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MaximaDriver · 03-07-2012, 11:39 PM

If you haven't heard about this place, you have been living under a rock.

This is former Catalan (defunct, now Coppa) Chef Chris Shepherd's new restaurant. In the former Chance's space on Westheimer, next door to Hay Merchant.

I went yesterday for lunch...and it was great!
I was so busy eating that I took no pictures. Sorry!
Really cool community tables that ran through the entire restaurant in front of the line.

Just wanted to see if anyone else has gone and what they thought. If you haven't, definitely worth making a trip.

aprilfuulz · 03-07-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximaDriver

If you haven't heard about this place, you have been living under a rock.

This is former Catalan (defunct, now Coppa) Chef Chris Shepherd's new restaurant. In the former Chance's space on Westheimer, next door to Hay Merchant.

I went yesterday for lunch...and it was great!
I was so busy eating that I took no pictures. Sorry!
Really cool community tables that ran through the entire restaurant in front of the line.

Just wanted to see if anyone else has gone and what they thought. If you haven't, definitely worth making a trip.

nice! i didn't get to try Catalan

i knew his parents, they are super nice people! i will make sure to put this restaurant on my list.

and pics! i want to see pics!

oh and there's a restaurant review sticky thread too, you can use that for next time.

E-DUBB · 03-07-2012, 11:51 PM

arent these the same guys that run the modular?

widebaudi · 03-08-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by E-DUBB

arent these the same guys that run the modular?

no.

i have a reservation at underbelly on saturday, can't wait to try it out. tomorrow i'm going to try katsuya, but from the menu i'm not expecting much.

E-DUBB · 03-08-2012, 12:29 AM

ah ok.

i heard they were suppose to be working with a restaurant soon.

thought it was this one.

MaximaDriver · 03-08-2012, 01:35 AM

Actually, one of the chefs there did work for The Modular...dont know which one. Read that on Eater.
They are opening a restaurant soon...location to be determined.

Beet + Creme fraiche + Lamb (I think) - great
Biscuits + Rabbit - Amazing
Dumplings - great flavor, but the dumplings had a firmer texture than I would prefer
Dont remember the name, but it was a pork sandwich, delicious.

doubt all of the items will be the same for the night menu...but excited to see your pics.

MaximaDriver · 03-08-2012, 01:48 AM

HA! I confused the 2...its actually the Eatsie boys opening a restaurant...I got excited.

widebaudi · 03-08-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximaDriver

Actually, one of the chefs there did work for The Modular...dont know which one. Read that on Eater.
They are opening a restaurant soon...location to be determined.

Beet + Creme fraiche + Lamb (I think) - great
Biscuits + Rabbit - Amazing
Dumplings - great flavor, but the dumplings had a firmer texture than I would prefer
Dont remember the name, but it was a pork sandwich, delicious.

doubt all of the items will be the same for the night menu...but excited to see your pics.

lyle used to be at feast, then modular now under belly.

went to katsuya tonight. holy shitty sushi. :facepalm:

Texas Tacoma · 03-09-2012, 01:37 PM

My thoughts on your thread...

Modular sucks.
Eatsie boys are opening up a store front, not a restaurant, they're alright but half of their shit is other peoples work and mommy and daddy's money.
Coppa is awesome.
Underbelly is alright, I went Friday night, had the ribeye, fava beans, goat cheese thing, and the lamb dumpling whatever.

E-DUBB · 03-09-2012, 02:40 PM

the modular does not suck, you hipster turd nugget. LOL.

4doorjdmwhore · 03-09-2012, 02:48 PM

LULZ here's where Tacoma goes after eating all that "crappy" food.

aprilfuulz · 03-09-2012, 02:54 PM

modular bone marrow = happy april

Texas Tacoma · 03-09-2012, 02:58 PM

Modular does suck. It's the same menu for fucking months now, $10 crab sandwich, $8 boar hot dog, $5 ore-ida supermarket fries. He needs to change the shit up or get more creative. Probably one of the worst trucks in the montrose area.

