Author Archives: Michael Hardy
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Master Sommelier David Keck Discusses His New Honky-Tonk, Goodnight Charlie’s
Last year, David Keck passed a grueling three-part exam to become one of only 236 Master Sommeliers in the world. So last fall, when he stepped down as wine director at Camerata (the cozy Montrose
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My Montrose: Joellen Brayshaw, Castle Court Neighborhood Association
Joellen Brayshaw is the President of the Castle Court Neighborhood Association. How long have you lived in Montrose? We bought our house in 1998, so it will be 20 years next year.
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University of St. Thomas Celebrates 70th Anniversary
The University of St. Thomas is celebrating two major milestones this year: its 70th anniversary as a university and the 20th anniversary of its iconic Chapel of St. Basil, designed by legendary
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My Montrose: Mark De Lange, Hamburger Mary’s
Mark De Lange is the owner of the first Houston location of legendary restaurant chain Hamburger Mary’s. Tell us about the history of Hamburger Mary’s. It was founded in 1972 in San Francisco’s
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Identity Markers Go Up Around Montrose
If you’ve driven through Montrose recently, you’ve probably noticed them: the 13-foot-high sturdy metal signposts that have arisen at major commercial intersections around the district. Surmounted by a stylish silver sign featuring the
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