LAist: Happy 95th Birthday, Montrose

Lindsay William-Ross

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:24:55 -0800

Yes, franklinavenue, you're absolutely right. The neighborhoods up there are a mix of Glendale and unincorporated parts of LA County. Which makes for a lot of confusion at times for residents for civic services, I'll add. I spent part of my teen years in La Crescenta, but the Glendale portion, just above Montrose. Montrose has evolved in recent years, particularly as manifested in that shopping park. Old-guard stalwart shops & eateries remain (Critters, some antique stores,dive bars, Rocky Cola) but "trendier" spots are trying to draw a younger crowd--hence all the sushi bars. Sadly, the really cool gourmet market/wine shop/gelato shop couldn't sustain business and closed recently, despite the infusion of young families (and their money) in the area. It's an interesting spot of Los Angeles (County).

franklinavenue

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:13:39 -0800

Worth noting, as most people I talk to don't actually know this, that most of Montrose is actually within Glendale City Limits. The Honolulu Ave. shops that mostly define Montrose are all indeed part of Glendale.

futureperfect

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:57:23 -0800

i just discovered this old town area on honolulu. i love it! you really don't feel like you're only 10 minutes from downtown la. it's not that interesting, but a nice place to visit if you want to escape "city" life.