The James Beard Foundation will hold a tasting event showcasing Houston’s restaurant community on Wednesday, June 29.
The event, which be held at Silver Street Studios, will kickoff the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series.
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Taste Houston will offer guests the opportunity to taste dishes from a roster of the city’s most acclaimed chefs.
Here’s a look at the menu:
Chef Dawn Burrell, Late August
Cured Salmon with Tamarind Tiger Fry, Cucumber, and Crunchy Salmon Skin
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish free
Chef Gustavo Baharona, Hinoki Sushiko presented by Choose Chicago
Squid Noodles with Wagyu XO Sauce
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains shellfish
Chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, Kin HTX
Ceviche with Lemongrass Leche de Tigre, Chili Oil, and Sesame Crisp
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains alliums and nightshades
Chefs Christine Ha and Tony J. Nguyen, Xin Chào
Vietnamese Wagyu Meatball
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and shellfish-free; contains fish, gluten, and nuts
Chef Rebecca Masson, Fluff Bake Bar
Star Crossed Lover Bars > Puffed Rice Squares with Salted Caramel and Chocolate
**Nut-free; contains dairy and gluten
Chef Ruben Ortega, Xochi, H Town Restaurant Group
Lemon–Ricotta Cake with Strawberry Consommé, Vanilla–Orange Blossom Cream, and Lemon Verbena Gel
**Contains dairy, gluten, and nuts
Chef Cassie Shortino, Phoenix
Smoked Pork Loin with Pickled Blueberries, Tonnato, and Fennel Frond
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains fish sauce
Chef Kaitlin Steets, Theodore Rex
Tomato Toast
**Vegetarian; nut-free; contains dairy and gluten
Chef Michelle Wallace, Gatlin’s BBQ
Hickory-Smoked Catfish with Deconstructed Dirty Rice
**Gluten-free, nut-free, shellfish-free; contains dairy
General admission tickets, which include access to the cocktail and tasting reception, are $175. Premier tickets are $225 and include access to the cocktail and tasting reception, as well as early access to the reception.
For tickets and more information, visit www.jamesbeard.org.