Working for a culinary production firm definitely has its moments. For instance, today I was able to throw away the sub-par lunch I had packed while half-asleep this morning and savor some artisan flatbread pizza and a grilled chicken salad instead.
Being around food like this is a continual reminder of the “importance in indulgence,” especially on your birthday! Thank you for making it [...]

Just in case you were too busy sleeping in (wouldn’t that be nice!) to pick up Sunday’s Chronicle, here’s what you missed:
An exclusive interview with A Fare co-owner, Rachael Volz, and some dazzling coverage of our Ladies of CAMH event.
Underneath a gorgeous snapshot from one of our most memorable private events (below), Rachael discusses the prominent party [...]

When busy season came to a close, I would have expected the collective sigh of relief from our office to resound all the way against the sandy shores of Galveston. I mean, 83 events in 31 days is no easy feat.Â
Call us workaholics, but this was not the case.Â
Haven’t you heard, December is “the most wonderful time of the year!?” [...]

Charles Fraser is one friend you’d be well-advised to have, as becoming a “Fraser Friend” means you’ve also become a benevolent friend to the Congenital Heart Surgery team of Texas Children’s Hospital.
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This special group of donors assists TCH’s newly appointed Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. Fraser, in advancing patient care, education and research in the special Congenital Heart Surgery division. Fraser’s involvement in the division over the last [...]

I hope everyone more than enjoyed their Thanksgiving, as in my opinion, it is the best holiday of all. No presents pressure, Christmas music becomes officially appropriate and you consume copious amounts of  food and wine with nothing but a good, long nap to follow… I mean, what more can one ask for?
At A Fare Extraordinaire we like to put a spin on the traditional Thanksgiving [...]

Last Tuesday, nearly 300 women strutted their fantastic fall fashions, impressive art sense and competitive drive at the Contemporary Arts Museum’s Another Great Night in November. Thrown in the home of Marita Fairbanks, the night kicked off with a wild art chase as women in teams scoured the Fairbanks home to answer questions on an extensive [...]

You may have noticed a slight dwindling in blog entries. Well, let me tell you just why that is… BUSY SEASON HAS ARRIVED! The second a cool breeze blows through this town, our event calendar knocks into high gear. One special occasion in particular tends to kick us off each season…a stampede of buffalo!
The 6th Annual Buffalo Bayou [...]

Last week A Fare Extraordinaire executed a seated dinner with a purpose that far exceeded the perfectly plated entrees and attentive staff. It was a dinner honoring Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, world-renowned childhood psychologist. Although I typically take every chance to brag upon the culinary creations of our kitchen, I must say, the food was excellent, but it was the company [...]

Houston Chronicle reports: “Early voting surges in Harris! After four days of early voting, numbers are up sharply in Harris County and across the state, prompting analysts to suggest that Texans are getting used to the convenience, are enthusiastic about their candidates or both.”
Well, at AFE we’re just as enthusiastic! We’ve had a blast putting together [...]