HN — SHOPPING GUIDE

Shopping, Services, and Galleries in the Houston Area

Seen at right: Italian-style fountains lend an Old World feel to the Uptown Shopping District.

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Shopping Malls and Districts

The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd., Suite 4850, Houston, TX 77056
The Galleria features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, an impressive ice rink and two Westin hotels. This worldclass shopping complex showcases the best names in retailing including Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Gucci, Macy’s, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, The Sharper Image, Ralph Lauren Collection, Louis Vuitton, and Houston’s only Nordstrom.

Houston Pavilions
1201 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77002
(832) 320-1200
Houston Pavilions is the premiere entertainment, dining, retail and office hub in downtown Houston. Bounded by Dallas, Polk, Main, and Caroline streets and connected by two signature “Sky Rings,” Houston Pavilions spans four city blocks. The open-air retail/ entertainment center is comprised of 360,000 square feet of retail space, 200,000 square feet of office space and a 1,600-space parking garage. Houston Pavilions is open seven days a week: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Memorial City Mall
Interstate 10 West at Gessner, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 464-8640
Memorial City Mall offers visitors a unique, upscale shopping, dining and entertainment environment, rich with local Texas color and craftsmanship. The center’s distinctive indoor streetscapes are home to five department stores, including Dillard’s, Macy’s, JCPenney, Target and Sears, as well as 150 specialty stores, restaurants and a Cinemark Theater. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind children’s PlayCastle, a double-decker Venetian-style carousel and an ice rink. Visit The Apple Store, Coach, White House/Black Market, Swarovski, Ann Taylor Loft, Sephora, XXI, and more.

River Oaks Shopping Center
West Gray St. at Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77056
In the heart of Houston at West Gray and Shepherd is River Oaks Shopping Center. Enjoy a movie at the River Oaks Movie Theatre, peruse great art galleries, and enjoy delectable dining at unique restaurants, offering food that will please the most discerning palates. Cool white buildings with black detailing house more than 75 of the city’s most eclectic and exclusive shops — great for window shopping and leisurely strolls. River Oaks Shopping Center is also home to the oldest operating movie theater in the state as well as art galleries and restaurants. If you are looking for the true flavor of Houston, River Oaks Shopping Center is the place to shop, dine, and enjoy.

Uptown Park
Post Oak Blvd. and Loop 610, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 297-6282
European elegance meets Texas style at Uptown Park, located at Post Oak Blvd and Loop 610. Lush with fountains, landscaping, and colorful buildings, this shopping center is Houston’s elegant Italian-style piazza. Uptown Park caters to life’s indulgences, with shops, boutiques, and cafés while creating an intimate atmosphere with an emphasis on charm. The center offers a gamut of shopping from great fashion at Ann Taylor Loft, BB1, Elizabeth Anthony/ Esther Wolf, Mint, Top Drawer Lingerie, Veneto, Lucho, Lenny e CIA, M Penner and Bill Walker to specialty boutiques such as High Gloss, Cigar Vault, Eye Glassiers, Façade, Priscilla of Boston, University Co-Op, Paul Carter Jewels, Baker Furniture, Longoria Collection, and David Brown Florist. In addition to spa services at Bella Rinova, Uptown Day Spa, Ceron Salon, Gentlemen’s Tonic and Utopia MedSpa there are fabulous restaurants including Andre’s Café, Café Express, Champps Americana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Uptown Sushi Arturo’s Uptown Italiano and great specialty food shops like Crave Cupcakes, Berripop, and My Fit Foods. Discover more at Uptown Park.

The Village Arcade
Kirby Dr. at University Blvd., Houston, TX 77005
The Village Arcade is located in the heart of the Rice Village Shopping District, a 12-block shopping area whose history dates back to the late 1930s. Recognized as Houston’s original shopping district, this area has remained an eclectic assortment of restaurants, galleries, well known retail stores, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and professional and business services including Beautique Day Spa & Salon, Ann Taylor, Hemline, JoAnn’s, and Almaza Jewelers.

Stores and Boutiques

The Arrangement
1721 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
(713) 627-9009
The best of the New West at The Arrangement: the showroom’s soaring 30-foot walls, painted in warm earth tones of the West, showcase a fabulous array of art, including traditional, Western, abstract, and state-of-theart sculptures. Handmade furniture from around the world is paired with sumptuous leather and upholstery combinations. Rounding out the assortment are one-of-a-kind items, hand-knotted rugs, and an eclectic assortment of accessories and gifts. It is in the mix of the elements. The eye of the buy makes us a leader in this market; the result is both singular and spectacular.

The Hat Store
5587 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77056
(713) 780-2480
The Hat Store offers a complete selection of high-quality Western hats and accessories. Choose from Western hats by American, Larry Mahan by Milano, Stetson, and Resistol, plus the finest Western belts and buckles, Southwestern jewelry, and bolo ties. We are one of the most famous hat stores, with customers such as ZZ Top, Lyle Lovett, Merle Haggard, Craig Biggio, and George W. Bush. Since 1915, when owner Gary Cohen’s grandfather founded the American Hat Company, the family has been fitting and handshaping Western hats the way they should be.

