of the thriving West Houston market Owned and managed by MetroNational Memorial City contains 83 million square feet of developed real estate and is a unique blend of Class A o31ce space retail luxury ID: 865513
Download Pdf The PPT/PDF document "Memorial City the citywithinacity is a 2..." is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
1 Memorial City, the city-within-a-city, i
Memorial City, the city-within-a-city, is a 265-acre mixed-use development located in the heart of the thriving West Houston market. Owned and managed by MetroNational, Memorial City contains 8.3 million square feet of developed real estate and is a unique blend of Class A o ce space, retail, luxury midrise apartments, chef-inspired restaurants, upscale hotel accommodations including The Westin Memorial City and the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, the second-largest medical campus in the Houston metropolitan area. Additional information can be found by visiting MEMORIALCITY.COM much more than a mall Ciro Lampasas. Events. Holiday Dining. | IN THIS ISSUE VALLONE’S | 947 Gessner Rdvalloneshouston.com Why not take the family to Vallone’s on Christmas Eve for a traditional and hearty steakhouse dinner? Start with a classic jumbo shrimp cocktail and end with a chocolate wine room and a bistro, Tony Vallone’s signature restaurant can accommodate nearly any size party. Count on Vallone’s for ne o -site catering, too. Call Annie Balest at 713-395- 6100 to book your corporate or private party now! Closed Christmas Day. POUR SOCIETY | 947 Gessner Rdpoursociety.com Round up the family, watch a game and enjoy comfort food like deviled eggs, a wedge salad or a classic burger at Pour Society, the newest dining addition to Gateway Memorial areas seating 25, 40 and 50 guests. You can also buy out the entire space for 236 people. Pour Society also caters. Call Kate Arnold at 832-831-0950 for details and booking. Closed Christmas Day. CHURRASCOS | 947 Gessner Rdchurrascos.com Churrascos is where bold avors meet a warm atmosphere. Save room for the famous Tres Leches! You and your friends, families and associates will enjoy the distinctly sophisticated avors created by the father-son team of Michael and David Cordua. Their Churrascos steak is ranked among Esquire magazine’s “Top 20 Best Steaks in America.” The restaurant is also known for its lavish catering. Call 713-231-1352 for all the details. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. CIRO’S ITALIAN GRILL | 9755 Katy Fwy ciros.com Warm up with classic Italian dishes at Ciro’s at Memorial City – including mouth-watering appetizers, pizzas, soups and entrees typical of Tuscany, Sicily and Southern Italy. Make sure to start with the Italian Nachos! The restaurant o ers a variety of private rooms, with capacity ranging from 15 to 60 seated guests. You can rely on Ciro’s for fabulous Italian catering, and they also o er party trays for pickup and delivery – and easy entertaining. Call 713-467-9336 for information and booking. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. \n\t\n\b
2 \t &
\t \t \t\t\t \r \t\t Additional information can be found by visiting MEMORIALCITY.COM much more than a mall \n \n When Ciro’s Italian Grill moved to its current location on the Katy Freeway near Gaylord, owner Ciro Lampasas noticed an almost immediate change from the restaurant’s former spot on Campbell Road. “The walk-in tra c increased substantially,” he said, still enthusiastic about the transformation, even after 10 years. “Being closer to the mall meant we had people come in because they were nearby. We used to be a destination. We’re still that, but we noticed a lot more people came in because were where they were, shopping at Dillard’s during a sale or just visiting the mall.” Thus, he says, is the power of a Memorial City address. Lampasas is a booster for the neighborhood and praises MetroNational for its pro-tenant policies and customer service. His restaurant inked a 26-year-lease with the management company, and Lampasas says it’s been a tremendous bene t to his family-run Italian eatery. MEMORIALCITY.COM Ciro Lampasas. Events. Holiday Dining. | IN THIS ISSUE much more than a mall “[Chief Real Estate O cer] Randy [Nerren] was a customer of ours, and when he knew we were looking for new space, he said, ‘let me show you some stu . Our lease is about a long-term relationship here and he was instrumental in helping with that.” Long-term ties are important to Lampasas, and it’s obvious the neighborhood reciprocates. Stop by any day of the week, and you’ll nd diners stopping to say hello to Lampasas. They not only know him, he knows them, and takes an interest in their lives and families; his restaurant is the sort of place where everyone knows everyone, and “welcome” means something more than just a slogan on a mat at the door. Lampasas feels his Memorial ties run deeply, recalling working at the raquet club, and attending local schools. For him to come home, metaphorically and literally, to open a business not only seemed like a great idea, it was an opportunity for him to share with his neighbors what he could do. Now, even though the restaurant has newer digs than the Campbell Road locale, Lampasas’ roots are still a part of the operation. “When we rst opened, I’d say 80 percent of the menu was from my grandmother Margaret’s recipes. She an
