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RESTAURATEUR ALEX BRENNAN-MARTIN OPENS BISTRO ALEX AND CAF ROS IN THE HOTEL SORELLA

noemail@bistroalex.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Two Culinary Gems Enliven Houston, Pay Tribute to Owner’s Louisiana Roots Bistro Alex and Café Rosé, two new concepts from restaurateur Alex Brennan-Martin, scion of the famed Brennan restaurant clan, opened in mid-November 2009, offering Houstonians two casual and hospitable neighborhood gathering places. The Brennan’s name is recognizable around the world with famed culinary outposts in New Orleans as well as Houston. For more than 40 years, Houstonians have come to rely on Brennan’s of Houston for its signature Texas-Creole cuisine and unrivaled service. The result is an experience that bridges generations with exciting dishes, welcoming ambience, and a return to true Southern hospitality that has become a hallmark of the Brennan family tradition. At the helm of both restaurants is Executive Chef Juan Carlos Gonzalez. After nearly a decade of culinary experience with the Commander’s Palace Family of Restaurants, he began his culinary career with a rare opportunity as...

Bistro Alex Menu - Brunch

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:37:01 GMT

Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Bistro Alex offers a contemporary bistro experience fitting for business patrons and casual diners alike. Pricing, on par with other restaurants in the Brennan's Restaurants dynasty, offers a great value both in wine pricing and menu selections that appeal to traditionalists and cutting-edge foodies alike. Click Here to Download our Brunch Menu Click Here for Our Lunch Menu Click Here for Our Dinner Menu BRUNCH EGGS TEXAS BBQ PULLED PORK & WAFFLE 24 Shiner Bock beer braised pork, swiss chard & sunny side up egg with Tabasco Hollandaise ARTICHOKE AND TASSO FRITTATA 16 Rock shrimp and bacon petite salad with sauce Mornay EGGS BENEDICT 20 A savory buttermilk biscuit with housemade tasso, delicately poached eggs and topped with sauce Maltiese SOUPS BRENNAN'S TURTLE SOUP 8.5 Au sherry THREE...

Bistro Alex Lunch Menu

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:24:05 GMT

Bistro Alex is about the great food respected for decades at Brennan's of Houston. . . with a progressive twist. The inviting bistro is designed around a large open kitchen. Both contemporary and traditional, a nature-inspired color palette and eye-catching tile accents are coupled with Texas-style decor and sleek design elements. Click here to download Our Lunch Menu Click Here for Our Dinner Menu Click Here for Our Brunch Menu LUNCH SOUPS BRENNAN'S TURTLE SOUP 8.5 Au sherry THREE MELON GAZPACHO 7.5 With infused vanilla oil & basil creme fraiche BISTRO FIVE ONION SOUP 8 Five Cheese bread pudding PETITE SALADS BABY SPINACH 8 Chevre, red onion jam and spiced pecans with pepper cane jelly vinaigrette COOPER FARMS GRILLED PEACH SALAD 8 Butter Bibb lettuce, spiced shaved...

Bistro Alex Menu

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:54:04 GMT

The bold, flavorful menu reflects a marriage of Brennan's classic favorites and premium lighter fare. Signature dishes range from evolutions of Texas Creole and creative entree salads to an array of roasted selections and seasonal sides. And, of course, impeccable service provides the memorable dining experiences that are a Brennan's family hallmark. Click Here to download Our Dinner Menu Click Here for Our Lunch Menu Click Here for Our Brunch Menu DINNER SOUPS BRENNAN'S TURTLE SOUP 8.5 Au sherry THREE MELON GAZPACHO 7.5 With infused vanilla oil & basil creme fraiche BISTRO FIVE ONION SOUP 8 Five cheese bread pudding ...

Caf Ros Menu

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:34:14 GMT

BREAKFAST MENU QUICK BITES ALEX'S BACON OATMEAL COOKIE 2.95 CINNAMON ROLL 3.5 YOGURT PARFAIT 4.95 Fresh cut fruit, vanilla yogurt with granola OATMEAL 3.95 With honey raisins, berries or bananas BEST OF THE MARKET FRUIT 3.95 Hand cut seasonal fresh fruit ASSORTMENT OF CEREALS 2.95 BAKED GOODS BUTTERMILK BISCUIT 1.45 ASSORTED MUFFINS 2.95 CROISSANT 1.95 BAGEL 2.45 DANISH 2.95 CINNAMON ROLL 2.95 BREAKFAST SANDWICHES & WRAPS CAFE ROSE BREAKFAST BISCUIT 5.45 With EGG AND CHEESE Add Bacon or Ham 6.95 EGG BLT PANINI 5.45 With spicy Ranch dipping HAM & GRUYERE CROISSANT 5.45 Substitute PROSCIUTTO 6.45 STEAK & EGG WRAP 6.95 Grilled hanger steak, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese BREAKFAST WRAP 6.95 Andouille sausage, scrambled eggs, fire roasted peppers & Cheddar BAGEL with SMOKED SALMON 5.95 Dill cream cheese ...

The Brennan's Family

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:01:13 GMT

Noted restaurateur Alex Brennan-Martin, of famed Brennan’s, brings two new dining concepts to Houston’s Hotel Sorella and CITYCENTRE Inside the Hotel Sorella, you’ll find Café Rosé and Bistro Alex, two new and greatly anticipated concepts from restaurateur Alex Brennan-Martin, scion of the famed Brennan restaurant clan. The Brennan’s name is recognizable around the world with famed culinary outposts located in New Orleans as well as Houston. For more than 40 years, Houstonians have joined in a culinary journey at Brennan’s of Houston that has stayed true to their Louisiana roots and unrivaled service traditions of the Brennan’s family, while infusing a stream of innovations from the kitchen. The result is a signature Texas-Creole cuisine and experience that bridges generations with dishes as exciting and noteworthy – and ambience as welcoming – to this one as to its first. Read More About Brennan's >> ...

