If the chew fits. Trendsetting restaurants worth stepping out to.
Jane And The Lion Bakehouse Heights
Houston’s coolest farmers market purveyor, Jane Wild, has grown her long-respected biz into a brick and mortar. Stop in for her all-natural breads, sandwiches, quiches and pies, prettily presented on mismatched vintage plates, and her seriously delicious g-free options. The menu changes with the bounty of the season.
Doko Autry Park
From the restaurant group behind cult sensations like Handies Douzo, Autry Park boasts two new openings. Consider stunning 16-seat-only Bar Doko, a speakeasy inspired by Tokyo cocktail culture, or — located across the alley —the larger Doko, offering a la carte sushi options and a six-course chef’s tasting menu encompassing crudo, nigiri, wagyu toast and sake-based cocktails.
Chapola Cafe W. Dallas
Access nighttime hot spot The Kennedy by day, thanks to charming new coffee cart and coffee lounge Chapola Cafe. The relaxed ambiance offers Instagram-perfect latte art, expert pours, cortados and more to enjoy in the sunlit space on a leather couch next to the piano or on the dog-friendly patio. Open daily from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Chardon Allen Parkway Area
The crown jewel of the Thompson Hotel, the French bistro has a streetside entrance and is helmed by Houston chef E.J. Miller, whose background includes Riel and Coppa Osteria. Consider classic French dishes like beef bourguignon, foie gras and steak frites, many with a subtle nod to Gulf Coast, followed by a proper cheese cart for dessert.