Kick off Fiesta in culinary style with Taste of the Republic 6th annual event event is from 6 to 10 p.m. on April 20 Taste of the republic event (Giant Noise)
SAN ANTONIO – Taste of the Republic has announced its chef line-up for its upcoming Fiesta VIP culinary kickoff party.
The 6th annual event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on April 20 at the Gardens of the Alamo.
Since 2017, Taste of the Republic has helped kick off Fiesta and celebrated the food and culture of San Antonio.
Guests will be able to sample Texas-inspired cuisine from 12 well-known chefs, with wine, beer, and cocktails. A portion of the funds will help support the Fiesta Commission and the Remember the Alamo Foundation.
“There’s no state with a more colorful and diverse culinary history, and there’s no better place to celebrate that history than the grounds of The Alamo,” said founding Chef Brian West.
Tickets are $150 each and can be purchased online .
The chef lineup includes: Andrew Weissman of Weissman Restaurant Group
Jesse Kuykendall of Milpa
Ceasar Zepeda of Sangria on the Burg
Jose Ochoa of Palenque Grill
Juan Carlos Bazan of Cuishe Cocina Mexicana and Toro Kitchen + Bar
Braunda Smith of Lucy Cooper’s Ice House
Benjamin De Los Santos of Benjie’s Munch
Ernie Bradley of Cherrity Bar
Lisa & Damien Watel of Bistro09
Esaul Ramos & Joe Melig of 2M Smokehouse
Nicola Blaque of The Jerk Shack
Kristina Zhao of Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar
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