41st Anniversary Burgundy Wine Dinner Featuring Terlato - Oct 9
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
6 pm Reception ~ 6:30 pm Seated Dinner
In 1983, the first mobile phones were introduced to the public by Motorola, Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel into space, the video game Mario Bros. debuted in Japan and “Ghandi” won the Oscar for Best Picture. And closer to home, Tracy Vaught and her uncle Jack Blalock opened Backstreet Cafe.
What started out as a casual “watering hole” with simple soups, salads and sandwiches – and a popcorn machine in the bar! – is now a top restaurant owned by one of the city’s most-respected restaurateurs and a James Beard Award-winning chef. The menu has grown and evolved through the years to be a perfect reflection of diverse Houston, with Southern, Cajun, Creole, Hispanic and Asian influences, among others.
Former geologist Vaught opened the restaurant with no experience in the industry but, through hard work, struggles and a knack for recognizing and nurturing talent in others, she created a Houston dining landmark. Here, Vaught found her calling as a restaurateur, Chef Hugo Ortega started as a dishwasher and discovered his natural talent as a chef and began his American Dream, and Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega perfected his skills, and countless others found a home and career path. And some – like Tracy and Hugo– even found love.
We are honored to celebrate 41 years of serving generations of Houstonians, and know that it would not be possible without our incredible, hardworking employees and our loyal customers whom we love so much. To celebrate this special occasion, we will have a special anniversary wine dinner on Wednesday, October 9 featuring Burgundy wines from Terlato Winery to pair with our 4-course menu created by Chef Hugo and his brother, Chef Ruben. Cristian Vera will be joining us for the dinner. We hope to see many familiar faces along with new customers who are visiting us for the first time. Cheers to 41 years, Houston!
SPARKLING RECEPTION
Oyster Bar
NV Domaine Boris Champy 'Elévation '424', Crémant de Bourgogne Brut
FIRST COURSE
Crab & Shrimp Salad
avocado, lemon vinaigrette
'22 Domaine Vocoret Chablis 1er Cru <Vaillons > Vieilles Vignes
SECOND COURSE
Duck Confit
butternut squash purée, melted leeks, wine reduction
'21 Domaine Aurélien Verdet Bourgogne Hautes - Cotes de Nuits 'Le Prieuré
THIRD COURSE
Braised Short Rib
mashed potatoes, haricot verts
'21 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne - Montrachet Rouge
'21 Chateau de Marsannay, Marsannay Rouge
DESSERT
Ruben's Hazelnut & Orange Chocolate Mousse
dessert cocktail
please inform us of any dietary restrictions beforehand, thank you
$148 per person plus tax & gratuity