The Lymbar, 4201 Main, is coming to The Ion this fall. The craft cocktail bar and restaurant is bringing Latin and Mediterranean flavors from chef David Cordua, currently executive chef and owner of David + Michael Cordua Events. Cordua is also the former executive chef/owner of Americas and Churrascos. Cordua is partnering with his father Michael Cordua on the new project.
This will be the first brick and mortar concept from father and son since their departure from Cordua Restaurants in September 2018. Michael Cordua, a native of Nicaragua, founded the critically acclaimed Churrascos in 1988, introducing Houston to a new wave of Latin cuisine. Son David was born in Houston and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. David helped to oversee the family s restaurant group concepts, Americas, Churrascos, Artista and Amazon Grill from 2007 to 2018. Churrascos and Amazon Grill on the Go are now operated by Churrascos Restaurant Group.
New Bellaire bowling and entertainment palace rolls out open date
Courtesy of BLKBOX
Courtesy of BLKBOX
Courtesy of BLKBOX
The Palace Social, a re-imagined take on the Palace Bowling Lanes, will open in June. First announced last year, the 27,000-square-foot venue will offer patrons a wide array of entertainment options: eight lanes of bowling, 3,900-square-foot arcade, 600-square-foot e-sports lounge, virtual reality games, two multi-sport simulators, and three event rooms that can host activities such as karaoke. When customers aren t rolling strikes or shooting aliens, they ll find a number of food and drinks options. Developed by consultant Jonathan Horowitz (Ninfa s, Antone s) and chef Ryan Hildebrand (FM Kitchen, Triniti), Palace Social s menu features Southern-inspired dishes with enough healthy options to meet a wide of dining preferences. Think everything from salads and sandwiches to classic comfort food, burgers, and an expansive dessert bar. It will be open for
Palace Social includes a food menu created by veteran chef Ryan Hildebrand.
By
Timothy Malcolm
5/5/2021 at 10:28am
A rendering of the bowling alley at Palace Social.
Fans of the old Palace Bowling Lanes on Bellaire Boulevard will finally be able to return to the old place when Palace Social opens this June.
According to an announcement by Palace Socialâwhich is part of the new mixed-use development Southside Commons at 4191 Bellaire Blvd.âthe bowling alley, reimagined as an entertainment and food destination, is just weeks from its unveiling. Weâre excited to welcome guests of all ages to Palace Social, drawing on the memories of the past with a new vision of what a neighborhood entertainment concept can be,â said Billy Forney, CEO of Palace Social. âOur goal is to tap into the nostalgia that folks have for the former Palace Bowling Lanes with food, beverage, gaming, and entertainment offerings that resonate with todayâs tastes. We fully inten