Follow the yellow brick road to a city immersed in the arts, culture and commerce. On Saturday, August 24, 2019, the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) is hosting their annual Soiree: Houston, the Emerald City at Hotel ZaZa. Sonia Freeman, Audit Director and Chief Culture Officer, is the Working Chair, continuing PKF Texas’ long-standing involvement with this event. The Soiree is the GHP’s main fundraiser, supporting initiatives such as education and workforce development, resiliency and a strong economy.
This event features great food, a silent auction and after-party immediately following the soiree. This year, PKF Texas is again serving as the Menu Underwriter. Network the night away as you explore the themed rooms of Hotel ZaZa in search of the Great and Powerful Oz. The 2019 Soiree is sure to be a night like no other.
The menu preview is below:
LONG LIVE THE KING
Sports Concession Menu
Lobster corn dogs with aioli mayo
Jumbo baked pretzels
Chile con queso nachos
Specialty Drink
Houston’s own Karbach beer
MY LITTLE PRETTY
Menu
Hot dog cart in the park with mini hot dogs
Chocolate chip “dog biscuit” cookies
Specialty Drink
Ice cream cart serving up adult snow cones featuring specialty liquors & alcohol infused cherries
PROFESSOR MARVEL PARTY
Menu
Gourmet “Oil Can” coffee bar with assorted specialty coffees
Specialty Drinks
Tia Maria, Kahlua, Brandy & Brandy Freezes
“HEART” OF HOUSTON
Menu
Famous Soirée sushi bar featuring
California Ahi tuna and tempura shrimp rolls
Salmon & tuna sashimi
Phai Thai spring rolls
Specialty Drink
Mai Thai
THE “BRAIN” TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Menu
Carving station with St. Arnold’s braised beef short ribs and sliders
Herb seasoned potato wedges
Specialty Drink
Zombies
CORPORATE “COURAGE” HOUSTON PARTY
Menu
Waffle station with fried chicken & waffles
Mini waffle cheeseburgers
Waffle chicken fries
Specialty Drink
Riesling lemonade
EMERALD CITY
Menu
Chilled seafood display featuring:
Thai calamari salad
Bloody Mary cocktail oyster shooters
Saffron poached PEI mussels
Jumbo boiled shrimp
Cracked crab claws
Specialty Drink
Apple martinis and premium open bar
WITCH’S CASTLE AFTER PARTY
Menu
Assorted mini sliders to include fried chicken and pulled pork on pretzel buns
Specialty Drink
Dry ice “Witches Brew”
For more information and to register, visit https://www.houston.org/soiree.
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