Cafe leonelli
2022
GOLDEN LATITUDE PRIZE
cafe leonelli
Brand Story
Cafe Leonelli is an Italian Cafe, offering fast, yet high-quality dishes.
Located in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
The Leonelli brand and concept originated in New York. Led by Michelin Star chef Jonathan Benno, Leonelli has a deep respect for Italian culinary tradition, while being inspired to bring something new to the table—something that reflects the nearby community and local ingredients. By featuring local ingredients that are far from Italy but close to Leonelli, the menus at each Leonelli location offer a delicious balance of the traditional and the unexpected.
Chef Benno has developed the menu for Cafe Leonelli at MFAH to be unique to the Houston community by partnering with local purveyors, such as, Lonestar Mushrooms, Houston Dairy Maids and Homestead Gristmill, and utilizing seasonal ingredients in the creation of each dish. Cafe Leonelli will feature convenient, attended counter service.
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