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Houston, FM Kitchen and Bar, May 2017, interior

FM Kitchen & Bar is one of many Houston restaurants reopening on Wednesday.

With Harvey having moved east, more Houston restaurants have been able to reopen. Hopefully, that means Wednesday is the final day CultureMap will be providing daily updates on restaurant reopenings.

Judging by a quick scouting expedition throughout a few inner loop neighborhoods last night, Houstonians are thrilled to have their restaurants back. Every open business seemed to be packed.

While the city has months of recovery ahead, this small totem of “normal life” seems to have brought a welcome sense of relief to many people. Employees are just as happy to be out of their homes and serving customers.

Rather than list all of the restaurants that are open, the below list only includes restaurants that are reopening today. See yesterday's list for even more restaurants, although be advised that hours of operation are still in flux.

CultureMap will update this article at 3 pm. Restaurants that have reopened today and want to be on this list may post in the comments or email eric@culturemap.com.

Montrose:
Boheme - Open beginning at noon.
Cane Rosso - Open beginning at 11 am with a limited menu.
Common Bond - Open from 11 am to 5 pm with a limited menu.
El Tiempo - 1308 location has reopened, but the Annex location on Westheimer is still closed.
The Pit Room - Open beginning at 11 am with a full menu.
Provisions - Open from 12 pm to 6 pm with a limited menu in the bar.
Good Dog Montrose - Open until 10 pm with nearly-full menu.

Midtown:
Artisans - Open from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Fluff Bake Bar - Open from 10 am to 5 pm.
Holley's - Open for lunch and dinner with a limited menu.
Luna y Sol - Open from 11 am to 8 pm. Full hours resume Thursday.
Weights + Measures - Bakery opens at 8 am with pastries and coffee. Lunch and dinner service follows.

The Heights and surrounding neighborhoods:
Alice Blue - Open from 11 am to 8 pm or sold out.
Cane Rosso - Open beginning at 11 am with a limited menu.
Coltivare - Open from 5 pm to 9:45 with a limited menu.
Demeris Bar-B-Q - Regular hours.
Harold's in the Heights - Serving brunch from 11 am to 3 pm.
King’s BierHaus - Open from 5 pm to 9 pm with a limited menu.
Rainbow Lodge - Open beginning at 5 pm for happy hour and dinner.
Revival Market - Open from 8 am to 4 pm.

Washington Avenue:
El Tiempo - Washington Avenue location returns to business with a limited menu.
Federal Grill - Open at 4 pm with a limited menu.
FM Kitchen & Bar - Open beginning at 11 am.
Ginger & Fork - Open for normal hours.
Jax Grill - Open for regular hours.
Laurenzo’s - Open for normal hours with a limited menu.

Galleria/Tanglewood/Briargrove:
Berryhill Baja Grill - Regular hours.
Chama Gaucha - Open regular hours (11:30 am to 9:30 pm) with a full menu.
Ciao Bello - Open from 4 pm to 9:30 pm.
La Table - Marche (downstairs) open beginning at 11 am.
Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen - Open for lunch and dinner beginning at 11 am.

River Oaks/Greenway/Upper Kirby:
Berryhill Baja Grill - Regular hours.
Demeris Bar-B-Q - Regular hours.
Kata Robata - Open from 12 pm to 6 pm with its full menu.
Local Foods - Open from 11 am to 3 pm.
Petite Sweets - Open from 11 am to 7 pm.
Relish Restaurant & Bar - Open for lunch and dinner from 11 am to 8 pm.
Tony’s - Open from 4 pm to 9:30 pm.

Rice Village/West University:
D'Amico's Italian Market Café - Open for lunch and dinner beginning at 11 am until 10 pm or sold out.
Hungry's - Open beginning at 11 am with a limited menu.
Picnic - Open beginning at 10 am.
Pokeology - Open for regular business hours (11:30 am to 10 pm).
Prego - Open from 11 am to 8 pm.
The Raven Grill - Open beginning at noon.
Tiny’s No. 5 - Open from 9 am to 9 pm.
Tiny’s Milk and Cookies - Open from 10 am to 6 pm

Downtown:
Main Kitchen at the JW Marriott - Open to the public for lunch and dinner.
Xochi - Open beginning at 12 pm with a limited menu. Cocktail specials will benefit Harvey relief efforts.

Memorial:
Kuu - Open beginning at 11 am.
Jonathan’s the Rub - Open for lunch and dinner beginning at 12 pm.
Vallone’s - Open from 4 pm to 9:30 pm.

