GuacaMohle
09-19-2008, 03:26 PM
What's the street work going on at Bennett & Fuqua? Anyone?
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BGM
09-19-2008, 06:57 PM
What's the street work going on at Bennett & Fuqua? Anyone?
This has been covered in previous pages---new apartment developments--the demolishing of the old apartments that were there began earlier this year.
This has been covered in previous pages---new apartment developments--the demolishing of the old apartments that were there began earlier this year.
hvelador
10-02-2008, 12:51 PM
Two restaurant closings in the area:
Henderson Cuquita's closing this coming Monday
The restaurant confirmed it: A classic Dallas late-night haunt is shuttering. Other Cuquita's locations will remain open, and the staffer I spoke with said they might even open other locations in the next few months. But still. Another hard blow in closings this year. See you there before Monday.
Note it isn't just the old-timers closing in the area. TG posted yesterday that Pulcinella Ristorante, in the shopping center across the street with Sushi Axiom and Natsumi that needs some sort of official name, already closed its doors.
http://eatsblog.guidelive.com/archives/2008/10/henderson-cuquitas-closing-mon.html
AND
Pulcinella Ristorante on Henderson Avenue in Dallas closed down
DALLAS — Pulcinella Ristorante, a pizza place in the Shops on Henderson center on Henderson Avenue at Capitol, shut down on Saturday.
Owner Dwight Sellars could not be reached, but a representative from landlord Andres Properties was seen at the center on Monday, informing other tenants including Veritas Wine Room, Sushi Axiom, and Natsumi Frozen Yogurt that the space was officially vacant and that a search was on to find a replacement.
Pulcinella was an offshoot of a restaurant of the same name that Sellars opened in Katy in 2006. The Dallas branch reflected a considerable investment including the installation of a wood-burning oven and significant training of the staff. However, the restaurant was in an area already heavily saturated with pizza places all with their own loyal followings, including Louie's, Fireside Pies, and Campania.
Although the phone was still operating at the Dallas branch, the number at the Katy location was disconnected.
http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/oct/01/pulcinella-ristorante-henderson-avenue-dallas-clos/
Henderson Cuquita's closing this coming Monday
The restaurant confirmed it: A classic Dallas late-night haunt is shuttering. Other Cuquita's locations will remain open, and the staffer I spoke with said they might even open other locations in the next few months. But still. Another hard blow in closings this year. See you there before Monday.
Note it isn't just the old-timers closing in the area. TG posted yesterday that Pulcinella Ristorante, in the shopping center across the street with Sushi Axiom and Natsumi that needs some sort of official name, already closed its doors.
http://eatsblog.guidelive.com/archives/2008/10/henderson-cuquitas-closing-mon.html
AND
Pulcinella Ristorante on Henderson Avenue in Dallas closed down
DALLAS — Pulcinella Ristorante, a pizza place in the Shops on Henderson center on Henderson Avenue at Capitol, shut down on Saturday.
Owner Dwight Sellars could not be reached, but a representative from landlord Andres Properties was seen at the center on Monday, informing other tenants including Veritas Wine Room, Sushi Axiom, and Natsumi Frozen Yogurt that the space was officially vacant and that a search was on to find a replacement.
Pulcinella was an offshoot of a restaurant of the same name that Sellars opened in Katy in 2006. The Dallas branch reflected a considerable investment including the installation of a wood-burning oven and significant training of the staff. However, the restaurant was in an area already heavily saturated with pizza places all with their own loyal followings, including Louie's, Fireside Pies, and Campania.
Although the phone was still operating at the Dallas branch, the number at the Katy location was disconnected.
http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/oct/01/pulcinella-ristorante-henderson-avenue-dallas-clos/
BGM
10-02-2008, 04:51 PM
Two restaurant closings in the area:
Henderson Cuquita's closing this coming Monday
The restaurant confirmed it: A classic Dallas late-night haunt is shuttering. Other Cuquita's locations will remain open, and the staffer I spoke with said they might even open other locations in the next few months. But still. Another hard blow in closings this year. See you there before Monday.
Note it isn't just the old-timers closing in the area. TG posted yesterday that Pulcinella Ristorante, in the shopping center across the street with Sushi Axiom and Natsumi that needs some sort of official name, already closed its doors.
http://eatsblog.guidelive.com/archives/2008/10/henderson-cuquitas-closing-mon.html
AND
Pulcinella Ristorante on Henderson Avenue in Dallas closed down
DALLAS — Pulcinella Ristorante, a pizza place in the Shops on Henderson center on Henderson Avenue at Capitol, shut down on Saturday.
Owner Dwight Sellars could not be reached, but a representative from landlord Andres Properties was seen at the center on Monday, informing other tenants including Veritas Wine Room, Sushi Axiom, and Natsumi Frozen Yogurt that the space was officially vacant and that a search was on to find a replacement.
