Montrose Cheese & Wine

"With the frosé cocktail, Montrose Cheese & Wine basically took a quintessential aperol spritz to its logical and Houston-worthy conclusion: frozen rosé with a floater of cappelletti, smashed mint, and lemon zest. It’s fancy. It’s classy. It’s served in a cute little glass you feel dainty holding. The frosé won’t make you feel over-boozed. Instead it provides a soft buzz, which is perfect alongside a charcuterie board or a spicy salami sandwich. What To Order: Frosé with a Cappelletti floater" - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Snuggle up at this Montrose wine bar, where a dog-friendly, heater-equipped patio sets the stage for a cozy gathering. Sip on curated wines and savor artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and pastries, all while soaking in the intimate charm of this Montrose gem. Warm drinks are also on offer, with creamy cortados, matcha lattes, and more." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"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

"Located on Westheimer alongside fellow Goodnight Hospitality group hotspots Rosie Cannonball and March, this natural wine bar and shop offers some of Houston’s premier wines, artisanal cheese, and great daily sandwich and food offerings in a quaint, comfortable setting. Take a journey sampling various juicy and rambunctious natty wines at the bar, and be sure to capitalize on the staff’s knowledge when selecting your next bottle. But, if seeking to become more of an expert yourself, reserve a spot at the shop’s monthly wine and cheese class, which features a different pairing of four wines with various cheeses each class." - Brittany Britto Garley

"If you want to eat charcuterie and drink fabulous wine on a charming, busy street, hit up Montrose Cheese & Wine. Not only does it have a patio, but you get front-row seats to the main drag of Westheimer’s traffic pile-ups and cast of wanderers. Smear some spicy nduja salami on toast, sip a glass of rosé, and listen to some twee French pop pumping through the speakers all while gazing into the laundromat across the street." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi