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with teriyaki-like kabayaki sauce ($21) and the Gulf Coast roll with shrimp, blue crab, tuna, avocado, and jalapeño ($19). The yellowtail aguachile mixes Japanese amberjack with cucumber, and fermented pineapple spiced with serrano is ladled at the table onto crisp seasoned rice chips ($18). Entrees include a lobster-filled pasta with sweet chili sauce ($29), glazed black cod ($34), a wood-grilled bone-in filet with garlic herb butter and coal-roasted potatoes ($65), and duck breast napped with caramelized duck sauce ($38). You can spot a serious budding restaurateur by his or her pastry program. Here, pastry chef Maggie Lin creates exotic sweets that feel familiar and comforting. Her generously sized desserts include a yuzu tart with elevated lemon meringue vibes — a sophisticated assemblage of sesame shortbread dressed with yuzu curd, toasted Italian meringue, and oolong tea caviar ($16), while her rich mocha torte looks like a mini layer cake with a base of red-bean brownie beneath a café sua da (Vietnamese coffee) mousse, covered in a shiny chocolate ganache and served with poached mandarin and vanilla ice cream ($15). Muse is open for dinner only, Tuesday through Sunday, with brunch to come. Muse, 3210 W. Dallas. Duck confit tlacoyo Dung Nguyen, E.J. Miller, and Patty Burbach Pink cherry blossoms glow inside Muse DYLAN MCEWAN ADRIAN BARBOZA TEXAS FAMILY-OWNED AND MANAGED • INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE www.THETRADITION.COM THE TRADITION–WOODWAY 6336 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77057 Independent Living (713) 423-6066 Assisted Living & Memory Care (713) 874-9096 THE TRADITION–BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 9339 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025 Independent Living (713) 715-1905 Assisted Living & Memory Care (713) 715-1902 Oftentimes when I am talking with residents they say to me, "I wish I had moved to The Tradition much sooner." Also, they remark on the many meaningful friendships they have developed. Studies show companionship is vital to all of us; it makes for a thriving and healthy lifetime. If you are starting your search for luxury, rental retirement living, you'll love our beautiful Communities and all the extraordinary services, amenities, activities, and new friendships that our residents enjoy. Maintaining an engaged and independent lifestyle is easy when you are close to the city's most desirable neighborhoods and near to all that is familiar. Start enjoying your to-do list in warm, enriching surroundings, and take advantage of our many educational and social events as well as outings to cultural venues, popular restaurants, and special area attractions. I hope that you consider a new way of living and join us at The Tradition. Please make an appointment to tour our beautiful Community, meet residents firsthand and learn more. I look forward to welcoming you home! Founder & CEO The Tradition THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP