Big Board Two Dinner and Drinks

201. Cooking Class for 6 at Sylvia’s Sylvia Casares invites you into her kitchen for an incredible culinary experience. Sylvia will share her famous recipes from Sylvia’s Enchilada kitchen and assist you and 5 guests in a cooking class and demonstration. Your experience includes a cocktail for each participant. Gratuity not included. Valid until March 4, 2024.

Generously donated by: Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen

202. Armandos Fajita Dinner for 20

Let Armandos do the grilling while you enjoy the company of your guests at this fajita dinner for 20 people. Dinner includes chicken and beef fajitas with rice and beans, tortillas, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream served family style. Excludes beverages, appetizers, desserts, tax, and gratuity. Dine in only – Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday nights. Not valid in December. Valid until 3/4/24.

Generously donated by: Armandos

203. BCN Dinner for 6

Set in a 1920s home, this contemporary Spanish fine-dining spot presents classic Catalan flavors. You and 5 guests will enjoy some of Houston’s finest Spanish cuisine, prepared by Chef Luis Roger. Does not include tax or gratuity. Reservations required and based upon availability.

Generously donated by: BCN

204. Potente Chef’s Tasting Dinner for 4

Owner Jim Crane and Chef Danny Trace invite you to a Chef’s Tasting Dinner for 4. You will enjoy multiple courses, complete with wine pairings selected by Potente’s skilled sommelier. Potente is a sophisticated Italian restaurant and dining experience like no other in Houston. Offer valid until November 30, 2023.

Generously donated by: Potente

205. Flora Chef’s Dinner for 4

You and 3 guests are invited to explore the flavors and energy of the small towns of Mexico with a Texas touch at this chef’s dinner at Flora. Flora strips away the formality of dining with a focus on clean, organic, high-quality food made with love, made by hand. Flora is sure to captivate the discerning palate of the wellversed Houston diner. Alcohol, gratuity, and tax not included. Valid through March 2024.

Generously donated by: Flora

206. Kansas Pheasant Hunt for 2

Experience the hunt of a lifetime when you and a friend travel to Lil' Toledo Lodge in Chanute, Kansas. You'll spend 3 days and 2 nights being challenged by the best wing shooting the mid-west has to offer. On each pheasant field hunt, you and your guest will be accompanied by seasoned guides with well-trained pointing dogs. Accommodations and meals are provided. Other activities such as skeet shooting are available at an additional cost. Valid through the pheasant season, 10/1/23 – 2/29/24. Ammunition is not included, and you're encouraged to bring your own gun. Flying into Tulsa is the easiest route and then it's a 2 hour drive to the Lodge from there.

Generously donated by: Jessica King Price and David Price, Lil' Toledo Lodge

207. Private Dinner for 8 with Sommelier Sean Beck

You and 7 of your friends will enjoy a multi-course sommelier-selection dinner at the home of Andrea and Tom Gutting. Wines will be selected by Sean, who is one of the city’s most accomplished wine and spirits pros. Guiding you through each course and tasting, Sean will share his knowledge of each wine and expand your knowledge of wine as you sip, taste and enjoy a night of fun conversation and delicious fare. Sean’s wide range of experiences in the wine industry has brought him to work at local Houston favorites such as Hugo’s, Backstreet Cafe, Caracol and Xochi to name a few. Valid until February 28, 2024. Date mutually agreed upon by host.

Generously donated by: Andrea and Tom Gutting, Sean Beck

208. A Hug From Italy: D’Amico’s Dinner for 12

Brina D’Amico, a Duchesne mom, and her team at D’Amicos in Rice Village invite you to a 4-course wine dinner in their Rice Village restaurant for you and 11 guests! Dinner includes passed hors d’oeuvres, appetizer/salad, entrée, and dessert, and will be paired with one unique, boutique style of wine per course. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in dinner served at the restaurant. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Gratuity not included and valid Monday through Thursday.

Generously donated by: Brina D’Amico and D’Amico’s Italian Market and Café

209. Mediterranean Plunge: Amalfi Five-Course Chef Dinner for 12

Giancarlo Ferrara, Executive Chef/Owner of Amalfi Ristorante Italiano, will prepare an exquisite 5-course meal for 12 guests in the Positano Private Dining Room at Amalfi Ristorante. Dinner to take place on a mutually agreed date, excluding holidays. Gratuity for servers/bartenders is not included. Alcohol not included. Valid until March 4, 2024. Certificate must be presented to server upon being seated. Certificate is non-refundable if lost, stolen or destroyed, and has no cash surrender value.

Generously donated by: Amalfi Ristorante Italiano

210. A Decade of Decadence – a Reflection of 2013

Ten years is the perfect amount of time to wait for that perfect bottle of California Cabernet. Most of us can’t wait that long but when someone has done the job of cellaring it beautifully for you, instant gratification can still come your way! The below sixteen wines are from the glorious 2013 vintage and now is the perfect time to pop those corks!

• Pott The Arsenal, 94+WA

• Pott Actaeon, 93WA

• Hall Howell Mountain, 99WA

• Melka CJ, 93CT

• Saunter Red Head, 95WA

• Saunter Eagle Summit, 95WA

• Staglin Salus, 92CT

• Matthiasson, 91CT

• Perfect Season, 95WA

• Shafer One Point Five, 94+WA

• Peter Michael L’Esprit des Pavots, 90WA

• Ramey Pedregal, 95+WA

• Kapcsandy Rapzodia, 99WA

• Blankiet Estate Rive Droite, 99WA

• Gallica, 95WA

• Lail – J Daniel Cuvée, 95WA

Generously donated by: Ellen and Hank Bachmann

211. Turner’s 3-Course Big Easy Jazz Brunch for 10

Gather your friends and laissez les bon temps rouler! Turner’s intimate dining room turns into a vibrant, NOLA-inspired jazz scene, with live music and delicious food, paired with champagne, martinis and specialty cocktail. Curated by Executive Chef Brian Sutton and Chef de Cuisine Jose Valencia, experience Turner’s award-winning cuisine with a Cajun twist. Offer valid from Thursday, April 13, 2023 through November 17, 2023. Reservations must be made between 11AM and 3PM. Tax and gratuity not included. Date based upon availability.

Generously donated by: Benjamin Berg & Berg Hospitality

212. Date Night for a Year at Steak 48

A total experience all year long: birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or a great date night once a month, you have it all set! With access to VIP services for preferred reservation times and tables, you and your date will love dining at Steak 48 every month. You’ll enjoy $300 in food and beverage credits every month for 12 months. Each time you dine, you and your guest will begin your culinary adventure with a bottle of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs to toast the night. No trade or cash value and non-transferrable. Gratuity not included. Valid until March 2024.

Generously donated by: Steak 48