Cafe Benedicte Makes a Triumphant Comeback One Year After Harvey | Eater Houston

"Nearly one year after flood waters from Hurricane Harvey forced it to close, I’m reporting that the Energy Corridor Mediterranean restaurant Cafe Benedicte is making its triumphant comeback. An update to the restaurant’s Facebook page indicates it will reopen this week after a difficult road to recovery; initially the restaurant will offer a limited menu and BYOB to allow its staff the "time to master new systems and products." The menu and the address are staying the same, but owner Vahid Navissi—who a few months ago wrote that "Neither my landlord nor I carried flood insurance at the time, and as cooperative as he has been to the extent of his ability, it seems that I am still unable to meet what is required of me"—says he has not lost faith: "I just want to keep you informed." Cafe Benedicte makes its official comeback on Monday, August 6, with doors opening at 11 a.m." - Amy McCarthy