Taste America: Austin Welcome Reception
Join us for Smoke Session to help kick-off the Taste America weekend!
Thu, November 02, 2017
7:00 PM
Mercury Hall
Price: Available exclusively to Taste America VIP ticket buyers.
Call 512.689.7668 or click here for tickets.
Mercury Hall
615 Cardinal Lane
Austin, TX 78704
7:00 PM
Smart–Casual Attire
Join us for a night of barbecue, brews, and blues.
Hosted by James Beard Award winner Aaron Franklin, the evening will feature an array of Austin’s rising culinary talent, as well as live music and food from the acclaimed pitmaster himself.
Reception Tastings Created by
Angel Begaye
TRACE, Austin
Teddy Bricker
Soursop, Austin
James Beard Award Winner
Aaron Franklin
Franklin Barbecue, Austin
Josh Healy
Cane Rosso, Dallas, Houston, and Austin
Zach Hunter
The Brewer’s Table, Austin
Evan LeRoy
LeRoy and Lewis, Austin
Ben Runkle
Salt & Time, Austin
Callie Speer
Holy Roller, Austin
Plus, a special musical performance by Bobby Patterson & the Disciples.
Related Info
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 and older.
SPECIAL THANKS
This kick-off event is available exclusively with purchase of a VIP ticket package at the Taste America benefit dinner on Friday, November 3. For more information on events or local sponsorship in Austin, please contact Sam Davidson at sam@cultivatepr.com or 512.689.7668