When the storied Waldorf Astoria announced in the spring that it would open its first Texas resort not in a big city but in Fredericksburg, we wondered what it would mean for this Hill Country town known for its wineries , luscious peaches, and charming (if often kitschy) shops. With a booming tourism scene , Fredericksburg has already attracted a few new boutique hotels recently. Just how upscale can the area go?

We might have a better idea now that the Hilton-owned Waldorf Astoria chain has revealed to Texas Monthly that the resort’s flagship restaurant will be helmed by one of the country’s most acclaimed chefs, Dominique Crenn, who was the first woman to earn the maximum three Michelin stars, for her San Francisco restaurant Atelier Crenn. In addition to being featured on Netfli

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