Montrose
Developed in 1911, Montrose covers approximately four square miles, bordered by Buffalo Bayou’s Allen Parkway on the north, the Museum District and Highway 59 on the south, Bagby and the revitalized Midtown on the east and Upper Kirby District and Shepherd Drive on the west.
Antique lovers gravitate to Rosenkavalier with roomfuls of French and Italian hand-carved beds. Others pursue their collection passion with Retro Gallery’s original vintage posters, full of bold color and nostalgia.
Find some quiet time at the Menil Collection and neighboring Rothko Chapel, the artistic vision of John and Dominique de Menil. Enjoy the walk to the nearby Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, embracing the architecture that houses the rescued 13th century works of art.
Contemplate paintings at Wade Wilson Art or venture into the Peel Gallery to discover a new sense of design.
At the chocolate bar, whether by the piece or by the pound, it’s all decadently delicious, including the 24 flavors of ice cream. Visit their neighbor, Candylicious, and find one of your childhood favorites.
Michelangelo’s, Houston’s first sidewalk café, is still a favorite with romantics, particularly, pasta lovers. With a great wine list, it’s a perfect place to unwind after a busy day.
The ambitious Hugo’s restaurant—set in an eclectic, mid-1920s building—tempts the palate with more than your average run to the border, serving regional Mexican cuisine. Mark’s American Cuisine, located in a small 1920s Gothic church, has long been at the top of Houston’s culinary scene. Sitting side by side around an Italian-inspired piazza, Nino’s and Vincent’s Italian restaurants are a Houston tradition since 1977. Nino’s is the older, and more formal, a classic spot, while Vincent’s, with its wide-open rooms, is more casual, a tad more trendy.
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