Dinner x Design Dazzled as a Culinary and Artistic Masterpiece AUSTIN’S TOP RESTAURANTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS PARTNERED FOR TRIBEZA’S EXCLUSIVE AND CHIC DINNER PARTY By Cassie Butterfield | Photos by Jonathan Garza
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RIBEZA’S 2023 DINNER X DESIGN, hosted by The Agency Austin and held
Classics and Lodgewell. And to commemorate the fabulous evening, Vogue Vignette was offering live
“After a four-year hiatus of Dinner x Design, the anticipation and excitement surrounding this event
at Fair Market, was an exquisite and unforgettable evening. Thanks to the lovely designers Fern Santini, Elysian Collective, Meredith Owen Interiors, Robin Bond Interiors, Modern Hippie Design Studio and BANDD Design, all expectations were exceeded. As guests entered the party, they were met with CoCollect’s show-stopping art installation, creating the perfect backdrop for group photos. Before dinner, and in between many photo-worthy moments by the Say Cheese roaming photo booths, libations were served by Too Shay Spirits with refreshments provided courtesy of Desert Door Texas Sotol, Adega Vinho, Vista Brewing Co., Island Getaway Rum and Still Austin Whiskey Co. While DJ Ferno set the pulse of the exhilarating night, guests mingled in lounges from Summer
drawings in the Lodgewell lounge. Next, everyone settled in for the main event, a multi-course elegant dinner, served up by Austin’s top chefs and restaurants 1417 French Bistro, Bacalar, Yamas, Ten Ten, Trattoria Lisina and The Well. Each meal was unforgettable and perfectly complemented each table’s decor. “This event is really a tapestry. It’s living, breathing art installations. It’s collaborative theater that comes alive when the audience enters the venue and interacts with it. It’s the most beautiful weaving of some of the most creative and talented people in Austin, and they all put on the most incredible performances! Every single Dinner x Design contributor took a risk to think out of their own boxes and to work together and it created pure magic,” says Tribeza’s Director of Events, Becca Gutierrez Schafer.
was high. It is safe to say that all of our partners exceeded expectations and collaborated to create a beautiful and one-of-a-kind experience for guests. We’re already looking forward to next year!” says Tribeza’s Publisher, Krissy Littlestar Hearn. Thank you to table sponsors, Frost Bank, SWBC Mortgage — The Breed Team and Heritage Title of Austin. Many thanks to Wolf and Wheat for generously contributing Margarita Kallas-Lee’s delicious Brown Butter Brioche cookies to the evening’s sought-after goodie bags. Additionally, a big thank you to Premiere Events for being a trusted rental partner for the night, Austin Event Lighting for illuminating the space and House of Margot Blair for providing the beautiful flowers.
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