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French cuisine lightens up in fast casual setting

September 13, 2013

Allô French Rotisserie, a modern twist on French cuisine, is coming to Houston at the Vintage Park Shopping Village on Louetta near Highway 249, according to a company press release.

Allô's goal is to make French dining less intimidating by serving food in a fast casual setting and giving guests menus written in English, said Owner Eric Goldner.

"Our menu will carry highly affordable twists on traditional French comfort dishes such as Croque Monsieur, steak frites, leg of lamb, and French onion soup but we will also add contemporary influences from Spain like Basque-style mussels, Moroccan short ribs from North Africa, and orange Hoisin roast duck found in China," he said.

As the fast casual restaurant's name implies, diners can expect fresh rotisserie chickens roasting daily in the restaurant and always served hot and juicy, said Goldner, who promises the fragrance of the roasting chickens, rosemary and garlic will fill the air.

"Simply put, Allô guests will find great, affordable French fare that can be enjoyed here or at home," Goldner said. "We hope our guests come repeatedly during the week to enjoy Allô."

The restaurant will present a warm, friendly space that caters to both busy business people and families; seating options include a large patio and a full bar area. The bar will serve a full array of French café-inspired coffees, cocktails, as well as wines by the glass, half carafe, and full carafe. Allô will also offer two private dining areas with TVs.

Goldner was formerly part of the management team with Hubbell & Hudson Bistro in The Woodlands, where he managed the opening of that restaurant. He has 23 years of management experience in several industries and a strong background in business start-ups.

Allô French Rotisserie is expected to open in late September. The restaurant is now hiring and training staff while finishing the build-out.

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