REMINGTON RESTAURANT & BAR Chef Signorelli has been with the St. Regis for ten years now but has been with the Marriott brand for 22 years in total. When asked why he explained, “I think it really has to do with the focus of our team on quality food and setting the bar for the city, as far as really pushing to make sure we’re recognized as a leader in Houston for cuisine. It’s exciting that my staff and team are equally passionate about food as I am and want to give the best to our guests.” Chef Signorelli first found his passion for food at home. “My mom was a fantastic cook and really inspired me,” he said. “Just before high school, I decided to work at a small restaurant in the Colorado town I grew up in. I worked with a chef who showed me a lot of interesting things I’d never thought about, and it was exciting to see that level of professionalism in the kitchen.” He went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America and continued to hone his craft. “I like to draw upon my travels,” Signorelli said. “I love to travel, and really enjoy seeing different types of cuisine in the U.S. and internationally.” His love for international cuisine is evident in the staff that he hires. He has cooks from Ethiopia, Cambodia, El Salvador, Singapore, Guatemala, and the list goes on. “I draw my inspiration from their diverse backgrounds and involve
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them in creating menus,” he said. “We can handle any types of cuisine now because of the diversity of the team.” The restaurant menu features contemporary American cuisine with a focus on sustainable foods and influences from different parts of the United States, but with a Texas flare. They try to incorporate some comfort foods with a Texas spin. Recently, they added a Fried Green Tomato Benedict to the menu that comes with a cornmeal-crusted tomato and a rancho crème instead of a traditional hollandaise. The restaurant, like the rest of the hotel, is modern yet elegant and showcases a beautiful conservatory, an open-air space with big windows that look out on the veranda garden. The Remington Bar features a tapas-style menu of unique dishes and comfort food, as well as live music, typically jazz, on the weekends. Guests love their mesquite-smoked chicken wings with a guajillo chili honey sauce. When it comes to luxury and service, The St. Regis Houston has set the bar as high as possible. “I would say being here has been the best in my life and career, and I attribute that to my team, who supports the mission to be the best in the city, if not the state, if not the nation,” Signorelli said. Sounds like a pretty high bar indeed, and one worth exploring, particularly if it comes with a butler!