Convenience Big Store: How a pair of chefs are helping keep Michelin-level fine-dining alive in Houston

The Michelin guide doesn't rate restaurants in Houston; if it did, Le Jardinier would surely get a star. Columnist Bao Ong has a great story that pulls the curtain back on the process at the French restaurant in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Speaking of top-tier local restaurants, one final reminder (maybe): Be the first to see the Chronicle's 2023 Top 100 Restaurants list by buying a ticket to our Houston Culinary Stars party Oct. 19. Dozens of the city's top chefs and restaurants will be serving food. There will be wine, too.

Jody Schmal, Food Editor

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Culinary director Alain Verzeroli and chef de cuisine Felipe Botero are chasing Michelin-level standards at Houston's most upscale French restaurant.

Local eats

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Midtown has a new infusion of dumplings, buns, dim sum and noodles now that a Washington state-based chain has opened its first Houston restaurant.

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Harold's in the Heights is shifting gears by relinquishing its second-story restaurant space known for its scenic patio.

Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental is now home to the international coffee chain's growing pick-up concept.

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A Houston chef is taking his shot at beating celebrity chef Bobby Flay tomorrow.

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Barcelona Wine Bar, part of a multi-state chain, offers Spanish flavors and vast wine selections.

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For $225, Nobu Houston chefs will serve customers a 17-course sushi tasting menu.

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A popular food truck serving authentic Tennessee-style barbecue has returned to the heart of Katy after a one-year hiatus.

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Houston's dining scene is exceptional. We feature the very best our city has to offer in this list.

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This recipe from Houston chef Anita Jaisinghani was in part adapted from a Julia Child cookbook.

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Smaller than full spareribs, baby backs offer bite-size pork pleasure for barbecue aficionados. Here's where to find 'em.

25 best places to get barbecue in the Houston area: The Greater Houston area is enjoying a new era of smoked meat supremacy, making it, perhaps, the new capital of Texas barbecue. Here are some of the shining stars.