(Back where it all got started, me and Daniel at the klosing party for Katz's, where we met in 1999)

When I was in my early twenties and starting to get really fired up about the food & beverage industry, I had the good fortune of getting to work with a curious and energetic young man named Daniel Curtis. He was one of the first people I ever worked with who I thought loved the business as much as I did, and one of the only ones since. Daniel has gone on to have a great career in the industry, and is the assistant F&B Director at the AT&T Center & Carillon restaurant. Although we've never worked together since those early days, I have always had great affection and admiration for him. About a month ago Daniel suffered a life-changing accident, and although he is enthusiastically on the road to recovery, the rehabilitation process will be long and costly. Several of Daniel's coworkers and hospitality community friends are putting on a benefit at the Carillon at UT, where he works with chef Josh Watkins. Please consider purchasing a ticket for this event and coming out to support my friend Daniel, a wonderful human being who is in need of all of our help right now.

Event Details:
Wednesday, July 13 6:30-9:30pm
Grand Ballroom, AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
1900 University Ave
Suggested donation $75
Click here for tickets/reservations

If you are interested in being a volunteer bartender or donating a silent auction item for this event please email me at Tex at this url.