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Originally Posted by Tyrith
I don't dispute your concern - I'm just saying it's the reality of inside the loop Houston. If you look at Google street view, the strip center they are in is anchored by a restaurant space. While it seems that the space is unoccupied ATM, it seems unlikely that the landlord is going to give them access to all the parking spots after hours in that context. Looks like there are 20 or so that they might could get - who knows what the story is with that.
I live a skip away from here and walked in the other day. The restaurant (used to be Ula's) opened within the last few years and tried to compete with a Tex Mex giant across the street (El Tiempo). The restaurant site is the new Mayfield and the manager told me it should be open within a couple of weeks. 11 tables, $12/hr and $10 entry fee at first and monthly options should follow. Full bar and full kitchen...he hopes to attract an older crowd than the typical Wash Ave douchebagery (my words, and I partake occasionally myself, lol).
I probably will not be able to resist becoming a reg, especially if the games are soft. I've played live in Vegas, LA, Nola, and internationally. Haven't tried the local legal gray acceptable poker club yet, mainly because I'm a casino person, but I'll be sure to give updates on this place.
I hope it succeeds as it'll break the monotony of bar/bar/restaurant/CVS/bar/restaurant/car wash/bar of Washington Avenue. Parking will probably suck for non-residents, but the manager said Valet can be paid for by comp dollars or something. I'll need to ask again. Street parking is not terrible for the west side of Washington Ave at night though, since the bar scene starts east of TC Jester. The new nightclub/lounge called Axis/Alibi 100 yards west of Mayfield might have changed that though, but their parking lot is big, but the volume has been so bad I think that lounge will close in a year. Stuff closes and reopens around here all the time.