Pulcinella was an offshoot of a restaurant of the same name that Sellars opened in Katy in 2006. The Dallas branch reflected a considerable investment including the installation of a wood-burning oven and significant training of the staff. However, the restaurant was in an area already heavily saturated with pizza places all with their own loyal followings, including Louie's, Fireside Pies, and Campania.
Although the phone was still operating at the Dallas branch, the number at the Katy location was disconnected.
http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/oct/01/pulcinella-ristorante-henderson-avenue-dallas-clos/
I think clothing stores, etc, will fair better at Shops of Henderson than restaurants.
Henderson Cuquita's closing this coming Monday
The restaurant confirmed it: A classic Dallas late-night haunt is shuttering. Other Cuquita's locations will remain open, and the staffer I spoke with said they might even open other locations in the next few months. But still. Another hard blow in closings this year. See you there before Monday.
Note it isn't just the old-timers closing in the area. TG posted yesterday that Pulcinella Ristorante, in the shopping center across the street with Sushi Axiom and Natsumi that needs some sort of official name, already closed its doors.
http://eatsblog.guidelive.com/archives/2008/10/henderson-cuquitas-closing-mon.html
AND
Pulcinella Ristorante on Henderson Avenue in Dallas closed down
DALLAS — Pulcinella Ristorante, a pizza place in the Shops on Henderson center on Henderson Avenue at Capitol, shut down on Saturday.
Owner Dwight Sellars could not be reached, but a representative from landlord Andres Properties was seen at the center on Monday, informing other tenants including Veritas Wine Room, Sushi Axiom, and Natsumi Frozen Yogurt that the space was officially vacant and that a search was on to find a replacement.
Pulcinella was an offshoot of a restaurant of the same name that Sellars opened in Katy in 2006. The Dallas branch reflected a considerable investment including the installation of a wood-burning oven and significant training of the staff. However, the restaurant was in an area already heavily saturated with pizza places all with their own loyal followings, including Louie's, Fireside Pies, and Campania.
Although the phone was still operating at the Dallas branch, the number at the Katy location was disconnected.
http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/oct/01/pulcinella-ristorante-henderson-avenue-dallas-clos/
I think clothing stores, etc, will fair better at Shops of Henderson than restaurants.
sheilock
10-02-2008, 05:33 PM
Two restaurant closings in the area:
Henderson Cuquita's closing this coming Monday
The restaurant confirmed it: A classic Dallas late-night haunt is shuttering. Other Cuquita's locations will remain open, and the staffer I spoke with said they might even open other locations in the next few months. But still. Another hard blow in closings this year. See you there before Monday.
Note it isn't just the old-timers closing in the area. TG posted yesterday that Pulcinella Ristorante, in the shopping center across the street with Sushi Axiom and Natsumi that needs some sort of official name, already closed its doors.
http://eatsblog.guidelive.com/archives/2008/10/henderson-cuquitas-closing-mon.html
AND
Pulcinella Ristorante on Henderson Avenue in Dallas closed down
DALLAS — Pulcinella Ristorante, a pizza place in the Shops on Henderson center on Henderson Avenue at Capitol, shut down on Saturday.
Owner Dwight Sellars could not be reached, but a representative from landlord Andres Properties was seen at the center on Monday, informing other tenants including Veritas Wine Room, Sushi Axiom, and Natsumi Frozen Yogurt that the space was officially vacant and that a search was on to find a replacement.
Pulcinella was an offshoot of a restaurant of the same name that Sellars opened in Katy in 2006. The Dallas branch reflected a considerable investment including the installation of a wood-burning oven and significant training of the staff. However, the restaurant was in an area already heavily saturated with pizza places all with their own loyal followings, including Louie's, Fireside Pies, and Campania.
Although the phone was still operating at the Dallas branch, the number at the Katy location was disconnected.
http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/oct/01/pulcinella-ristorante-henderson-avenue-dallas-clos/
Too bad they couldn't hold out, what with all the apartment/condo units coming down the line...surely business is about to pick up...? :mumbles:
Henderson Cuquita's closing this coming Monday
The restaurant confirmed it: A classic Dallas late-night haunt is shuttering. Other Cuquita's locations will remain open, and the staffer I spoke with said they might even open other locations in the next few months. But still. Another hard blow in closings this year. See you there before Monday.
Note it isn't just the old-timers closing in the area. TG posted yesterday that Pulcinella Ristorante, in the shopping center across the street with Sushi Axiom and Natsumi that needs some sort of official name, already closed its doors.
http://eatsblog.guidelive.com/archives/2008/10/henderson-cuquitas-closing-mon.html
AND
Pulcinella Ristorante on Henderson Avenue in Dallas closed down
DALLAS — Pulcinella Ristorante, a pizza place in the Shops on Henderson center on Henderson Avenue at Capitol, shut down on Saturday.
Owner Dwight Sellars could not be reached, but a representative from landlord Andres Properties was seen at the center on Monday, informing other tenants including Veritas Wine Room, Sushi Axiom, and Natsumi Frozen Yogurt that the space was officially vacant and that a search was on to find a replacement.
