Foodie paradise: Tasting event will bring together diverse set of treasured Houston-area chefs

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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.


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