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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

A Cask of Amontillado: Inspired Dishes from Sherry’s Past

Wednesday, May. 9, 2018 – Wednesday, May. 9, 2018

07:00 PM – 08:30 PM
US/Central

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Join culinary superstar Justin Yu and his team for a historically inspired dinner at Rienzi that highlights a centuries-old spirit: sherry.

A James Beard Award–winning chef, Yu (Better Luck Tomorrow and Theodore Rex) brings his unique take on international cuisine. Justin Vann (beverage director for Theodore Rex and Public Services Wine & Whisky) provides the sherry pairings. This evening of dining, sipping, and exploring the history behind sherry—a fortified wine that originated in Spain—also offers a nod to Edgar Allan Poe’s legendary short story “The Cask of Amontillado.”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for Rienzi tours, with cocktails at 7 p.m. and an elegant, seated dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Get tickets below. Admission ($185) includes a four-course dinner with sherry samples and cocktails. Space is limited. Complimentary valet parking. For ages 21 & older.

• Watch: Justin Yu is the subject of “Tastemakers” for April 2018 in “Texas Monthly”

HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
    • Tuesday | Closed.
    • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
  • Museum Admission

    ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.
    • MFAH Member  FREE
    • ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+)  $24
    • ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under)  FREE
    • *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages)  FREE
    • *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up)  $10
    On Thursday, admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections is free for all individuals, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. Special Exhibitions require a separate, discounted ALL ACCESS ticket.

Directions & Parking

  • Free Parking
  • Paid Parking
  • Street Parking

Special Offers / Dining

Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.

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