2025 Tastemaker Awards | CultureMap Austin

The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards return to celebrate Austin's top restaurant and bar talent for 2025. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the people and places that make Austin a world-class culinary destination.

Join us May 8 at Fair Market for our signature tasting event and awards ceremony. We’ll celebrate all of the nominees and unveil this year’s winners, and you’ll enjoy an evening full of chef-prepared bites and specialty drinks.

Get to know the nominees in our upcoming editorial series, and then join us May 8 as we toast the Tastemakers.

This is a sell-out event. Pre-Sale 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.

• First Dibs Pre-sale: $50 (ends soon!)
• Early Bird: $60
• Regular Price: $75

VIP Tickets include early admission (6 pm) for first access to bites by nominated restaurants and a dedicated VIP bar.

• First Dibs Pre-sale: $85 (ends soon!)
• Early Bird: $99
• Regular Price: $125

Participating Restaurants: Delicious details coming soon

Beneficiary: Central Texas Food Bank

Event is 21+ Only. Sorry, no refunds.

Sponsors:

The Tastemaker Awards program is brought to you by Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water, PicMe Events, Audio Visual Consultations and more to be announced.

To learn more about the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, visit .

For information on sponsorship opportunities, email c2FsZXMgfCBjdWx0dXJlbWFwICEgY29t.

Questions: Email ZXZlbnRzIHwgY3VsdHVyZW1hcCAhIGNvbQ==

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