Join us October 5 at THE ALLAN HOUSE and bid on exclusive dining
packages with notable AUSTIN CHEFS. Indulge in small bites prepared by
the chefs. We will also feature a fantastic silent AUCTION; you’re
bound to leave happy even if you don’t place the highest bid (though
we’d love it if you did). Live Auction package bidding starts at
7:30 p.m. From a backyard BBQ with Aaron Franklin to fifteen courses
with Tyson Cole, the bidders at our past Chef Auction have taken away
some seriously incredible experiences. Soon, Edible Austin will
announce the ten talented chefs joining us this year in support of
Sustainable Food Center and Urban Roots.
Texacello [http://texacello.com/], Bending Branch Winery
[http://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/], Real Ale
[https://realalebrewing.com/] and Seersucker Gin
[http://www.seersuckergin.com/] will be on site with some refreshing
libations.
LIVE AUCTION CHEFS:
TYSON COLE: UCHI / UCHIKO
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: Enjoy an amazing dining experience with Chef
Tyson Cole, nine of your friends and some extrordinary seafood, all in
the comfort of Uchiko's private dining room. It's sure to be a dinner
you and your friends will savor for years to come.
ABOUT THE CHEF: Tyson Cole is a passionate student of the Japanese
tradition. He has trained for more than 10 years in Tokyo, New York,
and Austin, under two different sushi masters. He continues his path
of study and experimentation at Uchi, developing
unprecedented, multi-cultural combinations using his
impeccable knowledge of technique.
SONYA COTE: EDEN EAST
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: If you've ever dined at Eden East, you know the
exceptional joy of a meal on the farm. Here is your chance to savor
that lovely sensation in the comfort of your own home! Chef Cote will
create a custom multi-course menu with pairings for 10, and bring the
magic of the farm straight to your dining room.
ABOUT THE CHEF: For Chef Sonya Cote, cooking is more than just putting
food on a plate - it's about creating "EDIBLE PIECES OF ART",
utilizing locally-grown and raised ingredients for freshness and
nutrition, and educating future generations. Cote can be found
splitting her time between her two restaurants and the Homegrown
Revival supper club series and combing the fields of Springdale Farm
for menu inspirations for Eden East.
AARON FRANKLIN: FRANKLIN BARBECUE
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: Do you often find yourself craving some of
AUSTIN'S MOST ICONIC BRISKET? Skip the wait at Franklin's Barbecue,
and bring the pit master himself into your backyard for your own
personal, delicious barbecue. Mouthwatering meats will be in order,
along with classic barbecue fixins. This package is one for the
ultimate fan of Texas cookouts.
ABOUT THE CHEF: Aaron Franklin's interest in BBQ started with the
backyard cookouts that he and wife, Stacy, would throw. When they
opened up a small barbecue trailer on the side of an AUSTIN, Texas,
interstate in 2009, they had no idea what they'd gotten themselves
into. Today, Franklin Barbecue has grown into the most popular,
critically lauded and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if
not the world) -- and Franklin is the winner of every major barbecue
award there is. Six days a week, crowds stand in line for hours for a
taste of his mouth-watering brisket.
YOSHI OKAI: OTOKO // SOUTH CONGRESS HOTEL
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: Tourists and staycationers alike can find a
fantastic couple days in this package with Chef Yoshi Okai. Spend two
nights in luxury at the South Congress Hotel, and bring in a couple
more friends to enjoy a classic omakese dinner for four with wine
pairings, prepared by Chef Okai.
ABOUT THE CHEF: Otoko is a 12-seat Japanese omakase restaurant located
at South Congress Hotel in AUSTIN, Texas. The multi-course omakase
experience at Otoko blends Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki
into a unique tasting menu, selected and prepared by Head Chef Yoshi
Okai based on ingredient availability and seasonality.
CALLIE AND PHILIP SPEER: HOLY ROLLER // BONHOMIE
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: Bring home two of AUSTIN'S PREMIERE PASTRY CHEFS
TURNED SAVORY, Chefs Phillip and Callie Speer, for an immeasurable
multi-course bakery and cooking collaboration. This two-for-one
talented chef duo is not to be missed out on!
