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[JBB]

I'm addicted to their almond green tea.  There's one under construction about a half mile from my house and I might have to take up a second job.  Thankfully it's pretty cheap during their afternoon happy hour.

[Stadtplan]

I've tried HTeaO once and the quality is top notch, tons of options too.  I'd be curious their process for filtering water as the tea was really clean and smooth.  Starbucks uses a five stage filtration process, I'd imagine they have a similar set-up.

[Stadtplan]

Pie Tap Magnolia files HCLC review for rooftop patio:

 

Record HCLC-23-015: 

Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission

Record Status: Pending 

 

Project Description:

Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar

Rooftop Patio

Addition of a roof top patio including a bar within a shipping container and a pergola

 

Work Location

1301 W MAGNOLIA AVE

[rriojas71]

Now that is a nice surprise.

[Stadtplan]

Funny that Quince, which is known as a rooftop restaurant, settled for a patio where as several establishments are working on / have actual rooftop locations (Le Meridien, Pie Tap, Lot 12, Reata, Bird and Branch to name a few).  Maybe Quince should have shopped around for a more fitting location?

[TLA]

Pie Tap Magnolia files HCLC review for rooftop patio:
 
Record HCLC-23-015: 
Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission
Record Status: Pending 
 
Project Description:
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
Rooftop Patio
Addition of a roof top patio including a bar within a shipping container and a pergola
 

Work Location
1301 W MAGNOLIA AVE

Wow, Im a sucker for a rooftop patio and welcome this as their neighbor. When I was in Denton this weekend I noticed a bar in their Square with a rooftop patio. (Where appropriate) Its livens up the street scape and hopefully attracts people.

Sometimes Magnolia can seem dead when in fact everyone is holed away in the restaurants. Maybe no coincidence that Pie Tap is in the middle of the most lively part of Mag - Maggies, Chat Room, and Nonna.

[rriojas71]

TLA you are right about it sometimes feeling dead.  I think it's because most of the parking is behind the businesses which is great but also people just don't walk here.  I was out with a friend and we had a drink at the usual and then Lazy Moose and then we decided to go to Shinjuku Station and he wanted to drive there.  It took some arm twisting but I finally got him to walk there which he liked but then complained the whole way back.

[John T Roberts]

I am someone who walks, as well.  Many times when out on Magnolia, I have parked on one end and walked to the other.  If more people walked, the street would definitely be more lively.

[george84]

Some friends of mine and I ate at Beast and Co a few months ago and then I suggested we walk to the Usual. They also complained about the distance haha! I walk 4 miles every morning, its the best way to clear my head.

[Stadtplan]

Some friends of mine and I ate at Beast and Co a few months ago and then I suggested we walk to the Usual. They also complained about the distance haha! I walk 4 miles every morning, its the best way to clear my head.

I looked it up on my phone, thats literally a 0.3 mile / 6 minute walk.

[george84]

Yeah it was ridiculous for them to complain!

[JBB]

Never forget that a forum member predicted that the proposed downtown streetcar would fail because passengers would be unwilling to walk the one block from Central Station to Calhoun Street.

[Stadtplan]

Now here's a concept that Fort Worth needs.  "Dinner in the Sky"

(I wonder what the policy is if you need to use the restroom?)

https://www.dinnerinthesky.com/

 

 

 

[george84]

I am not a fan of heights, that is a scary proposition for me! But cool if you have no such issue.

[rriojas71]

 

Some friends of mine and I ate at Beast and Co a few months ago and then I suggested we walk to the Usual. They also complained about the distance haha! I walk 4 miles every morning, its the best way to clear my head.

I looked it up on my phone, thats literally a 0.3 mile / 6 minute walk.

 

Nitixope, that is 5 and a half minutes too long for most Texans.  LOL

[Stadtplan]

Lake Worth Texas Roadhouse
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023001801

Lake Worth Outback Steakhouse
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023009089

[Stadtplan]

I recall John mentioning another Boozie's on Camp Bowie: https://www.fortwort...c=6266&p=142113

 

Here's one in Edgecliff Village that hit TDLR: 

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023009820

 

PROJECT

Project Name: Boozie's

Project Number: TABS2023009820

Facility Name: Star Telegram Building

Location Address: 685 John B Sias #985

Fort Worth, TX 76134

Location County: Tarrant

Start Date: 2/1/2023

Completion Date: 7/1/2023

Estimated Cost: $150,000

Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration

Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Scope of Work: Remodel existing building into a Brewery