Pulcinella was an offshoot of a restaurant of the same name that Sellars opened in Katy in 2006. The Dallas branch reflected a considerable investment including the installation of a wood-burning oven and significant training of the staff. However, the restaurant was in an area already heavily saturated with pizza places all with their own loyal followings, including Louie's, Fireside Pies, and Campania.
Although the phone was still operating at the Dallas branch, the number at the Katy location was disconnected.
http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/oct/01/pulcinella-ristorante-henderson-avenue-dallas-clos/
Too bad they couldn't hold out, what with all the apartment/condo units coming down the line...surely business is about to pick up...? :mumbles:
carousel
10-02-2008, 08:41 PM
I think clothing stores, etc, will fair better at Shops of Henderson than restaurants.
I agree w/ businesses that cater to daytime traffic. W/ Cap. Pub, Soley, Veritas Wine Room, Natsumi, Sushi Axiom, and Fish City Grill there appears to be plenty of nightime activity. But why clothing stores? Is there enough interest in the clothing market to sustain and drive business?
I agree w/ businesses that cater to daytime traffic. W/ Cap. Pub, Soley, Veritas Wine Room, Natsumi, Sushi Axiom, and Fish City Grill there appears to be plenty of nightime activity. But why clothing stores? Is there enough interest in the clothing market to sustain and drive business?
BGM
10-04-2008, 09:01 AM
I agree w/ businesses that cater to daytime traffic. W/ Cap. Pub, Soley, Veritas Wine Room, Natsumi, Sushi Axiom, and Fish City Grill there appears to be plenty of nightime activity. But why clothing stores? Is there enough interest in the clothing market to sustain and drive business?
Well any kind of retail not just clothes. There needs to be more population density along Henderson to supoort all business there and that will be coming soon. Henderson is in a transitional phase and unless you have a really good concept for a restaurant or store most people don't frequent that far down on Henderson (even thoug it's only like 1/2 mile from 75).
Well any kind of retail not just clothes. There needs to be more population density along Henderson to supoort all business there and that will be coming soon. Henderson is in a transitional phase and unless you have a really good concept for a restaurant or store most people don't frequent that far down on Henderson (even thoug it's only like 1/2 mile from 75).
BGM
10-18-2008, 12:50 AM
Any new news or developments ? The apartments at Bennett and Capital are coming along quickly it looks like. I believe the sign said Spring '09.
torycronin
10-20-2008, 10:34 AM
I noticed some slabs being poured just to the west of Blue Collar Bar. Not sure if it's parking or foundation. Cuquitas is now closed so I assume there are plans for that building. Beyond that I think the refurbs continue at McMillan and Henderson as well as the other end of the building with Capitol Pub.
Lakewooder
10-20-2008, 01:08 PM
Cochran Heights Neighborhood Association meets tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. at Hibiscus, so I expect some of this will be discussed.
BGM
10-21-2008, 03:42 PM
Cochran Heights Neighborhood Association meets tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. at Hibiscus, so I expect some of this will be discussed.
Lakewooder--did you attend ? And if so, what was discussed ?
Lakewooder--did you attend ? And if so, what was discussed ?
EastDallasLonghorn
11-03-2008, 05:19 PM
More info on the Sunflower Market at 1800 Henderson is included in this just posted blurb on the DMN webpage:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/110408dnbussunflower.1787e3554.html
Sunflower Farmers Market opening 1st Dallas-Fort Worth store in Plano
03:23 PM CST on Monday, November 3, 2008
By MARIA HALKIAS / The Dallas Morning News
mhalkias@dallasnews.com
On Nov. 12, Sunflower Farmers Market is opening its first area store in Plano at the intersection of Preston and West Parker.
The Colorado-based organic and natural supermarket chain plans stores in Dallas and Austin early next year.
The Dallas store will be at 1800 N. Henderson Ave. in vacant building that had housed a Carnival Food Store in Old East Dallas.
The Plano store takes up about half the space vacated by Albertson’s.
Sunflower positions the produce section at the center of its stores. The company said it buys fruits and vegetables directly from local growers and suppliers. Its produce departments include a mixture of organic and nonorganics. It sells natural and organic meats and poultry and almost 800 private-label grocery products.
Founder and chief executive Mike Gilliland said he sees the Dallas area as a multiple-store market for the company. He started Sunflower in 2002 and also founded Wild Oats Markets in 1984. Wild Oats was acquired by Whole Foods last year.
Sunflower operates 19 stores in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico and Utah.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/110408dnbussunflower.1787e3554.html
Sunflower Farmers Market opening 1st Dallas-Fort Worth store in Plano
03:23 PM CST on Monday, November 3, 2008
By MARIA HALKIAS / The Dallas Morning News
mhalkias@dallasnews.com
On Nov. 12, Sunflower Farmers Market is opening its first area store in Plano at the intersection of Preston and West Parker.
