"The Bastion Collection puts the spotlight on Italian cuisine at Tavola in a glamorous way, with a brasserie-style bar, an enclosed patio, and an attractive dining room decorated in blush hues. At its helm is chef de cuisine Michael Lara (formerly of Le Jardinier), who infuses dishes with Southern flair, as in the pappardelle with Texas wild boar ragu. Eat, drink, and then choose an after-dinner digestif from the restaurant’s amaro cart." - Marcy de Luna