PHOTOS: Roslandโs Grill & Bar opens in Houstonโs Rice Military neighborhood
Washington Avenueโs newest dining destination made its debut Tuesday. Located at 903 Durham Dr., Roslandโs Grill & Bar brands itself as a โhigher-end, finer casual everyday dining experience offering a collective menu featuring fine steaks, ocean prime seafood, farm, & finest aquaponics.โ
Addressing noise from Washington Ave. bars, and actor Jeff Goldblum (May 3, 2022) โ Houston Public Media
On Tuesday's show: Proposed changes to the city's noise ordinance are being voted on this week to address noise stemming from Washington Avenue bars. Plus Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle answers your questions. Then actor Jeff Goldblum talks about performing with his jazz band. And Houstonian KC Davis talks about her new book, How to Keep House While Drowning.
houstonpublicmedia.orgSuspect accused of stabbing police dog wanted for questioning regarding dadโs death, HPD says
Authorities have arrested a man accused of leading law enforcement officers on two separate chases, stabbing a K-9 police dog and wanted for questioning in the death of his father. Ryan Mitchell Smith, 26, was located about 2 p.m. Tuesday walking along Highway 159 in Waller County. He was arrested without incident by a trooper with the Texas Department Public Safety.
St. Patrickโs Day marks first holiday since statewide mask order lifted
HOUSTON โ Some bars and businesses along Houstonโs Washington Avenue were decorated in green for St. Patrickโs Day, marking the first big celebratory night since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in Texas. โItโs been a year since weโve been locked up and itโs been nice to get out and about,โ said a Houston resident Jason Griffin, who decided to head out early. Greg Abbott lifted the stateโs mask mandate and allowed businesses to open at 100% capacity. โItโs been a lot less people than itโs been before but some people wearing masks, some people are not,โ said a man named Bud, who had a green mask to match his outfit. Weatherโs wonderful and after that freeze there, itโs a very good time to be outside these days.โ
Concrete Cowboy cancels โmask offโ party and closes its venues ahead of Wednesday, Mayor Turner announces
Turner encouraged all Houston-area business to continue to enforce the mask policy, despite Abbottโs order. โ Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) March 8, 2021The Houston Health Department announced that the cityโs COVID-19 positivity rate is 13.1%, which is up from last week. During the news conference, the Houston Health Department said the U.K. COVID-19 variant was growing in Houstonโs wastewater. On Feb. 8, the U.K. COVID-19 strand was found in 21 of the 39 wastewater plants in the city, according the Health Department. The Brazilian and the South African variant was also found in the cityโs wastewater, but the Health Department was not able to release the exact measurements just yet.
Local leaders, doctors concerned about โmask offโ party planned at Washington Avenue bar
HOUSTON โ State and local leaders, along with health care workers, will gather Sunday to condemn and demand a โMask Offโ party at a local nightclub located on Washington Avenue be canceled. AdLocal leaders and health experts condemn a โMask Offโ party at a local nightclub located on Washington Avenue. Max Levy said he wouldnโt be attending but believed the nightclub had a right to do what they wanted. โI do believe itโs the personal businesses right to decide for themselves what dress code they want to enforce whether thatโs a mask or no mask,โ Levy said. He said he understands COVID fatigue is real but believes we have come too far not to be responsible.
Popular Houston food truck Twisted Grilled Cheese opens new brick-and-mortar shop on Washington Avenue
Twisted Grilled Cheese, a popular Houston food truck devoted to the gooey grilled sandwich, recently opened its first brick-and-mortar location on Washington Avenue. Twisted Grilled Cheese at 5555 Washington Avenue operates Sunday through Thursday, 11a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 13 gourmet sandwiches anchor the offerings: Signature sandwiches include The 5 Cheese Pepperoni, The Smokehouse Brisket, The Buffalo Chicken, The Halal Philly Grilled Cheesesteak, The Halal Philly Grilled Chicken, and The Twisted Burger. The food truck will continue operating. It will circulate through several locations, including the Power Center Food Truck Park, the Galleria Food Truck Park, and the Foodie Trucks Park in Katy.
