Under construction📝Review Complete🔧 Renovation/Alteration💵 This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe

10000 Emmett F Lowry Expwy, Texas City, TX 77591, Texas City, TX, 77591

Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 10000 Emmett F Lowry Expwy, Texas City, in Galveston County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Currently under construction. The project has an estimated value of $250K across about 4,753 sq ft.

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📊Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2020022650
$250K
Project Value
4,753
Square Feet
$53/sqft
Cost/SqFt
5 months
Duration
Registered:Aug 22, 2020
Start:Sep 30, 2020
Target:Feb 28, 2021
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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 10000 Emmett F Lowry Expwy, Texas City, TX 77591 in Texas City, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $250K covering 4,753 sq ft. Jerome Karam is the property owner and Alliance Design Group LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 22, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe?

Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 10000 Emmett F Lowry Expwy in Texas City, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Finish out space for full service restaurant

Is Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe open in Texas City?

Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe is currently under construction in Texas City, TX. Its current TDLR status is "Review Complete".

Where is Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe located?

Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe is located at 10000 Emmett F Lowry Expwy, Texas City, TX, 77591, in Galveston County.

Who is the owner or developer of Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe?

Jerome Karam is the property owner/developer of record for Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe?

Alliance Design Group LLC is the design firm of record for Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe cost and how big is it?

Big Phil’s soul & Creole Cafe has an estimated construction value of $250K and approximately 4,753 square feet (about $53/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

📋Scope of Work

Finish out space for full service restaurant

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

📅Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
August 22, 2020
Review Complete
August 22, 2020
Construction Start
September 30, 2020
Expected Completion
February 28, 2021

📅Project Timeline

Filed

Aug 22, 2020

Review Complete

Aug 22, 2020

Inspection Complete

Closed

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TDLR ID: TABS2020022650

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