Montrose's New Party Bar

Montrose gets a new party bar as the neighborhood's makeover continues: It's Vodka Red Bull central

The news that Lucky Burger will close this week isn't the only change coming to the corner of Richmond and Mandell. Even as the iconic burger restaurant prepares to flip its last patty, workers are busily prepping Revelry on Richmond, a craft beer concept that's taking over the former Orange Bar space next to Maria Selma's.

Although the bar's Facebook page describes the location as being in the "heart of Houston's Museum District," most people will recognize the location as being squarely in the southern end of Montrose. Regardless of its physical location, the concept itself sounds like one of the party spots that have been so successful recently in Midtown.

To wit, Revelry's marketing director tells CultureMap the space will feature live music, a bingo night (take that, trivia nerds) and frozen vodka Red Bulls for Sunday Funday. The bar also plans to double as a sports bar, with lots of TVs to feature local teams and the upcoming World Cup. Two patios will offer outdoor seating.

The concept itself sounds like one of the party spots that have been so successful recently in Midtown.

The craft beer component consists of 40 taps that will rotate between various local and national craft options. A full cocktail menu will feature Texas spirits in both classic and custom combinations. Beverage offerings are rounded out with wine and, as previously mentioned, the frozen vodka Red Bulls.

Artisans chef Michael Sanguinetti consulted on the menu, which features an extensive selection of kicked up pub grub in the form of burgers, fries, sharable plates and comfort classics like grilled cheese and a pork porterhouse.

Taken together, the concept mixes a little of Cottonwood's blend of craft beer, cocktails and food with a pinch of the Dogwood's sports bar and frozen drinks fun. Expect it to be popular once it opens later this summer.

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farewell, fleming's

Steakhouse chain's Upper Kirby outpost will shutter after 25 years

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The Upper Kirby location of a popular steakhouse will soon say goodbye. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will close on April 18.

In response to CultureMap’s request for comment, Elizabeth Daly, director of media & community relations for Fleming’s parents company Bloomin’ Brands, writes that the restaurant chose not to renew its lease at 2405 West Alabama Street.

“Team members will have the opportunity to transfer to another restaurant,” Daly adds. “We appreciate the community’s support the past 25 years and hope to serve them at one of our other Houston-area Fleming’s locations.”

Those other Houston-area locations are in Town & Country Village (788 W. Sam Houston Parkway North) and at The Woodlands Mall (1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 305).

As Daly notes, Fleming’s opened its Upper Kirby location in 2002. In the early days, it benefitted from the leadership of Maeve Pesquera, who worked for Tony Vallone prior to joining the company. Sam Governale followed, eventually leaving in 2017 to open River Oaks-area restaurant Emmaline.

Between now and April 18, the restaurant’s fans have time to visit for specials such as its Tomahawk Tuesday promotion —a 35-ounce steak with salads, sides, and dessert for $165 — as well as a two-course, Easter brunch on Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5.

Fleming’s is only the latest Houston steakhouse to close. In January, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille closed its location in the River Oaks Shopping Center. Last year, Andiron, an upscale steakhouse from the owner of The Pit Room and Candente, shuttered after only two years.

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