I had heard about this place but had never been. It's a nice little park area on top of the…read moreWashburn tunnel. I didn't take pictures of the multiple flags displayed because they are horrible looking and discolored. It's a shame that they are displayed like that at a historical Harris County site. There are some parking spots up there. You can see the large vessels coming in or going out. People go down near the water to fish and hang out.

Washburn is what I sometimes get from a certain type of girl. Or boy…read more This tunnel is an unheralded connector that gets you under the Houston Ship Canal, and for that reason it's very important. Connecting one extremely Hispanic area with another. It's quite interesting to drive under it and see the true scope of the Houston petroleum industry.

Life Living Do…read moreDoing Montrose is like No Other Montrose can handle any and ever and any and ever event. Montrose. The 'Trose

I'm writing a verse of lame prose For want of things to do,…read moreI suppose If you grab for my rainbow I suggest you aim low And then we can go out to Montrose This neighbourhood... my neighbourhood... is such a wonderful neighbourhood to live in, even if it's not such a good neighbourhood to eat in. Yelp thinks it is. Yelp is dead, dead wrong. So let me elaborate. I can't handle how obsessed the out-crowd (it's like an in crowd but with sh** taste in food) is with Montrose food, when it's really overpriced and bad, much like Brooklyn, except Brooklyn invented Brooklyn hipster food (or did San Francisco or Los Angeles, or does it matter). Innovative? Yes in a way all the way, despite copying itself, but it's not real food. It never will be. Hipster food will fade away like bad fashion, whereas real food is more often procured from a less fashionable area. See, real food that has existed for centuries and has been perfected over time, and while it will evolve and adapt and improve itself in ways, it will last forever. It's a shame that the richest group are the loudest on Yelp, on the internet, in life, and thereby influence all the other groups to follow their super-lame rich tastes, and a so those who control Yelp lead everyone to where that kind of food is... which is here, the Heights, and whatever... but some of us know what real food is. And it's not really in Montrose. With a few exceptions. Looking at you Hot Bagel Shop! So for real food, leave Montrose far behind. Try Spring Branch, Chinatown, Alief, Sharpstown (Indiatown), and so on, and so on. However, I don't like that male cats are always trying to mont Starlight. They don't even bring her flowers first. Not even a Rose. Bellaire may be the best neighbourhood in Houston for food, but when it comes to culture, Montrose has to be right up there too. It's a combination of the rich, the hipsters, and the LGBT community, with plenty of crossover of course. This makes for a very eclectic and enjoyable neighbourhood full of awesome and interesting people, although traffic can suck (but not as much as you'd imagine) and prices can be high (but not everywhere). I had the pleasure of living in this district for awhile, on and off, and it was a truly wonderful part of town to reside in. In terms of food, here are some things you must try: B & T Cafe for the best Banh Mi and Viet Iced Coffee Hot Bagel Shop for some of the best bagels, baked goods and kolaches ever - (try the Jalapeno Sausage and the Smoked Sausage) Lankford Grocery for the greatest hamburgers in Texas Niko Niko's for good Gyros Kung Fu Tea on Yoakum for Lemon Black Tea, or Teahouse if you prefer And by the way, my nickname for my equipment is "Mont", and just now, Mont rose.

Pretty cool new art piece in 5th ward. In October 2011, the Fifth Ward Jam was completed and became…read morea fixture in a small public park. Dan Havel and Dean Ruck created a similar piece that I saw years ago on Montrose called Inversion. Now, they've got another, but this one adds a little something extra to the neighborhood, a performance venue. Fifth Ward Jam is an old building, twisted as if it has been in a crazy tornado, but with a stage in the front for local music and other performances. I love that this is art but not static art... it will add to the neighborhood and hopefully be embraced as a place to gather. It's a pretty cool structure, but the park is front of it needs a little TLC. I hope to see the community embrace the space and help spruce up the green space. As we were leaving, another car pulled up and it was an older woman with 4 young children. They all got out and ran over to the structure. I guess everyone wants a little look at it. You should head on over (during daylight hours) and see it for yourself. You may even be lucky enough to catch a performance.