La Mode Lingerie
2013D West Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
(713) 529-3980
Inspired by glamour and a wealth of lingerie knowledge, owner Rachel Clements, designed La Mode Lingerie to meet the needs of sophisticated lingerie shoppers. This gallery-inspired boutique was honored with a “2004 Best of Intima Shop” design award. Boasting a delectable collection of French and Italian brands, La Mode offers more than 45 top designers such as La Perla, Chantelle, Simone Perele, I.D. Sarrieri, and Samantha Chang. La Mode provides custom fitting bra sizes 30A-44G, alterations, assistance with gift selection, and complimentary gift-wrapping.

Rebecca and Drew
2015 West Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
(713) 522-7500
Do your shirts gape at the chest or are they boxy at the waist? Houston’s Rebecca and Drew Boutique offers button front shirts, tops, and shirt dresses featuring our exclusive patented TrioFit sizing system, which sizes upper garments by a woman’s bra size, height, and body type. Ranging between 32A and 38DD, our clothes are close-to-custom and off the rack! Visit our boutique in The River Oaks Shopping Center to experience TrioFit and how it will work for you.

Twice New Boutique
River Oaks Shopping Center
2005D West Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
(713) 523-2212
Twice New is one of the best-known and established consignment shops in Houston. Find designer names such as Chanel, Armani, St. John, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, and others, all at very attractive prices, including accessories, shoes, and handbags. Twice New is the place to find a perfect outfit for the office or a special occasion. Located next to the landmark River Oaks Movie Theater since 1989, offering, “smart shopping for smart women.” Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Antiques and Art Galleries

The Antiquarium
3021 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77098
(713) 622-7531
The Antiquarium is the labor of love of the Cooper family. The quality of the collection and the integrity of the staff are known throughout the region. The gallery is presently the city’s largest repository of original antique prints, maps, documents, and photographs, and the collection is becoming one of the finest and most extensive in the South. Browse the prints, including rare botanicals, architectural gems, landscapes, curious creatures, exquisite gardens, and Texas landmarks.

Antique Pavilion
2311 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77098
(713) 520-9755
The upscale, multi-dealer shop has one of the finest selections of antiques in the Houston area — thousands of objects, small and monumental. Also home to Houston’s most comprehensive collection of English Staffordshire, Sterling Silver Plate Giftware, Majolica, and transferware, its dealers are recognized and respected among the foremost leaders in their fields. The Antique Pavilion offers abundant storefront parking, providing easy access and convenience. Asian Antique Inc. has not replied to e-mail, not able to find web site to get basic information.

Charlotte Nail Antiques
7026 Old Katy Rd., Ste. 165, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 869-9511
Charlotte Nail Antiques is home to an elegant selection of antique furniture, chandeliers, original artwork, sculpture, and more. The store specializes in French, Spanish, and Italian antiques, as well as interior design and offers a variety of fine antique furniture, chandeliers, porcelain, silver, Majolica, antique clocks, and mirrors. The staff is happy to work with any customer to find the perfect piece, gift, or treasure for your home. Take advantage of Charlotte’s interior design experience to ensure each purchase works beautifully in your home. Delivery and installation services are available.

John Cleary Gallery
2635 Colquitt St., Houston, TX 77098
(713) 524-5070
Opened in 1996 on Gallery Row, John Cleary Gallery has evolved into the premier fine art photography gallery in Houston. Artists represented include Elliott Erwitt, Mitch Dobrowner, Maggie Taylor, Josef Hoflehner, and others. The gallery holds an enormous collection of 20th century vintage and later prints by some of the masters of photography, including Robert Doisneau, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Brett Weston. By offering exceptional quality and service and demonstrating a reverence for fine photography, the gallery has earned a stellar reputation and a position in the local arts community.

Laura Rathe Fine Art
On Gallery Row
2707 Colquitt St., Houston, TX 77098
(713) 527-7700
Laura Rathe Fine Art represents a diverse collection of art from landscapes and figurative in oils and acrylics to abstract works in metal and glass. The spacious gallery — an AIA award-winning design by Albert Maricha — showcases several artists side-by-side. Knowledgeable staff provides impeccable service to make the art buying experience a memorable and relaxed one. The gallery is committed to helping clients choose works of art that will capture their passion and imagination for a lifetime.

Parkerson Gallery
3510 Lake St., Houston, TX 77098
(713) 524-4945
After 10 years with Sotheby’s, John E. (Sandy) Parkerson returned to Houston to found his own business specializing in 19th and 20th century American and European paintings. His gallery is the only one in Houston to deal exclusively in the secondary or resale market. The eclectic array of artists he has handled ranges from Picasso, O’Keefe, and Judd to Kohlmeyer and Mears. He is also a certified member of the Appraisers Association of America. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sunday. Monday by appointment.

Health and Beauty

Smile Texas
4665 Sweetwater Blvd., Suite 450, Sugarland, TX 77479
(281) 265-SMILE (7465)
Would you ask your family doctor to perform your heart surgery? No! You would go to someone with extensive training and years of experience — because experience matters. When it comes to cosmetic and implant dentistry, experience matters. Dr. John Christian Schiro and Dr. Rick L. Kline have elected to focus their practice on cosmetic and implant dentistry. Your care and comfort are our number-one priority. Our dental office is like none you have ever experienced — a relaxing environment more like a luxury hotel or spa.

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