The best dumpster diving in town, but don't let too many people know! Whether it's Pottery Barn curtains or a hat from Italy, treasure hunting is ongoing at the Sand Dollar. A Heights staple!"
19th Street, photos by Heather Korb
In this Hear Our Houston audio tour and contribution to Unexpected City, documentary filmmaker Heather Korb acquaints us with some of the Heights' charm. This one way, looped route is as packed as 19th Street itself with recommendations, introductions to the locals, and interesting tidbits of both historic interest and everyday fabulousness.
The SoHo of Houston: 19th Street (mp3, 9.6 MB)
by Heather Korb
Label Warehouse has all kinds of wares at a deep discount. Hat shoppers put it on your map!
Not a face in the place you can't love at Friends For Life on 19th Street in the Heights.
Casa Ramirez is a quick trip to Mexico and it's many arts. Day of the Dead t-shirt collection is the best.
The outside of Jubliee. Fabulous refinished furniture, great cards, fun fashion, great smelling candles, fun jewelry, the women love this place!
Shade is the place to meet your friends, family or take that business lunch in the Heights. Great wine list and waitstaff that really will become your friendsl
Crickets is the place to get your sandwich and your gelato! Catch up with all your favorite mags or watch the world wander by in a front row seat at the window. Best lemon gelato anywhere!
The "junk" shop next to Crickets is open on Sat. and Sundays-not for the faint-hearted.
Retropolis was recently more than mentioned in Vogue. A vintage lover's co-op. Get your prom gloves, veiled hats and caboy boots here. Retropolis always has all the notices of what is going on in the front of the store-check it out funk soul brother...