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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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Reserve 101
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Reserve 101 is a Houston cocktail bar and whiskey house built on hospitality, depth, and a serious respect for the back bar. Known for one of the most extensive whiskey selections in the country, it pairs classic technique with an  unpretentious, guest-first approach.

Reserve 101 is a downtown Houston cocktail bar known for its deep whiskey library and thoughtful, classic-leaning drinks. With a collection that spans over 1200 whiskies from 16 countries, including vintage whiskey from as early as preprohibition, the bar has long been a destination for both serious enthusiasts and curious newcomers. Drinks are built with precision but never ego, designed to feel familiar while still carrying a point of view. The approach is simple: strong fundamentals, intentional cocktails, and service that leads the experience. Whether it’s a perfectly executed Old Fashioned or a conversation about bourbon, everything starts with hospitality here.