Welcome to The Laurel Tree

Chef Laurel Waters has quite the culinary pedigree, having earned Le Grand Diplome in Cuisine, Pastry and Wine from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. From there she went on to work at three of the finest restaurants in Provence: Le Moulin de Lourmarin for Chef Edouard Loubet (two Michelin stars), L'Oustau de Baumaniere for Jean-Andre Charial (two Michelin stars) and La Bastide de Moustiers (Alain Ducasse's Provencal Farmhouse). In addition to being a world traveler, she is chef and owner of The Laurel Tree in Utopia, Texas. The restaurant is styled after a European "Guest Table" and features seasonal cuisine made with fresh herbs and vegetables from the adjoining "potager."become a staple in the community and look forward to many more years of serving our customers.