The Colorado-based organic and natural supermarket chain plans stores in Dallas and Austin early next year.
The Dallas store will be at 1800 N. Henderson Ave. in vacant building that had housed a Carnival Food Store in Old East Dallas.
The Plano store takes up about half the space vacated by Albertson’s.
Sunflower positions the produce section at the center of its stores. The company said it buys fruits and vegetables directly from local growers and suppliers. Its produce departments include a mixture of organic and nonorganics. It sells natural and organic meats and poultry and almost 800 private-label grocery products.
Founder and chief executive Mike Gilliland said he sees the Dallas area as a multiple-store market for the company. He started Sunflower in 2002 and also founded Wild Oats Markets in 1984. Wild Oats was acquired by Whole Foods last year.
Sunflower operates 19 stores in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico and Utah.
BGM
11-08-2008, 05:02 PM
Looks like they are laying down some foundation on part of that huge empty lot on the north side of Henderson at Fuqua. Also, the sign for the apartments at Belmont/Henderson says "Coming Fall 2009".
freewaytincan
11-10-2008, 01:31 AM
On Nov. 12, Sunflower Farmers Market is opening its first area store in Plano at the intersection of Preston and West Parker.
The Colorado-based organic and natural supermarket chain plans stores in Dallas and Austin early next year.
That kind of just ruins it for me.
The Colorado-based organic and natural supermarket chain plans stores in Dallas and Austin early next year.
That kind of just ruins it for me.
carousel
11-10-2008, 11:34 AM
That kind of just ruins it for me.
Because Plano sucks?
Because Plano sucks?
carousel
11-10-2008, 07:23 PM
Two new signs up! Coffee shop at the corner of Henderson and McMillian ((i believe the street is McMillan) across from Louis) called Pearl ... - couldn't fully read it was a little dark. And Eco Cleaners b/w Natsumi and Veritas Wine Room.
kclapp
11-10-2008, 09:52 PM
Because Plano sucks?
Thats kinda of a harsh and somewhat offensive comment... Plano is a perfectly respectable city... there no need for immature low blows.. especially without a rational reason.
Thats kinda of a harsh and somewhat offensive comment... Plano is a perfectly respectable city... there no need for immature low blows.. especially without a rational reason.
DallasMan
11-11-2008, 01:22 PM
^^Sweet! A new independent coffee shop on Henderson? That would be great. I noticed this weekend that the renovations to those retail spots I think you are talking about were coming along nicely. Andres brothers do such nice work.
carousel
11-11-2008, 01:41 PM
Thats kinda of a harsh and somewhat offensive comment... Plano is a perfectly respectable city... there no need for immature low blows.. especially without a rational reason.
I wasn't making a low blow. I was inquiring into his comment that "that has kind of ruined it for me."
I wasn't making a low blow. I was inquiring into his comment that "that has kind of ruined it for me."
carousel
11-11-2008, 01:54 PM
Thats kinda of a harsh and somewhat offensive comment... Plano is a perfectly respectable city... there no need for immature low blows.. especially without a rational reason.
I wasn't making a low blow. I was inquiring into his comment - "that kind of ruins it for me" - he was refering to the fact that the first store is opening in Plano.
W/ this being said, I grew up in Plano so here it goes - Plano does suck.
I wasn't making a low blow. I was inquiring into his comment - "that kind of ruins it for me" - he was refering to the fact that the first store is opening in Plano.
W/ this being said, I grew up in Plano so here it goes - Plano does suck.
Forrest Gump
11-12-2008, 07:21 AM
One year anniversary tonight of the opening of the Capitol Pub.
The place will be packed for sure.
The place will be packed for sure.
BGM
11-17-2008, 03:34 PM
New bar/restaurant that has recently opened over the past month or so by Consilient (owns The Porch, Fireside, etc) next to Hibiscus. Has gotten some good reviews.
http://www.victortangos.com/
http://www.victortangos.com/
berryhill
11-17-2008, 04:14 PM
Is there a business or community association dedicated to the Knox-Henderson area? I think there needs to at least be a website dedicated to the area that provides information on the retail, restaurants, nightlife, and, most importantly (in my opinion) parking.
carousel
11-17-2008, 08:29 PM
Is there a business or community association dedicated to the Knox-Henderson area? I think there needs to at least be a website dedicated to the area that provides information on the retail, restaurants, nightlife, and, most importantly (in my opinion) parking.
Good idea. Unfortunately, I am not aware of one.
Good idea. Unfortunately, I am not aware of one.
LH_Newbie
11-18-2008, 07:17 AM
That's a good point - I have heard it referred to as a part of Uptown, but the uptowndallas.net map doesn't go this far north.
Herbie's Girl
11-18-2008, 09:08 AM
Is there a business or community association dedicated to the Knox-Henderson area? I think there needs to at least be a website dedicated to the area that provides information on the retail, restaurants, nightlife, and, most importantly (in my opinion) parking.