Bellaire/Southwest Houston:
Himalaya - Open for regular hours.
Jax Grill - Open for regular hours

Tomball:
Tejas Chocolates - Open at 11 am with a limited menu.

Update, 3 pm:

Montrose:
Good Dog Houston - Open from 11 am to 10 pm.
L’Olivier - Open for regular business.
Max’s Wine Dive - Open from 4 pm to 10 pm with a limited menu.
Pistolero’s - Open beginning at 4 pm with $1 tacos for dine-in customers.
Riel - Open beginning at 5 pm with a limited menu.
Roost - Open beginning at 5 pm with a full menu.
Sorrento Ristorante - Open for regular business.
Vinoteca Poscol - Open for regular business.

Midtown/Third Ward:
Natachee’s Supper & Punch - Open for regular business.
Oporto Fooding House & Wine - Open for regular business.
Ray’s Real Pit BBQ Shack - Open from 11 am to 4 pm. Regular hours resume Thursday.
Rico’s Morning, Noon + Night - Open for regular business

The Heights and surrounding neighborhoods:
Antone’s - Open for regular business.
Bernie's Burger Bus - Open for regular hours with a limited menu.
Connie’s Seafood - Open for regular business.
Good Dog Houston - Open from 11 am to 10 pm.
Karbach Brewing - Open beginning at 11 am.
Plonk Bistro - Open for regular business.

Washington Avenue:
Federal Grill - Open beginning at 4 pm with a limited menu.
Jax Grill - Open for regular business.
Max’s Wine Dive - Open from 4 pm to 10 pm with a limited menu.
Ninja Ramen - Open for dinner beginning at 5 pm.
Pi Pizza - Open for dinner with a limited menu beginning at 4 pm.
Pluckers Wing Bar - Open from 2 pm to 10 pm with a limited menu.
Star Fish - Open beginning at 4 pm with a full menu.

Galleria/Tanglewood/Briargrove:
Antone’s - Open for regular business.
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Open from 4 pm to 10 pm with a limited menu.
Dish Society - Open for regular hours.
Eloise Nichols - Open for regular business hours with a limited menu.
Houston’s - Open from 12 pm to 7 pm. Kirby location expected to open Thursday.
Krisp Bird & Batter - Open for regular business
Michael’s Cookie Jar - Open for regular business; other locations will follow this week.
Taverna - Open from 2 pm to 9 pm with a limited menu.
Toulouse - Open from 2 pm to 9 pm with a limited menu.

River Oaks/Greenway/Upper Kirby:
Americas - Open beginning at 5 pm.
Frank’s Americana Revival - Open for regular business.
Oishii - Open from 11 am to 10 pm.
Ouisie’s Table - Open for dinner beginning at 5 pm.

Rice Village/West University/Bellaire:
Bernie's Burger Bus - Open for regular hours with a limited menu.
Fajitas a Go Go - Open for regular business.
Jax Grill - Open for regular business.
Saltillo Mexican Kitchen - Open for regular business.
Thai Village - Both locations open for regular business.
The Ginger Man - Open until 11 pm; normal hours resume once the curfew is lifted.

Downtown/EaDo/Second Ward:
Cajun Stop - Open for regular business.
Ninfa’s on Navigation - Open for regular business.
Your Pie - Open for regular business.
Vic & Anthony’s - Open for dinner beginning at 5 pm.

Museum District:
Bodegas Taco Shop - Open from 12 pm to 9 pm. Regular hours resume Thursday.
Danton’s - Open for dinner beginning at 4 pm.
Lucille's - Open from 11 am to 10 pm with a limited menu.

Memorial:
Grub Burger Bar - Open for regular business
Liberty Kitchen at the Treehouse - Open from 5 pm until the curfew.
Pappy’s Cafe - Open for lunch and dinner beginning at 12 pm.
State Fare - Open at 3 pm with a limited menu.

Suburbs:
Cajun Stop - Open for regular business in The Woodlands.
Dish Society - Open for regular hours in Katy.
Fernando’s - Open for dinner in Sugar Land beginning at 5:15.
Grazia Italian Kitchen - Pearland and Clear Lake locations open for regular business.
Great W’Kana Cafe - Open for regular business in the Energy Corridor.
Grub Burger Bar - Open for regular business in The Woodlands.
Hasta la Pasta - Open for regular business in Katy.
Killen’s Steakhouse - Open from 4 pm to 9 pm with a limited menu.
V Bistro Noodle & Grill - Open in Humble for regular business.

