author 22 minutes ago, Storm the Field said: According to a post on HAIF this morning, Target is going to be the anchor tenant for the former Sears property on N Shepherd. Permits filed recently indicate an April 2026 construction start date. I'm sure people will be bummed b/c they were hoping for a Costco or HEB. There were originally plans for a Target with several floors of apartments on top to go in where they've cleared out most of that block between 26th and 27th, but that was going to require a weird building design to wrap around the doggy daycare. Looks like they called an audible when the Sears property came available. I don't think there was a best case scenario for that space, in my eyes, because I didn't want to see a high traffic store(s) go in there. A Target is probably better than a HEB or Costco. We don't need a HEB every 2-3 miles. They're barely open as it is.
September 4Sep 4 Author 1 hour ago, SydneyCarton said: Heading North on Shepherd I basically have to force remind myself when it goes from 4 lanes to 4 right at the end of that apartment complex. I have to laugh that the utility box at the corner of Durham and 14th is under repairs again. I swear a drunk driver runs into that thing at least once per year. I would hate to live in that tiny house behind it. HAHA, even the Google Map street view shows it being held together with a strap from a past accident.
September 4Sep 4 17 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: I don't think there was a best case scenario for that space, in my eyes, because I didn't want to see a high traffic store(s) go in there. A Target is probably better than a HEB or Costco. We don't need a HEB every 2-3 miles. They're barely open as it is. I would guess if there is indeed an HEB going up on Ella, a Target makes more sense between the (new) Oak Forest HEB and the northern Heights HEB instead of a third HEB.
September 4Sep 4 14 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: I have to laugh that the utility box at the corner of Durham and 14th is under repairs again. I swear a drunk driver runs into that thing at least once per year. I would hate to live in that tiny house behind it. HAHA, even the Google Map street view shows it being held together with a strap from a past accident. You think that's bad, there's a house on TC Jester between 18 and 11th that has had a car drive through their yard and front of their house. Twice. In the last year. The first time, they dropped a couple huge boulders on part of their driveway to block a car from doing it again. This time they missed the boulders, somehow ran over an entire light pole, and still took out the front door of this place's house. I can't imagine the resale value is looking good. I'm not even sure I could live there anymore.
September 5Sep 5 The neighborhood now has its first Irish Pub (that I'm aware of.) Pimlico opens their 2nd location today at the old Barking Pig on Ella, catty corner from Tony's. I'll have to pop in on a cool, drizzly day sometime later this year. Edited September 5Sep 5 by Storm the Field
September 9Sep 9 BBQ joint coming to the old Petrol Station? "Heights BBQ" is a pop-up run by the guy who used to be the pitmaster at Pipers BBQ on Shepherd. In the comments on a Facebook post about this, the guy confirmed that it will not be called "Heights BBQ" and is not affiliated with the Pipers/Preslee's group.
September 9Sep 9 2 hours ago, Storm the Field said: BBQ joint coming to the old Petrol Station? "Heights BBQ" is a pop-up run by the guy who used to be the pitmaster at Pipers BBQ on Shepherd. In the comments on a Facebook post about this, the guy confirmed that it will not be called "Heights BBQ" and is not affiliated with the Pipers/Preslee's group. was pipers any good ?
September 9Sep 9 1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said: never heard of it Was that shack across from HEB on Shepherd and 24th. They closed pretty quickly, and briefly reopened as a kinda mid burger place (Piper’s Burgers) and closed in 2023. Blamed construction, but Burger Joint was superior and easier to get to and park.
September 10Sep 10 Yes, it was very meh. I'm hoping the HEB happens, I'm literally walking distance from there...maybe a short par 3, but for 3putt, a double bogey
September 10Sep 10 2 hours ago, Mez2 said: for 3putt, a double bogey How many mulligans are you giving him?
September 10Sep 10 4 hours ago, Js1 said: Was that shack across from HEB on Shepherd and 24th. They closed pretty quickly, and briefly reopened as a kinda mid burger place (Piper’s Burgers) and closed in 2023. Blamed construction, but Burger Joint was superior and easier to get to and park. if im in that area, im parking at alma latina
September 10Sep 10 8 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: if im in that area, im parking at alma latina Order me the carne guisada, shrimp brochette and a blood orange margarita
September 10Sep 10 28 minutes ago, GreenspointTexas said: Fuck the pipers/preslees dude. His concepts suck and hes a racist piece of shit
September 10Sep 10 4 hours ago, Mez2 said: Order me the carne guisada, shrimp brochette and a blood orange margarita Have you tried them before?
