The secret is out: Pumpkin is the secret ingredient for the first annual Westside Chef's Throwdown, set for Sat., Nov. 13, from 2-5 p.m. at Katy's LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
More than 20 restaurants and food trucks will participate in this family event featuring live music, cooking demonstrations and activities for the little ones.
In a twist inspired by TV's "Iron Chef", the chefs will compete for top honors by inventing new dishes featuring pumpkin, while they will also serve up many dishes they are known for.
Event-goers will be able to taste dishes by purchasing a wristband with all proceeds benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Houston are summer camps program.
Wristbands can be purchased at the event or online at www.westsidechefsthrowdown.com. Wristbands purchased online are $20 for adults, $10 for children (free under 2), and $50 for a family pack for two adults and two children. Adult tickets will be $25 if purchased at the event, with other prices the same as the online price.
Celebrity judges for the secret ingredient challenge will include High-Tech Texan and radio host Michael Garfield and Houston food writer/radio host Cleverley Stone.
Sponsors include Chesmar Homes; Schwartz, Page & Harding; Perry Homes; Costello, Inc.; CIA Services and Spark Energy. Presenters include Newland Communities, Land Tejas Companies and Trendmaker Development Co.
Restaurants sending their top chefs include:
- H-Town StrEATs Food Truck
- Georgia's Farm to Market
- Panera Bread
- Rain Forest Cafe
- Polo's
- Post Oak Grill
- Mia Bella Tatoritta
- Fish City Grill
- Mission Burrito
- Baker Street Pub
- Hasta La Pasta
- Ooh La La Sweets
- The Union Kitchen
- Sweet Tomatoes
- 3 Olives Italian
- Babaloo International Cafe and Bar
- Antonia's Cucina Italiana
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