Houston chef Scott Tycer, owner of Aries restaurant and Kraftsmen Baking, is increasing his culinary presence with a third dining concept.
Scheduled to debut in May, Gravitas restaurant will occupy the 1930s-era warehouse and storefront at 807 Taft that housed Antone's Famous Po'Boys & Deli for more than 50 years.
The 7,200-square-foot restaurant will include a 200-seat dining room, separate lounge, second-floor banquet and meeting space and a back garden with patio dining.
The bistro will feature classic, hearty fare interpreted in the French style. Owner/developer Andrew Kaldis negotiated the lease, and architect Ferenc Dreef is overseeing the renovation.
As a developer, Kaldis has been successful at taking older buildings and utilizing and enhancing their unique charms, architectural accents and appeal in the renovation process. He was also involved in the development of Hugo's restaurant.
"We pride ourselves in taking the guts of the old building and capitalizing on them, not replacing them,"
"We pride ourselves in taking the guts of the old building and capitalizing on them, not replacing them," he says.
Published is the Houston Business Journal
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