September 13Sep 13 nice write up on the new bbq spot at petrol station https://www.chron.com/food/article/houston-heights-barbecue-gas-station-21044624.php
September 13Sep 13 On 9/9/2025 at 3:58 PM, Storm the Field said: BBQ joint coming to the old Petrol Station? "Heights BBQ" is a pop-up run by the guy who used to be the pitmaster at Pipers BBQ on Shepherd. In the comments on a Facebook post about this, the guy confirmed that it will not be called "Heights BBQ" and is not affiliated with the Pipers/Preslee's group. Affiliation with Preslees isn’t good On 9/9/2025 at 6:29 PM, tx 3 putt said: was pipers any good ? No, it sucks. On 9/9/2025 at 6:40 PM, Js1 said: Was that shack across from HEB on Shepherd and 24th. They closed pretty quickly, and briefly reopened as a kinda mid burger place (Piper’s Burgers) and closed in 2023. Blamed construction, but Burger Joint was superior and easier to get to and park. They actually shut that down but there’s another one over by del mar stadium, off mangum. But yes those losers can get fucked. I’m 90% sure they’re a drug money laundering operation. Edited September 13Sep 13 by SydneyCarton
September 15Sep 15 On 9/13/2025 at 1:55 PM, tx 3 putt said: nice write up on the new bbq spot at petrol station https://www.chron.com/food/article/houston-heights-barbecue-gas-station-21044624.php Quote Petrol Station's old wooden horse will not be returning, Richard confirmed, but the plan right now is to create a playspace where kids can play and parents can watch and eat on the side. He said D'Alba Houston, a nearby family-friendly restaurant, is a model for what they want to do. As for the experience, the Orozcos said they want Station to have a barbecue-focused lunch and transition to a family-style, kitchen-to-table model toward the evening and nighttime hours. In the latter half of the day, customers can expect things like brisket nachos and smoked chicken salad. And for the kiddos, the brothers said they've already got the fryers and grills to make cheeseburgers and French fries. Probably a smarter business model for the neighborhood than just being a traditional lunchtime BBQ spot. Edited September 15Sep 15 by Storm the Field
September 15Sep 15 24 minutes ago, Storm the Field said: Probably a smarter business model for the neighborhood than just being a traditional lunchtime BBQ spot. the all day bbq business model is damn hard
September 21Sep 21 We're getting some Sichuan food in the hood. Saw there's a Cooking Girl supposed to open up next month at Stomping Grounds.
October 24Oct 24 On 3/17/2025 at 2:26 PM, Storm the Field said: The young guy that owns Heights & Co. bar on Yale and Dante (Italian restaurant over in River Oaks) is apparently opening up a restaurant or bar in the old Ship Channel coffee place on Wakefield after a major remodel this summer. I've noticed construction has picked up on this place the last few weeks. There are some concept photos on their OpenTable site. https://www.opentable.com/r/lazy-lane-houston?fbclid=IwY2xjawNooapleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHndRKyGu9pSdWaWgVdUwXQN5nHB3U66ellM6m2x7b4RKZheqEUh_dFklncKI_aem_wB2jmK3J7G3-8nVg5dQqyw Looks like it will be relatively upscale. Carbonara, pork chops, tenderloin, old fashioneds....etc. Edited October 24Oct 24 by Storm the Field
November 22Nov 22 Dang, Pat. Popped into GHB on the way home from the gym this morning to grab a coffee and some to-go beers. Saw that the city made y'all block off the front parking spots. Any plans on what y'all are gonna do with that space now? Expanded front deck? Dedicated food truck area? Edited November 22Nov 22 by Storm the Field
November 22Nov 22 On 10/24/2025 at 1:20 PM, Storm the Field said: I've noticed construction has picked up on this place the last few weeks. There are some concept photos on their OpenTable site. https://www.opentable.com/r/lazy-lane-houston?fbclid=IwY2xjawNooapleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHndRKyGu9pSdWaWgVdUwXQN5nHB3U66ellM6m2x7b4RKZheqEUh_dFklncKI_aem_wB2jmK3J7G3-8nVg5dQqyw Looks like it will be relatively upscale. Carbonara, pork chops, tenderloin, old fashioneds....etc. Opens next week. Looks like they did a soft opening on Thursday night: Edited November 22Nov 22 by Storm the Field
November 22Nov 22 Opens next week. Looks like they did a soft opening on Thursday night: a friend of mine went thursday night for cocktails and friday night for dinner. had pretty high praise for all aspects of food and service.
November 22Nov 22 Dang, Pat. Popped into GHB on the way home from the gym this morning to grab a coffee and some to-go beers. Saw that the city made y'all block off the front parking spots. Any plans on what y'all are gonna do with that space now? Expanded front deck? Dedicated food truck area?goddamned winery’s renovations triggered all kinds of inspections and one of those inspectors flagged our front spots as being too short and forced the new curb to be installed. we’ll figure out something to do with space but not sure what. probably just enclose it with some perimeter of planters or something, level it, and put down turf for cornhole or other lawn games and some seating.
November 23Nov 23 Author Quote Petrol Station's old wooden horse will not be returning, Richard confirmed, but the plan right now is to create a playspace where kids can play and parents can watch and eat on the side. He said D'Alba Houston, a nearby family-friendly restaurant, is a model for what they want to do. As for the experience, the Orozcos said they want Station to have a barbecue-focused lunch and transition to a family-style, kitchen-to-table model toward the evening and nighttime hours. In the latter half of the day, customers can expect things like brisket nachos and smoked chicken salad. And for the kiddos, the brothers said they've already got the fryers and grills to make cheeseburgers and French fries. On 9/15/2025 at 10:31 AM, Storm the Field said: Probably a smarter business model for the neighborhood than just being a traditional lunchtime BBQ spot. Surprising development that as the Heights/GO/Oak Forest have become almost overly expensive, it’s become much more younger overall with families with small children. The amount of strollers in GO has to be at an all time high. It’s especially concerning seeing all the strollers being pushed on Alba in rush hour now that Alba is seeing more traffic due to shepherd and Ella being so crowded for nearby commuters. I’ve always thought it was criminal how the older element in GO fought against Alba sidewalks and won that fight. Home value > safety.
November 23Nov 23 Author On 8/19/2022 at 11:39 AM, Storm the Field said: Interesting nugget I picked up from HAIF today. An LLC owned by Terry Black has spent the last year buying up a good chunk of the block between 13th and 14th off Shepherd. Say hello to (most likely) the Houston location of Terry Black's BBQ. Unsure this has been mentioned since 2022 but construction is finally under way for the Terry Black’s BBQ and a boutique hotel at his location on Shepherd. The old used car lots on shepherd are almost an extinct species these days.
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