Houston Chef Series 2026
A Night at the Theater
Houston Chef Series at Grotto Ristorante
A legendary 1964 classic, reimagined as a chef‑driven dining experience.
Step into an evening where iconic cinema meets elevated cuisine. Enjoy a five‑course, film‑inspired menu with curated beverage pairings, crafted by Executive Chef Ricky Cruz and set within a glamorous, red‑carpet ambiance.
Thursday, June 11 • 7 PM
$125 per person
* Plus tax.
Purchase Tickets
The Menu Experience
COURSE I
Dustman’s Beef Wellington
Beef tenderloin, mushroom pâté, puff pastry, red wine reduction
Paired with J. Lohr Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir
COURSE II
Eliza's Asparagus Salad
Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Avocado, Red Radish, Grapefruit, Feta Cheese & Herb Dijon Vinaigrette
Paired with Lagaria Pinot Grigio
COURSE III
The Professor's Fish & Chips
Cod fish, beer batter, fried potatoes, tartar sauce
Paired with Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay
COURSE IV
The Colonel's Roast Beef
Roast Beef with Potatoes, Carrots & Marsala Demi-Glace
Paired with Daou Pessimist Red Blend
COURSE V
Mrs. P’s English Trifle
Sponge Cake Soaked in Sherry Wine & Seasonal Fruit Topped with Orange Custard & Whipped Cream
Paired with Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry
Identify the film yet?

Executive Chef Ricky Cruz
4715 Westheimer, Houston TX 77027
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* All sales final. No refunds. Menu subject to change. Price includes gratuity and ticket fees.
** This menu is an independently produced culinary experience inspired by classic cinema and cultural narratives. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with any film studio, production company, or rights holder.
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