{"id":97626,"date":"2025-07-27T20:49:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T20:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/97626\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T20:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T20:49:09","slug":"chefs-for-farmers-2025-to-blend-bold-flavors-local-vibes-in-houston-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/97626\/","title":{"rendered":"Chefs For Farmers 2025 to blend bold flavors, local vibes in Houston this September"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019ve ever wanted to sip ros\u00e9 under the sun, taste the best BBQ in town, and casually chat with a James Beard finalist, all while supporting the Houston Food Bank, you\u2019re in for a delicious treat. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Chefs For Farmers, Texas\u2019 premier food and wine festival, returns to Houston September 27\u201328, and it\u2019s doing it big. <\/p>\n<p>Chefs for Farmers 2024 (Copyright 2024 by Chefs for Farmers &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The two-day culinary celebration takes over Autry Park, bringing together some of Houston\u2019s hottest chefs, regional flavors, and small-batch drink makers\u2014all in one lush, scenic space just off Allen Parkway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This year\u2019s event marks the debut of weekend passes, making it even easier to soak in everything from the Ros\u00e9 Ranch to the Rodeo-themed BBQ corners. And yes, both taste as good as they sound.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">But before the weekend festivities kick off, there\u2019s a special one-night-only dinner on Thursday, September 25: The Surf &amp; Turf Supper, presented by BMW and hosted by Navy Blue\u2019s Chef Aaron Bludorn. Joining him are New York\u2019s Chef Alberto Marcolongo (of Benoit NYC, Alain Ducasse) and Chicago\u2019s Chef Lamar Moore (of ETC), delivering a multi-course tasting menu featuring locally sourced Texas ingredients. It\u2019s a $125 ticket, but a priceless way to jumpstart the weekend with style and flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Chefs for Farmers 2024 (Copyright 2024 by Chefs for Farmers &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Then comes the main event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Across both Saturday and Sunday, guests can explore chef stations, enjoy curated bites, sip on drinks from beverage partners, and unwind in themed areas like:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>The Ros\u00e9 Ranch: A photo-ready pink oasis full of wine, charm, and chill vibes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Tailgate Experience: Think beer, games, and bites made for football season energy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>The Rodeo Zone: A space dedicated to regional BBQ, complete with flavors and d\u00e9cor rooted in Houston\u2019s smoky, slow-cooked soul.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This year\u2019s chef lineup includes some serious hometown favorites:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Quy Hoang &amp; Robin Wong (Blood Bros BBQ)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Aaron Bludorn (Bludorn)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Evelyn Garcia &amp; Henry Lu (Jun)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Marcos Juarez (Hidden Omakase)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Michael Hoffman (Brasserie 19), and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Gates open at 1 PM for VIP ticket holders and 2 PM for General Admission, with tastings and entertainment going strong until 5 PM. New this year? You can grab a weekend pass and make it a full experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Ticket prices (early bird through August 21):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>VIP Weekend Pass \u2013 $279<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>GA Weekend Pass \u2013 $199<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>VIP Single Day \u2013 $175<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>GA Single Day \u2013 $125<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Prices go up on August 22, so if you\u2019re thinking about treating yourself (or your foodie friends), now\u2019s the time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Arguably, the best part, though, is that proceeds from this event benefit the Houston Food Bank, so your indulgence goes toward a good cause.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For tickets and the full chef lineup, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsforfarmers.com\/houston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.chefsforfarmers.com\/houston\">their website by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOUSTON \u2013 If you\u2019ve ever wanted to sip ros\u00e9 under the sun, taste the best BBQ in town,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":97627,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5130],"tags":[63995,10111,12833,990,18121,4345,7166,988,358,1072,3187],"class_list":{"0":"post-97626","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-chefs-for-farmers","9":"tag-farmers","10":"tag-farming","11":"tag-food","12":"tag-foodies","13":"tag-houston","14":"tag-houston-food-bank","15":"tag-restaurants","16":"tag-texas","17":"tag-things-to-do","18":"tag-tx"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114927173876122004","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97626\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}