Live Fire! 2023

Join us Austin's hottest culinary events as top-notch chefs showcase the versatility of Texas beef in innovative bites cooked over an open flame. This beefy Texas bash features the best in cooking craftsmanship alongside impressive wine, craft beer, and premium spirits tastings. Keeping with tradition, a blazing lineup of nationally recognized chefs and statewide favorites will turn up the heat.

• Damien Brockway — Distant Relatives (2020 TFWA Grant Winner, Austin)
• Jakub Czyszczon — Garrison (Austin)
• Tiffany Derry — Roots Southern Table (Farmers Branch)
• Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin — Best Quality Daughter (San Antonio)
• Aaron Franklin & Rene Garza — Uptown Sports Club (Austin)
• Max Frisbie — Mill Scale Metal Works (Lockhart)
• Evelyn Garcia & Henry Lu — By Kin (Houston)
• Kareem El-Ghayesh — KG BBQ (Austin)
• Robert Hale — Texas Beef Council (Austin)
• Elvia Huerta & Alex Garcia — Evil Cooks (Los Angeles)
• Olivia Lopez & Jonathan Percival — Molino Olōyō (Dallas)
• Serigne Mbaye — Dakar (New Orleans)
• Anne Ng & Jeremy Mandrell — Bakery Lorraine (Austin & San Antonio)
• Jess Pryles – Hardcore Carnivore (Austin)
• Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman — José (Dallas)
• Marlon Rison — Community Vegan (2022 TFWA Grant Winner, Austin)
• More chefs to be announced!

In addition to fiery grand tasting, the 2023 edition of Live Fire! will also feature an exclusive VIP experience hosted by some of Houston's most acclaimed chefs. The Live Fire! Steakhouse will transport guests to a midcentury supper club, complete with cocktail carts and flaming desserts.

• Aaron Bludorn — Navy Blue (the "surf")
• Drake Leonards — Eunice (the “turf”)
• Becky Masson — Fluff Bake Bar (the sweets)

PLEASE NOTE: Guests must be 21+ with a valid picture ID to enter.