Year: 2011

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...

Coppa Ristorante Italiano

Ashli Michelle September 20, 2011 0 Comments
After chef Chris Shepherd announced his exit, to prepare for the opening of Underbelly, tails were wagging in anticipation of exactly what would become of Catalan. During an interview last summer, owner Charles Clark expressed happiness for Shepherd’s new endeavor, as well as stating he & partner Grant Cooper had definite plans to reinvent what was once their beloved Catalan. Clark &...

El Gran Malo

Ashli Michelle September 11, 2011 0 Comments
Disguising this semi house we call El Gran Malo, is the greenest of all lime green paint. Streaming lights from rooftop to table make for a cozy casa. Repressed memories of its predecessor, Heights West, quickly poured in upon parking, thus causing an unexpected pause in thought… leave or stay? Um, stay. Visit Number One Feeling: Out of control crazy perfection is the only way to describe El...