When I first moved to this area mid-year last year, I did some digging to see if there was a neighborhood association or a website with info on upcoming projects in the Knox/Henderson neighborhood. Both Vickery Place Neighborhood Association and Cochran Heights cater mostly to home owners, and NOT apartment dwellers, but correct me if I am wrong.
I come from Downtown Dallas where there WAS an association that USED to meet monthly at different venues to discuss new builds, restaurants, night life, et cetera. I think they changed it to quarterly...BUT it was a great source of information, and it was nice to experience food and drink from new venues and take tours of the facilities.
Is there REALLY no such thing here????
When I first moved to this area mid-year last year, I did some digging to see if there was a neighborhood association or a website with info on upcoming projects in the Knox/Henderson neighborhood. Both Vickery Place Neighborhood Association and Cochran Heights cater mostly to home owners, and NOT apartment dwellers, but correct me if I am wrong.
I come from Downtown Dallas where there WAS an association that USED to meet monthly at different venues to discuss new builds, restaurants, night life, et cetera. I think they changed it to quarterly...BUT it was a great source of information, and it was nice to experience food and drink from new venues and take tours of the facilities.
Is there REALLY no such thing here????
torycronin
11-21-2008, 03:23 PM
I noticed some slabs being poured just to the west of Blue Collar Bar. Not sure if it's parking or foundation.
This looks like parking.
This looks like parking.
BGM
11-24-2008, 07:07 PM
This looks like parking.
Yeah I drove by it definitely looks like parking. That's some prime real estate for just some parking but then again Henderson needs it.
Yeah I drove by it definitely looks like parking. That's some prime real estate for just some parking but then again Henderson needs it.
DallasMan
12-17-2008, 05:09 PM
Noticed on Andres Bros. website that the Cucuita's location is listed as now leased for "Hacienda on Henderson." Anyone know about this? Any other updates?
And yes - shocking that there is no association dedicated to Knox-Henderson apt. residents and businesses.
And yes - shocking that there is no association dedicated to Knox-Henderson apt. residents and businesses.
grantboston
12-17-2008, 07:26 PM
New bar/restaurant that has recently opened over the past month or so by Consilient (owns The Porch, Fireside, etc) next to Hibiscus. Has gotten some good reviews.
http://www.victortangos.com/
Checked it out this weekend, and was pleased. Very much the Consilient Restaurants property. I imagine I'll be back at some point.
http://www.victortangos.com/
Checked it out this weekend, and was pleased. Very much the Consilient Restaurants property. I imagine I'll be back at some point.
Lakewooder
12-19-2008, 01:44 PM
Review of Victor Tango's:
http://www.guidelive.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,97400&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&item_id=23026
http://www.guidelive.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,97400&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&item_id=23026
auburndan
12-23-2008, 02:46 PM
Anyone know what's going up on the corner of Ross and Prairie next to the WaMu bank?
deweast
12-26-2008, 01:34 PM
The City of Dallas has begun repairing several roads in the last few months; I am wondering why Henderson has not been included. It is one of the nasty surface streets in Dallas and has notable investment going in all around it. Anyone know if it is on a resurface schedule in the next few months? It would really help the area.
BGM
12-27-2008, 06:06 PM
The City of Dallas has begun repairing several roads in the last few months; I am wondering why Henderson has not been included. It is one of the nasty surface streets in Dallas and has notable investment going in all around it. Anyone know if it is on a resurface schedule in the next few months? It would really help the area.
The re-surfacing has been brought up many times. I'm not sure if anyone has the latest news on it but Angela Hunt is our local city council rep for the area---if you call her you could maybe get some kind of answer. For some reason I think someone mentioned awhile back the reason is the city doesn't want to lay down new pavement if trucks putting in all the construction are using the roads--but I'm not 100% sure on that.
The re-surfacing has been brought up many times. I'm not sure if anyone has the latest news on it but Angela Hunt is our local city council rep for the area---if you call her you could maybe get some kind of answer. For some reason I think someone mentioned awhile back the reason is the city doesn't want to lay down new pavement if trucks putting in all the construction are using the roads--but I'm not 100% sure on that.
chicago_transplant
01-06-2009, 11:47 AM
email from Friends of the Katy Trail:
Dear Jason,
The holidays may be winding down, but the parties Vert Perksjust keep on coming. Particularly if the Friends of the Katy Trail has anything to say about it.
And just so you keep your New Year's resolution to get in shape, we're kicking off 2009 with a member happy hour at Vert Fitness.
They're brand new to the neighborhood,
so please join us:
5-8 p.m.
Saturday, January 10
1909 N. Henderson Ave.
RSVP to Office@KatyTrailDallas.org
You can get in shape and help the Katy Trail all at the same time. (OMG, does it get better than that? We don't think so.) Check out all the details above and note that all January proceeds go to help YOUR Trail. You can also click Vert Fitness to get details.
