Feel The Love In Montrose This Valentine's! So Many Treats!

A new trend is emerging...

Because Valentine's Day is on a Thursday many restaurants are featuring their special menu through the weekend. What a grand idea! I say let's celebrate love, hearts, and all things pink, red, and chocolate the whole month! Rain or shine Montrose is brimming with treats just waiting to be discovered.

PARADIS ICE CREAM opened their very first U.S. store on Honolulu Ave. in Montrose! They have been delighting fans ever since with their delicious hand made ice cream. This is their latest creation, a VALENTINE SUNDAE! It's made with two scoops of Chocolate Dipped Strawberry ice cream and decorated with seasonal sprinkles. Be still my heart!

Just a few doors down, IT TAKES A VILLAGE KIDS is in full Valentine mode. Voted FINEST CHILDREN'S CLOTHING STORE six years in a row by CV Weekly readers says something. Mothers and grandmothers love shopping here for their special little ones.

This is a good time to find boutiques offering a GIFT with purchase. At REVELATION TOPS you will receive a free crystal HEART BRACELET when you purchase a new top. New 2019 top trends include floral bouquet prints, and lots of red, pink, black, and white.

New in town, BESO BOUTIQUE will grab your attention with a giant heart in their window. They are feeling the love big time! They are attracting a following of "Beso Babes" who enjoy showing off their figures in the latest Beso fashion.

Real live shopping is entertainment. It's getting out, hearing real birds chirp, smelling real flowers, and being greeted by real people. Isn't that novel? Here's something that can't be done on a computer. Valentine Tea! THE T ROOM in Montrose is a MUST, MUST, MUST visit! Women come from all over Southern California to have tea here. It's an art form with the highest quality loose teas, fresh sandwiches and pastries, all served on exquisite china. Owner ESMA and daughter MARIANNA are such gracious hosts and experts at their craft.

You know, you can spend the whole day shopping and treating yourself in Montrose. Why not make an evening of it also. End your day with the perfect glass of wine at THE WINE CAVE. Speaking of perfect hosts, owner JOSEPH is well known for his charisma and vast wine knowledge around these parts. Stop by on Valentine's Day and you'll receive a complimentary Cheese Platter when you purchase a bottle of wine.

Like the banner says, "I LOVE MONTROSE" "SHOP LOCAL". These are just a few of the many surprises and delights Montrose has for you. Those featured here can all be found on famous HONOLULU AVE. Happy Valentine's Day, week, month! See you in Montrose!