MetroNational Welcomes Two New Restaurants From Levi Goode to Memorial City
Sep 19, 2023:
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Memorial City
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MetroNational Welcomes Mango, Top European Fashion Brand, As it Opens Its First Texas Store
Aug 02, 2023:
Culture Map Houston: Common Bond Coming to The Lawn at Memorial City
Mar 22, 2022: Houston's favorite bakery heats up Memorial area with 2 new to-go locations.
Houston Chronicle – Memorial City office complex renovation
Feb 01, 2022:
Houston Chronicle - Last minute shoppers crowd Memorial City Mall
Dec 24, 2021:
KHOU - Big Crowds turn out for Black Friday
Nov 26, 2021:
Houston Chronicle - Why Houstonians are already shopping their holiday lists
Nov 09, 2021:
HBJ - Francesca’s launches standalone brick-and-mortar location for tween line in Memorial City
Nov 07, 2021:
Houston Chronicle - Memorial City Unveils Plans for Expanded Community Park
Oct 08, 2021:
Yelp - Hotel ZaZa Memorial City Ranked #6 in Top 100 places to stay in Texas
Aug 17, 2021:
HBJ - MetroNational Ranks in 2021 Largest Houston-area Commercial Property Owners
Aug 13, 2021:
Houston Chronicle - Houstonians make sport of back-to-school shopping during tax-free weekend
Aug 08, 2021:
US News & World Report - Memorial Hermann Memorial City Ranks #6 in Top Texas Hospitals
Aug 07, 2021:
Paper City: Future Shopping — The Man Charged With Completely Transforming Memorial City
Jun 16, 2021:
New breed of retailer helps malls experience a revival
Apr 09, 2021:
Landlords modify offices to meet companies' changing needs
Mar 04, 2021:
MetroNational Receives WELL Health-Safety Rating for all office buildings
Feb 22, 2021:
Airwavz brings 5G to The McKinley
Feb 09, 2021:
MetroNational names David Glover as new Chief Creative Officer
Jan 30, 2021:
Beachy new bar with retro cowboy vibe surfs into Memorial City
Nov 24, 2020:
'Tis a COVID Christmas: How ingenuity and improvisation are helping Santa save Christmas.
Nov 27, 2020:
Memorial City hosting food drive, pictures with Santa, and more
Nov 18, 2020:
Torchy’s Tacos opens a new location in Memorial City
Sep 11, 2020:
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Receives Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Sep 03, 2020:
HBJ - Muscle in Memorial City. MetroNational Looks Ahead
Aug 28, 2020:
HBJ - MetroNational office project on hold, but President Jason Johnson not worried about future
Aug 19, 2020:
MetroNational begins demolition of former Sears location at Memorial City Mall
Aug 11, 2020:
Houston Residential Tower Marks Construction Progress
Aug 07, 2020:
Newspring enlists Spring Branch ISD students and alums to paint mural for MetroNational property
Jul 24, 2020:
Kirby Ice House serves up new Memorial-area location
Jun 16, 2020:
Malls reopen with launch of 'retail-to-go' in Texas
Apr 25, 2020:
Memorial City Mall offers locker pick-up service for customers
Apr 24, 2020:
Houston retailers welcome back customers with curbside pickup, other services
Apr 24, 2020:
Memorial City Mall collecting COVID-19 necessities:
Mar 28, 2020:
Memorial City Mall to host week-long medical supply drive to help with shortage at Houston hospitals
Mar 26, 2020:
Blood Center to host emergency blood drive on Friday and Saturday at Memorial City Mall
Mar 25, 2020:
MetroNational breaks ground on office tower in Memorial City
Feb 25, 2020:
MetroNational breaks ground on Memorial City office tower
Feb 25, 2020:
February is More than Just Valentine's Day at Three Brothers Bakery
Feb 12, 2020: This month the bakery is celebrating 8 years in Memorial City, and has a special Leap Year Deal that you won't believe!
