Soak in the Culture of a Weekend in Montrose
Montrose embodies the free spirit of Houston, and much of the city’s history is still vibrantly alive in the neighborhood. We’ve laid out the perfect Montrose weekend, exploring the flavors of both the food and the cultural sights.
Saturday: Explore the Unique Features of Houston’s Most Colorful Neighborhood
Fuel up for your busy day starting at Inversion Coffee House, where you can choose from coffee classics or artistically inspired iced concoctions like the Butterscotch Bruja. Named for a former Houston landmark, the mindbending Inversion house, the cafe features rotating installations of local artists’ work.
Continue your journey on foot or by bicycle to explore the spectacular architecture of this historic neighborhood. Can’tmiss highlights include the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the Link-Lee mansion and the Chapel of St. Basil on the campus of the University of St. Thomas, designed by award-winning American architect Philip Johnson. Take a late lunch in an oasis of design and delicious cuisine. The drive along Westheimer toward the eclectic Brasil Café will take you past much of the bright street art and live music venues of Montrose. Take in the colorful sights, then enjoy a scrumptious duck salad or fig and prosciutto pizza on a patio filled with natural light.
It’s a five-minute jaunt to Reeves Antiques, where mid-century modern furniture and fine art intermingle for a unique showroom experience. If you love shopping vintage, this family-owned boutique is the perfect place for an afternoon of unexpected finds.
For dinner, let traditionalist chef Marco Wiles at Da Marco serve you a plate of silky pasta with lobster and truffle shavings. Not ready for the party to end? Finish your fun and funky day in the luxury of Hotel Zaza’s luscious décor, with an ‘Easy Tiger’ cocktail in the lounge.
Sunday: Take in the Beauty of Houston’s Cultural Heart
Nothing says relaxation like brunch in the soothing, forestinspired decor at Canopy. Try their fresh pastries, baked in-house, for a decadent treat, or pair your brunch favorite with a refreshing white peach mimosa.
Just around the corner, the natural serenity and sculptural beauty of Menil Park beckon. After you’ve soaked in the sunshine, it’s a quick walk to The Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel. The Menil is a staggering collection of over 17,000 pieces of art dating from antiquity through the 20th century. Rothko Chapel is an elegant, contemplative space; don’t miss the stunning Broken Obelisk, which stands as a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the chapel’s reflective pool. Become a work of art yourself with an afternoon at Etheria Salon & Day Spa. Enjoy a deep, cleansing facial and LaStone massage for the ultimate in pampering, then treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure while overlooking the salon’s tranquil courtyard garden and fountain. Put the finishing touches on your perfect Sunday with dinner at Pax Americana, where Chef Martha DeLeon elevates American fare to works of art using local produce, seafood and meats, all in a cozy atmosphere that represents the epitome of hospitality.