LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Chef Jennifer Maune, a nationally acclaimed chef and Master Chef finalist, is set to open a new restaurant on the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building, Attorney General Tim Griffin announced.
“I am excited to announce that nationally acclaimed chef and Master Chef finalist Jennifer Maune will open her first restaurant, Restaurant Fleur, on the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building,” said Griffin. “Chef Maune, a lifelong Arkansan, has trained at some of the most elite culinary institutions in the world, and her concept for this restaurant will be a fantastic addition to the life of downtown Little Rock. I could not imagine a more perfect tenant for our beautiful building.”
“This moment is the realization of a dream that began over five years ago,” Maune said. “It’s the culmination of a lifelong passion for food, a dedication to excellence, and a deep love for Arkansas.”
With renovations already kicking off, Restaurant Fleur is set to open in January 2026.
Maune described the restaurant as “a refined French-American lunch and dinner concept offering gastronomic cuisine rooted in classical technique and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can expect soulful, elevated cooking that merges French elegance with Southern hospitality and cultural richness.”