Archaeology Now challenges you to play 4,000 years of games in 1 day
Jan 08, 2020:
Memorial City Launches Aira To Improve Access for Blind and Low-Vision Shoppers
Nov 14, 2019:
$2.1M office build-out underway in Memorial City
Oct 18, 2019:
CultureMap - Luxe new apartment and mixed-use development rises in buzzing Memorial City
Oct 02, 2019:
Houston Chronicle - 25-story residential tower kicks off Memorial City mixed-use project
Oct 02, 2019:
HBJ - Exclusive: 25-story Apartment Tower Breaks Ground In New Memorial City Mixed-use Project
Sep 30, 2019:
Houston Chronicle - First look: Memorial City's new luxury apartments
Sep 09, 2019:
Forbes - High-End Apartment Amenities Not Just A High-Rise Expectation
Sep 09, 2019:
CultureMap - New luxury mid-rise elevates resort-style living in Memorial City
Sep 09, 2019:
HBJ - New apartment project next to Memorial City Mall opens amenity level
Sep 05, 2019:
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center ranked among Texas' top hospitals
Jul 30, 2019:
Inside Memorial City’s Restaurant and Bar Expansion
Jul 18, 2019: Hotspots and a Family Business Ethos Transform Houston's City Within the City
USA Compression Partners Secures Memorial City Space
Jun 19, 2019:
Houston Public Media - Shaping The Mall Of The Future In Houston
May 23, 2019: Memorial City Mall is embarking on a redevelopment boosted by the closure of Sears.
Houston Chronicle - Former Sears at Memorial City Mall To Be Redeveloped
May 16, 2019:
Inaugural Taste of Memorial City Food & Wine Festival attracts a crowd
May 04, 2019: Houston's newest foodie event attracted a ravenous crowd in Memorial City Saturday afternoon.
Most Eco-friendly building in Texas gives KPRC2 exclusive look inside
Apr 22, 2019:
Hot New York-style pizzeria rises in Memorial City with authentic pies and sweet treats
Apr 06, 2019:
Houston’s biggest international film festival unspools 200 films and a host of stars
Apr 03, 2019: The 52nd Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival kicks off Friday, April 5
3 inner Loop bars and restaurants on tap for massive Memorial City expansion
Mar 28, 2019: Three of the inner Loop's most popular bars and restaurants, Kirby Ice House, Mia's Table, and Torchy's Tacos, are headed to Memorial City.
Houstonia - Burn Boot Camp Is Going All in for Houston
Mar 22, 2019: The fitness company’s Memorial City location was so well-received, it’s opening 20 more around Houston.
Oil, gas and chemicals storage co. to move North American HQ in Houston
Mar 05, 2019: Oiltanking North America LLC will move its headquarters from downtown Houston to Memorial City, according to a March 4 press release from MetroNational.
Top 100 Houston restaurant: Kuu
Sep 27, 2018:
Paper City - Living Large in Memorial City
Nov 13, 2018:
Houston Chronicle - David Weekley Homes opens new 'Build on Your Lot' office in Memorial
Aug 23, 2018:
In Memorial City, MetroNational shifts focus to residential
Oct 11, 2018:
MetroNational adds office tenants at 3 Memorial City buildings
Oct 08, 2018:
Memorial City Mall's Latest Dining Destination Opening in Fall 2019
Oct 10, 2018:
New Memorial City soul food spot The Flying Biscuit Cafe opens its doors
Dec 12, 2018: If you've got breakfast and brunch on the mind, a recent opening is need-to-know. Located at 12389 Kingsride Lane in Memorial City, the new addition is called The Flying Biscuit Cafe.
HBJ - Tour The Amenities at The McCarthy
Jun 22, 2018:
Restaurant News - Houston Memorial Welcomes 1st Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip
Jun 06, 2018: Memorial City Mall is about to become an even sweeter place to shop!
HBJ - Meet Houston's Healthiest Employers: Small Companies
May 18, 2018:
Houston Chronicle - Zest - Generation Prom
May 06, 2018: There's something different about this new crop of young adults.
Houston Chronicle - Leibman's Opens in Memorial City Office Building
Apr 22, 2018: New location includes a deli, a market with South African grocery items, dine-in seating and more
HBJ - 2018 Landmark Awards: MetroNational Finalist in Two Categories
Apr 20, 2018: Two MetroNational properties were named finalists in the Houston Business Journal's 2018 Landmark Awards
New Kid On The Block
Dec 01, 2017: Local Houston - Hotel ZaZa opens at Memorial City.
