Yeah, that does kinda look like a phoenix on the side of the Agora Cafe at 1712 Westheimer, near Dunlavy. A reader tells Swamplot a painter had scaffolding set up on the side of the building yesterday. Next door is the site where Antique Warehaus once stood; the sign on the fence says that store is “still open online.” Both properties were damaged by a Halloween fire. Closeups of the bird, captured by Swamplot nature photographer Candace Garcia, after the jump:
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- Previously on Swamplot: Agora and Antique Warehaus on Westheimer: Burnt to a Crisp for Halloween
Photos: Candace Garcia
So, what’s the scoop? Arson, or bad plumbing?
Looks like they’re not bringing the balcony back, though. I also wonder if the second level will be rebuilt.
It’s a parrot swooping down to steal a hotdog off the grill.