Calendar of culinary events
Join us for one of our upcoming foodie events, brought to you by My Table magazine.
Friday October 1, 2010
Join My Table magazine and the Food & Beverage Managers Association of Houston at the 26th Annual Caesar Salad Competition, set for 5 to 8 pm at the Doubletree Hotel Allen Center (400 Dallas). The public is invited to attend and sample, drink wine and vote for their favorite Caesars. This is always a fun event, with some chefs in costume and many outrageous and/or creative interpretations of the Caesar salad.
Admission is $35, and tickets will be sold at the door. Cash, checks, American Express, Discover, VISA and Mastercard accepted. Tickets can also be purchased in advance via the event website.
Proceeds benefit the Food & Beverage Managers Association Educational Endowments. For an entry form, call co-chair Randy Fournier at 713-609-5510 or email RFournier@hess.com.
Sunday October 3, 2010
Known as the most important — and fun — restaurant-industry award in the city, the 2010 Houston Culinary Awards, presented by Sysco, brings together Houston’s leading restaurateurs and chefs for an evening of well-deserved recognition. Join us for our celebratory dinner at the University of Houston Hilton Hotel.
This year’s Houston Culinary Awards is a dressy cocktail party and sit-down dinner prepared by some of Houston’s finest chefs, including John Sheely (Mockingbird Bistro), Mark Cox (Mark’s American Cuisine), Claire Smith (Shade, Canopy), Robert Del Grande (RDG + Bar Annie, The Grove), Michael Cordua (Americas, Churrascos, Artista), Monica Pope (T’afia), Randy Evans (Haven) and pastry chef Rebecca Masson.
The dinner is open to the public. Tickets are $150. This evening typically sells out, so reserve your seats now. Don’t miss the food, company and entertainment. Questions? Call 713-529-5500.