Hotel ZaZa brings Inner Loop vibe to Memorial City
Nov 22, 2017: Memorial Examiner - Imagine booking your next hotel room based off a theme like, the Godfather, full of unique interior design specific to the theme as part of the Magnificent Seven Suites located on the 10th floor of the newly built Hotel ZaZa Memorial City.
Suburban, yet funky
Nov 15, 2017: Houston Chronicle - Hotel ZaZa to open outpost in Memorial City with urban aesthetic similar to its original in the Museum District.
Hotel ZaZa brings Inner Loop vibe to Memorial City
Nov 14, 2017: Houston Chronicle - The funky, eclectic vibe of Houston's newest boutique hotel belies its suburban location. But that urban aesthetic is exactly what developer MetroNational hopes to bring to Memorial City, envisioned nearly 60 years ago by founder Joseph Johnson as a "city within a city" out in west Houston.
Memorial City Lights
Oct 28, 2017: culturemap - Hosted by David Paul, KHOU Channel 11’s Chief Meteorologist, Memorial City Lights features the Memorial City Reindeer Drumline, Soul Street Dance Company, TUTS Sleeping Beauty princess appearance, a Michael Jackson tribute performance, Santa’s arrival, a spectacular indoor snowfall, and the lighting of over 3.5 million dazzling lights.
Lighting The Way – Memorial City Turns Pink
Oct 25, 2016: Memorial Examiner - Memorial City was awash in pink overnight Wednesday in honor of breast cancer survivors.
Luxury apartments at Hotel Zaza Memorial City to open in January
Oct 06, 2017: Houston-based MetroNational plans to open the apartment portion of the new Hotel Zaza Memorial City in January 2018.
American Eagle Outfitters has signed a 8,196 sq. ft. lease with MetroNational for new Aerie store
Jul 15, 2017: American Eagle Outfitters has signed a a 8,196-square-foot lease with MetroNational for a new Aerie store at Memorial City Mall.
Icy 4th Celebration happening at Memorial City
Jun 30, 2017: The coolest Fourth of July celebration in town will be at Memorial City in The Square located behind Maggiano's Little Italy and The Cheesecake Factory.
Friday Fundays
Jun 28, 2017: Kid-friendly event with face painting, balloon art, jugglers and Frolic the dragon.
Hotel Zaza Memorial City reveals opening date, luxury suites designs
Jun 21, 2017: Dallas-based Z Resorts LLC has revealed the global-inspired designs behind 12 luxury suites on the 10th floor of Hotel ZaZa Memorial City, which will open Dec. 1.
Memorial City presents Snow & Ice Celebration
Jun 10, 2017: Houstonians can stay cool this Fourth of July with 20,000 pounds of snow, ice sculpture demonstrations, and frozen treats. Trade your sandcastles for snowmen, while playing in summer snow flurries on The Square. Families can enjoy this afternoon of family-friendly outdoor entertainment including live music, face painting, balloon art and patriotic eats before discovering one of Houston’s many fireworks displays.
Despite apartment glut, developers eager to build
Mar 10, 2017: So many luxury apartments have opened recently that landlords are offering move-in bonuses, free rent and chances to win weeklong cruises just to fill them up.
MetroNational Announces Groundbreaking of 327 Luxury Apartments in Memorial City
Mar 08, 2017: MetroNational, a Houston-based real estate investment, development and management company, is breaking ground this month on an 8-floor, 327-unit luxury midrise located at the northwest corner of Barryknoll Lane and Memorial City Way. The all-rental apartment building, adjacent to Memorial City Mall, is slated to open in the summer of 2019.
