Culinary Adventures

WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 6:00 pm – 10:00 p.m.

WHAT: The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE): Now Crave This, A
Perfect Pastry Competition (to benefit the NACE National Educational Conference.

COST: $65.00/per person

WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 6:30 pm – ?

WHAT: Rombauer Wine Dinner: Kiran’s
A five course dinner menu, for reservations phone 713.960.8472

COST: $95.00/per person plus tax and gratuity

WHEN: Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:00 pm – ?.

WHAT: For the Love of Lobster: Trevisio
Executive chef Bonner Cameron – Sommelier Sean Beck
For reservations phone 713.749.0400

COST: $97.00/per person plus tax and gratuity

WHEN: Friday, September 15, 2006 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

WHAT: Houston PetSet Soiree: Hotel Derek
Heavy hors d'oeuvres - Open Bar - Music - Silent Auction
Benefitting various Houston area animal charities
Cocktail Chic Attire
For tickets phone 713.328.515; buy online; or, e-mail

COST: $75.00 in advance; $80.00 at the door

WHEN: Friday, September 15, 2006 - Sunday, September 17, 2006

WHAT: Hill Country Fall Fest & Texas Wine Auction
A weekend of food, wine and music, featuring a cooking exhibit by Rebecca Rather
of Rather Sweet Bakery & Café, a gala dinner and auction and winery tours. For
further information click here.

WHEN: Friday, September 15, 2006 - Sunday, September 17, 2006

WHAT: Gator Fest: Anahuac, Texas
Food, music, shopping, air boat rides (our favorite), cycling, barbecue, gator on a
stick, turkey legs, cold beer and much more. Music headliners: Friday – Eli
Young; Saturday – Cory Morrow and Roger Creager; Sunday – Bayou Roux and
Wayne Toups wrap up the festival (musically speaking)

COST: Adults $10; Students - under 18 $5; Seniors –over 65 $5; Children – under 5 Free; Parking Free

WHEN: Sunday, September 17, 2006 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

WHAT: Strand Street 6 7/8 (Dixieland Jazz): Haak Winery, Santa Fe, Texas
Haak Kitchen will provide Chicken Parmesan with pasta, diced tomatoes and basil
and a vegetable for $9.50. Bring your lawn chair and picnic basket (as opposed to
purchasing dinner) – buy your wine from the winery - please do not BYOB.

COST: Free to attend

WHEN: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 7:30 pm

WHAT: Forks & Corks: Bice Restaurant – upstairs in the lounge
Cuisine and wine from Piedmont. For reservations phone 713.622.BICE

COST: $75 plus tax and gratuity

Do you know of a fun festival or food event we should share - e-mail us. We would love to hear additional suggestions and ideas.