Photo Courtesy of Osso & Kristalla
Counting on the momentum from Downtown diners to continue to visit since the Super Bowl Rush, on, but not restricted to, only ‘game days’, Houston Astro’s owner, Jim Crane opens two new restaurants in walking vicinity to Minute Maid Park. However, it is fitting to have the restaurants so close to where the Astros play since enjoying a meal together is as great a pastime as watching baseball.
Osso & Kristalla, a casual dining experience and Potente, its sister fine-dining restaurant are both located on the ground floor corner of space of 500 Crawford Building at 1515 Texas. The two restaurants are named after his three children.
Arancini & Polenta Tots
Osso & Kristalla, is an open kitchen and patio seating casual trattoria. Both restaurants are overseen by Executive Chef Michael Parker. Other members of the team include Chef de Cuisine Micah Rideout, and Executive Pastry Chef David Berg.They serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For Breakfast, they serve Bombilini (Italian filled donut) , croissants, breakfast sandwiches, and more. They also serve various espresso selections, iced coffee( local Katz Coffee), and tea. All bread, pasta, and pastries are made-in house. Lunch and dinner includes pasta, wood-fired pizza, and salads. As for drinks, there is an extensive wine list to select from.
Tonno Crudo // Photo Courtesy of Potente
Potente, their upscale sister next door opens every evening at 5pm. Their menu includes steaks, homemade pasta, and daily seafood selections. They focus on using only the highest quality ingredients and fresh local products. Some of their popular dishes include Tonno Crudo and Risotto con Tartufi. Dessert includes Lemon Zabaione Torte and Almond Semolina Cake. As for drinks, they have a large selection of wine and cocktails such as Dante’s Inferno and Hemingway was right. They have three private spaces and a main dining area with furniture chosen for a sophisticated but comfort lounge feel.