Tuna Breakdown | 6:00 PM at Kira
Kira hosts a monthly whole Bluefin Tuna breakdown in Houston, followed by dishes prepared from the fish.
Event
Taste America: Houston at Thompson Houston
The James Beard Foundation’s Houston walk-around culinary tasting features host chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu.
About the event
Walk-around tasting format
This Houston edition is a walk-around culinary tasting from the James Beard Foundation, presented by American Express and Resy. The format brings chefs, restaurants, signature dishes, and beverage pairings into one tasting event rather than a seated dinner. The broader Taste America series is described as a national tasting event celebrating chefs and restaurants making a difference in the culinary industry and in communities across the country.
The program is described as featuring more than 10 food and beverage stations. Those stations showcase dishes and beverage pairings from an ensemble of James Beard Award–winning and nominated chefs, with the Houston event also described as highlighting award-winning local chefs.
Host chefs and featured chefs
The evening is hosted by TasteTwenty chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu. Both are identified with JŪN and Third Place, and JŪN is listed as a Houston restaurant connected to the program.
Named featured chefs include Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn, Tristen Epps-Long of Buboy, Christian Hernandez of Barbacana, and Suu Khin of Burmalicious. The related Houston restaurants or culinary projects listed for the program are Bludorn, Buboy, Barbacana, and Burmalicious.
Venue and admission details
The venue is Thompson Houston, listed as the host venue in Houston. The address is 1717 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, with the official page also listing Thompson Houston and the same Allen Parkway location for the event.
Published admission levels are General at $175 USD and Premier at $225 USD. The official page lists Premier and General admission, and the published start-time information separates Premier access from General admission, with Premier beginning earlier than General.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of event is this?
It is a walk-around culinary tasting in Houston presented by the James Beard Foundation with American Express and Resy.
Who hosts the evening?
The evening is hosted by TasteTwenty chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, both identified with JŪN and Third Place.
Which featured chefs are named?
Named featured chefs include Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn, Tristen Epps-Long of Buboy, Christian Hernandez of Barbacana, and Suu Khin of Burmalicious.
Where is the event held?
The event is held at Thompson Houston, 1717 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX.
What are the admission levels?
Published admission levels are General at $175 USD and Premier at $225 USD, with Premier access beginning earlier than General admission.
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