Frank Crapitto, of Crapitto’s Cucina Italiana and Frank Butera, who has worked in a Michelin-starred
restaurant in San Francisco, have announced their collaboration in the creation of Frank’s Chop House.

Photo: (L) Frank Butera & (R) Frank Crapitto

Butera will be the chef and will use locally sourced produce, beef and gulf coast seafood.
The cuisine will be "New American" and will change with the seasons.

The food will be the star and the Franks think that’s the way dining should be.
Don’t look for trendy décor. Be prepared for a menu that merges the many different
food influences found in this region. 

"Soulful cooking" is how Frank Butera describes it.
"A chef should put his soul into what he serves," he said.

Butera mastered his craft after many years in the kitchen with Michael Tusk of Quince in
San Francisco. In 2007 Quince received a star from the famed Michelin Guide. Butera is also part
of the Houston family that owned the well-known Butera’s Grocery.

About his time at Quince, he says, "I didn't even own a paring knife, but Mike gave me a chance.
He took me to the farmer’s markets and taught me the importance of fresh ingredients. I am looking
forward to working with local growers in our area to give Houstonians a taste of fresh food,
artfully prepared and presented."

Butera has also worked with Carrabba's, Da Marco and Catalan in Houston.

Frank’s Chop House is scheduled to open in mid-July at 3736 Westheimer, Houston.

In the past this location has housed several restaurants including The Stables, Rockfish and Joyce's Ocean Grill, which closed in May, making way for Frank's Chop House.