Community Impact writes about the addition of Don't Axe coming soon to Kings Harbor.
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Dec 08
Don't Axe to offer ax throwing, craft cocktails in Kings Harbor
Community Impact writes about the addition of Don't Axe coming soon to Kings Harbor.
Don't Axe—an ax-throwing venue with a full restaurant and bar serving Southern cuisine and craft cocktails—is coming soon to Kings Harbor.
Formerly named Bad Axes and expected to open in October, the business has since rebranded and is now expected to open by the end of 2023.
As previously reported by Community Impact, Don't Axe will offer eight ax-throwing lanes that can be reserved for 60- or 90-minute time blocks. The business is owned by sisters Christina Robinson and Nicole White and their friend Lauren Williams.
Bad Axes, an ax-throwing eatertainment venue founded and owned by three minority women, leased 3,021 square feet in the space between Sharkey’s Waterfront Grill and Chimichurri’s South American Grill. In addition to eight indoor ax-throwing lanes, the venue offers an outdoor patio with views of Lake Houston. Bad Axes is slated to open in October.
Loco Cantina, meanwhile, leased a 3,308-square-foot space next to Chimichurri’s. The family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant was designed with families in mind, Bridgewell said, and offers a menu that ranges from fajitas to margaritas. Loco Cantina is slated to open later this month.
“We are excited for our guests to unleash their inner warrior at Bad Axes and score tasty eats and cold drinks at Loco Cantina,” said Melissa Gonzales, property manager at Keen Realty, which owns Kings Harbor.
Kings Harbor is a 20-acre mixed-use development that currently offers 75,000 square feet of retail, entertainment and office space around a central plaza. The development also has a mix of multifamily units and brownstone townhomes situated along Lake Houston.
The development’s other retail tenants include Pretty Little Things Boutique, Raffa’s Waterfront Grill, The Berry Bar frozen yogurt shop, X Label Apparel and Zammitti’s Italian Ristorante.
Bridgewell Property Management, the privately held, full-service property and asset management firm, is pleased to announce their recent purchase of Kings Harbor Waterfront Village, the dynamic mixed-use shopping, dining, medical and office destination on the shore…
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Sep 30
King's Harbor Acquisition by Bridgewell Property Management
Bridgewell Property Management, the privately held, full-service property and asset management firm, is pleased to announce their recent purchase of Kings Harbor Waterfront Village, the dynamic mixed-use shopping, dining, medical and office destination on the shore of Lake Houston
KINGS HARBOR WATERFRONT VILLAGE ACQUISITION
BY BRIDGEWELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
New Retail Addition and Exciting Events to Make a Splash at the Waterfront Mixed-Use Property this Summer
(KINGWOOD, TX) –Bridgewell Property Management, the privately held, full-service property and asset management firm, is pleased to announce their recent purchase of Kings Harbor Waterfront Village, the dynamic mixed-use shopping, dining, medical and office destination on the shore of Lake Houston. This newest acquisition is a feather in the cap of the renowned asset management company, which boasts an impressive portfolio of 20 retail, industrial, storage, and mixed-use properties consisting of 1.2 million net rentable square feet in the Houston, Texas metro area.
“Kings Harbor is a unique lifestyle development beloved by members of the Kingwood community,” said Todd A. Carlson, Principal of Bridgewell. “When the opportunity arose to acquire the property, we jumped at the chance. We look forward to expanding our services in Kingwood and continuing to elevate the exciting mix of retail, dining, medical, and office offerings that bring considerable value to Kings Harbor and the greater Kingwood community.”
Bridgewell Property Management is a professional real estate asset management company that manages over $175 million in total assets. Jointly led by Todd A. Carlson and Brad E. Porter, the firm’s combined experience in the commercial real estate market totals more than 30 years. Over the last decade, Bridgewell has represented over $2 billion in real estate transactions in retail, office, industrial, warehouse, and self-storage properties across multiple Texas markets. Bringing together a wide array of experience, along with decades of industry knowledge, the Bridgewell team fosters an environment focused on sound investment strategies that elevate the successes of their clients on local, regional, and national levels.
“As we embark on this new chapter with Kings Harbor, we look forward to infusing the retail, dining, and office lineup with a dynamic mix of new tenants while continuing to provide opportunities for our existing tenant base,” said Brad E. Porter, Principal of Bridgewell. “To that end, we are thrilled to announce that X Label Apparel will open their first storefront in Kings Harbor later this month.”