3 d her sister Frances and Grace were wit
d her sister Frances and Grace were with us in the kitchen when we opened, helping us roll meatballs and showing us how to make things. Twenty-nine years later, half the menu is still those family dishes.” It’s that kind of comfort food and family ties that have made the restaurant a beloved institution in the Memorial City area. The fried calamari is a favorite; so is the rotisserie chicken and the fried artichoke. Lampasas says that the Spinach Linguine Gina is also popular with diners, done with prosciutto-wrapped grilled shrimp and served in a vodka-tomato-cream sauce. “MY WIFE, KIM, AND I MADE A DECISION THAT WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A BUSINESS HERE, AND THAT WE’D STAY HERE AND RAISE OUR FAMILY HERE.” “Our three children all went to school here, we’ve been church-goers at St. Cecilia’s and Memorial Drive Presbyterian. We’ve been sponsors of sports teams and high school dance clubs. This area has been great to us all these years. And this is where we are.” Located at 9755 Katy Freeway. | ciros.com much more than a mall MEMORIALCITY.COM \r \t\t \f \t \n€€\t\n \n \t At Memorial City, we say we’re much more than a mall. And we are – we are a true center of community life for the Memorial area and the City of Houston itself. Every month, we host events that bring attention to important causes, parties to bring people together to celebrate holidays and community outreach that strengthens our city. \f \n\t\b \f \n\t\b \r ‚\t \nƒ\t\t\n\t\t In a month-long partnership with 104.1 KRBE, Memorial City collected donations of bras at four locations inside the mall throughout October. By the end of the month, more than 1,300 had been donated, and in celebration, a ve-story Bra Wall of Hope was raised on October 29 in front of the mall. The day-long event brought awareness to breast cancer and featured the KRBE Street Team and representatives from the Susan G. Komen Foundation. \r\t \r\f „\t„\t\t The October 28 Live at Gateway event took on an Oktoberfest theme and a German avor. Our 250 guests enjoyed beer from three micro-breweries: Karbach, St. Arnold and Goose Island; danced to a German-st
4 yle “oompah” band; and enjoye
yle “oompah” band; and enjoyed bratwursts and pretzels provided by Pour Society. Other Gateway restaurants also o ered free light bites. \r\f \t\r …\n\t €† † \t\n \t \t \n\n On October 14, Memorial City hosted “Pink Out – Live at Gateway”, a party with a purpose. This community event supporting breast cancer awareness drew a festive crowd of 225 people. Memorial Hermann Memorial City presented a choreographed Pink Glove Dance, In nite Groove provided the music, and Gateway Memorial City restaurants donated free light bites to the party. The evening was capped o with the ceremonial lighting of the Tower in pink lights by breast cancer survivor Donna Vallone. In fact, all of Memorial City was illuminated in pink for this memorable night. \n \f\t\b \t \n \t\t \t\t\n\t On Saturday, October 31, the Memorial City Monster Mash Halloween Spectacular sponsored by Children’s Memorial Hermann took over the mall! More than 6,000 people attended and over one thousand pounds of candy were given out to trick-or-treaters by 28 participating retailers. There was also a Beetlejuice DJ at the Fireplace, a Disney Store crafts table, and a recreation of the iconic “Thriller” with a dance-along. \n\t\b \t \r\f \t\n\t \n\f The Design Antiques Show Houston made 2 acres of white tents at the corner of Gessner and I-10 its stylish home from November 5 – 8. The FIRST DASH preview party on November 5 that bene ted Child Advocates, Inc. drew 500 people who enjoyed food by Vallone’s and Island Grille. Sponsors of the evening were Memorial City, DASH Handmade Vodka, Manuscript Cellars, Vallone’s and Susan Horne Antiques. Over the course of the three day weekend, more than 5,000 shoppers attended DASH, buying specialty items like cowhide gun cases from MetroRetro, Bella’s Hand- Poured Candles in a variety of containers, and rose-cut diamonds and gorgeous sophisticated jewelry from Gelines Jewelry. “DASH had something for everyone in all price ranges,” said co-owner Vanessa Sendukas. “Our primary aesthetic is beautiful, a ordable design.” MEMORIALCITY.COM much more than a mal