What: Houston Symphony Young Associates Council Tasting Notes: A Wine and Spirits Pairing Dinner

Where: Andiron

The scoop: Members of the Houston Symphony's Young Associates Council and friends raised a glass — or several, but who’s counting for a good cause. The exclusive and charming evening drew eager oenophiles and symphony fans who enjoyed a thoughtfully curated experience for the taste buds and the soul.

The evening opened with a lively cocktail hour, where the chic A-listers mingled over hand-crafted potions. Chef Michael O'Connor's Andiron team prepared a multi-course tasting menu, with each dish paired with a selection of wines and spirits that elevated the flavors. Adding a touch of melodious elegance, Houston Symphony musicians Boson Mo on violin and Sheldon Person on viola performed a set featuring Spanish and French arrangements. Europe without a plane ride? We’re in.

With Aprill Nelson, Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, and Kirby Lodholz at the helm, the proceeds contributed to the Houston Symphony’s Wine Dinner and Auction, directly supporting the symphony’s Education and Community Engagement programs.

Who: Javita Alexander, Kimberly and James Bell, Sverre Brandsberg-Dahl, Lindsay Buchanan and Brian Fisher, Elizabeth Condie, Ray Dennison, Logan and Charles Dresser, Sarah and Reza Ebrahimi, Gonzalo Farias, Laurel Flores and Matt Weathers, Blaine Fulmer, Amy Goodpasture, Roya Gordon, Mario Gudmundsson, China Howard, Jonathan Jan, Paul Kirchkoff, Jeremy Kreutz, David Lodholz, Maxine Olefsky and Justin Kenney, Sagar Patel, Lauren Price and Gator Adams, Nikki Reddy, Anthony Sanchez Rodriguez Lee, Liana and Andrew Schwaitzberg, Crystal and Hussein Shel, Melanie Smith, Jen Torres, Stephanie Weber and Paul Muri.

  

Photo by Johnny Tran

Aprill Nelson, Kirby Lodholz, and Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl.