Houston Restaurant Remi Opens in Hotel Graduca | Eater Houston
"A luxury, all-suite property in Uptown that was purchased about a year ago by the Transwestern Hospitality Group family, the hotel underwent a full renovation and partnered with Episcope Hospitality (led by David Morton of the Morton’s Steakhouse legacy) to add a modern but chic European ambiance; the restaurant kitchen alone received a $1 million upgrade. Interior designer Kara Childress imprinted the interiors with warm tones, burnt orange and gold accents, and a massive collection of Western-scene images by British photographer David Yarrow, including a striking Texas rendition of the Last Supper. The property offers six distinct event spaces for private dining and celebrations, including a room that opens to an open-air courtyard with a garden-like setting, a pool, and a fountain dating from the 1900s—features that make it well suited for al fresco dining and events. Ryan Gaudin notes the broader challenge for hotel restaurants: "They don't want anything complex," and the goal is to offer dishes that are simple and well executed to meet travelers where they are while still being interesting enough to draw local diners. The hotel was created by Giorgio Borlenghi to evoke an old-world Italian atmosphere and emphasizes impeccable service in a private, intimate setting." - Brittany Britto Garley
