# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wine With Friends: FETE Edition - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A curated tasting experience where wine, culture and community meet at the table.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fba14070-bef5-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w610-h740-dcb85818-gmir.jpg We’re bringing Wine With Friends back this October featuring Chef Valencia George of . For this special FETE we're stepping away from the table for a celebration."Wine With Friends" Not quite a wine tasting, not really a dinner party, but a foundation for collaboration and storytelling through the minds of some of Houston’s brightest talents. A quarterly series that will engage the palate and energize the spirit. For this edition we're honoring Caribbean culture and the traditions that unite the African diaspora. This is a journey through the Caribbean inspired by the foods that bring people together across the islands. Each course honors a different expression of Caribbean fete culture, creatively interpreted through REFUGE SOUL. What to expect from the evening:A chef-driven food experience: Welcome Cocktail, 3 Small Plates x 3 Hand-Selected WinesGuided wine conversations and storytelling led by guest Sommeliers Andrea Dannielle of Petite Pours and Alyia Thomas of MyWineKulture.Interactive activities designed to get you minglingA beautiful, welcoming atmospherePlenty of opportunities to meet new people and enjoy the evening with old friendsSounds of Soca, Afrobeats and the best in Hip- Hop & R& B by DJ GubyAbout our Chef: Valencia George is the founder and culinary curator of REFUGE SOUL, a Caribbean-rooted food + culture experience made in Houston, inspired by the stories, flavors, sounds, and traditions that connect the diversity of the Caribbean with the city she calls home.For Valencia, culinary instinct is an inheritance—rooted in ancestral Trinidadian traditions and passed down through generations around the table. REFUGE SOUL is her vehicle for carrying those stories forward, inviting the world to celebrate Caribbean heritage through her own creative interpretation of the flavors, memories, and experiences that shaped her.Much like the Caribbean itself, Houston is a beautiful intersection of cultures. REFUGE SOUL brings those worlds together through bold, soulful food, signature sips, music, warm hospitality, and moments authentically rooted in culture, tradition, and a sense of home.Valencia invites you to seek REFUGE—where familiar flavors take you somewhere new, the energy feels right, and you’re invited to experience home.A brief about our Guest Sommeliers:Andrea Dannielle: Dubbed Beaujolais Dre, Andrea is a Roots Fund scholar and wine specialist known for her love of wine. Through her work she brings a unique perspective to the wine, food, and lifestyle community. Her philosophy for wine is fun and approachable.Alyia Thomas: Alyia Thomas is a WSET Level 2 Sommelier, wine entrepreneur, and digital content creator who brings wine, travel, and lifestyle together through her platform, Wine Kulture. A Houston-based wine personality, Alyia is passionate about making wine approachable and relatable while using her voice to spotlight the experiences of Black wine professionals and inspire the next generation of wine enthusiasts."CaribbeanROOTED.H-TownMADE." https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fbb78790-bef5-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w537-h740-dc486848-gmir.png Agenda🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMWelcome HourInfo: Guests arrive to mix and mingle with bites and cocktails inspired by the beauty of the Caribbean.🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PMThe NoshInfo: 3 Passed Small Plates by Chef Valencia George and wine tasting pairings led by Monica Jones, Andrea Dannielle and Alyia Thomas. Guests will flow throughout the venue mixing and mingling to the sounds of DJ Guby as each course is introduced and paired with each respective wine. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/wine-with-friends-fete-edition/100002002082259934 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, wine-tasting, workshops, entertainment, storytelling, business, parties, dance - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Tachara - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 92.55, max: 92.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Tachara - **lat**: 29.8024636 - **long**: -95.4139646 - **full address**: Tachara, 840 West 19th Street, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wine With Friends: FETE Edition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2ba1caf94bca787a12b66f72c938be171203aa1c99e3d1dee11b496fb1a49f30-rimg-w1200-h720-dc080808-gmir.png?v=1790323276 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wine With Friends: FETE Edition being held? - **A:** Wine With Friends: FETE Edition takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Tachara, 840 West 19th Street, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wine With Friends: FETE Edition? - **A:** Wine With Friends: FETE Edition is organized by The Black Wine-O. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wine With Friends: FETE Edition is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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