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    Epicure’s wine curator Jerry Gray. Century News photo by John Pacheco

PAWS raises money for furry friends through Embark at Epicure

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“This unique event at Epicure Restaurant in Dripping Springs lets you decide what parts of the event you want to attend," Executive Director Melody Hilburn said.

PAWS of Central Texas will hold a unique fundraiser “Embark at Epicure,” at Epicure Restaurant, which offers a variety of donor participation options, on Sunday Aug. 18.

“We hope the Dripping Springs community will join us for a day of fun, amazing wine, and delicious food—all to benefit the pets at PAWS Shelter of Central Texas,” Executive Director Melody Hilburn said. “This unique event at Epicure Restaurant in Dripping Springs lets you decide what parts of the event you want to attend. Events will range from wine tasting, to appetizers and cocktails, to a full dinner. Chef Julio Llop and wine curator Jerry Gray have put together a great combination of wine and global comfort food sure to please the taste buds of any patron. All to be enjoyed in the company of other animal lovers and PAWs supporters.”

Dinner patrons can look forward to a 1st course of Compressed H2O Melon Sashimi, Bacon Lardon, Black Sesame, Basil, Blood Orange; a 2nd Course of Smoked Tomato Gazpacho, Warm Rosemary Shortbread, Fleur de Sel; a 3rd Course of Pan seared market fish, summer squash, poblano puree, pepitas; a 4th Course of Petite Prime New York Strip, Kona coffee, Roasted Garlic, Fingerling Potatoes, Thyme; and a final 5th Course of Belgian Chocolate Panna Cotta, Vietnamese Cinnamon, Pistachio Butter, Black Pepper.

Wine aficionados can choose wine tastings with Hilmy Cellars or Alexander Vineyards.

PAWS will also have adoptable pets on site from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

To purchase tickets, or for more information visit https://pawsshelter.org/embark/.

Epicure Restaurant is located at 333 US 290, behind 5-Star Emergency Room, at the corner of Hwy 290 and Rob Shelton Blvd.

 

 

 

 

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