Jennifer Maune, a ‘MasterChef’ finalist and mother of six, is opening Fleur, a farm-to-table restaurant and European-style pastry shop in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The restaurant will feature locally sourced ingredients, seasonal menus, and scratch-made cooking.

Family and Faith

Maune emphasizes the importance of gathering around the table, much like she does with her family at home. She believes that this helps to connect and celebrate milestones, and develop relationships.

As a busy mom, Maune credits careful meal planning, family support, and realistic expectations for balancing her restaurant launch with her family life. She notes that balance is more important than perfection, and that sometimes, a quick trip through a drive-through is necessary.

Restaurant Concept

Fleur will feature an in-house bakery, artisan breads, pastries, and afternoon tea service inspired by Paris and New York. Maune plans to work closely with Arkansas farmers and growers, changing the menu frequently based on what’s harvested each day.

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