The Montrose Table Cookbook Club: The Summer I Cooked Pretty

The Montrose Table: A Cookbook Club HTX Launch Event

A Hamptons-Inspired All-White Afternoon from the Pages of Barefoot Contessa Parties

Step into a dreamy summer escape as The Montrose Table makes its debut in Houston — a cookbook club reimagined as an elegant, coastal-style gathering. Inspired by Barefoot Contessa Parties and the charm of the Hamptons, a cookbook club created for those who love to cook, host, and gather beautifully.

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✦ Event Details

📍 Location: 2015 Berry St, Houston, TX

🕰️ Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

📘 Cookbook: Barefoot Contessa Parties!

🎟️ Tickets are limited but we will be having so many more events!

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✦ What to Expect

• A Hamptons-themed all-white event — think long summer dresses, breezy linen, crisp cotton, and casual elegance.

• A beautifully styled communal table featuring your homemade dish from Barefoot Contessa Parties

• Vote for Best Dish and Best Presentation

• Complimentary wine and curated non-alcoholic drinks

• Access to a Cookbook Trade Station – bring a gently used cookbook to swap

• Optional Wine Pairing Giveaway – bring a bottle that complements your dish to enter

• Local vendors

• Elegant photo moments and charming hospitality

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✦ Bring a Dish

Each guest is asked to prepare and bring a dish from the book to share.

Please also submit the recipe and list of allergens (and indicate if your dish is vegetarian, vegan, or halal).

✨ While not required, individually plated portions and thoughtful presentation are highly encouraged — this is a party, after all!

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✦ Don't Want To Miss Out On Upcoming Events?

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✦ Want to Collaborate or Volunteer?

We’re looking for a few amazing people to help bring this vision to life — greeters, wine station hosts, vendors, and more.

📩 Email Mila at [email protected] if you’d like to be involved or if you’re a local vendor interested in participating.

Info: Welcome by the host,

Wine & beverages served,

Cookbook Trade Station opens, and

Grab a seat at the table.

Info: Guests are invited to present and share their dishes and

Each guest will have a chance to introduce their recipe

Info: Guests can revisit favorites and

Conversations & content capture encouraged

Info: Winner: Best Dish,

Winner: Best Plating, and

Winner: Wine Pairing Giveaway

Host or Publisher The Montrose Table