III FORKS Plans Panhandle To Table Dinners Aug. 20 & 22
Texas Steakhouse to benefit Panhandle Proud with Austin and Frisco dinners
III Forks is proud to be among the finest steakhouses in Texas, and yet it recognizes that it owes much of its heritage to the grit and determination of those farmers and ranchers in the Texas Panhandle who provide much of the meat and produce served in the acclaimed restaurants. In recognition of that commitment, III Forks locations in Austin and Dallas are partnering with Garrison Brothers, William Chris Vineyards and Texas Rep. Ken King to host Panhandle to Table, a dinner benefiting Panhandle Proud, a charity that helps those affected by the spring 2024 Texas Panhandle wildfires. The dinners will be held in Austin on Aug. 20 and in Frisco on Aug. 22. Reservations for the dinner are required, and $400 from each $500 ticket will go to the charity.
Panhandle to Table Menu
Course 1: Amuse-Bouche
Smoked Quail Rillettes on Pecan Crostini with Pickled Okra Relish (passed)
Wine Pairing: 2023 Petillant Naturel Rosé
Cocktails: Garrison Brothers Honey Dew Whiskey Sour & Garrison Brothers Old Fashioned
Course 2: Appetizer
Pan-Seared Gulf Shrimp with Corn and Poblano Puree and Microgreens
Wine Pairing: 2023 Roussanne, Texas High Plains
Course 3: Salad
Baby Arugula and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Texas Goat Cheese Mousse and Pecan Vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: 2021 Moonlight Blend (lightly chilled)
Course 4: Main Course
Certified Angus Beef® Brand Ribeye with Jalapeño Bearnaise, Truffle-Infused Potato Puree and Seasonal Vegetables
Wine Pairing: 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Newsom, and 2020 Mourvèdre, La Pradera
Course 5: Dessert
Lavender-Infused Texas Peach Tart with Honey-Thyme Ice Cream
Wine Pairing: 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Dell Valley
The dinners, which celebrate the diversity of the local meat and produce raised in Texas, will be hosted by Curtis Osmond, president of III Forks, along with chefs Chris Vogeli (Frisco) and Erick Nixon (Austin). They will be joined by Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers, Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Texas Rep. Ken King, whose district includes parts of the Texas Panhandle.
Tragedy struck the Texas Panhandle in spring 2024 when wildfires ignited. The inferno consumed a staggering 1.5 million acres of land. In just a matter of days, more than 350 homes and ranches were reduced to ashes. The flames tragically claimed the lives of two residents and more than 15,000 cattle, dealing a severe blow to the local economy. The financial toll was staggering, exceeding $1 billion in losses. This included $123 million in agricultural damages and $35 million in residential property losses. In the aftermath of this disaster, Panhandle Proud was created to raise money and awareness for the affected communities.
Tickets for Panhandle to Table can be purchased here.
ABOUT PANHANDLE TO TABLE:
Where/When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
III Forks Austin, 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
III Forks Frisco, 1303 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034
Tickets: $500 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Includes a $400 donation to Panhandle Proud.
Tickets can be purchased at 3Forks.com/Events
About Consolidated Restaurant Operations
Consolidated Restaurant Operations Inc. (CRO) is a Dallas-based privately held company which operates 38 restaurants in the United States and United Arab Emirates. More information can be found at www.croinc.com.
Featured image courtesy Panhandle Proud.
(This Philanthropy Lifestyles eBuzz courtesy Panhandle Proud.)
