Texas Table
A Feast for A Cause 2025
Organized by The Cook's Nook
Event
Texas Table: A Feast for A Cause
Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM CST
In Person
**TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT HAVE ENDED.** Please email dweston@makingthingsclear.com with event related questions. Join us for the Annual Texas Table: A Feast for A Cause, an extraordinary evening of culinary excellence and community connection, produced by The Cook’s Nook. This year’s event takes place on February 25, 2025, at the enchanting Lenoir in South Austin. Proceeds from this year’s celebration will benefit two remarkable organizations making a lasting impact in Central Texas: Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas and Austin Youth River Watch. Experience a five-course dinner (menu below) crafted by renowned chefs, live music, and a curated silent auction featuring incredible packages—so come ready to bid! 🥂 Passed Apps (during cocktail hour) Chef Uyen Pham – Tostaditos with Refried Beans & Escabeche / Roasted Brassica with Pecan Muhammara & Bulgarian Feta 🦀 First Course Chef Todd Duplechan – Crab Fingers with Curry Leaf Leche de Tigre & Blue Corn Hush Puppies with Sweet Potato Purée 🐖 Second Course Chef Damien Brockway – BBQ Hog Jowl, Turnip Greens, Charred Orange 🥩 Third Course Chef Michael Fojtasek – Roast Beef, Beef Fat Caesar, Au Jus 🍫 Dessert Chef Julie Ratzesberger – Chocolate & Peanut Butter Layer Cake with Salted Whiskey Caramel Sauce Be part of this meaningful celebration of resilience, equity, and the transformative power of food. To learn more about The Cook's Nook and its mission, visit CooksNook.net.
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Campaign Update
about 2 months ago
It was an amazing night - thank you all for coming and showing up for AAAHCT and AYRW. More pictures and a fuller write up to follow!
Campaign Update
about 2 months ago
Dear Esteemed Texas Table Guest,
We are thrilled that the highly anticipated event is just around the corner. To ensure your seamless arrival and check-in, we want to provide you with essential details in advance.
Upon your arrival, the check-in table will be conveniently located in the parking lot outside the wine garden. Before entering cocktail hour, please stop by to collect your table number and bidding paddle.
To expedite your check-in and bidding experience, we kindly ask that you register in advance for the Live Auction, Paddles Up. Please click here to register to bid and check out the sneak peak of packages! More items will be added before the event tomorrow. Here is is a quick video on how to register.
Be sure all of your guests register as well.
Parking at Lenoir is limited, we recommend using your preferred rideshare service for a worry-free evening. If you choose to drive, street parking is available, but please be mindful of permit-only zones. Paid lots and garage options nearby are also viable alternatives.
Here is the schedule for the evening:
6:15 p.m. - Doors Open - Cocktail Hour presented by Milam & Greene Whiskey and Silent Auction Opens
7 p.m. - Dinner begins
8:30 p.m. - Silent Auction Closes and Paddles Up
9 p.m. Closing Remarks
This culinary experience is dedicated to addressing food insecurities within our community. Proceeds from the event will support two remarkable Austin-based nonprofit organizations: Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas an Austin Youth River Watch.
Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas (AAAHCT): AAAHCT is dedicated to advancing health equity and eliminating health disparities in the Black and African American community. Through education, advocacy, and access to essential health resources, AAAHCT works to create sustainable solutions that improve overall well-being and health outcomes for individuals and families in Central Texas.
Austin Youth River Watch (AYRW): AYRW empowers high school students through hands-on environmental education, mentorship, and leadership development. By engaging youth in water quality monitoring, conservation projects, and food security initiatives, AYRW helps build future leaders while fostering a deeper connection to environmental stewardship and community well-being.
Your participation in this event directly contributes to the impactful work of these organizations, making this evening not only unforgettable but also a positive force for change in our community.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening filled with culinary delights, charitable endeavors, and lasting memories.
Best regards,
The Cook’s Nook
Questions – email Dawn at Dweston@makingthingsclear.com
