Loop Snobs Speak Up!
Word on the street is that the City of Houston is considering the possibility of adding a couple of concessionaires at the Memorial Park Loop that may interest runners.
Obviously there's not much space to be had, but reports indicate that a courtyard area could be created near the Tennis Center.
Early thoughts invoked images of Starbucks and Subway, but some have suggested local vendors such as Hot Bagels (Shepherd and Welch) and Bright and Early Coffee (Shepherd and Washington).
Any thoughts? (And, oh, I'm not calling them snobs ... one of our own called themselves that!)
Obviously there's not much space to be had, but reports indicate that a courtyard area could be created near the Tennis Center.
Early thoughts invoked images of Starbucks and Subway, but some have suggested local vendors such as Hot Bagels (Shepherd and Welch) and Bright and Early Coffee (Shepherd and Washington).
Any thoughts? (And, oh, I'm not calling them snobs ... one of our own called themselves that!)
posted by WalkSports.com | 1:20 PM
4 Comments:
Inner Looper here. hmm...although I definitely support locally owned bagel and coffee shops, "a courtyard area" near the tennis center conjures up images of a food court in a mall. At least for me. It would be nice if they could set something up with minimal disturbance to the existing running path, traffic flow and landscaping. It would be great to see some design/layout proposals.
in theory a good idea, however the traffic is alreayd a nightmare in the area...I think I'd prefer everyone just stick to Bibas/Starbucks on Memorial.
Loop snob :)
IMHO, that would be a big spoiler for the park. There's already a Smoothie King, Beck's prime right in the park. And countless coffee shops, eateries practically within walking distance. Leave the park as is.
i think it's fine the way it is, as well. the only thing i can think that they need to improve on is later hours for the tennis center and workout/weight building.
-jessica
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