Artisans
5-Course Eclectic French Tasting Event
Originally opened in 2012 and now, as of this past January, the official occupant of a dazzling new space in the Galleria area, this exceptional eatery is listed on this year’s Eater List of “18 Standout French Restaurants in Houston” and was honored as a “Best of the Best” French Restaurant Winner by Houston Chronicle. Executive Chef Erik Cruz has worked closely for five years with Artisans’ founding chef, the renowned Jacques Fox. Now, in the restaurant’s spectacular open kitchen, Chef Cruz is turning out classic French dishes like escargots, beef tartare, onion soup, bouillabaisse, tarte tatin, and so much more. Artisans is, in fact, an absolute glorification of what is indisputably one of the world’s great, if not greatest, cuisines. “The food at Artisans is beautiful,” says Infatuation, and so we are so looking forward to our visit here, and to chatting with Chef Cruz about how he puts his own special touch on these time-honored recipes. Join us!
About the Host:
Erik Cruz
Executive Chef
Hailing from Tamaulipas, Mexico, Chef Erik Cruz migrated to Houston in the early 2000s, quickly rising through the ranks at Golden Seafood House. After honing his craft at Zion's Italian Kitchen and Brennas (in addition to working alongside renowned chefs such as Danny Trace, Jose Arevalo, and Hugo Ortega at Hugo's Cafe), his culinary journey led him to Liberty Kitchen and then Artisans as Executive Chef.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Salade Artisans
mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette, parmesan, crostini, heirloom tomato, housemade candied bacon
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Bisque de Homard
half lobster tail, tomato confit
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Loup de Mer du Chili
chilean sea bass, pistachio, pesto risotto, white asparagus, fennel saffron velouté
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Filet de Bœuf au Poivre
pepper crusted beef tenderloin, mashed potato rôti, prosciutto, haricot vert, green peppercorn sauce
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Gâteau Opéra
joconde cake, french buttercream, ganache
Artisans
5745 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