We'll be in our hottest workout gear, so see you there.
Friends of the Katy Trail
http://www.vertfitnesswellness.com/vert.html
Dear Jason,
The holidays may be winding down, but the parties Vert Perksjust keep on coming. Particularly if the Friends of the Katy Trail has anything to say about it.
And just so you keep your New Year's resolution to get in shape, we're kicking off 2009 with a member happy hour at Vert Fitness.
They're brand new to the neighborhood,
so please join us:
5-8 p.m.
Saturday, January 10
1909 N. Henderson Ave.
RSVP to Office@KatyTrailDallas.org
You can get in shape and help the Katy Trail all at the same time. (OMG, does it get better than that? We don't think so.) Check out all the details above and note that all January proceeds go to help YOUR Trail. You can also click Vert Fitness to get details.
We'll be in our hottest workout gear, so see you there.
Friends of the Katy Trail
http://www.vertfitnesswellness.com/vert.html
BGM
01-30-2009, 08:07 PM
Anything updates in the neighborhood ?
GuacaMohle
02-05-2009, 03:27 PM
Evidently not....
Lakewooder
02-17-2009, 03:49 PM
“Celebrate 85 Years on North Henderson; Not Just Desserts at Bonham!”
Honoring Bonham Elementary, 2617 North Henderson, Dallas 75206
Saturday, February 28, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Bonham Gym
$10 adults/includes one raffle ticket $5 children 5-12
Join your neighbors, Bonham alumni and friends as James Butler Bonham Elementary celebrates its 85th birthday: have fun, eat deliciously tempting desserts from Hectors on Henderson, Society Bakery, La Duni and Whole Foods, enter to win “priceless” services and bid on silent auction items. Hear about the “good old days” at Bonham from our insightful and hilarious speaker, Rawlins Gilliland, who grew up across the street from Bonham. In addition, he will give us insight into how he comes up with topics for his popular public radio commentaries. Be prepared to laugh!
“Priceless” raffles include: 1) Consultation with a Master Gardener, who will advise the winner on a garden area in his/her yard in the area; 2) A t-shirt quilt made with 15 of the winner’s favorite t-shirts; 3) A pen and ink drawing of the winner’s home from a photograph taken by the artist if in the area; if not, provided by the winner; 4) Organization of local home or office desk by a skilled organizer; and 5) A few hours around town with Rawlins as he shares with the winner stories behind his “Street Food” article in D Magazine (May, 2008), while sampling his favorite street food. Silent auction items include paintings and art pieces by local artists and gift certificates and items from area merchants such as Needless Necessities, La Mariposa and Gypsy Wagon, bakeries including Society Bakery and Cake Balls of Lake Highlands, and friends.
To purchase tickets or for further information, contact arlene.colbert@hotmail.com or call 214-821-5464 or make checks to: Bonham Boosters and send to the school at the above address. Additional $2 Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event. To save the cost of mailing, purchased tickets will be picked up at the event. If you would prefer to make reservations and pick up your tickets at the event, please email or call above to reserve your spot. Doing so will help with plans for sufficient desserts and seating.
Proceeds will purchase many unmet needs at Bonham including funding Saturday School tutoring, the after-school program, televisions, white boards, and basics supplies.
A function of Bonham Boosters – Formed to support and promote James Bonham Elementary School
Honoring Bonham Elementary, 2617 North Henderson, Dallas 75206
Saturday, February 28, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Bonham Gym
$10 adults/includes one raffle ticket $5 children 5-12
Join your neighbors, Bonham alumni and friends as James Butler Bonham Elementary celebrates its 85th birthday: have fun, eat deliciously tempting desserts from Hectors on Henderson, Society Bakery, La Duni and Whole Foods, enter to win “priceless” services and bid on silent auction items. Hear about the “good old days” at Bonham from our insightful and hilarious speaker, Rawlins Gilliland, who grew up across the street from Bonham. In addition, he will give us insight into how he comes up with topics for his popular public radio commentaries. Be prepared to laugh!
“Priceless” raffles include: 1) Consultation with a Master Gardener, who will advise the winner on a garden area in his/her yard in the area; 2) A t-shirt quilt made with 15 of the winner’s favorite t-shirts; 3) A pen and ink drawing of the winner’s home from a photograph taken by the artist if in the area; if not, provided by the winner; 4) Organization of local home or office desk by a skilled organizer; and 5) A few hours around town with Rawlins as he shares with the winner stories behind his “Street Food” article in D Magazine (May, 2008), while sampling his favorite street food. Silent auction items include paintings and art pieces by local artists and gift certificates and items from area merchants such as Needless Necessities, La Mariposa and Gypsy Wagon, bakeries including Society Bakery and Cake Balls of Lake Highlands, and friends.
