Montrose was one of the city’s first grand neighborhoods. But it’s also long been accessible to nearly everyone, a place where mansions stand on tree-lined streets next to modest dwellings and multi-unit townhomes.
During the 1960s and 1970s, Montrose became a center for the burgeoning counterculture movement, featuring street musicians, artists studios, and second-hand shops, helping shape the neighborhood’s culture today.
Throughout the years, the main commercial corridor of the neighborhood, Westheimer Road, has been the central street for residents to shop, dine, and drink. Today, world class restaurants can be found next to tattoo shops and art galleries, a unique mix not found anywhere else in the city.
Our Montrose Dine Around combines a cultural, historical, and architectural tour with a progressive meal, held at four critically acclaimed local restaurants. The neighborhood has been a mecca for culinary diversity where indigenous cuisine mixes with more progressive fare, while authentic ethnic enclaves continue to grow in number. Restaurants and menus are subject to change.
On the Montrose Dine Around, you may enjoy the following cuisine:
Regional Mexican
Modern American
Italian
Locally-driven
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN: Monthly between 5:00 and 7:45 pm (please see the event calendar for current availability) July 16, 2014 , July 30, 2014, & August 6, 2014.
WHERE: Westheimer Road and Mandell Street (The exact meeting location will be provided upon ticket purchase)
HOW LONG: The food tour will last approximately 2.5-3 hours
WHO: All age groups and fitness levels are encouraged to take the tour
HOW MUCH: $89 per adult ticket (plus a $3 ticketing fee). We will be sitting for all dishes.
WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes
WHAT IS INCLUDED: All food and drinks are included in the tour. Guide gratuities are not included but always appreciated
WEATHER CONDITIONS: Food tours will take place rain or shine- tours may be rescheduled based on severe conditions.