Square Footage: 9,890 ft 2

Are the private funds provided by the tenant? Yes

 

OWNER

Owner Name:

Conti Edgecliff - Sias LLC

Owner Address:

6913 Camp Bowie Blvd., #157

Fort Worth, Texas 76116

 

TENANT

Not Assigned

 

DESIGN FIRM

Not Assigned

[Doohickie]

Now here's a concept that Fort Worth needs.  "Dinner in the Sky"

(I wonder what the policy is if you need to use the restroom?)

https://www.dinnerinthesky.com/

 

 

 

 

[JBB]

I go to an entertainment industry conference and expo most years and they usually feature some sort of eye-catching, novelty attraction that's the talk of the show.  Dinner in the Sky was featured about 10 years ago or so and it never really took off (pun intended).  I believe the only appearance it's ever made in the US was in Vegas.

[Austin55]

IAPPA?

[JBB]

That would be the one.

[Jeriat]

Now here's a concept that Fort Worth needs.  "Dinner in the Sky"

(I wonder what the policy is if you need to use the restroom?)

https://www.dinnerinthesky.com/

 

 

 

I'm not afraid of heights and I STILL wouldn't go on that. 

Too many things can go wrong. 

[Stadtplan]

Bud Kennedy reports on 61 Osteria opening in time for Valentine's Day:

https://www.star-tel...e271515797.html

[Stadtplan]

Bud Kennedy give update on BBQ joints including Hurtado's FW location:

https://www.star-tel...e271539002.html

[JBB]

I was pretty impressed with Hurtado.  The sausage is probably some of the best I've had and the two sides I tried (tater tot casserole and street corn) were great.  A coworker let me try the burnt ends and they were good but not quite as good as Heim's. They have a two meat platter that's not advertised in their online menu and it was a little under $20 for that and a drink.  The dining room is small and it was a little cold for outdoor seating the day we went, so we had to wait a few minutes for a table to open.

[Stadtplan]

New DDRB Case

Requests Conceptual Approval to realize exterior improvements and to remodel existing façade to provide a new coffee service counter at the existing east wall of the building.

Case: DG23-003

Date: February 2, 2023 @2:00 PM

Address: 901 Houston Street

 

[Austin55]

This is SUCH a great idea and something I know a lot of us have thought about for years. The future of General Worth Square could be so much better than it is. 

[Jeriat]

 

New DDRB Case

Requests Conceptual Approval to realize exterior improvements and to remodel existing façade to provide a new coffee service counter at the existing east wall of the building.

Case: DG23-003

Date: February 2, 2023 @2:00 PM

Address: 901 Houston Street

 

 

 

Interesting

[Stadtplan]

 
New DDRB Case
Requests Conceptual Approval to realize exterior improvements and to remodel existing façade to provide a new coffee service counter at the existing east wall of the building.
Case: DG23-003
Date: February 2, 2023 @2:00 PM
Address: 901 Houston Street
 

 

 
Interesting

Any idea if Hogan has historical context or is it just someones name?

[John T Roberts]

The building is named the Hogan Office Building. The link on the name is to the listing here at Architecture in Fort Worth.  The name has some historical context.  After McCrory's left the building, Royal Hogan purchased it and moved Hogan Office Supply into it.  That's how the building has its current name.  If you are wondering who Royal Hogan was, he had a famous brother, Professional Golfer Ben Hogan. 

[Stadtplan]

Ah, that makes sense. That is good to know. Theres so much downtown I have yet to learn about, this building is one of them.

[John T Roberts]

There is quite a bit of grade change between General Worth Square and the old alley behind the building.  The rendering shows steps down to the counter.  Also, part of the concrete wall at the perimeter of General Worth Square will have to be removed.

[Stadtplan]

Bud Kennedy covers updates for Museum Place restaurant and mention of the restaurant at Bowie House:
https://www.star-tel...e271709387.html

[Stadtplan]

901 Houston / Hogan's DDRB 

 

Staff Report: https://www.fortwort...taff-report.pdf

 

Drawings: https://docs.b360.au...b1-7d099f8bb3f9

 

 

 

 

 

 

[John T Roberts]

I'm curious to what the forum members think about this project.

[TLA]

I really like this project.
- it will help activate the park. Which feel’s underutilized.
- strategic location for the convention center crowd.
- we caught the Christmas parade near here. This building is small but lovely. The 900 block of Houston is pleasant to walk down.

