Grab a seat at Houston’s newest neighborhood pizzeria and crudo bar
that’s AMORE
“Elro is inhabiting a vintage bungalow, so the whole idea is for the space to feel homey,” shares Terrence Gallivan, chef-owner of the highly-anticipated Elro. The neighborhood pizzeria and crudo bar will feature a clever interpretation of two classic cuisines. “I (and most people) love pizza. Since Houston is hot most of the time, balancing pizza with some lighter, more refreshing, cold seafood dishes is a nice combination.” Cozy in and enjoy a mouthwatering multi-course meal or opt for a frosty libation at the bar. 2405 Genesee St.
Elro’s nepitella cured king salmon features celery root, apple and hazelnuts.
SHOP
Monkee’s of Houston is layered with swoon-worthy pieces from top designers, including Mignonne Gavigan.
Rife with playful prints and swaths of color, newly unveiled Monkee’s of Houston awaits. Featuring a punchy assortment of brands (hello, Hutch, Olivia James, Tart), this jewel box of a store will have you party-prepped in no time. 3019 Kirby Drive
CIAO, BELLA
Modern Italian dishes and apertifs await at Dante’s in River Oaks.
Restaurateur Brian Doke is bringing the heat to the Houston dining scene with his latest concept, Dante’s River Oaks. Specializing in traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist is this buzzy new spot featuring dishes such as Bucatini Amatriciana, Rigatoni Cacio e Pepe and Tagliatelle Truffle & Mushrooms, to name a few. Regarding the restaurant’s unrivaled ambiance, Doke shares: “The combination of a charming and quaint interior coupled with an airy patio for dining alfresco makes for a wonderful experience.” 4340 Westheimer Road
Get Buzzed
Australian breakfast eatery Citizens of Montrose touches down in Houston.
Foodies, rejoice! Bringing breakfast from the land down under is Australian eatery Citizens of Montrose. With a day-meets-night mantra, this tasty eatery showcases classic breakfast bites, freshly-baked pastries, and a “serve yourself” style beer and coffee tap bar. Our fave is the Cheddar Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich. Need we say more? 907 Westheimer Road
MAKING A SPEC-TACLE
Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster summons with a futuristic flair.
Avante-garde eyewear brand Gentle Monster recently debuted a storefront in the Galleria. Marking the brand’s largest brick-and-mortar in America, the 4,800-square-foot space hosts surrealist objects, thought-provoking installations, artwork and a clever assortment of frames for shoppers to try. 5085 Westheimer Road
LASER-FOCUSED
Touching down in the Woodlands just in time for swimsuit season comes EON. Houston’s hottest new workout ware provides state-of-the-art technology and services to those looking for a refresh. “It is so exciting to work with a product that is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Every company is trying to figure out how they can incorporate autonomous software or robotics,” shares chief executive officer of Dominion Aesthetic Technologies. “EON has both, and EON is already on the market, improving practitioners’ workload while creating a great customer experience. Now we can bring these advancements directly to our customers through the new EON stores.”
Photography by: FROM TOP: PHOTO BY JULIE SOEFER; EARRINGS PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND; DANTES PHOTO BY CKO DIGITAL; CITIZENS OF MONTROSE AND GENTLE MONSTER PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
