SPECIAL EVENTS

The heat is on! The First Annual Curry Crawl, celebrating an international culinary sensation with a nearly 4,000-year history, is scheduled for June 24th at STRAITS Asian Bistro in CITYCENTRE.

A spicy mix of top toques will battle it out to win the title of “Best Curry” while showcasing and sampling their competing creations for judges and attendees. Judges will award first and second place prizes, and a “People’s Choice” honor will be determined by guest votes.

The fiery lineup of up-and-coming and established chefs from around the city is growing and includes Chef Junnajet “Jett” Hurapan of BLU, Chef Kiran Verma of Kiran’s, Chef Simran Patel of Korma Sutra, Chef Mary Cuclis of Pondicheri, Chef Shiva Patel of The Queen Vic, Chef Jimmy Kieu of RA Sushi, Chef German Mosquera of Roots Bistro, David Guerrero of Samba Grille, Chef John Sikhatanna of STRAITS, and Philip Speer of UCHI.

Guests can cool their palette with a tasty selection of cocktails from Grey Goose.

Come hungry and thirsty! The admission fee includes ample food and cocktail samplings plus entertainment.

The event will coincide with CITYCENTRE’s Sunday Market, featuring more than 20 home, fashion, art, gift and accessory vendors plus sultry sounds from jazz performer Harry Sheppard.

Event proceeds will benefit PULSE, a new – and first ever – young professionals group supporting Houston’s St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital (stlukestexas.org/giving). Staff and members will be on hand to discuss program goals, membership opportunities and benefits.