THE DAYS OF ENJOYING A FABULOUS Take away food at home in fine sweatpants is apparently behind us (fingers crossed). After a year of compulsory home dinners, Houstonians are ready to dig up their heels, fluff up their pocket squares, and reappear on the restaurant scene – dressed to kill. With the city’s culinary landscape now even more colorful than before, there is a lot to see … and of course to be seen.
New, original concepts from talented restaurateurs, first-class hotels and steakhouses with sexy cocktail bars offer seductive options for an evening. In addition, they serve as the perfect places to showcase the bonus of a year of online shopping. Run, don’t go to these Houston hot spots in your best new shape.
Gatsby’s Steakhouse
Since this steakhouse opened in the former Pax Americana in Montrose this spring, the pretty people have flocked in in droves. Gatsby’s deviates from the style of gigantic steakhouses and opts for a more boutique atmosphere with atmospheric black and gold interiors, cozy banquets and deep crimson ceilings adorned with chandeliers. Upon arrival, guests find themselves in the bar, a narrow connection that offers 10 coveted seats and connects the main dining room with an enclosed terrace. There’s no bad place in the house for people-watching, and steakhouse favorites like the Tomahawk Ribeye and Wagyu Filet from Snake River Farms beckon. Make a night out of it and start or end your visit with a cocktail in the sophisticated Daisy Buchanan Lounge next door. The flowery tongue in Cheek Gin Cocktail is a fabulous sight. 4319 Montrose Boulevard. 713-393-7282
March
March, Goodnight Hospitality’s highly anticipated fine-dining restaurant, is literally one of the hottest tickets in town. The 28-seat restaurant offers ticket reservations – 60 days straight – for six- and nine-course tasting experiences, so diners can take part in a culinary journey that is unique in Houston. The menu, consisting of carefully arranged works of art and aromatic cocktails, draws inspiration from the food, history and cultures of the various regions of the Mediterranean. It is complemented by the impressive wine program of the restaurant, which has a stately cellar with 11,000 bottles. 1624 Westheimer Strasse. 832-380-2481
Turners
The T marks the place: this classy restaurant, which is only visible on Post Oak Boulevard by a simple letter “T” on the awning, offers one of the most sophisticated dining rooms in Uptown. In addition to an exquisite menu with modern American traditions such as king crab terrine and lobster thermidor, the restaurant delights with live music by local pianists performing on a mahogany baby grand piano. Dust off the old tuxedo and get cozy for a fun evening. 1800 Post Oak Boulevard. 713-804-1212
Bludorn
Treat yourself to your chic trousers for the French-inspired kitchen at Bludorn, the idea of the couple Aaron Bludorn and Victoria Pappas Bludorn (yes, the famous Pappas family). The two met while working at Daniel Boulud’s restaurant of the same name in NYC and then brought their star power down south to open their own restaurant. The result? A Houston hot spot with quality food and a lively atmosphere. The space, which has an elegant and private bar area separated from the main dining room and a spacious terrace on several levels, allows guests to gather for long, boozy dinners. Dishes like the high-profile lobster pot pie and the dry-aged NY strip are worthy, but be safe and save space for the totally divisible baked Alaska. 807 Taft Str. 713-999-0146
Musaafer
With its grandiose building in the Galleria, including a dining room dubbed the “Palace of Mirrors” and adorned with more than 200,000 hand-cut mirrors, Musaafer is one of the most opulent restaurants in Houston that deserves an elegant evening. The breathtaking space offers plenty of pockets both inside and on the covered terrace for an Insta-worthy shot, while bizarre cocktails like the ultimate gin and tonic serve as the perfect accessory for your “outfit of the day” wonderful, layered with intense colors and hearty ingredients. Caution, your camera clicking finger can get tired here. 5115 Westheimer Rd. Unit 3500
Degus
Degust is a tiny restaurant that by and large impresses, making it one of the most exclusive reservations in Houston. With only 20 seats around a round counter, the atmosphere is personal and intimate. The restaurant offers guests the opportunity to reserve one of three seats, 5:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 11 p.m., during which an eight-course tasting menu is offered. The partly Spanish, partly Mexican cuisine shows a Japanese influence that leads to dishes such as golf fish with shishito and citrus fruits and cauliflower with dashi. Are you celebrating a special occasion or do you want to be pampered for no reason? Additions to the tasting menu include foie gras, black truffles, and ossetra caviar, so go ahead and indulge yourself. 7202 Long Point Rd. 281-707-4623
The gardener
With its chic museum ambience and Michelin star chef Alain Verzeroli, Le Jardinier serves as a gourmet destination with style and substance. After locations in New York and Miami, the French restaurant is a welcome addition to the museum district, which is neatly located on the west side of the new children’s building at the MFAH. Its floor-to-ceiling windows give guests a clear view of the Cullen Sculpture Garden, and a spacious wraparound bar serves as a hub in the dining room. Try the gin and tonic, which has a deep lavender tone, and treat yourself to the 5-course tasting menu, an exquisite and artistic presentation of the restaurant’s seasonal offerings. 5500 Hauptstr., Ste. 122
Tonight and morning at La Colombe d’Or
With the reopening of the new and improved La Colombe d’Or Hotel, comes a sparkling new place for the fabulous people to meet over food and drink. Houstonians flock to the on-site Tonight & Tomorrow restaurant and the adjacent cocktail lounge Bar No. 3 to visit. Nestled in cozy, dimly lit rooms within the renovated mansion, the bar is atmospheric and offers visitors a convenient escape from the eclectic Montrose neighborhood to enjoy a glass of champagne or a craft cocktail. The restaurant, on the other hand, since it serves as an in-house option for hotel guests, is open mornings, lunchtimes, and evenings, with a “modern Houston” menu featuring things like Gulf Crudo and Pork Coppa and Grits at the center. Consider stopping by the night owls for a taste of the good (Montrose) life. 3410 Montrose Boulevard.
Steak 48
Go for the steaks … stay for the trendy people watching. This upscale meeting place in the River Oaks District is consistently a good choice for a glamorous evening, and its modern steakhouse menu and extensive wine list will also be more than satisfactory. Guests can dine in the spacious bar area, where the energy is high, or rather reserve a secluded glass cabin with a view of the busy kitchen and then indulge in a sky-high seafood tower (built according to your wishes with fresh offerings from the shell). Bar) and a steak with traditional – and many non-traditional – side dishes. 4444 Westheimer Strasse. 713-322-7448
Gratify Neighborhood Bistro
First, let your eyes wander at Clark Cooper Concepts’ eye-catching new West U restaurant, the Gratify Neighborhood Bistro. The stylish restaurant offers a bizarre interpretation of Baroque architecture and impresses at first glance with eye-catching patterned wallpaper, dramatic globe lighting, colorful furniture and even a disco ball. As a neighbor of the sister concept Coppa Osteria, the newcomer has quickly developed into a hot spot in the Rice Village Arcade. Groups gather on custom-made charcuterie boards with a variety of cheeses prominently displayed at the bar, which is surrounded by glass domes. Raw bar jewels like freshly peeled oysters, crudo and caviar serve as ideal precursors for decadent starters like the tagliarini pasta with shaved truffles at the table. Run, don’t go to reward … but make sure you have a reservation. 5212 Morningside Dr. 713-524-7865
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