Cool Spaces: Eat Green at Liberty Kitchen at the Treehouse
Jan 09, 2017: KTRK - Named for the building in which it's located, Liberty Kitchen at The Treehouse is visually breathtaking from the moment you park your car.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar: redesigned, retooled and ready for business
Dec 26, 2016: Chron.com - State Fare Kitchen & Bar: redesigned, retooled and ready for business
Texans star plays Santa as he surprises four families with a holiday shopping spree
Dec 23, 2016: CultureMap - Texans star plays Santa as he surprises four families with a holiday shopping spree
Memorial City Absolutely the Best
Dec 10, 2016: Congratulations to all the winners of Absolutely Memorial Magazine’s 1st Annual Readers' Choice of Memorial’s Favorites: Favorite Holiday Shopping: Memorial City Mall, Favorite Burger: State Fare, Favorite Brunch: 024 Grille, Favorite Happy Hour: KUU Restaurant, Favorite Margarita: Guadalajara Hacienda, Favorite Steakhouse: Perry¹s Steakhouse & Grille, Favorite Specialty Restaurant: KUU Restaurant, Favorite Mexican: Guadalajara Hacienda, Favorite Bakery: Three Brothers Bakery, Favorite Healthy
KHOU Secret Santa Toy Drive at The Square
Dec 09, 2016: KHOU 11 hosted their Secret Santa Toy Drive at The Square on Friday, December 9. Dozens of Houstonians stopped by to drop off new, unwrapped toys benefiting The Salvation Army of Houston. There were special appearances by KHOU Chief Meteorologist, David Paul, the Memorial City Reindeer, and Harbor Light Choir.
The Square at Memorial City
Nov 24, 2016: Fox26.com (KRIV) - The Square at Memorial City
Houstonians Burn Calories Instead of Turkeys on Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2016: Click2Houston.com (KPRC) - Houstonians Burn Calories Instead of Turkeys on Thanksgiving
Memorial City Mall latest to add green space
Nov 07, 2016: Houston Business Journal - Memorial City Mall latest to add green space
KUU Restaurant a feast for the senses
Nov 07, 2016: Houston Chronicle - KUU Restaurant a feast for the senses
Houston Chronicle – New Door: Liberty Kitchen at The Treehouse
Oct 17, 2016: Houston Chronicle – The newest and most ambitious of the five Houston restaurants bearing F.E.E.D. TX Restaurant Group's Liberty Kitchen name. Like the other Liberty stores, the design is playful, the menu vast and varied, and the vibe self-assured yet welcoming.
First Look: Liberty Kitchen at The Treehouse
Sep 15, 2016: Houston Chronicle – A tree house can be a place of escape, imagination, exclusivity, wonder and fun. All those elements, and more, factor into the newest Liberty Kitchen project from F.E.E.D. TX Restaurant Group that is set inside the MetroNational eco-friendly office building called the Treehouse.
These Developers Have The Most Construction Underway In Houston
Sep 06, 2016: Houston Business Journal - Houston’s top commercial real estate companies had more than 15.8 million square feet of local construction in the works at the end of June 2016, according to HBJ research.
The Town’s Crown Is Up For Grabs
Sep 05, 2016: Houston Chronicle – The top six floors of the Memorial Hermann building at Memorial City make up one of the most recognizable sights in west Houston. But what’s inside this shiny, futuristic crown that sits atop the 33-story tower?
Maggiano’s To Open Third Houston Location This Month
Aug 24, 2016: Houston Business Journal – The third Houston location of Maggiano’s Little Italy is set to open Aug. 29.
Vallone's Hosts "Berkman And Baseball" For Spring Branch Non-Profit
Aug 17, 2016: Houston Chronicle – Vallone's hosted nearly 100 guests for former Houston Astros first basemen Lance Berkman's "Berkman and Baseball."
Tacos and Pasta: This Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu Is A Refined, Diverse Treat
Aug 08, 2016: PaperCity – Want to host a Houston Restaurant Weeks dinner in refined yet relaxed surroundings, complete with a great wine list from which to choose and service that impresses? Earlier this week I visited Vallone’s, and that’s exactly what I experienced.
Sugar Rush: Lolli And Pops
Jul 07, 2016: Houstonia – There is now a Lolli and Pops in Memorial City Mall.
Big-Flavor Texas Food: A New Houston Restaurant Vows To Get Back To The Grub That Built
Jul 01, 2016: PaperCity - Lee Ellis, the retail and restaurant impresario with an uncanny knack for putting the cool into his every concept, has made some significant career changes.
First taste: New Hospitality Group Brings Texas Comfort Food To Memorial City
May 08, 2016: CultureMap - Cherry Pie Hospitality has revealed its vision for the second of three former Ogden Hospitality Group spaces it has taken over.
