March
Texas
March approaches dinner as an exploration of a particular place. At this Houston tasting-menu restaurant, the kitchen studies regions associated with the Mediterranean and builds a changing sequence of dishes around their ingredients, history and techniques. Past and recent themes have moved through North Africa, Spain, Greece and Portugal. The current Portuguese focus considers both Mediterranean foundations and Atlantic influences, giving the menu a framework that reaches beyond a list of familiar national dishes. The experience begins in the lounge with cocktails and small bites before guests move into the dining room. Drinks follow the same regional interests as the food, making the pairings part of the restaurant’s broader interpretation. March suits diners who enjoy a meal with a clear narrative and are happy to let the kitchen set the route. Its changing themes give repeat visits a different purpose, while the progression from lounge to table helps make the evening feel like a considered occasion.