"If you want to eat excellent charcuterie and drink fabulous wine, but also stay grounded in where you are, hit up Montrose Cheese & Wine. Not only does it have a tucked away patio, but it also has a front-row view to the main drag of Westheimer’s traffic pile ups and wandering characters. Smear some spicy nduja salami on toast, sip on a glass of rosé, and listen to some twee French pop pumping through the speakers all while gazing at the laundromat across the street. Snacks and a show. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene