2026 Tastemaker Awards | CultureMap Houston

The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards return to celebrate Houston's top restaurant and bar talent for 2026. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the people and places that make Houston a world-class culinary destination.

Join us April 16 at Silver Street Studios for our annual tasting event and awards ceremony. We’ll celebrate all of the nominees and unveil this year’s winners, and you’ll enjoy chef-prepared bites and specialty drinks all night.

Get to know the nominees in our special editorial series, then join us April 16 as we toast the Tastemakers.

This is a sell-out event. First Dibs and Early Bird tickets are available in limited quantities for a limited time. Get yours now before they're gone!

General Admission Tickets include bites by nominated restaurants and complimentary premium beverages.

• First Dibs: $65
• Early Bird: $75
• Full Price: $85

VIP Tickets include early admission (6 pm) for first access to bites by nominated restaurants and a dedicated VIP bar.

• First Dibs: $99 (SOLD OUT)
• Early Bird: $110
• Full Price: $135

Participating Restaurants: Delicious details coming soon!

Beneficiary: Southern Smoke Foundation

Sponsors:

The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards program is brought to you by Culinary Kahncepts, Shutto, NXT LVL EVENT, and more to be announced.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, email sales@culturemap.com.

Questions: Email events@culturemap.com