HOUSTON
FRENCH
Annabelle Brasserie
French · Classical · Fourth Ward
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Ben Berg's all-day French brasserie — the anchor of the new Autry Park development, with executive chef Russell Kirkham (ex-Artisans) running a Parisian-bistro menu from breakfast through weekend brunch. The room is the pitch: a flower-covered ceiling, marble floors, vintage mirrors, and a Citroën truck parked at the door, engineered for maximum transport. It's brasserie comfort dressed for an occasion rather than a chef's tasting-menu statement. Come for a long, pretty lunch on the bayou.