"With a name that means “the gardener” in French, MFAH’s restaurant oozes cultivation and seasonality in its menu and charming interior. Expansive windows illuminate the dining room with natural light by day, and a mirrored backdrop above the bar is one of the restaurant’s main attractions. Request one of its booths, which give a great view of the vibrant, multicolored hanging carpet mural of trees in the dining room, while also facing the windows that give glimpses into the Cullen Sculpture Garden. Go for the five-course Seasonal Expression tasting menu for a marvelous showcase of art you can eat, including a standout scallop crudo and Maine lobster vol au vent, or order a la carte. The Ora King salmon, served with white asparagus, saffron hollandaise, and confit kumquats, tastes like spring." - Marcy de Luna