The Texas Medical Center is proud to support the Taste of the NFL as the 2017 official Chef Host. We are hosting a preview party on Sunday, December 18th to coincide with the Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game.

Ticket cost will be $35, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Houston Food Bank. Ticket cost includes brunch and mimosas until 1:30pm. Guests are welcome to stay until the end of the game.

Celebrity chefs from the NFL cities of Houston and Jacksonville will come together in a brunch cook off benefitting the Houston Food Bank, the largest food bank in the nation. Houston hometown favorite and veteran Taste of the NFL chef Robert Del Grande of Café Annie and newcomer Michael McKinney chef of Restaurant Orsay in Jacksonville, who is preparing to cook this year for the first time in Taste of the NFL, will prepare their brunch specialities.

Brunch Off at Third Coast restaurant in the heart of the Texas Medical Center is the perfect way to start the day, and we will cheer on our favorite teams in the big game between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite jersey to support their team.

Featuring Chefs:

Robert Del Grande representing the Houston Texans, executive chef and partner at Café Annie

Michael McKinney representing the Jacksonville Jaguars, executive chef and partner at Restaurant Orsay

Jon Buchanan: Third Coast Host Chef