FIRST LOOK: French Bistro, Roof-Top Bar Coming to Saban-Backed Alamite Hotel

The brand-new Alamite Hotel will bring two new restaurant concepts to downtown Tuscaloosa that promise to offer French-styled fine dining downstairs and a casual indoor and outdoor rooftop lounge, both of which are set to open in mid-September.

According to a release from representatives of the brand, Forté: Cuts and Cocktails will offer "a French Brasserie-meets-steakhouse inspired menu," with dishes, including steak au poivre, beef bourguignon and steakhouse signatures including house dry-aged ribeye and filet mignon cuts.

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"Forté gives a nod to classic brasserie cooking – but we’re taking the dishes that everyone loves out of the museum and modernizing them with a fresh spin," said Jacob Stull, the executive chef of both restaurants.

The release states the menu will pay homage to seasonal and local ingredients and can be paired alongside a "thoughtful wine list and an upscale bar program."

Roll Call, the rooftop bar and restaurant, will offer "sharable small plates" including sushi, wood-fired pizza and sliders, alongside craft cocktails, local and craft beer and artisanal wines by the glass.

“Roll Call will undoubtedly be the place to be on a Friday or Saturday night,” Stull said.

According to the release, Forté will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week and will offer brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Roll Call will be open Wednesday through Saturday.

The Alamite, a Marriott premium Tribute Portfolio hotel, is backed by a group of partners, including Nick and Terry Saban, who assisted with the financing of the boutique hotel.

Stay connected to the Thread for updates on the opening of The Alamite, both its restaurant concepts and many more exclusive stories on openings, closings and other business news in Tuscaloosa area.