Bolognese and Kale
The prime location will serve the Italian restaurant, with an original location in Dallas, well; famed architect-designer Michael Hsu will revamp the interiors with custom lighting and furniture, plus a patio and a cocktail lounge. Artwork from the personal collection of co-owner Robert Quick — who's worked alongside Thomas Keller and at Hillstone Group, where he met his current biz partner Matt Gottlieb — will adorn the walls.
Crispy Baby Artichokes
Gemelli
As for the food, expect traditional Italian fare like meatballs with housemade focaccia, and a tasty Bolognese with six-hour-slow-cooked beef. The Dallas location has earned rave reviews for its Spicy Gemelli pasta with vodka sauce and standout customer service.
In a statement announcing the opening, Quick says that the pair is "thrilled" to open Il Bracco in the Galleria, "in this vibrant city and in such a bustling area." Gottlieb says that both partners have previously lived in Houston and still have family members here. "It was a natural fit. Many of our managers and staff will be familiar names and faces from the Houston hospitality scene as well."