When the Williams returned to Texarkana, they networked and gained vital experience. The front and back of house power couple are among the best known restaurant operators in the area. There they first exposed Texarkana to the style of cooking where they excel: French technique. Says Jason, "Her favorite thing is to say she has all the French technique, but she takes it and locally influences.

We know what the market bears and what people will like here." With this technique, they bring local food up a notch. Not necessarily as French food, but using French technique to raise the local level, to give Texarkana a better version of what it's tasted. But now they taste something new. 

And the kabayaki salmon is a tip off they appreciate Asian cuisine here, complete with wasabi risotto, citrus pearls, snap peas and mushrooms. "It's fusion food, if you will," Jason says. Like other meals here, it's intricately crafted to taste both familiar and new. 

At Benchmark American Brasserie, Jason and Rebecca bring you an upscale, fine dining environment but with a casual atmosphere.

"So you can be comfortable coming in a T-shirt or shorts and flip-flops and have a burger and a tea, or a burger and a Coke and a beer," Jason says. It's no different than elsewhere, in a sense, but you'll have a chef-prepared burger, nicer atmosphere and stellar service at Benchmark.

This is a place for special occasions, black-ties and evening gowns, or simply relaxed attire, whether in the dining room or the bar. 

Cocktails at Benchmark are an essential part of the brasserie experience. "Our cocktail list is all fresh made," Jason promises. Benchmark makes their own cordials, flavored liqueurs, and infused liquors, no pre-made anything for mixes. "It is very much a craft cocktail bar," Jason says. Come on down and sip a Benchmark Margarita, Locojito, Miami Mule, Parisian Liaison, Sour Puss, Swamp Boogie, Spring Collins, Milagro Reposado and more.