Chef Jennifer Maune will open restaurant in new AG building

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday (May 5) that a new restaurant led by renowned chef Jennifer Maune will occupy the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building, the newly renovated Boyle building in downtown Little Rock.

“I am excited to announce that nationally acclaimed chef and Master Chef finalist Jennifer Maune will open her first restaurant, Restaurant Fleur, on the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building,” said Griffin.

“Chef Maune, a lifelong Arkansan, has trained at some of the most elite culinary institutions in the world, and her concept for this restaurant will be a fantastic addition to the life of downtown Little Rock. I could not imagine a more perfect tenant for our beautiful building,” he added.

Maune described Restaurant Fleur as “a refined French-American lunch and dinner concept offering gastronomic cuisine rooted in classical technique and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can expect soulful, elevated cooking that merges French elegance with Southern hospitality and cultural richness.”

“This moment is the realization of a dream that began over five years ago. It’s the culmination of a lifelong passion for food, a dedication to excellence, and a deep love for Arkansas,” said Maune.

Renovation of the first floor of the Brooks Building is ongoing, and Restaurant Fleur is scheduled to open in January 2026.