Here’s another way to help those doing good work for Haiti: Blaine Staniford, executive chef at Grace in Fort Worth, and Jon Bonnell, owner-chef at Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine in Fort Worth, are putting together an unprecedented dinner event next Tuesday. They’re celebrating Texas Independence Day (that’s March 2) at Grace with a six-course feast.
The objective is to raise money to buy medical supplies for Jon’s brother, Dr. Ric Bonnell, a physician who is donating his time and work to help people in Haiti. (See more about Dr. Bonnell’s efforts there at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp4hUM99Egg.)
Tuesday’s dinner begins at 6:30 with passed hors d’oeuvres, as well as cocktails crafted from Austin-made spirits – margaritas mixed with Republic tequila and Texas cosmos incorporating Savvy vodka. The seated dinner starts at 7 pm. Each course features good Texas-grown products, including Bandera quail, Texas redfish and Texas lamb. Texas beer and wines will be paired with each course.
The dinner is $125 plus tax and tip, with $25 going from each guest’s tab to purchase medical supplies for Haitian relief work.
