Client: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH)
For the Bastion Collection

During my time as the Creative Director at the Bastion Collection, a hospitality group that owns and/or manages several international brands, I had the opportunity to work with the MFAH on opening two concepts in their new Kinder Building. Leonelli and Le Jardinier were both established brands in NYC, but the visual branding needed to be expanded and co-branded with the museum. I also created menus and other visual assets and personally did photoshoots for both brands for both brands.

Cafe Leonelli features traditional Italian cuisine in a friendly and relaxed environment,. serving breakfast, salads, hot food, focaccia, and sweets. The main restaurant is located in the Kinder Building, and a small outpost is located in the Glassell School.

French for “the gardener,” Le Jardinier offers a refined culinary experience with a vegetable-forward menu.