X Label Apparel is a luxe womenswear brand offering comfortable, unique, and chic clothing at an affordable cost. From modern workwear to casual and cozy options, X Label offers pieces that will help women feel confident and empowered every time they get dressed. Soon to be located in a 1,004 square-foot space adjacent to ERA Beauty Lounge, X Label will celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, August 20. Once the doors open at 11 a.m., shoppers will enjoy complimentary snacks, refreshments, and giveaways while they peruse the new collections. The first 10 guests in line will receive a free gift courtesy of X Label.
This fall Kings Harbor will continue to host a series of exciting events to engage the local community. Starting in September, music lovers of all ages are invited to sit back and relax at Kings Harbor’s Fall Live Music Series. These free concerts will take place on the second Saturdays of each month through November from 6 – 9 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show from the lawn. The fun will continue on Sunday, September 4 with an evening of festivities including a free concert by the Jon David Finney Band and vendor market by The Brunch Market in celebration of Labor Day. For the most up-to-date information on Kings Harbor’s exciting event lineup, please visit the Kings Harbor website at kings-harbor.com.
With more than 75,000 square feet of retail, entertainment, medical, Class-A office space, a central plaza plus adjacent luxury residential multifamily units and brownstones, Kings Harbor provides the Kingwood and Atascocita market with an upscale development with a true sense of place. The 20-acre development offers guests a unique mix of local businesses owned and operated by fellow Kingwood residents. As the only commercial development within the market located directly on Lake Houston, Kings Harbor features captivating architectural design and beautiful walkways, establishing itself as a great destination for lakefront dining, shopping, and unique event opportunities.
Kings Harbor will be locally managed by Keen Realty who can be reached at (346) 571-5300. For Kings Harbor retail and office leasing information, please contact Adam McAlpine at McAlpine Interests at (281) 973-4562
Lake Houston residents got a chance to talk to local law enforcement and see the equipment that they use on a daily basis at Kings Harbor’s annual Turn Kings Harbor Blue event on Friday, Nov. 2.
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Nov 03
Residents honor law enforcement by turning Kings Harbor blue
Lake Houston residents got a chance to talk to local law enforcement and see the equipment that they use on a daily basis at Kings Harbor’s annual Turn Kings Harbor Blue event on Friday, Nov. 2.
Turn Kings Harbor Blue is held every year to celebrate the things law enforcement officials’ impact on the community.
There were over 40 vendors as well as an outdoor car show, a kids zone and a concert performed by the Continental House Band.
Justin Stermer owner of Jersey Blue in Katy came to Kings Harbor Blue for the first time to sell his black and blue jerseys.
“So our motto is creating custom jerseys for our service men and women,” Stermer said. “Without them there would be total chaos and they get a bad rep sometimes so the more support they can get, the better. So my goal is to fill stadiums full of blue.”
There were over 50 law enforcement officials in attendance from entities, such as the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office and the Humble Police Department.
John Zitzmann, assistant chief with Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s office, said this was his first time attending Turn Kings Harbor Blue.
“I didn’t know what to expect but this exceeded my expectations,” Zitzmann said. “I had no idea what it would look like. This is wonderful and there’s a lot of business participation, a lot of community participation and everyone is so kind and makes me proud to be a law man.”
As the event continued, the crowd held blue glow sticks and had a moment of silence for those law enforcement officials who died this year.
A plaque with a police prayer was also presented to each law enforcement outlet as a way to thank them for their service.
Precinct 4 Constable Deputy Christopher Gaines was presented with a flag from Congressman Ted Poe’s Office recognizing him and his service to the Lake Houston community.
Back in April, Gaines responded to call in Atascocita about a man who was suicidal.
As a result, Gaines was shot in the legs and needed immediate medical attention.
Gaines said he is appreciative of this gift from Congressman Poe and the support from the community.
“Seeing stuff like this is the reinforcement to the spiritual help we need everyday,” Gaines said. “Believe it or not we all need this kind of reinforcement from our communities. That’s what drives me to be able to come to work everyday. That’s what gets me through this rehabilitation and this long battle that I’ve had.”
As Kings Harbor rebuilds, local businesses rebound
Only months after devastating flood damage, Kingwood’s waterfront village revives with renewed and expanded office, retail and restaurant offerings
Kingwood, Texas (February 13, 2018) – Kings Harbor, a 20-acre mixed-use development on the Lake Houston waterfront greeted the new year with a new office tenant, exciting news on rebuilding efforts, and a refreshed brand and website.
“Kings Harbor has seen a lot of community support since Harvey,” said Suzanne Weatherall, Sr. Vice President of Commercial Asset Management at Midway. “We are very excited to begin the process of rebuilding and reintroducing the Kingwood community’s favorite waterfront destination.”
