You recall that Brennan’s Restaurant burned down during Hurricane Ike. The fire severely injured Brennan’s of Houston Manager James Koonce and his young daughter Katherine, who had sheltered in the restaurant during the storm. I’m pleased to note that there will be a benefit for them to help them cover their medical expenses:
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House to Host Wine Tasting and Fundraiser Benefiting:
Brennan’s of Houston Manager James Koonce, daughter Katherine Koonce
WHAT: On Sunday, September 28th from 6 – 9 p.m., the award-winning Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, known for its prime steak, luxurious decor, and Southern hospitality, will host a post Hurricane Ike fundraiser and wine tasting event, from which 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit Brennan’s of Houston Manager James Koonce and his four-year-old daughter Katherine Koonce.
Del Frisco’s, located in the Galleria, welcomes the community to join them in support of this special occasion to raise funds for the Koonces’ medical expenses after injuries were incurred from the fire that destroyed Brennan’s as Hurricane Ike struck the Gulf Coast early on Saturday, September 14, 2008. Brennan’s was the Houston culinary landmark known for its Turtle Soup and Bananas Foster for the past 40 years near Downtown Houston.
The fundraiser will be held in the wine cellar and feature a variety of donated libations from renowned wineries such as Silver Oak, Cakebread, Duckhorn as well as Pommery Champagne. The selection of wine will be complimented by savory light bites, including andouille stuffed goat cheese mushrooms, BBQ shrimp skewers, sliced tenderloin, and mini crab cakes, all provided by Del Frisco’s.
Brennan’s of Houston Executive Chef Randy Evans will be in attendance for the fundraising event.
The cost for the event is $50 per person but additional cash/check contributions can be made at the available donation table.
WHO: Host: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
Benefiting: Brennan’s of Houston Manager James Koonce and daughter, Katherine Koonce
WHEN: Sunday, September 28, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.WHERE: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
5061 Westheimer Road, located in the former Lord and Taylor building
Houston, TX 77056
713-355-2600Cost: $50 per person
Additional cash/check contributions can be made at donation table.
Thanks to Andrea for sending this to me.
Catalan (5555 Washington) is featuring a tasting menu reminiscent of Brennan’s Texas Creole cuisine; not a stretch, since Catalan executive chef Chris Shepard used to be chef at Brennan’s. The tasting menu is $60 per person, and $10 of every tasting menu sold benefits the James Koonce family relief fund. The tasting menu will be offered indefinitely.