Let's Party
Savor what's on the menu for the 2024 Dallas Tastemaker Awards
Hope you're hungry, Dallas, because the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards are back and more delectable than ever.
This signature tasting event and awards ceremony celebrating Big D's culinary all-stars is taking place Thursday, May 16, at the Fashion Industry Gallery (F.I.G.) — and you're invited.
There's still time to snag tickets for the evening, which includes indulging in an array of mouthwatering bites and cocktails before raising a toast to the 2024 Tastemakers nominees, many of whom will be onsite serving up specialty dishes.
You can also learn more about the event's beneficiary, Harvest Project Food Rescue.
Hungry for more info? Here's a taste of what's on the menu:
- Spicy tuna tartare cones from Best New Restaurant nominee Komodo Dallas
- Beef carpaccio di manzo and cavatelli al ragu di Terra from Restaurant of the Year nominee Terra (Eataly)
- Cauliflower steak bites with salsa verde from Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year nominee Meddlesome Moth
- Mexican shrimp cocktail and poblano soup from Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year nominee Anaya's Seafood
- Duck tacos and mushroom truffle shumai from Best New Restaurant nominee Maison Chinoise
- Wagyu tartare aburi and avocado crunch from Rising Star Chef of the Year and Pastry Chef of the Year nominee Crown Block
- Quail con mole from Best New Restaurant of the Year nominee Black Agave
- Whipped eggplant from Best New Restaurant of the Year nominee Lyla
- Roasted peaches in creme fraiche chantilly from Pastry Chef of the Year, Best Patio, and Rising Star Chef of the Year nominee The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
- Italian cream cake and red wine chocolate cupcakes from Pastry Chef of the Year nominee The Sweet Life
- Plus more delicious dishes from other nominees
The evening will culminate in an awards ceremony hosted by DFW radio personality Mark Schectman, where we'll unveil Dallas' Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Best New Restaurant, Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year, Bar of the Year, Brewery of the Year, and — in our wild card category — Best Patio. You can read about all of this year's nominees in our special editorial series.
Don't miss your chance to toast the Tastemakers in person on May 16. Limited VIP and general admission tickets remain and can be purchased here.