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My Neighborhood
Lady Bird Lake TEXAS
— A U S T I N — Tasters’ Choices
CHEF KRISTEN KISH has spent most of her life in big cities. So when she got the chance to open a restaurant at a boutique hotel in Austin, she was intrigued. The moment she arrived for an exploratory visit in 2018, she was captivated by the city’s creative, bohemian culture. Two months later, she relocated and readied for the opening of her first restaurant, Arlo Grey. She now happily divides her time between the Texas capital and New York City.
“There’s so much culture, creativity, and momentum,” she says of Austin, “but it also feels like a small town. There’s a kindness among those who dine with us that is really genuine—strangers greet each other on the street—and downtown is an extension of that. It feels less like a big-city center and more like a really vibrant neighborhood.” —Shaun Tolson
Donn’s Depot Chef Kristen Kish
LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Kish’s Arlo Grey (111 E. Cesar Chavez St., 512.478.2991) at The Line hotel specializes in “comforting food with a twist. It’s focused on technique, and the food is familiar but just slightly left of center.”
You won’t find tacos on her menu, but Kish has an affinity for Mexican comfort food. The best in the city, she says, is the Cochinita Pibil served at Veracruz All Natural (111 E. Cesar Chavez St., 401.372.7162 ). “It’s gorgeous, braised, tender pork with pickled onions and vegetables sandwiched with cheese and a crispy homemade corn tortilla. It’s savory, salty, tangy, sweet, and it’s presented in this simple tinfoil to-go container. I was completely in love the first time I had it.”
For delicious biscuits, try Olamaie (1610 San Antonio St., 512.474.2796 ). “It’s hard to describe how perfect they are. They’re crispy and golden, perfectly square and thick, and when you pull them open you get that nice feel of crunch, and steam billows out of distinctive, flakey layers. They’re unworldly.”
GREAT OUTDOORS
“So much of Austin life happens outdoors, and it’s wonderful how nature and the urban environment converge,” Kish says, referencing Lady Bird Lake, which abuts downtown. “When people are outside all year round, exploring the rivers and lakes, it continuously feeds this new, young energy…and that feeds back into the city.”
South Congress Books
LOCAL LEGENDS
“Music Lane is a new section on South Congress that’s become a one-stop destination with boutique hotels, restaurants, and shopping. There you’ll find
South Congress Books
(1608 S. Congress Ave., 512.916.8882 ), one of the quaintest, coolest stores in which to find treasured books. There’s also Allens Boots (1522 S. Congress Ave., 512.447.1413 ), which is famous for its cowboy boots.
Veracruz All Natural
“Two-stepping is an OG activity of the South, and Donn’s Depot (1600 W. 5th St., 512-478-0336 ) is the place you hear talked about the most. It doesn’t get more Austin than that.”
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120 CARNARVON DRIVE | Houston | $29,500,000 A quintessential, classic country estate, designed with extraordinary quality taking inspiration from some of Europe’s nest appointments and details. Situated on over 4 acres, this masterpiece mansion arranged over three oors, is meticulously crafted so every room looks over the park-like grounds and parterre gardens. Crafted in the nest luxury details, gold gilded accents, patina wall panels, silk upholstered walls, vaulted ceilings, authentic walnut ooring and French antique fountains. No detail or expense has been spared, one of Houston’s most esteemed estates, private and secure, a wonderful blend of both intimacy and a place for gathering and entertaining. Web# 68693930. Mark Menendez, O: 646.221.9921, mark.menendez@elliman.com, Gigi Huang, O: 832.320.2034, M: 832.256.5673, gigi.huang@elliman.com
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Starting prices subject to change at any time without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. AT THE CORE OF A NEIGHBORHOOD steeped in discovery and culture, Houston-based Oxberry Group has created a contemporary architectural statement fashioned by rhythm and light. A meticulously crafted sculpture of glass, steel and concrete—The Mond at the Museums is a living landmark for the next chapter of one of Houston’s most storied and vibrant neighborhoods. The Mond, composed of two- and three-bedroom residences, sits among lush majestic canopies of stately oak trees, close to 19 museums, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the 400-acre Hermann Park, the world-class Houston Zoo, the 18-hole Hermann Park golf course, Rice University and the Ion technology hub.
