James Beard Award-nominated chef Chris Williams and Michelin-recommended Lucille\u2019s Hospitality Group have opened a new food and beverage destination in Houston\u2019s Museum District.<\/p>\n
Located on the 12th floor of luxury apartment complex Forme, The Branch officially opened for business Oct. 1 and is now accepting reservations, officials confirmed.<\/p>\n
The 20,000-square-foot restaurant pairs dining and lounge spaces with its featured rooftop patio and pool offering sweeping views of Downtown Houston.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s on the menu<\/p>\n
Throughout the week, The Branch serves a wellness-inspired selection of meals across breakfast, lunch and happy hour. This includes a continental-style Harvest Table for the earliest part of the day, spread with baked goods, fruit, charcuterie, yogurt and other a la carte items, according to a Sept. 30 news release.<\/p>\n
The Branch Benny highlights a lump crab cake, green masa, a poached egg and chipotle hollandaise. The Branch\u2019s Chorizo Press, Avocado & Tuna Conserva Toast, fresh-pressed juices, smoothies and morning cocktails are among its other daily breakfast options, per the release.<\/p>\n
Officials said that the restaurant\u2019s all-day menu consists of Cabo-esque fixings. Guests can enjoy an oyster program, seasonal crudo and a curated cheese selection developed in partnership with A Cheese Affair, a local shop specializing in cheeses from around the world.<\/p>\n
Officials said via news release that the restaurant’s evening beverage program specifically showcases low-ABV cocktails that can \u201ctransition easily\u201d into spirit-free variations.<\/p>\n
Quote of note<\/p>\n
Through its unique locale, The Branch aims to serve as a destination not just for luxury dining, but also for events, buyouts and monthly community programming. Guests can find more information related to private events and catering on the restaurant’s official website.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with The Forme. It\u2019s not only an opportunity to utilize our culinary toolkit through room service and an entirely different dining experience across the street from Lucille\u2019s, but it\u2019s also another opportunity to create equity in one of the country\u2019s most dynamic culinary cities,\u201d Williams said in the release. \u201cThe space itself is truly special, with some of the best views in Houston and a setting unlike anything else in the city. We\u2019re excited to create an experience that complements the neighborhood that has been our home for the past 17 years.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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