Author Archives: Amber Ambrose
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Soundbites: Chris Shepherd Thinks Montrose is the “Heart of the City”
In a recent interview, we asked Chris Shepherd all about his journey to the James Beard Award. What didn’t make it into the story were some of the reasons why he chose
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Firefighters Responding to Montrose Apartment Fire in March Awarded for Bravery and Service
If it weren’t for Houston firefighters Brad Hawthorne and Dewayne Wyble, construction worker Curtis Reissig might not have survived a massive apartment fire in Montrose this spring. You might remember the last-second
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Montrose French Restaurant has Surprising Star Dish
Houston Chronicle food critic Alison Cook is quite taken with a Southern-American classic at a French restaurant in Montrose (240 Westheimer Rd.). Cook calls the fried chicken and Champagne pairing at L’Olivier
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Plant It Forward’s Montrose garden produces more than just veggies
On the University of St. Thomas campus is a half-acre garden teeming with produce this time of year. The organic vegetables are sold at farmers markets, farm stands and restaurants around town.
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Choose-your-own itinerary for one heck of a Montrose staycation
The journey is not always better than the destination, despite the inspirational quotes that say otherwise. A prime example would be a staycation — where all the fun parts of the vacation
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