New open-air restaurant, The Sporting Club, opens on Washington Avenue
A new open-air lounge, The Sporting Club, opened Thursday on Washington Avenue at Roy Street. The restaurant is at 5102 Washington Avenue. The menu at The Sporting Club focuses on fresh seafood, light coastal Italian bites and upscale spins on classic bar favorites, including salads, pizzas and desserts. โWe are excited to bring the all-new concept of The Sporting Club to the Washington Corridor,โ said Dan Wierck, the owner of the parent-company SoClutch Group. The dining space features exposed brick from the original building with opulent crystal chandeliers, antique mirrors, natural weaving and topiary wallpaper line the textured walls.
See inside this historical Texas estate built by Dr Pepperโs founder thatโs on the market for $1.39M
WACO, Texas โ A historical 19th century Texas estate, described as โone of the most beautiful and historically significant homes in Waco,โ has landed on the market for $1.39 million, per a listing from the Houston Association of Realtors website provided by Waco-based real estate agent Adrianna Walker. The one-of-a-kind home, which dates back to 1885, was built by none other than Wade Morrison, founder of Texas-made soft drink Dr Pepper. Its backyard boasts a California-style pool and a cabana with a fireplace, TV and outdoor kitchen. Check out the images below, courtesy of HAR, for a virtual tour inside the grand Lone Star estate:For more information on the home, click here. 1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)What do you think of this historical Waco home?
After originally opening right before coronavirus, new BYOB Italian restaurant near Memorial Park re-opens
PortaVino is now reopened. The BYOB Italian restaurant initially opened on March 8 but was shuttered just eight days later amid the coronavirus pandemic, Paper City Mag reports. The restaurant is named PortaVino which in Italian translates to bring wine." PortaVino is operating up to 50% seating capacity and offers unlimited patio seating, in compliance with reopening guidelines. It is located at 7800 Washington Avenue, where it splits into Hempstead and Old Katy Road.
Restaurant owners, workers trying to weather the financial storm of coronavirus
โMy entire adult career has been Barryโs Pizza, so stopping that even temporarily is difficult.โThe restaurant tried curbside delivery for a couple of weeks. "There's a lot that goes into a full-service restaurant that we're not using right now," said general manager Shawna Heflin. Just one example of thousands of cases -- business owners navigating a financial fight against a deadly and costly enemy. So you canโt get kicked out of your home and no eviction court cases will move ahead. Landlords can file those cases but right now they are not being heard.
Nighttime parking rates along Washington Avenue increase
Nighttime parking rates along Washington Avenue increaseWashington Avenue bar hoppers can expect to start shelling out more money for nighttime parking after the Washington Avenue Corridor Parking Benefit District recently approved a tax rate hike for certain meters during weekend hours. less Washington Avenue bar hoppers can expect to start shelling out more money for nighttime parking after the Washington Avenue Corridor Parking Benefit District recently approved a tax rate hike for certain meters ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff / Houston Chronicle Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Nighttime parking rates along Washington Avenue increase 1 / 3 Back to GalleryWashington Avenue bar hoppers can expect to start shelling out more money for nighttime parking after the Washington Avenue Corridor Parking Benefit District recently approved a tax rate hike for certain meters during weekend hours, Community Impact Newspaper reported. The area covered by the district is bounded by Houston Avenue, Center Boulevard, Lillian Street/Decatur Street and Westcott Street, per the city website. District board member Mark Fairchild told media the meter rate hike could increase annual revenue by $15,000 to $17,000. 'PARKING BARNACLE': UH parking device goes viral after student complains on social mediaRebecca Hennes covers community news.
