It will likely be a Houston homecoming for restauranteur Nelson Monteith with the autumn 2025 debut of Sincere Mary’s in River Oaks.
“It’s a pleasure and honor to deliver a model we’ve labored laborious to create in Austin and at last be capable to share that idea with family and friends in Houston,” Monteith mentioned in a press release. “There’s a little bit of built-in consolation in figuring out there are of us right here who’re already followers of Sincere Mary’s. They’ve been asking us for years to open a location in Houston, and now it’s occurring.”
Situated at 2047-A West Grey St., Sincere Mary’s will occupy the present La Madeleine area. It isn’t identified right now when La Madeleine will shut, however development on Sincere Mary’s is anticipated to start in Could 2025.
Monteith and his spouse, Mary, launched Sincere Mary’s in 2017 after embracing conscious consuming to enhance their well being. Since then, the Austin-based eatery that describes itself as serving “life-giving quick meals” has expanded to 4 areas, with the upcoming River Oaks spot marking its arrival in Houston.
“There’s wholesome meals, contemporary meals, and quick meals,” he mentioned. “We wished to create one thing that matches into that candy spot with out sacrificing high quality or comfort. The development in direction of wholesome consuming and the truth of busy life aren’t slowing down. We provide a spot that caters to each.”
On the heart of Sincere Mary’s menu are 5 signature bowls starting from poke to vegetarian, together with the smoky poblano ($10.25) that contains a basmati rice base with contemporary greens of untamed arugula, candy corn, and pickled onions in a creamy poblano sauce. Co-partner and chef Andrew Wiseheart, identified for Austin’s Contigo and Ladybird Taco, leads the kitchen.
Friends can select from 5 signature bowls at Sincere Mary’s, or create their very own.Courtesy of Sincere Mary’s
Diners can construct their very own bowls by deciding on a base like quinoa, proteins together with grilled hen and tuna, and greens equivalent to candy potatoes. Pickled onions, cucumber salad, and avocado are among the many topping picks, with sauces like lemon garlic and cashew-lime crema.
Scratch-made sipping broths spherical out the menu, with the hen bone broth full of celery, carrots, onions and parsley, or an umami-rich seaweed and mushroom broth.
A choice of house-made aguas frescas and teas, native craft beer, wine, kombucha, and natural cold-pressed juices might be obtainable, as will Sincere Mary’s fashionable almond butter cookies sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a sprinkle of Maldon salt.
With its absolutely gluten-free menu, Sincere Mary’s caters to a variety of dietary preferences, together with vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free. To align with Monteith’s dedication to diet, Sincere Mary’s makes use of seed oils sparingly and prioritizes native and natural substances when attainable.
“River Oaks Purchasing Middle has a novel mix of historical past and vibrant new ideas, making it the best dwelling for us,” Monteith mentioned. “We goal to be a neighborhood spot the place folks can get pleasure from scrumptious, wholesome meals.”
Lunden McGill and John Frazier of Baker Katz brokered the deal for the two,200-square-foot area and extra patio with seating for 38 inside and 44 outdoors. Mark Odom Studio is chargeable for structure and design.
Sincere Mary’s signature parts of terra cotta and blue tilework might be integrated to offer consistency between all 5 areas, whereas Artwork Deco-inspired decor of lush greenery, heat wooden tones and pure mild will align the area with the River Oaks Purchasing Middle’s construction.
Takeaway, supply, and dine-in might be offered each day from 11 am to 9 pm.
