| A very notable French Restauranteur named Albert | | | | fan of the edamame soup, but Jenny and I gulped it |
| Roux, currently based in Britain, founded Le Gayroche | | | | down with relish. The earthy, vegetal, slightly salty, |
| along with his brother, the first restaurant in Britain to | | | | pureed edamame was perfectly paired with the |
| become Michelin starred. How important are the Roux | | | | fresh, tangy yuzu foam. The spicy tuna rolls were |
| brothers? In a recent poll they were named the | | | | also executed flawlessly. |
| most influential chefs in the nation. | | | | If they do this well at mass producing soup and sushi |
| Luckily for those who can’t make it across the | | | | for passing out to hundreds of passers-by at a |
| Atlantic for a decent meal, there is an American | | | | festival, then I can’t wait to see what Wyatt |
| version of the same wonderful food. Guests at the | | | | Maguire does in the kitchen at Chez Roux. We will |
| luxury spa La Torretta del Lago of Houston can | | | | definitely be making a pilgrimage out there when it |
| enjoy Albert Roux’s cuisine at what could | | | | opens in January 2009. |
| possibly be the most luxurious dining location in the | | | | The restaurant specializes in classic French cuisine |
| city. Here is a summary taken from a favorable | | | | with a modernized twist provided by Rhode Island |
| review posted on She Eats: | | | | native Wyatt Maguire. Of course the old favorites of |
| Jenny and I stopped by the La Torretta Del Lago | | | | Chef Roux back in Britain will be on the menu, but |
| tent with Fayza, where the soon-to-be-opened | | | | the restaurant will also experiment with healthier |
| resort was passing around bites from their signature | | | | dishes and using self-restraint in overly buttery |
| restaurant, Chez Roux. The restaurant will be famed | | | | entrees. The Houston-based La Torretta Del Lago |
| Chef Albert Roux’s first American establishment, | | | | Resort and Spa is the city’s crown jewel in |
| located improbably at a luxury resort on Lake | | | | lakeside retreats. |
| Conroe. The multi-Michelin-starred chef has hired | | | | See the luxurious amenities and comforts that only a |
| young chef Wyatt Maguire (and I do mean young) to | | | | 4-star resort can offer. Dining at Chez Roux provides |
| head up the kitchen, which should be an interesting | | | | fine dining in Houston, and gives people that |
| pairing. | | | | opportunity to choose from a sophisticated menu |
| The bites that the La Torretta tent offered last night | | | | while overlooking the waterfront. You are sure to |
| were irresistable: spicy tuna rolls, edamame soup with | | | | enjoy the peaceful atmosphere created by |
| yuzu foam and chocolate truffles. Fayza was not a | | | | international cuisine artist Albert Roux. |