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Join us for an unforgettable experience of incredible food, drinks, and community on Saturday, October 3. This year, almost 100 celebrated chefs, beverage professionals, and hospitality visionaries will come together for an afternoon of world-class bites, libations, live music, immersive experiences, and more, all to raise critical funds for emergency relief and mental health support for food and beverage workers nationwide.

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Saigon Pagolac
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Saigon Pagolac was established in Houston in 1989 by Long Pham and is now co-owned by his daughter, Jacklyn Pham. Long’s dream was to open a traditional style Vietnamese restaurant specializing in Seven Courses of Beef. Jacklyn has been able to extend the diversity of clientele by showcasing this style of Vietnamese food.