INDIE CHEFS
COMMUNE PREVIEW
Preview what COMMUNE is all about before the big party starts in March 2022.
Due to updated COVID data in Harris County, we've made the difficult decision to delay most of COMMUNE until March 2022 out of an abundance of caution. Read our statement on why here.
However, we feel we can hold a PREVIEW of COMMUNE safely from August 26th to 29th. Check out our pared down programming below!
BUY TICKETS:
Thu 08/26
Fri 08/27
Sun 08/29
Thu 08/26
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
LATE NIGHT: Lucky Danger with Tim Ma and Andrew Choiu
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Indie Chefs Collaboration Dinner Night 1: 12 chefs and 12 courses with wine pairings
Fri 08/27
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Indie Chefs Collaboration Dinner Night 2: 12 chefs and 12 courses with wine pairings
Sun 08/29
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Indie Chefs Collaboration Dinner Night 3 Grand Finale
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
LATE NIGHT: Shababi Palestinian Rotisserie Chicken with Marcelle Afram
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Libby & Zoe's Delicatexan w/ Daddy Jimbo Kanan
MEET THE INDIE CHEFS
Thu, Aug 26 - 6:30pm- 9:30pm
[Collaborative Dinner]
Indie Chefs Collaboration Dinner Night 1: 12 chefs and 12 courses with wine pairings
Enjoy the first night of the Indie Chefs Collaboration Dinner Series with 12 courses from 12 of the best chefs in North America.
On the first night of the Indie Chefs Collaborative Dinner Series we have 12 chefs cooking 12 courses with wine pairings. We'll walk you through their inspirations, experiences in Houston, and dishes in a truly interactive guest experience. This menu will be served once and never again. Due to COVID precautions and making the safety of our guests and chef participants our highest priority, THIS EVENT AND ALL OTHERS WILL BE DONE OUTDOORS. We have brought in cooling equipment and have contingency plans to mitigate weather related issues. Tickets can be purchased as a single but you will be sat at a communal table with other single diners. Tables of 2, 4, 6, and 8 can also be purchased and you will be sat only with your group.
The Mentors:
Tyler Akin | Le Cavalier | Wilmington, DE
A first of its kind festival, Indie Chefs’ COMMUNE is a two week long series of micro-events run by a collective of acclaimed chefs. Consider it the “anti-food festival” of the year - a festival that is equitable, gives back to the community, champions social justice, and is committed to addressing systemic issues facing the hospitality industry.
Aaron Bludorn | Bludorn Restaurant | Houston, TX
A first of its kind festival, Indie Chefs’ COMMUNE is a two week long series of micro-events run by a collective of acclaimed chefs. Consider it the “anti-food festival” of the year - a festival that is equitable, gives back to the community, champions social justice, and is committed to addressing systemic issues facing the hospitality industry.
Aron Habiger | Unaffiliated | Los Angeles, CA
Mandel Hitzer | Deer + Almond | Canada
Bruce Kalman | Soulbelly BBQ | Las Vegas, NV
Joel Orsini | Unaffiliated | Dallas, TX
Deirdre Quinn | Unaffiliated | Chicago, IL
Jules Stoddart | Olamaie | Austin, TX
Jeffrey Vance | Old Gold Tomato Pie | Los Angeles, CA
Maricela Vega | Chico Chico | Atlanta, GA
The Chefs:
Meal/Program:
[12 courses from 12 chefs with wine pairings]
- Aguachile de Leche de Tigre | Aron Habiger | On the Lam | Orange County, CA
- Dilly Brined Green Tomatoes, Heirloom Slice, Tomato Oil, Tomato Vine Vinegar Chili Garlic Soup | Joel Orsini | Allevare | Dallas, TV
- Griddled Yuba, Market Fruit, Chilis, Mint | Jeffrey Vance | Old Gold Tomato Pie | Los Angeles, CA
- Tomato Tostada, Beans, Epazote | Maricela Vega | Chico | Atlanta, GA
- Eggplant Presse | Justin Yu | Theodore Rex | Houston, TX
- Kasu Pork Jowl, Cheese Rind Oil, Steamed Egg White, Herbs, Fermented Rice | Petra & the Beast | Dallas, TX
- Cappelletti, Chanterelle Mushroom, Corn, Blue Crab, Pancetta | Aaron Bludorn | Bludorn Restaurant | Houston, TX
- Salmon New Orleans, Pineapple, Tomato, Herbs | Khoran Horn | Guardhouse Cafe | Philadelphia, PA
- Chile Colorado, Pork Confit, Flour Tortillas | Alan Delgado | Unaffiliated | Brooklyn, NY
- Oak Smoked Brisket Biryani | Ross Coleman | LIT Chicken | Houston, TX
- Sweet Corn Pudding, Tarragon, Berry & Corn Salad, Salted Cornbread Crumble | Jules Stoddart | Olamaie | Austin, TX
- Goo Goo Pie, Boozy Peanut Caramel Sauce, Whipped Creme Fraiche | Rebecca Masson | Fluff Bake Bar | Houston, TX