Events / Taste America

Taste America: Austin

Join us for a night of culinary stars!

Fri, November 16, 2018

6:30 PM
W Austin
Price: Click below to see prices and purchase tickets. Reservations are closed for this event.

W Austin 
200 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701

6:30 P.M. Cocktail and Tasting Reception
8:00 P.M. Seated Dinner and Dessert Reception to follow 
Cocktail Attire 


Dinner Menu Created by

VISITING ALL-STARS
Sara Kramer
and Sarah Hymanson
Kismet, Los Angeles 

LOCAL ALL-STAR
Michael Fojtasek 

Olamaie, Austin


Reception Tastings Created by

Tatsu Aikawa
Kemuri Tastu-ya, Austin

Zach Hunter
The Brewer’s Table, Austin

Ben Lustbader and Jason Vincent 
Choose Chicago and Giant, Chicago

Rene Ortiz 
Launderette, Austin 

Manuel Rodriguez 
W Austin, Austin

Callie Speer 
Holy Roller, Austin


Dessert Reception Tastings Created By 

Tavel Bristol-Joseph
Emmer & Rye, Austin

Angel Castillo 
TRACE, Austin  

Sarah Prieto 

Ariana Quant 
Uchiko, Austin

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Menu

RECEPTION HORS D’OEUVRE 

Kemuri Tartare with Smoked Miso, Shiso Oil, Salted Shishito Peppers, and Pickled Daikon
CREATED BY TATSU AIKAWA, KEMURI TATSUYA, AUSTIN 

Fall Squash Barbecue with Apple–Saison Marmalade, Sunchoke Cream, and Candied Seeds and Grains
CREATED BY ZACH HUNTER, THE BREWER’S TABLE, AUSTIN

Swordfish Pancetta with Green Papaya 
CREATED BY BEN LUSTBADER AND JASON VINCENT, GIANT, CHICAGO  
PRESENTED BY CHOOSE CHICAGO

Verlasso Salmon Crudo with Dashi, Lemon, Avocado, and Oregano
CREATED BY RENE ORTIZ, LAUNDERETTE, AUSTIN

Pickled Gulf Shrimp Cocktail with Okra and Pepper Rémoulade
CREATED BY MANUEL RODRIGUEZ, HOST CHEF, W AUSTIN, AUSTIN 

Beet Pastrami Sandwiches with Collard Greens, Swiss Cheese Whiz, and Puffed-and-Candied Rye Berries on Fried Rye
CREATED BY CALLIE SPEER, HOLY ROLLER, AUSTIN

Selection of Cheeses
SPONSORED BY KERRYGOLD

Reception beverages courtesy of El Tesoro Tequila, Gloria Ferrer Wines, Goodnight Loving Vodka, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Woodford Reserve.


DINNER

Bread Service featuring Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter
PROVIDED BY MANUEL RODRIGUEZ, W AUSTIN, AUSTIN

Little Gem Lettuce with Roasted Tomatoes, Grapefruit, and Sheep’s Milk Feta
CREATED BY SARAH HYMANSON AND SARA KRAMER, KISMET, LOS ANGELES
Messina Hof Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Potato–Country Ham Salad with Veldhuizen Cheddar
CREATED BY MICHAEL FOTJASEK, OLAMAIE, AUSTIN
Messina Hof Winery Artist Series Primitivo 2016

Verlasso Salmon with Moroccan-Spiced Carrots, Almond Broth, and Green Zhoug
CREATED BY SARAH HYMANSON AND SARA KRAMER, KISMET, LOS ANGELES
Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Wines courtesy of Messina Hof Winery and Robert Mondavi Winery.
 

DESSERT RECEPTION

Dark Chocolate Mousse with Milk Chocolate–Texas Pecan Mole, White Chocolate Crumbs, and Citrus Marmalade
CREATED BY TAVEL BRISTOL-JOSEPH, EMMER & RYE, AUSTIN

Chèvre Cheesecake with Honey Apples and Lavender
CREATED BY SARAH PRIETO, AUSTIN

Grapefruit Curd with Aloe Foam, Grapefruit Sorbet, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
CREATED BY ARIANA QUANT, UCHIKO, AUSTIN

Selection of Cheeses
SPONSORED BY KERRYGOLD

Dessert beverages courtesy of Chameleon, El Tesoro Tequila, Gloria Ferrer Wines, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Woodford Reserve.

Related Info

For more information on events or local sponsorship in Austin, please contact Sam Davidson at sam@cultivatepr.com or 512.213.0212. 

The James Beard Foundation is proud to donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Scholarship Fund.
 

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