ABOUT THE CHEFS: The resumes and accolades behind this chef duo
qualify them as a kitchen power couple. Philip is currently leading
the kitchen at Bonhomie a French Bistro inspired American diner.
Callie is running her own team at Holy Roller the punk rock, brunch
all day diner.
FIORE TEDESCO: L'OCA D'ORO
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: Host a four-course pasta tasting dinner at your
home with 7 friends who also love the comforting Italian food prepared
by Chef Fiore Tedesco of L'Oca d'Oro. Cheese enthusiasts, be sure to
bid on this one, as this dinner also comes with a cheesemaking demo!
ABOUT THE CHEF: L'Oca d'Oro began hosting pop-up dinners and private
events in the AUSTIN AREA IN 2013. Now, the team has brought their
culinary vision to life with the opening of its first full service
restaurant. L'Oca d'Oro, which means "golden goose" in Italian, was
inspired by Chef Tedesco's daughter's nickname, "Lucy Goose". Chef
Tedesco will present a variety of Italian dishes in individual or
sharable family-style formats.
JOSHUA THOMAS: MATTIE'S
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: Whether you're a brunch lover, or a dinner
fanatic, Chef Joshua Thomas of the newly revamped Mattie's has a
multi-course meal for every bidder--But only one can win! The top
bidder on this unique package can choose between dinner or brunch, and
invite some of their closest friends to join them for the meal, with
beverage pairings, all at the new Mattie's.
ABOUT THE CHEF: Chef Joshua Thomas began his culinary career at
three-star Michelin restaurant, Le Bernardin NYC, where he honed his
culinary skills under world-renowned chef, Eric Ripert. Thomas also
held the executive sous chef position at Devi NYC, where he and his
team earned their own Michelin star. Thomas relocated to AUSTIN IN
2010, where he previously owned and operated an Indian food truck
known as the Chaat Shop.
CASEY WILCOX: CENTRAL STANDARD
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: Known for their Prime steaks and seafood,
Central Standard Bar & Grill serves up fabulous group dinners at the
hands of Chef Casey Wilcox. Come enjoy some of the best meat in AUSTIN
WITH CHEF CASEY!
ABOUT THE CHEF: Casey Wilcox has worked in kitchens all over the
nation and has just taken the helm at Central Standard in the South
Congress Hotel.
NICHOLAS YANES AND AMANDA TURNER: JUNIPER
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE: We invite you and seven of your friends, foes,
or family to join us in the kitchen of Juniper for a cooking, eating
and wine tasting extravaganza. Juniper's AUCTION PACKAGE WILL START
WITH A HANDS-on ravioli and pasta making demo with Chef Nic and Chef
Amanda. During the demo, you'll enjoy cheeses, meats and light snacks.
The pasta demo will be followed by a classic Italian wine class while
the chefs prepare a special five-course family-style dinner. The
evening will end with a course on amaro and grappa from Northern
Italy.
ABOUT THE CHEFS: Chef Nicholas Yanes earned his Associates of Culinary
Arts degree at the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, OR. His
recent experience as creative director at Uchi in Austin and his time
spent in Northern Italy helped pave the way to his latest concept,
Juniper. Juniper's menu combines premier ingredients and old world
technique to create comforting, yet inventive classic cuisine that
connects the northern regions of Italy as well as other adjoining
areas with Central Texas with the help of Chef de Cuisine Amanda
Turner.
YOU'VE GOT A CHANCE TO #TAKEHOMEACHEF WHILE SUPPORTING THE AUSTIN
COMMUNITY!
SILENT AUCTION PACKAGES INCLUDE: Coming soon!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: CG&S DESIGN-BUILD
[https://www.cgsdb.com/], TOUCHBISTRO [https://www.touchbistro.com/],
SPECS [https://specsonline.com/], SEERSUCKER GIN
[http://www.seersuckergin.com/], THE ALLAN HOUSE
[http://allanhouse.com/], DUSTIN MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY
[http://dustinmeyer.com/] AND BIRCH & BRASS RENTALS
[https://www.birchandbrass.com/].
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