The event will showcase a diverse group of Houston's top restaurants, talented chefs and dessert and beverage companies. Funds from this event will support the recruitment, screening and training of new, safe and caring mentors for the 800-plus youth on the group's waiting list.

Presented by Audi Central Houston, the "Big Taste of Houston" will be emceed by KPRC Local 2 anchor Rachel McNeill.

VIP ticket holders will get early access to the second floor of the venue where they will be able to taste special food and beverage pairing. The second floor will also include an exclusive full bar with specialty wine.

Event participants include Uchi, Museum Park Café, Cloud 10 Creamery, Mark's American Cuisine, Frank's Americana Revival, Straits, Dripping Springs, Radio Milano, Cousins Maine Lobster, Red Dessert Dive, Pappaw's Pralines, Karbach Brewing Co., Cake Pop Delicacies, Mockingbird, Shaggy Dog and Southern Hospitality Coffee Company.