After Hurricane Harvey’s historic deluge and the release of water from the Lake Conroe Dam, Kings Harbor, which had never flooded before, took on 6 feet of water in all its first-floor businesses. Once the flood waters receded, remediation efforts and building repairs began immediately. Many of the locally owned businesses operating “mom and pop” single locations at Kings Harbor also suffered severe damage to their homes. But they wasted no time, as some, like Nikole Davis, owner of Pretty Little Things boutique, quickly opened temporary pop-up locations and online shops catering to loyal customers while also piecing their lives back together.
On August 29, Davis posted on her personal Instagram, “I don't know that you're ever prepared to hear about your home & business being under water, but the outpouring of love is beyond what I could ever hope for. Thank you. We're coming back!”
By November, the second-floor offices of Joseph Chris Executive Partners, BRW Architects, Inc., Comfort & Care Medical Supplies, Inc., and Orion Engineered Carbons had resumed operations.
In addition to existing tenants returning and reopening, one Kings Harbor tenant chose to open a second business for the first time there.
Felicia Cumby, owner of Dapper Darlings Boutique also is a branch representative for Edward Jones. The new Edward Jones location at Kings Harbor will occupy 1,099 SF of second level office space and construction is currently underway.
"I am excited to be moving my Edward Jones office to Kings Harbor. It's an area I frequent with my family," Felicia Cumby said. "Our firm concerns itself exclusively with the needs of individual investors and small-business owners, and I'm happy to continue to bring that kind of personalized service to this community."
Kings Harbor has several other businesses not just rebuilding, but also expanding. Pretty Little Things is expanding to include an office area for boutique owner, Nikole Davis. This will increase Pretty Little Things’ space to 1,457 SF.
"We wanted to take this time to start fresh and take a look at what we loved and what could use improvements. An additional room for storage and an office will keep the store open and organized,” said Nikole Davis, owner of Pretty Little Things. “We cannot wait to get back into the space and recreate ourselves! It will still be us, just better!"
Midway anticipates an increase in construction activity in the coming months. Currently, Capital Title has completed its rebuild and began operations in December 2017. Restaurants returning to Kings Harbor include Chimichurri’s South American Grill, which began construction in January 2018, with Raffa’s not far behind, and Zammitti’s planning to expand its offerings with espresso and an enhanced bar.
“Seeing our space full of activity and dust flying is a very emotional and sensitive feeling,” said Ronald Perez, owner of Chimichurri’s. “We look forward to opening our doors and serving the community again very soon.”
Dapper Darlings Boutique, Pretty Little Things Boutique and The Berry Bar are projected to begin construction this month. The popular Sharky’s restaurant also plans to return, although the exact date targeted for reopening has not yet been determined.
Kings Harbor will celebrate its revival with a brand refresh and new website. The community will have the opportunity to check out the new logo and branding on social media as the destination’s rebuilding campaign launches a hashtag, #Demos to Dreams. The new website will follow soon after.
“We saw this time of rebuilding as a great opportunity to refresh the look and feel of the Kings Harbor brand,” said Robert Williamson, vice president at Midway. “The new logo and brand design is timeless, and appropriately reflects the project’s beloved waterfront location. We look forward to sharing it with the community very soon.”
For up-to-date information on the rebuilding efforts at Kings Harbor, follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Kings Harbor Tenants: BRW Architects, Inc. – 2,400 SF Capital Title – 4,218 SF Chimichurri’s South American Grill – 3,250 SF Comfort and Care Medical Supplies, Inc. – 1,835 SF Dapper Darlings Boutique – 1,121 SF Edward Jones – 1,099 SF Joseph Chris Executive Partners – 12,810 SF *Orion Engineered Carbons – 19,390 SF *Pretty Little Things Boutique – 1,457 SF Raffa’s Waterfront Grill – 6,300 SF *Sharky’s Waterfront Grill – 3,988 SF The Berry Bar – 1,114 SF *Zammitti’s – 2,828 SF
*Plans to expand
About Kings Harbor Kings Harbor is a dynamic waterfront, 20-acre mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented village located in the heart of northeast Houston. The only commercial development within the market located directly on Lake Houston, Kings Harbor offers the perfect blend of uses, with signature restaurants, boutique shopping, town home, apartment and brownstone living, and office space. These factors, along with community events and celebrations, combine to create a unique urban environment. For more information on Kings Harbor, visit www.kings-harbor.com.<... Midway Midway’s purpose is to create enduring investments and remarkable places that enrich people’s lives. Houston-based Midway is a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm that has provided the highest level of quality, service and value to its clients and investors for almost 50 years. The Midway portfolio of projects completed and/or underway consists of approximately 45 million square feet of properties in 23 states and Northern Mexico ranging from office and industrial facilities, corporate headquarters, mixed-use centers, business and industrial parks, medical facilities, manufacturing facilities, and master-planned resort and residential communities.
