The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards is our annual celebration of Houston’s top restaurant and bar talent, as selected by their peers. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the people making the local restaurant scene special and honor their innovation, energy, and creativity.

Join us April 13 at Silver Street Studios for our signature in-person tasting event and awards ceremony. We’ll celebrate all of the nominees and unveil the winners, and you’ll sample bites and sip specialty drinks along the way.

Get to know all of the nominees in a special editorial series leading up to the event, then join us April 13 as we toast the Tastemakers.

Early bird tickets are available in limited quantities for a limited time. Get yours now before they’re gone.

General Admission Tickets include bites by nominated restaurants and complimentary premium beverages. 

• Early Bird: $60
• Regular Price: $75

VIP Admission Tickets include early admission (6 pm) for first access to bites by nominated restaurants, valet parking, and a dedicated VIP bar.

• Early Bird: $99
• Regular Price: $125

Participating Restaurants will be announced soon!

Beneficiary: Southern Smoke Foundation

The Tastemaker Awards is brought to you by Goodstock By Nolan Ryan, Dripping Springs Vodka and Topo Chico.

Event is 21+ Only. Sorry, no refunds.

To learn more about the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, visit culturemaptastemakers.com.