[John T Roberts]

TLA, I have felt the park has been underutilized since it was built.  Having a retail establishment open up to the square is a big plus.  As for the building, all of the buildings built around 1900 are small.  This building has an interesting history.  You can read more about it here on the main website: https://www.fortwort...com/shelton.htm

[Doohickie]

I'm curious to what the forum members think about this project.

I love it.  I like that they will have an opening to General Worth Square.  And I'm excited that something good will be going in there.  I was never a fan of The Brass Tap.

[Jeriat]

 

I'm curious to what the forum members think about this project.

I love it.  I like that they will have an opening to General Worth Square.  And I'm excited that something good will be going in there.  I was never a fan of The Brass Tap.

 

 

Before it froze up around here, I stopped by to envision how it may look. 

That's going to be an interesting set-up. 

[Jeriat]

I went to Poke Poke today and the guy working the register told me tomorrow is their last day. Too bad, they have good food.

 

...wait, what?

[TLA]

TLA, I have felt the park has been underutilized since it was built.  Having a retail establishment open up to the square is a big plus.  As for the building, all of the buildings built around 1900 are small.  This building has an interesting history.  You can read more about it here on the main website: https://www.fortwort...com/shelton.htm

Thank you, John. I had no idea it once had that Art Deco look.

Would love to see the basement used for retail or something creative in the future.

[Stadtplan]

Would love to see the basement used for retail or something creative in the future.

 

How about a basement tavern where they play jazz on the regular.

 

https://restaurantgu...vern-Fort-Worth

[Stadtplan]

 

Would love to see the basement used for retail or something creative in the future.

 

How about a basement tavern where they play jazz on the regular.

 

https://restaurantgu...vern-Fort-Worth

 

 

I'm guessing ADA made Winchester add this elevator contraption after Black Dog?  I don't recall this being there.

https://goo.gl/maps/5epfAEsPgvkEHsdK8

 

[TLA]

Would love to see the basement used for retail or something creative in the future.

 
How about a basement tavern where they play jazz on the regular.
 
https://restaurantgu...vern-Fort-Worth

Interesting, so before Winchester it was Black Dog? I was thinking Jazz or low key live music. Maybe more like Twilite Lounge or Pinky’s, less formal than Scat Jazz.

Before we moved to Fort Worth, we’d take family down the TexRail from Grapevine. One time we did a bit of an impromptu pub crawl at bars only below or above grade - Thompson’s, Winchester, Branch & Bird, then finished the night at Scat Jazz. Soon there’s more options, with Sandman’s basement and Le Meridian’s rooftop.

[Austin55]

Thats a fun trip! And Refinery 714 too.

[Stadtplan]

Interesting, so before Winchester it was Black Dog? I was thinking Jazz or low key live music. Maybe more like Twilite Lounge or Pinkys, less formal than Scat Jazz.

 
Yeah, Black Dog was super laid back and not gimmicky or some kind of oversold ticketed act where they play the same show over and over.  I don't even recall there being a cover to get in.  It was just a nice place to hang out with great live music and they had a ton of loyal regulars.  I don't recall the names of all the bands, but there was a jazz ensemble with quite a few musicians and I want to say they had a weekly standing gig here Sunday nights.  I recall they probably had 10-20 musicians typically but they certain knew what they were doing and the music was different every time. 
 
Here's some more memories: https://stashdauber....6JwtkYu1duXHX9U

[TLA]

Interesting, so before Winchester it was Black Dog? I was thinking Jazz or low key live music. Maybe more like Twilite Lounge or Pinkys, less formal than Scat Jazz.

 
Yeah, Black Dog was super laid back and not gimmicky or some kind of oversold ticketed act where they play the same show over and over.  I don't even recall there being a cover to get in.  It was just a nice place to hang out with great live music and they had a ton of loyal regulars.  I don't recall the names of all the bands, but there was a jazz ensemble with quite a few musicians and I want to say they had a weekly standing gig here Sunday nights.  I recall they probably had 10-20 musicians typically but they certain knew what they were doing and the music was different every time. 
 
Here's some more memories: https://stashdauber....6JwtkYu1duXHX9U

Wow, loved reading that. Thanks for sharing.

[FunkyTownTay]

Paddy Red's Irish Pub was also in that space sometime between Black Dog and Winchester.

[Stadtplan]

Has anyone tried Piada Italian Street Food?  I see there's one in Alliance and one opening in Euless soon.

 

This menu looks amazing:

https://mypiada.com/menu/alliance

[Austin55]

I LOVE Piada. I've only had it maybe 5 or 6 times since it's so far away from my place though. Where's the Euless one going to be?