The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents the 2021 Alfresco Gala: A Roving Dinner at the Houston Arboretum on Apr. 23. This year marks the completion of the Arboretum’s transformational Master Plan. Photo credit: Nature photos by Anthony Rathbun; food photos courtesy of Houston Arboretum.
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents the 2021 Alfresco Gala: A Roving Dinner at the Houston Arboretum on Apr. 23. This year marks the completion of the Arboretum’s transformational Master Plan. To celebrate this exciting moment, and to ensure safety for those who attend, the annual Alfresco Gala will be held along the Arboretum’s renovated trails and beautifully restored landscape as a roving dinner experience. Think of it as a “progressive dinner in a nature sanctuary.” Guests will enjoy delectable gourmet food and fine wines as they stroll in small groups under the evening sky.
Menu:
Seven course roving dinner beginning with escargot roasted in crushed tomato and basil, followed by handmade freshly prepared sushi, haystack salad and mushroom brie bisque, charcoal roasted beef, tofu, and acorn squash kabobs, savory duck and basil crepes, ending with a celebratory Earth Day trifle with commemorative terra cotta mug.
Note: vegetarian options are available upon request.
WHERE: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Dr.
Houston, TX 77024
WHEN: Friday, Apr. 23
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
WHO: The Houston Arboretum’s partners for A Roving Dinner at the Houston Arboretum include Cotton Culinary, Any Occasion, Texas New Music Ensemble, Saint Arnold Brewing Co., and Double Decanted.
TICKETS: Underwriting levels range from $5,000 – $25,000 and include small “pod groups” for guests. Individual tickets for in-person attendance are $750, while $500 includes a home gift basket but no attendance.
Visit https://houstonarboretum.org/event/2021-alfresco-gala/ for tickets.
ATTIRE: “Outdoor Chic” with comfortable footwear to accommodate a leisurely walk along the Arboretum trails.
PARKING: Parking is free and available at both the 610 Entrance and the Woodway Entrance.
Bags may be checked at the Nature Center. Arboretum staff will help guide guests along the progressive dinner route along the trails.