Houston’s Top Chefs Compete for Truffle Master Title at 4th Annual Culinary Event Set for January 29, 2018
DR Delicacy + Silver Stone Events, to present The Truffle Masters 2018 featuring fresh black truffles
1st Place Winner: Kata Robata-Honey Truffle Ice Cream Open Face Truffle Banh Mi
Top chefs from Houston’s best restaurants will compete to create the most delectable, mouthwatering dish using DR Delicacy’s aromatic and flavorful truffles.
Previous first place winners include David Cordúa from Cordúa Restaurants (2015) and two-time winner Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi from Kata Robata (2016 & 2017).
Houston’s top culinary talent will prepare truffle-infused dishes in a heated competition featuring guest judges.
Confirmed chefs currently include: Jose Ruiz from a’Bouzy; Ryan Bouillet from A Fare Extraordinaire; Luis Roger from BCN Taste & Tradition; Robert Del Grande from Cafe Annie; Jason Kohler from Central Market; Jesse Cavazos from Cru; Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House; David Skinner from Eculent; Philippe Verpiand from Étoile Cuisine et Bar; Edel Goncalves from Fielding’s Local Kitchen+Bar; Austin Simmons from Hubbell & Hudson; Teddy Lopez from Killen’s STQ; La Table; David Denis from Le Mistral; Lance Fegen from Liberty Kitchen; Danny Trace from Potente; Ryan Lachaine from Riel; Jeff Taylor from Steak 48; Richard Kaplan from Weights & Measures; Ho Chee Boon from Yauatcha.
KUU Restaurant’s Truffle Kunsei
This exclusive event, slated to be held at The Astorian at 2500 Summer Street, will be limited to 500 guests.
The VIP Cocktail Reception, will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm,and will feature lite bites provided by The Truffle Masters reigning champion, Chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi from Kata Robata. Tickets for the VIP event are $275.
General Admission, with tickets priced at $175, begins at 7:00 pm continuing to 10:00 pm.
Complimentary Valet is included for both VIP and General Admission tickets.
DR Delicacy Truffle
Proceeds from the event will benefit Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos – House of Hope for Children in Houston. Casa de Esperanza is a safe place for children in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the effects of HIV. Casa provides residential care, and coordinates medical and psychological services according to the needs of each child.
For more information on tickets, please visit www.thetrufflemasters.com/tickets-information.
PHOTO CREDIT: DANIEL ORTIZ