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Wash Ave Showroom Opens During Pandemic — and Wows with Whimsy

Michael Hunter
Wash Ave Showroom Opens During Pandemic — and Wows with Whimsy

Interior designers LeTricia Wilbanks and Selena Mackay have teamed up to bring a sexy, French Moderne style to Washington Ave with their new shop, The WM.

The luxuriously layered space is accessorized with unique finds from European brands Dooq and Koket, alongside custom furniture and lighting from their own bespoke collection. What's hot for summer? “Everyone is loving our Lalanne-inspired sheep," says Wilbanks. “They're fun and whimsical in a time when people are over being so serious." 7800 Washington Ave.

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New Restaurants — Including an Exciting Revival — Bolster Westheimer Curve's Foodie-Friendly Rep

Dan Wierck, Army Sadeghi and Brandon Duliakas of the forthcoming Melrose bar in Montrose (photo by Alex Montoya)

LONGTIME HOUSTON FOODIES likely remember Mi Luna as a Rice Village mainstay, serving late-night tapas and wine on University Blvd. for years. Now, the original owner has plans to revive the Spanish restaurant, this time in the Montrose Collective development on the Westheimer Curve.

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Bacon-Washed Tequila, Japanese Shaved Ice, Insane Milkshakes and More Must-Haves from Five Newbies Bowing Now

Kira (photo via @kirahtx)

SCHOOL IS STARTING, travel is slowing, and restaurants are in high gear for fall. When you’re ready to hit the town, here are a handful of newcomers including side by side gems from Levi Goode, more Japanese, and a sweet Insta-ready brasserie that has celebs talking and everyone else clicking.

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