When it comes to running serious, highly accomplished restaurants in multiple cities, Chef Alain Verzeroli learned from the best. After two decades under the late Chef Joël Robuchon, Verzeroli has stepped out with his own brand of culinary excellence. Stylish from head to toe and with locations in both Houston and New York City, this dining room is a celebration of the seasons. With neighbors like Gucci and Christian Louboutin, this gorgeous Design District lair feels right at home. The menu is a study of vibrant tastes and smart compositions that pack big flavor minus the heaviness. Highlights include a wonderfully smooth summer gazpacho with avocado; butternut squash ravioli with a brown butter emulsion; as well as seared Hudson Valley foie gras with cherry. Plant-based ice creams and sorbets are impossibly creamy.