The Westmore’s intimate, mid-rise scale was intended to complement, rather than overpower, its charming surroundings, which range from renovated bungalows and multiplexes to high-end patio homes and townhomes plus multi-million-dollar single-family residences. And while just seven stories, residents are afforded beautiful treetops and skyline views that belie its modest size.
Perfectly nestled just off bustling Kirby Drive, just outside River Oaks, and moments from West University, the 33-residence property boasts an enviable 92 Walk Score. The proximity to things both useful and enjoyable has been one of its biggest sale drivers given the plethora of things that a pedestrian can so easily access just blocks away, from Whole Foods Market and Levy Park to Pinstripes bowling and bocce and Color Factory, plus a slew of antique and design stores, art galleries, service offerings, and fitness studios. And that doesn’t touch the surface of a literal bounty of restaurants for every taste, ranging from The Original Carrabba’s, Kiran's, and Thai newcomer MaKiin to recently opened bistro PS-21, Armando’s, Local Foods and Relish.
According to Pelican Builders founder Robert Bland, “The appeal for this building spans upwardly mobile young professionals to downsizing couples in their 50s and 60s, and they’re all drawn to a no maintenance lifestyle with the best of the city at their fingertips. At the Westmore, they have all that with the bonus of a 24-hour doorman for security purposes.”
The property is exclusively sold and marketed by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. Its model residence is open Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm or by appointment. For more information or to book an appointment to tour, please call or text 713-600-5096 or visit www.westmorehouston.com.
Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian cocktail
Owner Chris Cusack — whose favorite childhood movie is… you guessed it, Beetlejuice — is decking out the Washington Ave. location accordingly. There are giant, black-and-white backdrops — including a creepy-crawly pic of striped sandworms — for selfies, plus a miniature model set of the town Wind River.
Sip from the special cocktail menu at the Montrose and Washington Ave. locations from Sept. 6-13. The “Beetle Juice” with THC spirit or gin and muddled blackberries is a smash, while the lime-green, frozen “Magician’s Assistant” is a funky spin on a highball.
Be the ghost with the most and take part in a costumed fun run on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. All run levels are invited to don their best Beetlejuice-inspired looks and enjoy a free 3-mile route that starts at the Washington Ave. location. There’s a costume contest immediately following!
Additional costume contests are taking place at the Washington Ave. location on Friday, Sept. 6 and Friday, Sept. 13, at 11pm. Plus, don’t miss free flash tats Sept. 13 from 9pm-1am! So, go ahead, make your millennium.
Magicians Assistant
The event, co-hosted by Houston First and taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, is your chance to experience the best in local culinary innovation and cutting-edge immersive art all in one luxurious place.
Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó
The James Beard Foundation, which aims to showcase the country’s food culture, kicked off its annual culinary series in July. A few Houston talents who will be participating include James Beard Award-winning Hugo Ortega, Street to Kitchen’s Chef G, and two-time Beard-nominated Emmanuel Chavez, the chef behind the Mexican tasting-menu restaurant Tatemó. Chavez will lead Tasting America as host chef.
Attendees who opt for Premier tickets ($250) to Taste America will receive a gift bag, which sounds like it’s worth the ticket price alone. Each includes exclusive access to a sneak peek of Meow Wolf Houston before the new Fifth Ward immersive art museum opens to the public.
Starting at 6pm, ahead of the main event, Premier ticket holders will be served exclusive drinks and bites, including Champagne and caviar, and specially crafted Meow Wolf cocktails created to encapsulate the immersive art experience.
Premier guests don't get all the fun, though. General ticket ($175) holders will get something special from Meow Wolf, too. After enjoying food and beverage stations from Houston's most talked-about chefs (see menu below), guests will leave with a special take-home gift from Meow Wolf and other event participants.
Here’s a first taste of what will be served throughout the evening:
- Host chef and James Beard nominee Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó will serve Hoja Santa ice cream
- James Beard semifinalist Ope Amosu of ChòpnBlọk will serve Agege Sliders with Nigerian eggs and Liberian greens aïoli
- James Beard semifinalist Dawn Burrell cooks up seared marinated duck breast with buckwheat kinche "grits" and berbere-spiced cream
- James Beard semifinalist Victoria Elizondo of Cochinita & Co. dishes masa cake with maracuyá passionfruit mousse, candied guava paste, caramelized pineapple, and coconut-amaranth tuile
- Sergio Hidalgo and James Beard nominee Chris Williams of Late August will serve a crudo of cobia with turnip mignonette, mole crunch, and shallots
- James Beard winner Benchawan Jabthong Painter of Street to Kitchen plates Nam Prik Noom Sai Oua with seasonal veggies
- James Beard winner Hugo Ortega of Xochi will serve slow-cooked, pork-stuffed plantain “torpedoes”
- Jason Ryczek of Little's Oyster Bar is grilling Spanish octopus with Schug and Little’s Pimenton
- Erin Smith of Feges BBQ puts together brisket "foldies" with pickles and sauce
- Sherman Yeung of Money Cat brings his sea urchin cream puffs with kaffir lime pastry cream and lychee syrup glaze
- Four Seasons Hotel Houston's own Jonathan Esparza of Toro Toro will serve Peruvian Ceviche of red snapper with leche de tigre, sweet potato, canchas and morita chile oil
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