Grand Opening Chefs’ Tasting

Thursday, Oct 4, 5 – 10 pm

Benefiting the JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLLIN COUNTY

$125 per person

Celebrate the opening of our first five fabulous new restaurants at The District at Willow Bend – and help our chefs support the important work of the JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLLIN COUNTY!

Enjoy a festive cocktail reception followed by a progressive dining experience of plated tastings specially prepared for this occasion by our amazing chefs: Patricio Sandoval, MEXICAN BAR CO. COCINA, Omar Flores, WHISTLE BRITCHES, John Tesar, KNIFE, Jalal Chanaa and Adham Shanaa, TERRA MEDITERRANEAN and Russell Hayward, ASCENSION.

Cap the evening with desserts, coffee, music by the Georgia Bridgewater Orchestra and a spectacular finale on the new outdoor patio! Plus there will be amazing SWAG bags.

Attire: Evening Casual

Complimentary Valet parking at The District at Willow Bend located between Neiman Marcus and Dillard's

CHECK IN

Pick up your Chefs’ Tasting Evening Passport at our Early Check In to avoid lines on Thursday evening!

Early Check In: Sept. 28 – Oct. 3

Mall Hours

Willow Bend Concierge Center, lower level near Macy’s

Same-Day Check In: Oct. 4

4 pm – 6 pm

At the entrance to The District at Willow Bend

OCTOBER 4 EVENING PROGRAM

5 pm: Cocktail Reception hosted by ASCENSION, CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN and TERRA MEDITERRANEAN

New Outdoor Patio at The District

6:45 pm: Progressive Dining Experience hosted by KNIFE, MEXICAN BAR CO. COCINA, and WHISTLE BRITCHES

9 pm: Coffee & dessert hosted by ASCENSION and NEIMAN MARCUS MARIPOSA

Live performance by Georgia Bridgewater Orchestra

Spectacular Finale

New Outdoor Patio at The District

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Complimentary Valet parking at new mall entrance

Need a Lyft? Get $5 Off Your First 3 Rides with code WILLOWBEND

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please call 972-202-4904

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please bring Chefs’ Tasting Evening Passport that you receive at Check In

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes, but the person who purchases the ticket, must pick up the Chefs’ Tasting Evening Passport at Early Check In: Sept. 28 – Oct. 3, during Mall Hours or at Same-Day Check In: Oct. 4, 4 pm - 6 pm. Please bring photo ID