Dining
BY ASIA ARMOUR
Eau Tour opened in Rice Village in 2023, in the former location of Benjy’s.
COURTESY JENN DUNCAN
The ravioles du Dauphiné is a vegetarian dish served at Eau Tour cut by hand with alternating layers of ricotta and mushroom.
COURTESY EAU TOUR
French bistro Eau Tour creates synergy in Rice Village After locally known restaurateur Benjy Levit’s self-titled restaurant closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, he introduced modern French bistro Eau Tour in the same space as what he called a reinter- pretation of the former eatery’s values. “The guiding principles have been the same, which are super high-quality ingredients in a casual atmosphere with a lighter touch,” Levit said. Main course What’s special about it? When Benjy’s closed in 2020, Levit decided to transform the space into three separate venues to create a diverse environment.
Owner Benjy Levit emphasizes high quality ingredients.
COURTESY EAU TOUR
Forming the collective was signi cant to Levit because he grew up in the area, graduating from Bellaire High School. Growing up the youngest of six kids, Levit said he found good food was a way to stand out and to make people happy. This continues to be his driving motivation today. “When everything works the way that we plan it, it takes people away from their everyday life stresses, even if it’s brie y,” Levit said. “Great restaurants help provide an escape to our lives, which are busy and stressful.”
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The culinary program is seafood-focused. The restaurant’s name translated from French means “water journey,” Levit said. Levit underlined the grilled snapper in a light Par- mesan broth and a vegetarian ravioles du Dauphiné dish as menu standouts.
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