chron.comBest Of Houston 2020: Best Late Night
Best Late Night: Ninja RamenWhether you're wrapping up a night spent in the club/bar bouncy-house that is Washington Avenue or just getting off a shift, stepping up into the saloon-esque Ninja Ramen is a warm grandmothers hug at the end of the night. Ninja Ramen buys fresh noods from famed Sun Noodles originally out of Honolulu and uses local farm eggs. There are three different vehicles of ramen with options to variate on each: traditional, Mazemen brothless, and Aburamen, which without the egg is vegan. Be sure to order a scoop of miso caramel to finish it all off, and the jams overhead are always on point. Ninja Ramen focuses on a few important things and does them all right.
houstonpress.comMarathon fans do their part with funny, inspirational signs
Marathon fans do their part with funny, inspirational signsA little boy cheers on runners on Washington Avenue during the Chevron Houston Marathon, in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. A little boy cheers on runners on Washington Avenue during the Chevron Houston Marathon, in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 24 Caption Close Marathon fans do their part with funny, inspirational signs 1 / 24 Back to GalleryEverything associated with the Chevron Houston Marathon seems like an astronomical task. HOUSTON MARATHON: Runners share what it takes to make it to the endBut, if you want to participate without worrying about all that work, at least you can cheer runners on with an inspirational sign. Houston Chronicle photographers captured some of the best homemade posters along the race course on Sunday morning.
chron.comThe Adult Reading Center changes name to Adult Education Center
The Adult Reading Center publicly announced its new name, the Adult Education Center, on June 18. Located at 2246 N. Washington Avenue, Pearland, the center is in the midst of rebranding itself as well, but has a mission of educating adult learners with improved literacy and employment opportunities. The center offers classes in English as a Second Language, citizenship, high school equivalency and job preparation, and also teaches adults with dyslexia and learning disorders. 281-485-1000. https://www.adultreadingcenter.org
communityimpact.comHouston Margarita Crawl draws festive crowd to Washington Avenue
Houston Margarita Crawl draws festive crowd to Washington AvenueThe start of the Houston Margarita Crawl at Fuego's Saloon. Each of the Washington Avenue area venues had drink discounts for the event. The start of the Houston Margarita Crawl at Fuego's Saloon. Houstonians braved the punishing July heat and hit the Margarita Crawl on Washington Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Click on these pics to see all the fun of Houston's Margarita Crawl-->
chron.comBB Lemon to open new location in Montrose next week
Lemon location in Houston's Montrose neighborhood is seen on July 1, 2019. Lemon is set to open its second location in Houstons Montrose neighborhood next week. The gastropub has already become a favorite of foodies along the Washington Avenue corridor. Lemon, said he couldnt resist the 2,700-square-foot location near the corner of Montrose Boulevard and Richmond Avenue. Guests can expect to enjoy the same tavern-style menu as the Washington Avenue location, with several new seafood additions like snapper crudo with citrus and Mediterranean snapper.
Louisiana-based Loft 18 bringing indoor golf, bar, restaurant to Sawyer Yards
Louisiana-based indoor golf venue Loft 18 plans to open in the Sawyer Yards development off of Washington Avenue in late summer 2019. Guests will also be able to dine and drink at the venue at 2313 Edwards St., Houston. www.loft18.com
communityimpact.comMETRO board puts brakes on Washington corridor rail idea
The idea was proposed in a letter to METRO dated May 15 from Central Houston, an organization affiliated with the Houston Downtown Management District. There has not been the level of community input, board vice chairperson Jim Robinson said at the board workshop. Board members acknowledged Washingtons growth and development make it an attractive corridor for transit but light rail might not be the best option. The Washington corridor is partially served by the Old Sixth Ward TIRZ and Memorial Heights TIRZ but lacks a management district. The system provides rail-like service, including dedicated lanes, signal priority and level boarding, with rail cars on rubber tires.
communityimpact.comBB Lemon Montrose location set to open July 8
The anticipated Montrose location of BB Lemon, 4319 Montrose Blvd., Houston, will open July 8. Unlike its sister location on Washington Avenue, this cafe and bar has a closed-off private room, a small covered patio and sidewalk seating. Its cocktail menu will also feature three drinks specially made for the new location. 713-804-4319. www.bblemon.com
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