Party Watch

Houstonians cook up a scrumptious affair for kids with food allergies

What: Cooking Up A Cure

Where: The Revaire

The scoop: The fifth annual event puts the spotlight on food allergies. Each of the hundreds of attendees is assigned a food allergy, and they must then navigate through the array of dishes while avoiding those they are "allergic" to.

By the end of the evening, co-chairs Rebecca and David Luks, Holly and Jose Bayardo, Amy and Jack Behan, and Ellisa and Nick Gole had raised more than $200,000 to benefit Texas Children’s Food Allergy Program. Dr. Carla Davis, chief of Immunology, Allergy and Retrovirology at Texas Children’s, and director of Texas Children's Food Allergy Program, shared news about the research her team is doing to make life better for the approximately 6 million American children with food allergies.

Participating restaurants included Uchi, Brennan's of Houston, Emmaline, Doris Metropolitan, and Weights + Measures.

Who: Kevin and Monica King, Andy and Leisa Dillon, Nick Lewis, Caroline Lewis, Brittany Scheier, and Jobin Varghese.

Co-chair Rebecca Luks.

Texas Childrens Cooking up a Cure Rebecca Luks

Photo by Chinh Phan

Co-chair Rebecca Luks.

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Texas country star Pat Green goes to the dogs at $1 million PetSet gala

Photo by Priscilla Dickson

Event co-chairs Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust with Pat Green.

The tail-wagging festivities at the 2024 Fierce and Fabulous Soirée offered a night filled with country twang, stylish boots, and plenty of heart at the Post Oak Hotel. Held on Friday, September 6, the event celebrated two decades of Houston PetSet's work to combat the city's homeless animal crisis.

Texas country artist Pat Green, known for his love of animals and electric live performances, stirred the crowd with his music before turning auctioneer. His biggest offer? A private concert that had donors barking for more. From tickets to Paris Fashion Week to glam jewelry, partygoers weren’t shy about putting their paws in the air for the sake of four-legged friends.

The lively Deborah Duncan of Great Day Houston brought her signature enthusiasm to the mic as emcee, keeping the energy high. Duncan introduced a pack of honorees — the 20 for 20, a group of dedicated animal welfare champions who’ve been instrumental in Houston PetSet’s efforts. With their help, the organization has made a big dent in reducing the number of homeless animals roaming the streets.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Houston PetSet party without a luxury silent auction. Animal lovers perused the display of designer handbags, fine jewelry, and family experiences. Co-presidents and event co-chairs Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist were at the center of the bidding merriment, winning items and celebrating alongside their supporters as the evening came to a close.

The lively throng of 450 animal-lovers carried on throughout the night, raising more than $1 million and hitting all the right notes for the city’s homeless pets. Sponsors included iTouch Diamonds, de Boulle, Par Avion Ltd., Faust Distributing, River Oaks District, and Van Cleef and Arpels.

Photo by Priscilla Dickson

Event co-chairs Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust with Pat Green.

Roaming the ballroom were Jan Duncan, Sidney Faust, Hershey Grace, Trini Mendenhall Royalty, Karen Winston, Alicia Smith, Courtney Hopson, Jamie and John Sparacino, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Joan Huffman, Tyson Faust, Elsie Eckert, Sandra Smith Cooper, Sippi Khurana, Christine and Mike Wicks, and Dan Faust

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Houstonians cook up a scrumptious affair for kids with food allergies

Co-chair Rebecca Luks.

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