Various locations:
Avenida Brazil - All three locations are open and serving its Houston Restaurant Weeks menu.
Churrascos - Most locations open for lunch and dinner.
Mambo Seafood - Seven of eight Houston locations open for regular business.
Molina’s Cantina - All three locations open for dinner tonight.
Perry’s Steakhouse - Five Houston-area locations open for dinner beginning at 4 pm.
Raising Cane’s - Multiple locations open for regular business.
Saltgrass Steakhouse - Multiple locations open for regular business.
Which Wich - Memorial and Vintage Park locations have reopened.

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Aaron Bludorn's new hotel restaurant brings French flair to Montrose

Perseid restaurant Hotel Saint Augustine

Photo by Julie Soefer

French classics such as terrine and coq au vin are on the menu at Perseid.

Bludorn partners Aaron Bludorn and Cherif Mbodji are ready to unveil their latest project. Perseid, the duo’s first all-day concept, will open this Thursday, January 16.

Located on the campus of the Hotel Saint Augustine, the recently-opened boutique hotel in Montrose, Perseid, named for the annual meteor shower that takes place in August, aims to be a neighborhood bistro that actually draws Houstonians to dine — an almost impossible task for a Houston hotel restaurant. While the list of people who’ve tried without breaking through is long — Top Chef Masters winner Chris Cosentino’s Rosalie’s Italian Soul being among the more recent examples — Aaron Bludorn is confident that Houstonians will support Perseid just as enthusiastically as they have his three other restaurants, fine dining eatery Bludorn, seafood restaurant Navy Blue, and lively tavern Bar Bludorn.

“Being a local restaurant group gives us an advantage over other hotels that bring in chefs from out of town,” Bludorn tells CultureMap. “It’s hard to play an away game in the restaurant business. You need home field advantage.”

Also giving Perseid an advantage towards success is the strong relationship the Bludorn team has established with Bunkhouse, the Austin-based hotel group behind the Hotel Saint Augustine. As CultureMap reported in December, the 71-room property occupies five, two-story buildings that quietly blend into its neighborhood. Its location near the intersection of Richmond and Mandell is only a short walk to the Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel.

“Bludorn [the company] has never partnered with anyone in our young history,” the chef notes. “It’s a big deal to link our brand to them. We feel very comfortable with Bunkhouse. If we signed up with someone with less synergy, I wouldn’t be able to say that.”

The hotel’s proximity to the Menil Collection also inspired the direction of Perseid’s food. Building on the story of the de Menil family’s move from France to Houston, Bludorn and his team created a menu built around some of the classic French fare that diners might expect from a chef who spent 10 years leading the kitchen at New York’s celebrated Bar Boulud. That means French staples such as duck and foie gras terrine, escargot, and coq au vin will be available at lunch and dinner.

“I’ve wanted to do a French restaurant for a long time,” Bludorn says. “If you look at Gulf Coast cuisine, there are so many overlaps between French and Gulf Coast cuisine. I wanted something that really speaks to that. I wanted a place where we can have a terrine on the menu full time.”

Of course, simply pulling recipes out of Mastering the Art of French Cooking won’t do. Perseid adds some Gulf Coast flair to all of its creations, such as serving crawfish sausage as an appetizer or giving a Thai twist to its duck frites courtesy of mango, green pepper, and coriander.

Breakfast, served daily beginning at 7 am, draws liberally from the brunch menus of its three sibling restaurants. That means Bludorn’s celebrated pancakes, previously only available for Sunday brunch, are now more readily available. Pastry chef Marie Riddle has also created a full roster of viennoiserie, ensuring freshly-baked croissants and other pastries will be available every morning.

Bludorn, who began his culinary career as a breakfast cook, says he has deep respect for the morning meal. He hopes Houstonians will work the restaurant into their morning routines, such as University of St. Thomas faculty stopping by before their classes or parents coming for coffee after dropping their kids off at a nearby school such as Annunciation Orthodox.

Photo by Julie Soefer

French classics such as terrine and coq au vin are on the menu at Perseid.

“There are some restaurants that serve breakfast in Houston. I’d love for this restaurant to be a place where Houstonians have a breakfast meeting,” Bludorn says.

Perseid will also assist with the hotel’s bar, the Augustine Lounge, which is open for breakfast, light bites, and cocktails through the day. It will also prepare items for events at the Montrose Ballroom, an event space that’s located above the restaurant with a capacity of up to 250 standing (130 seated). Its menus will be available to hotel guests via room service during the restaurant’s operating hours.

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