To purchase tickets or for further information, contact arlene.colbert@hotmail.com or call 214-821-5464 or make checks to: Bonham Boosters and send to the school at the above address. Additional $2 Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event. To save the cost of mailing, purchased tickets will be picked up at the event. If you would prefer to make reservations and pick up your tickets at the event, please email or call above to reserve your spot. Doing so will help with plans for sufficient desserts and seating.
Proceeds will purchase many unmet needs at Bonham including funding Saturday School tutoring, the after-school program, televisions, white boards, and basics supplies.
A function of Bonham Boosters – Formed to support and promote James Bonham Elementary School
LH_Newbie
02-17-2009, 04:52 PM
My wife and I got some cake balls last Friday. Very rich - and very good; especially the brownie ones!!! They opened their store front on Northwest Highway and Ferndale, across NW Hwy from Tony's earlier this month. Definitely worth checking out, although they're only open from 10am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Brian
Brian
sheilock
02-18-2009, 01:42 PM
there is something going on at the space next to Soley & Capitol Pub...completely being gutted...
GuacaMohle
02-18-2009, 04:54 PM
So the Pearl Cup coffee house opened up Saturday Feb 14th. I stopped in yesterday morning on my way into work. I sure hope this place makes it, but the odds are stacked against it I think.
Firstly, virtually no dedicated parking. When I asked about it the guy at the counter said that all the properties were Andres-owned and therefore open to any patron. I question whether that's really true. Don't think Cafe San Miguel would take too kindly to me parking over there and then trotting into the coffee shop.
Then scoping out the interior, not a lot of comfortable seating that might engender a clientele that will "adopt" the space and add to the bohemian feel a coffee house strives for.
Only half-and-half on offer to cream my coffee with and had to stoop over the shorter-than-average condiment table to prepare my coffee to my taste.
I sincerely wish this place well and will leave an open mind at this point. Perhaps it's just growing pains at this point. It's worth another few visits to see how it evens out. Sure would like a successful challenger in the neighborhood to McStarbucks and I love having something on the east side of the highway.
Firstly, virtually no dedicated parking. When I asked about it the guy at the counter said that all the properties were Andres-owned and therefore open to any patron. I question whether that's really true. Don't think Cafe San Miguel would take too kindly to me parking over there and then trotting into the coffee shop.
Then scoping out the interior, not a lot of comfortable seating that might engender a clientele that will "adopt" the space and add to the bohemian feel a coffee house strives for.
Only half-and-half on offer to cream my coffee with and had to stoop over the shorter-than-average condiment table to prepare my coffee to my taste.
I sincerely wish this place well and will leave an open mind at this point. Perhaps it's just growing pains at this point. It's worth another few visits to see how it evens out. Sure would like a successful challenger in the neighborhood to McStarbucks and I love having something on the east side of the highway.
GuacaMohle
02-18-2009, 04:57 PM
Other neighbourhood news: Last Friday night, I was ovewhelmed at Barcadia by "Guerrilla Gay Bar" -- a monthly organized event in which the gay community "crashes" a straight bar location (but always with prior arrangements). The turnout was so huge that the overflow carred into the Blue Collar Bar and the Slip Inn. It was a raucous evening and from what I could tell everyone was having a lark.
Nice to see the gays even giving this part of town the nod with regard to its trendiness and upswing on the social consiousness of the city.
Nice to see the gays even giving this part of town the nod with regard to its trendiness and upswing on the social consiousness of the city.
ksig121
02-18-2009, 09:54 PM
Other neighbourhood news: Last Friday night, I was ovewhelmed at Barcadia by "Guerrilla Gay Bar" -- a monthly organized event in which the gay community "crashes" a straight bar location (but always with prior arrangements). The turnout was so huge that the overflow carred into the Blue Collar Bar and the Slip Inn. It was a raucous evening and from what I could tell everyone was having a lark.
Nice to see the gays even giving this part of town the nod with regard to its trendiness and upswing on the social consiousness of the city.
That was a blast! I do think that we overwhelmed the bars, though. I know that Blue Collar ran out of some selections within a couple of hours and their poor bar staff was being run like crazy. It was nice to see some of the regulars having a good time with the new comers.
Nice to see the gays even giving this part of town the nod with regard to its trendiness and upswing on the social consiousness of the city.
That was a blast! I do think that we overwhelmed the bars, though. I know that Blue Collar ran out of some selections within a couple of hours and their poor bar staff was being run like crazy. It was nice to see some of the regulars having a good time with the new comers.
Lakewooder
02-19-2009, 10:01 AM
What is the place on the corner across from there with the outside seating (under the roof)? I just saw it last night and it didn't look like a coffee bar.
It's in the center Andres just acquired from the lady who owned it forever...can't recall her name.
It's in the center Andres just acquired from the lady who owned it forever...can't recall her name.
chicago_transplant
02-19-2009, 05:16 PM
What is the place on the corner across from there with the outside seating (under the roof)? I just saw it last night and it didn't look like a coffee bar.
