“Over the last 15 years, its been a hodgepodge of different concepts. “We wanted to revamp the entire block in coordination with the landlord,” Van Delden says. Building the four concepts together creates synergy that takes advantage of Midtown’s walkability. Uniting with Electric Feelgood and Unicorn Disco was an easy decision, Van Delden explains, because the companies already have neighboring concepts in Austin. We just thought this would be a perfect opportunity.” “We were focused on some other projects, but we always wanted to make it back to Midtown.
“We had a good run there, 13 years at Red Door,” Union Venture co-owner Darren Van Delden tells CultureMap. It also owned two other shuttered concepts: The Good Life in Midtown (currently the site of Maba Pan-Asian Diner) and Saint Genevieve in Upper Kirby’s West Ave mixed-use development. Four new concepts from Austin-based bar owners will further cement that status.Ĭonstruction is currently underway to transform the block that formerly house Midtown Drinkery, Red Door, and Stoked Tacos & Tequila into four new concepts: 77 Degrees and Jack & Ginger’s Irish Pub from Union Venture Group Electric Feelgood from Dogwood owners Carmack Concepts and Unicorn Disco, a joint venture from the owners of HandleBar and Kung Fu Saloon.įor Union Venture, opening 77 Degrees and Jack & Ginger’s constitutes a return to Midtown the company operated Red Door for 13 years. Even with EaDo’s rise and Washington Avenue’s resurgence, Midtown remains one of Houston’s favorite places to party.
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