in 2024, Le Jardinier RECEIVED A MICHELIN STAR at TEXAS’ INAUGURAL MICHELIN GUIDE CEREMONY - cementing it as one of the top French restaurants in HOUSTON.
OUR STORY
Le Jardinier is a collaborative culinary experience crafted by the global hospitality group The Bastion Collection and Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli, longtime protégé of legendary French Chef Joël Robuchon.
Influenced by his 18 years immersed in Japanese culture, Chef Alain designed Le Jardinier as a tribute to the philosophy of seasonality that is deeply ingrained in Japanese cuisine. WITH MENUS MIRRORING THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF THE SEASONS, dishes constantly evolvE based on the best available ingredients.
Rooted in the refined elegance of French culinary technique, the menu features wild and sustainable fish, meat, and poultry complemented by local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens. The culinary team ensures every ingredient is used at its peak, highlighting the beauty of simple, seasonal preparation.
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The bay leaf
emblematic of Le Jardinier, THE BAY LEAF captures our philosophy of connecting guests to nature. Much like A bay leaf enhances any dish, Le Jardinier enriches its menu and ambiance with the unique character of its surroundings.
This Mediterranean leaf, known for its resilience and enduring fragrance, has symbolized victory and grace through the ages. Here it represents Le Jardinier’s dedication to seasonality and mindful sourcing, cultivated through deep-rooted partnerships with local purveyors.
CHEFS
A Team of MICHELIN-STARRED Chefs Led by EXECUTIVE CHEF FELIPE BOTERO and Pastry Chef TIFFANI ANN GKARIS, Le Jardinier features EVER-CHANGING menus that highlight the vibrance of seasonal produce through meticulous ingredient selection and the nurturing of meaningful partnerships with local farmers.
THE BASTION COLLECTION
The Bastion Collection, an internationally renowned hospitality group with 13 distinct concepts, boasts a total of TEN Michelin Stars Awarded Since 2019, and is a global leader in number of Michelin Stars for a hospitality group. Dedicated to epicurean excellence and innovation, The Bastion Collection is led by a team of operations leaders and award-winning global culinary experts that have developed and operate hotel and restaurant concepts in New York, Miami, Houston, and Geneva.
north american Venues include Michelin Starred Le Jardinier Miami, two Michelin Starred L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami (the only two michelin star restaurant in Miami), Michelin Starred Le Jardinier New York, MICHELIN-STARRED Le Jardinier Houston, Tavola Houston, Café Leonelli Houston and Bar Bastion New York.
the bastion collection also operates multiple venues in geneva: two Michelin Starred L’Atelier Robuchon Geneve (the only two Michelin stars in Geneva), Le Jardinier Geneve and 37 Bar, all located at the woodward hotel; as well as Le Comptoir Woodward.