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Les Sauvages ~ Farewell Dinner

Ashli Michelle October 23, 2011 0 Comments
After two separate farewell dinners this month, Les Sauvages has come to an end. What was originally a 3 dinner gig, quickly turned into many more, as Houston embraced Justin Basye's concept. Both farewell dinners were enticing, but we decided on the second. Chefs listed were Chris Shepherd of Underbelly, Ryan Hildebrand of Triniti Restaurant, Monica Pope of t'afia, Chris Leung of Conat...

El Real Tex-Mex Cafe

Ashli Michelle October 14, 2011 1 Comment
Cynics recently released a Bryan Caswell success story moan upon realizing this televised top chef was set to open yet another restaurant in Houston. Location chatter quickly focused on the enormity of the former Tower Theater on Westheimer, in which El Real Tex-Mex Cafe now resides. Screams could be heard from Montrose to Midtown... Could this cantina concept really be more about volume than...

Kris Bistro & Wine Lounge

Ashli Michelle October 10, 2011 0 Comments
The grand opening of Kris Bistro also included the kick-off party for the gala being held at Houston Country Club in November. Culinary Institute LeNôtre, which is where Kris Bistro is located, is hosting a scholarship gala called Champagne & Chocolat.... & Caviar. Just the word caviar raises this gala's status into an above average level of worthiness. Be sure to put on your best...

Le Mistral

Ashli Michelle October 5, 2011 0 Comments
September 30th marked the tenth anniversary of Le Mistral’s humble beginning. What started as a semi basic bistro, quickly became a little less casual & somewhat more expensive. Within six months of opening, Le Mistral clearly understood their clientele’s want for all that is fine dining. With chef David Denis' brother living in the South of France, he began with a convincing request...

Les Sauvages Dinner ~ Foreign & Domestic

Ashli Michelle October 4, 2011 0 Comments
Chef Justin Basye created Les Sauvages, which means "the wild ones," as an outlet for many different chefs in Houston to create. This list of chefs is top notch with a side of stellar. Most of the chefs included in the pop up dinners are either out of work or simply waiting for their restaurant to open. He played host all summer, with two farewell dinners marking the end in October. Entering...