About Bistro Alex & Cafe' Rose'

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:00:53 GMT

A little place where simplicity and serenity reign Dating back 30 some-odd years to the quaint French cafés that served as neighborhood hubs when Alex Brennan-Martin was training at the prestigious La Varrene culinary arts school in Paris, he has since longed to “have a little place” where simplicity and serenity reign. Fast-forward to the Fall of 2009 when Alex’s life-long dream became a double-dip reality, opening Bistro Alex and Café Rosé in Houston’s west side. Nestled in an affluent community, Bistro Alex and Café Rosé are as welcoming to pedestrians and folks in neighboring bedroom communities as they are to professionals from nearby business districts and guests in the adjoining upscale Hotel Sorella. From the greeters to the waiters, chefs and every associate behind the scenes, our team is focused on superior culinary standards and gracious...

CITYCENTRE - Home to Bistro Alex & Cafe' Rose'

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:00:22 GMT

Located at The Sam Houston Parkway and 1-10, CITYCENTRE is a carefully planned self-contained community. Offering upscale retail, fine dining, and beautiful office space as well as penthouse residences, brownstone, lofts, and apartments CITYCENTRE is Houston's hot new place to live.

Surrounded by open-air plazas and superbly crafted green spaces CITYCENTER is also home to:

The 244 Hotel Sorella, a Valencia Hotel
The Norris Conference Center
Life Time Athletic
Studio Movie Grill

So shop, dine, work and live it up CITYCENTRE style!

Maps & Directions to Bistro Alex & Caf Ros

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:00:06 GMT

We’re glad you’re here. Your table is waiting. Bistro Alex & Café Rosé are located at 800 West Sam Houston PKWY Building 9 / Houston, TX 77024 inside Hotel Sorella Please use the map below, we are looking forward to your visit. View Larger Map Directions: From East (Downtown) Take Interstate 10 West Exit Frontage Road (Exit 756A) towards Beltway-8 Make a U-Turn under Katy Freeway Quickly merge to your Right Turn Right onto Town & Country Blvd. and go past the Plaza Turn Right onto CITYCENTRE way Take next right on Sorella Court, the Hotel Sorella entrance is on your right From West (San Antonio) Take Interstate 10 East Exit Frontage Road towards Beltway-8 Go under Beltway-8 and keep to the Right Turn Right onto Town & Country Blvd. and go past the Plaza Turn Right onto CITYCENTRE way Take next Right on Sorella Court, the Hotel Sorella entrance is on your right From North (Dallas) Take...

Visit Bistro Alex & Cafe' Rose'

Thu, 27 May 2010 20:59:40 GMT

Superlative food and wine. Delightful ambiance. Convivial service. These are a few of our favorite things… and they will be yours, too. Enjoy a contemporary bistro experience at Bistro Alex, a fun gathering spot that offers lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch signature favorites and creative Texas Creole amid a modern backdrop. Visit us for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Café Rosé, a Parisian-inspired family café where yummy food reigns and there’s not a stove in the place. We’re glad you’re here. Your table is waiting. Bistro Alex Bistro Alex Menu Maps & Directions Contact Us Hours Our Hours Are Lunch: 11:30AM - 2PM Mon - Sat Dinner: 6PM - 10PM Sun -Thu 6PM - 11PM Fri & Sat Brunch: 10:30AM - 2PM Sunday Cafe' Rose' Cafe' Rose' Menu Maps & Directions Contact Us Hours Our Hours Are 7AM - 8PM Sun - Thu 7AM - 9PM Fri & Sat 7 Days a Week

Illy Coffee at Caf Ros

Thu, 27 May 2010 20:59:26 GMT

Enjoy the same celebrated Italian espresso as coffee connoisseurs around the world

Divinely superior to coffees that are good to the last drop, the full-flavored Illy coffees at Bistro Alex and Café Rosé allow our patrons to enjoy the same celebrated Italian espresso as coffee connoisseurs around the world.

Pull up a chair at Café Rosé and sip a cup of this upliftingly flavorful, strikingly aromatic coffee. Top off your meal at Bistro Alex with a prized cup of this exotic, rich-bodied delight.

After all, you only live once. Savor the best.

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"Order In"

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:23:53 GMT

Chef Juan Carlos spend the afternoon in the Cafe.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:23:53 GMT

General Manager: Paul Ruiter

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:23:53 GMT

Thank you!

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:23:53 GMT

Alex Brennan-Martin thanks guests for stopping by.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:23:53 GMT

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RESTAURATEUR ALEX BRENNAN-MARTIN OPENS BISTRO ALEX AND CAF ROS IN THE HOTEL SORELLA

Bistro Alex Menu - Brunch

Bistro Alex Lunch Menu

Bistro Alex Menu

Caf Ros Menu

The Brennan's Family

About Bistro Alex & Cafe' Rose'

CITYCENTRE - Home to Bistro Alex & Cafe' Rose'

So shop, dine, work and live it up CITYCENTRE style!

Maps & Directions to Bistro Alex & Caf Ros

Visit Bistro Alex & Cafe' Rose'

Illy Coffee at Caf Ros

Enjoy the same celebrated Italian espresso as coffee connoisseurs around the world

After all, you only live once. Savor the best.

The mission, vision and values according to Andrea Illy

Mission

Values

Vision

"Order In"

General Manager: Paul Ruiter

Thank you!

The mission, vision and values according
to Andrea Illy