I stumbled upon this little park and art piece after being diverted on a detour when I-10 was…read moreclosed at 59. As I drove by, I had to make a split second decision - risk getting mugged and check out this intricate art piece or keep on driving. I took a chance, parked my car, and walked towards the wooden structure. Very cool to look at and take a picture of. It reminds me of the Montrose Funnel Tunnel (Google it if you haven't seen it!). The park itself isn't a place I would take my little cousin to play at. It's very small and the area itself still feels a bit sketchy, even though it's probably perfectly fine. I'll have to give it some time though since I have been scammed around this area years before. Overall, if you are around the area, check out this cool piece of art!

Very awesome collection of graffiti / street art and also mural art, and additionally an amazing…read moreplace for IG photos. Recommended as a place to check out if you are in Houston!

I was browsing for a sunrise area in Houston and found this place on Tour advisor sort of a site,…read moreso decided to explore it. Graffiti on the wall, great! But the area is so so. I read that the graffiti keeps changing with artists using it as an open gallery and lots of walls in and around have art on them, but the area needs to become something more clean ( a lottt more clean and inviting) and more... how do I put it, lets just say I would not venture there alone. The rising sun does make a great lighting for some interesting pics though.

The Montrose Paint Wall is beautiful! It is currently painted outside a vintage thrift store. It's…read morea great mural spot and place for pictures!

Fun little slice of local flavor located on the side of Out of the Closet. Great for photo ops, but…read moreharsh sun in the mid afternoon!

The Great Elephant Migration…read more Amazing to find an installation of 100 pachyderms made of an invasive weed. India is finding a way for both society and animals to not only coexist and survive, but thrive together. In the last three decades, the population has doubled in India, but that is also true for many animals. Remarkably, the population of elephants, rhinos, lions and tigers has also doubled. The elephants in this migration are made of lantana camara. Lantana camara is an invasive weed. A creative use of something invasive to create community unity, teach others about elephants and clear the weeds to make more room for the elephants to roam while making something so impressive and educational. Find the herd at Hermann Park. But only until April 30.

Thank you to my elite family Helene & Justin of reminding me about this event, & for your…read moreinformative review. An absolutely stunning display! The Great Elephant Migration is more than just an art exhibit; it's an experience. The sight of these incredible, life-size elephants gathered together is breathtaking. The craftsmanship is remarkable. It sparks a sense of wonder and is a great way to connect with art and nature. A true gem in Houston! Great free public art! The Great Elephant Migration is well worth a visit. Located in Hermann Park, it's easy to access and a wonderful way to spend some time outdoors . The elephant sculptures are impressive, and it's a great conversation starter about art and conservation. Be sure to bring your camera!

TLDR; nice sample of boba and half a bahn mi in an interesting vibe…read more We were given a choice of a several drinks, which were pretty good. The staff were friendly and walked us through our options. We got the bahn mi sampler, which was half of a bahn mi inspired sandwhich. It wasn't traditional, lacking the foundational pate, or bright flavors of fresh jalapenos but was still pretty good. I can understand catering to less initiated palate. The baguette was soft and slightly crispy on the outside. It seems their thing is the "broth" different asian soups paired with different asian noodles, however we didn't get to try any of that. The vibe caters to a specific anime/manga crowd. If you're into anime/manga sticker collages, then this feels like your hang out spot. There were a handful of vendors with their booths lining the walls. It wasn't clear if this was a unique event, but it seemed like this was a regular occurrence.

Thank you to yelp and boba & broth for this elite week event! For this event we got a small banh…read moremi plus a choice of 1/5 complimentary drinks. The staff member at the front was very friendly and walked me through all options. I got Japanese's brown rice milk tea with boba added and a tofu banh mi. The banh mi was delicious with toasted bread and a creamy sauce that went well with the tofu and veggie filling. The milk tea was also unique and tasty. I haven't seen that flavor available at other boba shops. My boba drink came out quickly but the banh mi did take some time to come out. ~15 minutes The inside is large and there is a large parking lot out front

I was estimating this place to be roughly around the value of Lindale but it turned out to be worth…read morea little north of that. This is a cute neighbourhood on the Northside of Houston. It was a little run down and very low income for a long time, but lately it has become a little bit more spruced up and is even bordering on hipster now that it's becoming swallowed up by the expensive and rapidly expanding Heights. I probably liked it better in some ways before, but it's still a nice neighbourhood to live in and it's still very affordable.