Auden
5-Course Local Meets Global Tasting Event
Opened this past October, this Autry Park eatery enjoyed maximum buzz, making it onto “Most Anticipated” Lists for Eater, Paper City, and Houston Chronicle. Chef/Owner Kirthan Shenoy delivers an approachable bistro experience with influences of Texas flavors, Gulf Coast ingredients, and a nod to his Indian upbringing. Both Chef Shenoy and his wife Kripa, Auden’s executive pastry chef, spent years working in New York City at Michelin-Starred restaurants like Marea, which won a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in 2010, under the tutelage of celebrated chef Michael White. Now, at Auden, Chef Shenoy is delighting diners with starters like scallion hotcakes and crawfish samosas, and mains like lamb kabab with dill raita, shrimp & grits, and cauliflower romesco with toasted pepitas. The desserts too are very special, like chai affogato and très leches cake with mango cardamom gelée and brown butter crumbs. Texas Monthly lauded Auden’s food as “innovative” and “beautifully presented,” so, naturally, we are excited to visit and to have Chef Shenoy share his food ideas with us.
About the Host:
Kirthan Shenoy
Chef/Owner
A Houston native, Chef Kirthan Shenoy spent years working in New York City at Michelin-Starred restaurants under the tutelage of Chef Michael White (of the Altamarea Group) before deciding to take his culinary expertise to Houston. He opened Auden with partner and co-chef Kripa Shenoy in October, 2023.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Grilled Asparagus
curry béarnaise, baby arugula, panko
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Ricotta Gnudi
brussels sprouts, san marzano, parmigianno reggiano
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Soy Marinated Hake
brown butter bouillon, portobello mushroom, fresno chili
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Beef Tenderloin
celeriac, tandoori turnip, sage pesto
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Mango Mousse
yuzu ganache, magic shell
Auden
3737 Cogdell St Ste 100
Houston, TX 77019
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with soy, allium, or garlic restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Garage parking is also available, and can be validated by Auden for up to 2 hours. Valet parking is also available daily in the garage for $7.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
