Tour de Vin Showcases Local Chefs, International Wines

At the top of the Austinist don't-miss list for people who eat and/or drink is The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas' fourth annual Tour de Vin on the downtown Whole Foods Market terrace next Thursday, October 5, from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Participating chefs and restaurants include Austin culinary heavyweights; Amuse Bouche – A Catering Company, Aquarelle, Bistro 88, Castle Hill Café, Cibo (Will Packwood, a Food & Wine’s 2001 Best New Chef pick), Doña Emilia’s South American Bar & Grill, Eddie V's, Roaring Fork, Roy’s Austin, The Salt Lick 360, Sampaio’s, Satay, Whole Foods Market chefs, and UCHI – whose Executive Chef Tyson Cole was also Food & Wine's Best New Chef pick for 2005.

The list for Tour de Vin highlights international stars, alongside popular favorites from the United States, totaling over 100 wines.

To purchase your Tour de Vin reservations, visit www.winefoodfoundation.org or call 512-327-7555.