A celebrity chef in his own rights, Scotland-born Matthew Gray earned a Michelin star at his last stint, the venerable Inverlochy Castle Hotel in Scotland.
Humble doesn't have the same smoking ban as Houston, so if you yearn for a nicotine hit with your dinner, call in advance and Chez Nous will be happy to let you puff away in the secluded bar area.
Get your favorite Le Mistral ingredients at Foody's Gourmet & Bakery, the next-door grocer opened by the Denis brothers.
While son Jean-Philippe Guy continues the tradition of serving quality French food at Bistro Provence. His father, George Guy, continues to create magic in the kitchen of La Brocante Café.
For an even more relaxed evening, camp out in the downstairs lounge (open 'til 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday), where seating is plush and specials are written on the chalkboard walls.
The waitstaff generally can be found speaking French and most of them seem to have come to Rabelais directly from the motherland.
The entree prices certainly reflect the quality of the dishes, but the wine list is surprisingly reasonable.
This is practically the only classic French brasserie in Houston, but the seasonal country French dishes, savory pot-au-feu, white duck cassoulet and steak au poivre are both satisfying and authentic.
