2026 Tastemaker Awards | CultureMap Houston

If you love food and drink, you won't want to miss this sell-out event featuring Houston's top culinary talent.

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.