Tastemaker Awards Celebrates Local Culinary Talent

NORTH AUSTIN, TX — Enjoy an evening celebrating local culinary talent with the 2020 CultureMap Austin Tastemaker Awards (Virtual Edition) from the safety and comfort of home. Ticketholders will receive an exclusive Tastemakers experience including bites from nominates restaurants, sips and more. The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards is held annual to showcase the talent in Austin and San Antonio's restaurant and bar communities, with nominees selected by their peers.

The virtual awards ceremony takes place Thursday, July 23 beginning at 7 p.m. The goal of the evening is to honor the accomplishments of those making the local restaurant scene what it is and celebrating their innovation and creativity. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Austin Food & Wine Alliance. As a result of the pandemic, the event will be held virtually and attendees can learn more about all the nominees via CultureMap's special editorial series ahead of the July 23 livestream event.

Ticketholder will receive a Tastemaker Awards Tasting Tote which includes:

• Savory and sweet bites by nominees
• Complimentary premium beverage kits and recipes
• Gifts from sponsors, nominees, and past winners
• Access to interactive games and opportunities to win prizes during the awards show, streamed on CultureMap

Totes will be available at a drive-thru Pickup Party on July 23 at 7CO (located in East Austin at 7th & Comal)

• Early Bird Tickets: SOLD OUT
• Advanced Tickets: SOLD OUT
• Regular Ticket Price: $75

Participating restaurants include:

• Comedor
• Enoteca Vespaio
• Swedish Hill
• El Alma
• Cuantos Tacos
• Dai Due
• Foreign & Domestic
• Paper Route Bakery

For more information, including tickets and RSVP click HERE.