AMENITIES
• Miele appliance package • Eggersmann custom cabinetry • Oversized dual primarybedroom closets • 10-ft ceiling heights, soaring 24 ft in select areas • Gracious outdoor spaces on all units with fireplace and grill • Enclosed parking with direct secure building access
PRICED from $1,275,000
Sahar Johnson sahar.johnson@elliman.com
ON-SITE MODEL RESIDENCE
5104 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004
713.600.5086 mondhouston.com @mondhouston
THE WESTMORE IS A 33-RESIDENCE mid-rise condominium composed exclusively of two-bedroom homes. Attractive architecture, excellent floor plans, creative finishes and sensible pricing make The Westmore an attractive option for buyers seeking condominium living in the vibrant and convenient Upper Kirby District. Its highly sought-after location places residences among the best shopping, restaurants and entertainment options in Houston.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Starting prices subject to change at any time without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.
AMENITIES
• Expansive windows • Bosch stainless-steel appliances • Hardwood floors • Two assigned parking spaces per home, each with electric vehicle charging capability • Controlled access • Modest maintenance fees • Same-floor storage for each home • Pre-wired for smart home automation
PRICED from $999,000
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SALES GALLERY
3404 Morningside Drive Houston, TX 77098
713.600.5096 westmorehouston.com @westmore.houston
AMENITIES
• Immense private loggias with grills and pet pads in every residence • Gaggenau appliances • Lobby and living spaces appointed with Giorgetti furniture • Imported Italian flooring
PRICED from $1,750,000
Chris Foster chris.foster@elliman.com
ON-SITE MODEL RESIDENCE
2710 Steel Street Houston, TX 77098
713.600.5062 giorgettihouston.com @giorgettihouston
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE UPPER KIRBY DISTRICT, Giorgetti Houston combines art, architecture and craftsmanship into one culturally cohesive design to offer 32 beautifully bespoke residences. By working hand in hand with Giorgetti, one of the world’s finest cabinet and furniture makers, this uniquely branded lifestyle experience is an example of architectural art. Look into the genesis of Giorgetti’s philosophy, and you’ll see how the design of Giorgetti Houston exemplifies its exclusivity, atypical uniqueness and artistry. Giorgetti Houston is composed of two- and threebedroom residences and offers immediate occupancy.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Starting prices subject to change at any time without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.
AMENITIES
• Heated resistance pool • Wellness center with yoga room • Immense private loggias with grills and pet pads in every residence
PRICED starting from $1,795,000
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SALES GALLERY
6017 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77007
713.600.5061 thesophiehouston.com @thesophieatbayoubend
INTRODUCING THE SOPHIE AT BAYOU BEND, an exclusive private city estate overlooking Bayou Bend Gardens and Memorial Park, only minutes away from downtown Houston. The name Sophie stems from the word “sophistication,” which inspired the essence of style presented in every detail, inside and out. Nestled in an elite enclave, each of the 39 stately condominium homes encompasses spacious light-filled living spaces that feel like a single-family home in the clouds. The Sophie is composed of two- and three-bedroom residences and offers immediate occupancy.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Starting prices subject to change at any time without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.
THE REVERE IS A FULL-SERVICE LUXURY BOUTIQUE condominium masterfully crafted by the renowned Pelican Builders. This development has all of the amenities of a highly serviced building often seen in New York, in the heart of Houston’s storied River Oaks neighborhood. The convenience and security of high-rise living, but on a more personal scale. The Revere is composed of two- and threebedroom residences and offers immediate occupancy.
AMENITIES
• 24-hr concierge • Daily valet • Daily porter • Soaring 11-ft ceilings • Sub-Zero Wolf kitchen appliances • Oversized balconies • Residents’ social lounge and fitness center
PRICED from $2,350,000
IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY
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ON-SITE MODEL RESIDENCE
2325 Welch Street Houston, TX 77019
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Starting prices subject to change at any time without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.
713.600.5090 thereverehouston.com @therevere.riveroaks
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Starting prices subject to change at any time without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. PELICAN BUILDERS and global Hall of Fame interior architect Lauren Rottet drew inspiration for their new 17-story high-rise development from the surrounding beauty of its prime Tanglewood location, one of Houston's most desirable neighborhoods. The neighborhood, replete with stunning homes, expansive lawns and treelined streets, is the perfect location for the iconic designer to highlight a vast array of green spaces throughout the building. The Hawthorne, so named for Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of Tanglewood Tales, will give future homeowners the comfort of five-star service while offering a dazzling array of 360-degree views.
AMENITIES
• 24-hour concierge • Porter service • Valet parking • 67-ft swimming pool • Poolside cabanas • Private fifth-floor resident lounge • Dramatic porte cochere • Dog run and pet washing station
PRICED from $1,220,550
Nicole Calderon nicole.calderon@elliman.com
SALES GALLERY
5656 San Felipe Street Houston, TX 77056
