On Thursday, November 14, FWFWF will bring an electric evening to attendees at Night Market. This street-market-style event features 15 skilled mixologists and 16 chefs, offering a feast of bold culinary creations and handcrafted cocktails under the lights of Panther Island Pavilion. Top Fort Worth mixologists will compete for the title of Best Cocktail, using a variety of spirits judged by a distinguished panel. Shimmering lights, a cozy fall ambiance, and live-action from masterful mixologists and talented chefs make this a picture-perfect event, capturing North Texas’ vibrant culinary scene (tickets available at Night Market Tickets).
Chef Lineup:
- Seth Chick — Atlas Fort Worth
- Trey Smith — Dusty Biscuit Beignets
- Tuan Pham — Four Sisters
- Ahmed Triki | Diego Zamora — Inti Poke FWFWF First Time Participants (I know y’all recently covered them)
- Leena Shanaa — La Cabrona Cocina Mexicana FWFWF First Time Participants
- Angel Fuentes | Amanda Yunger — Los Guapos
- Oscar Navarro — Mariscos el Cachanilla FWFWF First Time Participants
- Natasha Bruton — Pantry on Magnolia
- Dan Woods — Tailgaters BBQ
- Brandon Shanaa — Terra Mediterranean
- Kevin Singharaj — ZAAP Kitchen Lao & Thai Street Eats FWFWF First Time Participants
- Nikita Seal — ZZ’s Ice Cream Puffs
- Jeffrey Yarbrough — The Hamburger Man
- Stan Rodrigues — Cane Rosso
- Zameika Williams — Luckey Gs Bistro
- Jesus Varillas — Leo’s Churro Bar
- Juan Acosta — Big Dawgs Hot Dog Co.
Mixologist Lineup:
- Josie McCain — Acre Distilling Co.
- Drew Arroyo — Amber Room
- Nick Rayburn | Cole Nemitz — Atlas Fort Worth
- Ethan Goettsch — Clay Pigeon Food & Drink
- David Vaughn — Ellerbe Fine Foods
- Foster Joyce — Hotel Dryce
- Sierra Chrisman — Little Red Wasp
- Travis Lutje | Kyle Atkins — Lonesome Dove Western Bistro
- Conner Hargesheimer | Omari Anderson — Nickel City
- Lisa Little-Adams — PROPER
- John Davis — Tarantula Tiki Lounge
- Tia Downey — The Bar at Bowie House
- Jason Pollard | Braeden Knight — The Usual
- Shaun Littlejohn-Taylor — Trinity River Distillery
- Jason Shelly — TX Whiskey Ranch
THE GOSPEL BRUNCH
On Sunday, November 17, join Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation for an unforgettable afternoon of Southern charm at The Gospel Brunch, where five of Fort Worth’s celebrated chefs will offer a multi-course dining experience set to the rhythm of live gospel music along the Trinity River.
- Featured Chefs: Marcus Paslay (From Scratch Hospitality), Katrina Carpenter (Carpenters Cafe & Catering), Reggie & Cedric Robinson (Lil’ Boy Blue BBQ), David Bull (Second Bar + Kitchen)
- Brunch Menu Highlights: Crawfish Quiche “Loraine” by Chef David Bull, Southern Chicken & Waffles by Chef Katrina Carpenter, Low Country Shrimp & Grits by Chefs Reggie & Cedric Robinson, Banana Bread Pudding by Chef Marcus Paslay
- Soulful Performances: Live gospel singers, 4YaSoul fill the atmosphere, providing a soundtrack to the vibrant fall day
- Tickets available at Gospel Brunch Tickets