It's in the center Andres just acquired from the lady who owned it forever...can't recall her name.
Isn't that The Pearl Cup?
http://thepearlcup.com/
The had a soft opening last Saturday. Nice place.
It's in the center Andres just acquired from the lady who owned it forever...can't recall her name.
Isn't that The Pearl Cup?
http://thepearlcup.com/
The had a soft opening last Saturday. Nice place.
xen0blue
02-19-2009, 11:21 PM
That was a blast! I do think that we overwhelmed the bars, though. I know that Blue Collar ran out of some selections within a couple of hours and their poor bar staff was being run like crazy. It was nice to see some of the regulars having a good time with the new comers.
It's not cool when you are a straight guy and trying hook up with a chick...I wasn't there but if I was I would've been pissed. How would they like it if one of us called fred phelps to one of their bars?
It's not cool when you are a straight guy and trying hook up with a chick...I wasn't there but if I was I would've been pissed. How would they like it if one of us called fred phelps to one of their bars?
ksig121
02-20-2009, 08:49 AM
It's not cool when you are a straight guy and trying hook up with a chick...I wasn't there but if I was I would've been pissed. How would they like it if one of us called fred phelps to one of their bars?
It wasn't like that at all. Actually, this was way larger than usual. These events happen in cities all over the country. The idea is to expose the two communities to each other in a way that is non-threatening for either. Most gays wouldn't go to these bars in a small group simply because they are apprehensive about the reception that they would get. I think that the same thing happens on the flip side of that coin as well.
Believe me, there were still tons of guy hooking up with chicks. I even saw some recruit gay wingmen to help in the cause. (I was one of the wingmen) I do think that this event was a little too large for the selected venues. I really felt kinda bad for all of the regulars who felt displaced by all of these folks. At the same time, if there was any progress made in bridging the gap of understanding between gays and straights, then it was worth it.
I, for one, would love to see a straight version of this. It seems that the only "safe" place for straight folks in the gayborhood is the Rose Room. I find that when I convince my straight friends to venture outside of S4, they tend to have a good time. It's only through direct exposure to each other that we can dispell stereotypes and understand that we are not all that different (at least, outside of the bedroom).
Relax, it's not like we sent General Ru Paul and her horde of crazy gay activists down there. 99% of the people down there were folks just looking to have a good time in a different environment. I'll bet when the owners made their bank deposits the next day, they weren't pissed. :cheers:
It wasn't like that at all. Actually, this was way larger than usual. These events happen in cities all over the country. The idea is to expose the two communities to each other in a way that is non-threatening for either. Most gays wouldn't go to these bars in a small group simply because they are apprehensive about the reception that they would get. I think that the same thing happens on the flip side of that coin as well.
Believe me, there were still tons of guy hooking up with chicks. I even saw some recruit gay wingmen to help in the cause. (I was one of the wingmen) I do think that this event was a little too large for the selected venues. I really felt kinda bad for all of the regulars who felt displaced by all of these folks. At the same time, if there was any progress made in bridging the gap of understanding between gays and straights, then it was worth it.
I, for one, would love to see a straight version of this. It seems that the only "safe" place for straight folks in the gayborhood is the Rose Room. I find that when I convince my straight friends to venture outside of S4, they tend to have a good time. It's only through direct exposure to each other that we can dispell stereotypes and understand that we are not all that different (at least, outside of the bedroom).
Relax, it's not like we sent General Ru Paul and her horde of crazy gay activists down there. 99% of the people down there were folks just looking to have a good time in a different environment. I'll bet when the owners made their bank deposits the next day, they weren't pissed. :cheers:
vman
02-20-2009, 09:13 AM
It's not cool when you are a straight guy and trying hook up with a chick...I wasn't there but if I was I would've been pissed. How would they like it if one of us called fred phelps to one of their bars?A lot of these bars on Henderson, Greenville, Dtown, Uptown, etc have a healthy population of gays in them on plenty of nights...you just don't know it. Times have changed and gays don't hang don't feel compelled to hang out on the Cedar Springs anymore. My gay friends are much more likely to be on Henderson than the "strip". If you have trouble hooking up with chicks because gays are around...it's probally not the gays, it may just be you. And chicks love a guy that 's open minded and not a homophobe. At least, that's been my experience.
incrediculous
02-20-2009, 09:35 AM
It's not cool when you are a straight guy and trying hook up with a chick...I wasn't there but if I was I would've been pissed. How would they like it if one of us called fred phelps to one of their bars?'
It's your problem if you can't remember the words: "You wanna get out of here?"
It's your problem if you can't remember the words: "You wanna get out of here?"
downtownguy25
02-20-2009, 09:36 AM
I always found the Guerrilla Gay Bar such a hypicritcal idea... Lets get out of the gay bars but make the bar a gay bar.... If I want a place to relax and hang out with friend the last place I think about going is any gay bar or a bar with a large amount of gays. Gay bars are all about picking up guys.
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