Bistro Mistral

10/15/2026

The menu, course by course. Each region is where the w**e comes from.

1. Rhône Valley: Paul Jaboulet Aîné Parallèle 45 Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2024, with Pan-Seared Scallop, tarragon beurre blanc and apricot shortbread
2. Alsace: Zind-Humbrecht Alsace Riesling 2024, with Maine Lobster Étouffée, steamed Napa cabbage aumônière and Riesling nage
3. Northern Rhône: Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage 2022, with Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib, huckleberry sauce and wild mushroom ravioli
4. Ch*****ne: Taittinger Prestige Rosé Brut NV, with Fresh Raspberry Pavlova, vanilla Chantilly, red fruit coulis and Taittinger warm sabayon

Wednesday, November 18 · Bellaire
Thursday, November 19 · Memorial
Reception 6:30 PM · Dinner 7 PM · $110 per person, plus tax and 20% gratuity

Tickets: link in bio.

10/15/2026

Behind the scenes of Le Duel Culinaire, night three 🎬

Plates lined up at the pass, servers flying through a full dining room, and two chefs giving everything on the line.

Merci to Chef Christian Hernandez of and Chef Javier Becerra of XOLO for cooking their hearts out, and to every guest who came hungry and voted.

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Tuesday, October 20: Benchawan "Chef G" Painter takes on Thomas Bille. 🔪

10/14/2026

The closest duel yet. 🏆

Night three of Le Duel Culinaire came down to the wire. After three courses, only a handful of points separated the two chefs.

Congratulations to Chef Christian Hernandez of , winner of the night! Bravo to Chef Javier Becerra of XOLO for an unforgettable duel.

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Next up, Tuesday, October 20: James Beard winner Benchawan "Chef G" Painter vs. Thomas Bille.

10/12/2026

W**e Dinners: A Culinary Journey Through France.

Chef David Denis cooks four courses, each paired with a French w**e: from the Rhône Valley, Alsace, the Northern Rhône and Ch*****ne. Our sommelier presents every w**e.

Wednesday, November 18 · Bistro Mistral Bellaire, 5313 Bellaire Blvd, Suite A
Thursday, November 19 · Bistro Mistral Memorial, 13616 Memorial Dr

Reception at 6:30 PM with an amuse-bouche and bubbles. Dinner at 7 PM.
$110 per person, plus tax and 20% gratuity. Limited to 40 guests per evening.

Tickets: link in bio.

10/09/2026

Two chefs, one dining room, one winner. Night two of Le Duel Culinaire at Bistro Mistral 🔥

Congratulations to Chef Christine Ha of , winner of the night! Bravo to Chef Michelle Wallace for a delicious duel.

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10/06/2026

10/02/2026

🦐 Prawn Paella at Bistro Mistral Bellaire! 🇫🇷🇪🇸

A taste of the Mediterranean — succulent prawns, saffron-infused rice, and bold flavors, prepared with the Bistro Mistral touch.

09/29/2026

On the lunch menu: Poached Leeks Vinaigrette with Old Dijon mustard dressing, Comté, and toasted walnuts. Join us for lunch at Bistro Mistral in Bellaire or Memorial.

09/25/2026

A bowl worth slowing down for. Our Lentil Soup brings confit pork belly, crème fraîche, and baguette croutons together for a satisfying first course. Join us for lunch at Bistro Mistral in Bellaire or Memorial.

09/15/2026

Stone Street cafe ! Perfect breakfast in New York thank you ❤️

09/14/2026

Difficile de choisir, elles sont toutes magnifiques ! 😍
Mais j’avoue avoir un petit penchant pour la tour de madeleines… Très française, élégante et gourmande ! 🇫🇷

09/13/2026

Love to be here with my Chef Friends!

09/11/2026

Bellaire Foodie Fest I will see you there! https://www.bellairefoodiefest.com/event-details/2026-bellaire-foodie-fest

09/04/2026

HOUSTON, THE TABLE IS SET. ⚔️🍽️

This fall, 10 acclaimed chefs. 5 Tuesday nights. 5 unforgettable duels.

Welcome to LE DUEL CULINAIRE at Bistro Mistral where some of Houston’s most celebrated chefs go head-to-head, and the judges are YOU.

Each evening, two chefs will battle across 3 courses and 6 unsigned dishes. You’ll taste both interpretations side by side, cast your ballot, and decide who takes the win.

🥂 Welcome bubbles at 6:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner begins at 7 PM
⚔️ September 29 – October 27
🎟️ Only 40 seats available per battle

Seats are going fast.

👉 Reserve your seat now — link in bio.

Swipe ➡️ to meet the chefs and see all five matchups.

Who will you crown?