E-DUBB · 03-09-2012, 03:00 PM

meh. opinions.

im guessing you never tried their other items.

do you visit grand prize every now and then?

Texas Tacoma · 03-09-2012, 03:04 PM

I've tried everything. The lobster with risotto, the enchiladas he did a few weeks ago, the bone marrow... It's all just okay. I just think they're are better trucks out there that would do better in that spot.

Look at modulars menu and then look at eatsi or stEATS... It'll explain it all.

03-07-2012, 11:39 PM	#1
MaximaDriver n00b Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 375 Car: 01 BMW 740i	Underbelly If you haven't heard about this place, you have been living under a rock. This is former Catalan (defunct, now Coppa) Chef Chris Shepherd's new restaurant. In the former Chance's space on Westheimer, next door to Hay Merchant. I went yesterday for lunch...and it was great! I was so busy eating that I took no pictures. Sorry! Really cool community tables that ran through the entire restaurant in front of the line. Just wanted to see if anyone else has gone and what they thought. If you haven't, definitely worth making a trip.

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03-07-2012, 11:51 PM	#3
E-DUBB becoming a regular here! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 37,052 Car:	arent these the same guys that run the modular?

03-08-2012, 12:29 AM	#5
E-DUBB becoming a regular here! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 37,052 Car:	ah ok. i heard they were suppose to be working with a restaurant soon. thought it was this one.

03-08-2012, 01:35 AM	#6
MaximaDriver n00b Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 375 Car: 01 BMW 740i	Actually, one of the chefs there did work for The Modular...dont know which one. Read that on Eater. They are opening a restaurant soon...location to be determined. Beet + Creme fraiche + Lamb (I think) - great Biscuits + Rabbit - Amazing Dumplings - great flavor, but the dumplings had a firmer texture than I would prefer Dont remember the name, but it was a pork sandwich, delicious. doubt all of the items will be the same for the night menu...but excited to see your pics.

03-08-2012, 01:48 AM	#7
MaximaDriver n00b Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 375 Car: 01 BMW 740i	HA! I confused the 2...its actually the Eatsie boys opening a restaurant...I got excited.

03-09-2012, 01:37 PM	#9
Texas Tacoma becoming a regular here! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,499 Car: V6 Tacoma & GS350	My thoughts on your thread... Modular sucks. Eatsie boys are opening up a store front, not a restaurant, they're alright but half of their shit is other peoples work and mommy and daddy's money. Coppa is awesome. Underbelly is alright, I went Friday night, had the ribeye, fava beans, goat cheese thing, and the lamb dumpling whatever.

03-09-2012, 02:40 PM	#10
E-DUBB becoming a regular here! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 37,052 Car:	the modular does not suck, you hipster turd nugget. LOL.

03-09-2012, 02:48 PM	#11
4doorjdmwhore WWW.STOPTHEFURY.COM Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hypocrisy Kills. Posts: 13,143 Car: Payin Hookers With Checks	LULZ here's where Tacoma goes after eating all that "crappy" food.

03-09-2012, 02:54 PM	#12
aprilfuulz right meow Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: somwhere out there Posts: 28,414 Car: 2012 Fit :]	modular bone marrow = happy april

03-09-2012, 02:58 PM	#13
Texas Tacoma becoming a regular here! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,499 Car: V6 Tacoma & GS350	Modular does suck. It's the same menu for fucking months now, $10 crab sandwich, $8 boar hot dog, $5 ore-ida supermarket fries. He needs to change the shit up or get more creative. Probably one of the worst trucks in the montrose area.

03-09-2012, 03:00 PM	#14
E-DUBB becoming a regular here! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 37,052 Car:	meh. opinions. im guessing you never tried their other items. do you visit grand prize every now and then?

03-09-2012, 03:04 PM	#15
Texas Tacoma becoming a regular here! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,499 Car: V6 Tacoma & GS350	I've tried everything. The lobster with risotto, the enchiladas he did a few weeks ago, the bone marrow... It's all just okay. I just think they're are better trucks out there that would do better in that spot. Look at modulars menu and then look at eatsi or stEATS... It'll explain it all.