New Restaurant Group To Take Over Eatery In Memorial City
May 03, 2016: Houston Business Journal - Cherry Pie Hospitality, Lee Ellis' recently formed company, has announced its second new restaurant.
Frolic's Castle
May 02, 2016: KTRK - Frolic's Castle
TreeHouse Memorial City Becomes The Highest Rated LEED Platinum Core And Shell Building
Apr 23, 2016: Inhabitat - TreeHouse Memorial City becomes the highest rated LEED Platinum Core and Shell Building
Landmark Awards 2016
Mar 15, 2016: Houston Business Journal - Finalist: Air Liquide Center
Houston and Texas Go Green In 2015
Feb 09, 2016: Houston Chronicle - Texas ranked among the top states in the country for building "green projects," including those in Houston from Memorial City to Rice University.
Rebuilt Educational Park Embraces Texas Heritage, Life
Mar 15, 2016: Memorial Examiner - Tucked behind the new Air Liquide Center on Memorial City Way is a pocket green space that celebrates the culture and rich history of the Lone Star State.
Projects To Watch
Jan 08, 2016: Houston Business Journal - Hotel ZaZa Memorial City
Maggiano's Little Italy to open third Houston location
Jan 08, 2016: Houston Business Journal - A popular Italian restaurant chain will open its third Houston location inside the Beltway.
MetroNational To Break Ground On Hotel ZaZa
Oct 02, 2015: MetroNational set to break ground this month on Hotel ZaZa Memorial City
Memorial City Seeks 'Houston's Best Worker'
Sep 01, 2015: Hard working Houstonians awarded in spirit of labor day holiday.
Memorial City Mall To Welcome Maggiano's Little Italy
Aug 13, 2015: Maggiano's Little Italy will build its third Houston-area location at Memorial City Mall.
MetroNational Announces New Memorial City Office Building
Jul 07, 2015: MetroNational announces 240,000 sq. ft. office building in Memorial City
Roundtable With The Rocket
Jun 10, 2015: Roundtable With The Rocket: Presented By Memorial City
The Treehouse - Double LEED Platinum
Apr 21, 2015: Memorial City Awarded Double LEED Platinum Certification
MetroNational Sets Precedent For Responsible Development
Mar 16, 2015: Private Developer Drives Largest Scale Local Enhancement Initiative Of Its Kind
Dine & Stay At Memorial City This Valentine's Day
Dec 01, 2014: Indulge In Exceptional Dining And Luxurious Accommodations
Liberty Kitchen @ The Treehouse
Dec 22, 2014: Liberty Kitchen @ The Treehouse Grows Into Memorial City
Thomas Markle Jewelers
Dec 01, 2014: Thomas Markle Jewelers Now Open At Gateway Memorial City
Memorial City Lights
Nov 04, 2014: Third Annual Memorial City Lights Will Illuminate West Houston Starting November 15.
Frolic's Castle
Oct 18, 2014: Memorial City Now Home To Frolic's Castle - Largest Indoor Soft Play Area In A Shopping Center In The World.
Memorial City Go Pink Day
Oct 07, 2014: Dubbed, #MCGOPINK, the month long series will strive to inspire those who live, work and visit Memorial City to get involved in breast cancer awareness.
Memorial City Weather Cameras
Jul 29, 2014: Memorial City Launches KPRC-TV Channel 2 Weather Cameras.
Students Rock The City
Jul 29, 2014: Memorial City Mall To Present Students Rock The City Back To School Event In Conjunction With Tax Free Weekend
The Treehouse Memorial City
Jul 23, 2014: Newest MetroNational Building Pairs State-Of-The Art Green Technology With Collaborative Design
Brush & Blush Blow Dry Bar
Jul 10, 2014: Memorial City Is Glowing With New Blow Dry Bar & Makeup Lounge
Memorial City Opens Gateway To New Dining, Shopping Experiences
Jan 01, 2014: West Houston's newest shopping center establishes hub for chef-inspired restaurants and luxury retail.
Air Liquide to Relocate to Memorial City
Jan 29, 2014: Air Liquide To Relocate American Corporate Headquarters To Memorial City In Houston