Official Houston thread that isn't on the Texas Board

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  1. Tex

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    Maybe put a post on the Houston Social Reddit?
     
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  2. Tex

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  4. Gallant Knight

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    You should go to giacomos. Consistently on Alison cooks top 100 restaurants and deservedly so. And it’s pretty inexpensive relatively speaking
     
  5. Charles DeMar

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    Thanks! Checking out that thread now.
     
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  6. Charles DeMar

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    And thanks, i'll definitely add it to the list ;) So weird that I still have never been, will suggest it for a future monthly lunch with HS crew, especially since we're now trying some new places again (for much of the pandemic and thereafter we were just going to Pit Room due to them having a big patio next door when social distancing outdoors was a plus, as well as it always being pretty good and a solid location for most). We ended up trying Mico's on Durham and i would say that everyone was satisfied with it ;)
     
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  7. Tex

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    There’s also a Houston Classifieds Reddit Charles DeMar. Randomly just saw someone posted tickets today for something else.
     
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  8. slhorn

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    I might know a person who works at warehouse who might be able to help. I’ll check in with them this weekend.
     
  9. Hoss Bonaventure

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    Best brunch in town?
     
  10. Charles DeMar

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    Please do if you don't mind, thanks!

    But not a huge deal if not, i didn't get my hopes up after looking into things more via the reddit thread that Tex shared
     
  11. Charles DeMar

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    I'm an old man so always enjoy Avalon with my dad ;)

    But girflriend has spoken highly of The Rustic's brunch (over off Post Oak near Galleria), although i have yet to see it mentioned in the top 30 brunch results on Yelp, so who knows?!? :)
     
  12. TAS

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    They do have a pretty good brunch (I've only been to the one downtown though). They do a family style serving of a bunch of different shit, but you better be hungry if you go that direction
     
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  13. TAS

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    avalon diner :like:
     
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  14. Hoss Bonaventure

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    We’ve been to the Rustic. It’s right next to where we live. Like a 1min drive. It’s good.
     
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  15. Hoss Bonaventure

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    Only been to the Galleria location but it was legit. I liked how it’s half open/half closed but open if that makes sense.
     
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    Turns out I do know someone who knows the head of security. Apparently they give the staff tickets to the venue that they sell for face value. I’ll keep you updated but it looks like you won’t have to spend an arm and leg. I’m assuming three tickets?

    I’ll keep you updated.
     
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  17. Charles DeMar

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    that’s amazing, thanks for even looking into it. And even just 2 would be great
     
  18. slhorn

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    I’ll keep you updated but my buddy made it seem like a really good possibility.
     
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  19. Charles DeMar

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    That’d be amazing, but also won’t say anything to girlfriend’s daughter yet, so no pressure. I simply appreciate you actually looking into it.
     
  20. TAS

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    Anybody want 2 free tickets to Billy Joel tonight at Minute Maid?
     
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  21. Tex

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    I want them but the wife is not feeling well. I saw him at Bonnaroo a few years back. Man puts on a great show. Nice of you to offer here.
     
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  22. Charles DeMar

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    I apparently need to start watching this thread ;)
     
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  23. Charles DeMar

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    Hey Tex, any idea what they're doing with the Velvet Melvin (assuming you still live in that area)? I see that it finally closed somewhat recently, no idea how it held on for so long...
     
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  24. Tex

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    I do basically live across the street from it. Word on the street is a Mediterranean restaurant near by bought it so it might be turned into something similar. No one seems to know for sure. That’s the gossip at the cellar anyways.
     
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  25. Tex

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    Small update on this. I saw today they are putting in those big warehouse style windows in the front so it basically just looks like windows from top to bottom and all the way across. Doesn’t seem like a restaurant. I wouldn’t mind another bar.
     
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    Yeah, I briefly saw those windows on my way to pick up my kids after work and they’re working quick today, all those windows weren’t there yet this morning when I initially asked you about it
     
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  27. Tex

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    Maybe they want to be open for the playoff crowds :bamawarn:
     
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  28. Tex

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    Was not nice out there today

     
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  31. TAS

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    Lol at that video being labeled "potentially sensitive"
     
  32. Charles DeMar

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    Have any of y'all been to a show at the 713 Hall/Post yet? My GF got tickets to Amy Schumer on Friday night and I'm trying to find decent parking options if any of you have suggestions. My old man will be babysitting my kids and it's easiest/most convenient for us that I drive to this one. Thanks in advance.
     
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    Been to a few shows but I've always walked or rode metro.

    They have a pretty large surface lot on their premises, have you looked into that?
     
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  34. BUstang

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    There is decent parking. But the two times I have been I took an Uber.
     
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  35. steamengine

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    Definitely Uber
     
  36. Charles DeMar

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    Thanks, i would certainly prefer to Uber, but for timing purposes and other circumstances, driving is my best option for this one.

    And, for future reference for any of y'all, i found via the post's site that you can book parking in advance at nearby parking garages

    https://widget.arrive.com/index.htm...nue-id=490509&utm-term=Widget_Web_ParkingPage
     
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  37. BUstang

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    Speaking of parking - Has anyone regularly parked at the parking garage near Clarkwood off of Waugh? Parking at that bar is horrendous. I've parked in the garage nearby a handful of times but I don't want to get towed.
     
  38. Gallant Knight

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    I live across the street from the garage/theatre and I’ve never seen a tow truck
     
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  39. Gallant Knight

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    Southern smoke is v tight
     
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  40. Tex

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    I can’t find this anywhere else but Facebook but he seems to be coming to Houston.

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    devine
     
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  41. devine

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    Was hoping for the rodeo
     
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  42. Tex

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    Eh this would be better IMHO
     
  43. devine

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    Not for me
     
  44. Tex

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    Why
     
  45. devine

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    I’m planning on attending the 2023 rodeo
     
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  46. Tex

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    Wow
     
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  47. devine

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    We should have a beer
     
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  48. TAS

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    Rodeo concerts are worst concerts
     
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  50. TAS

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    Ogg sucks
     
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