Le Jardinier Houston
Texas
Le Jardinier Houston makes a meal part of a day at the Museum of Fine Arts. On the west side of the Kinder Building, the restaurant uses French culinary technique to explore seasonal ingredients in a setting connected to the museum around it. Created by Alain Verzeroli and The Bastion Collection, the concept places the natural world at the centre of the menu. The kitchen’s emphasis on seasonality allows the food to change through the year, with produce influencing the shape and character of each course. Pastry is part of that considered approach, giving dessert a place in the meal’s overall composition. The restaurant also offers private dining arrangements for occasions that call for a more personal setting. Le Jardinier is an appealing choice for visitors who want to give lunch or dinner the same attention as the galleries. Combining art with a seasonal French menu makes it a destination in its own right, whether the visit centres on the museum or the table.