Houston

This special evening will highlight the best of Houston, beginning with passed canapés and hand-crafted cocktails, followed by a four-course dinner prepared by JBF Award Winners, and a decadent dessert. Proceeds from this event will benefit James Beard Foundation’s National Scholars Program and General Fund.

Hosts:

JBF Award Winner Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught
H Town Restaurant Group: Backstreet Cafe, Hugo’s, Caracol and Xochi
 

Cocktails by:

Sommelier/Beverage Director Sean Beck
H Town Restaurant Group

Bobby Heugel
Owner, Anvil Bar & Refuge
 

Canapés by:

Terrence Gallivan and Seth Siegel-Gardner
The Pass & Provisions

JBF Award Winner Irma Galvan
Irma’s Restaurant

Anita Jaisinghani
Pondicheri

Kaiser Lashkari
Himalaya Restaurant & Catering

Dinner by:

JBF Award Winner Robert Del Grande
Cafe Annie and The Grove

JBF Award Winner Hugo Ortega
H Town Restaurant Group

JBF Award Winner Chris Shepherd
Underbelly Hospitality

JBF Award Winner Justin Yu
Theodore Rex, Better Luck Tomorrow, and Public Services Wine and Whisky

Dessert by:

Executive Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega
H Town Restaurant Group