The North Texas Food Bank crew is gearing up for their 18th Annual Empty Bowls on Friday, March 10. And while they’re still going through the adjustment of losing their mother hen Jan Pruitt, they’re soldiering on knowing that every dollar is a tribute to Jan’s mission of feeding neighbors in need.
Once again, the soups, chefs and bowls will be at the Meyerson. But this year there will be a pottery demonstration in front of the Meyerson. But don’t spend too much time watching the potter’s wheel whirl the birthing of a bowl. Not only might you get a tad-bit dizzy, you’ll want to head inside to visit the dozens and dozens of local restaurants, each ladling out their own liquid concoction.
This year’s line-up includes Asian Mint, Blue Bell Creameries, Blue Mesa Grill, Carso Mediterranean Grill, Celebration Restaurant, Dining at the Meyerson, Empire Baking Co., Kroger, Low Country Quisine, McAlister’s Deli, Meso Maya, Mozzarella Company, Norma’s Café, Paradise Bakery & Café, Royal Cup Coffee, Shake Shack, Snappy Salads, SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, Tejano Brothers New Texas Cuisine “Black Tie” Catering, Tortaco, True Food Kitchen and Urban Crust.
General admission tickets are going for $40, but smart folks are going to spend a little extra change by buying the Kroger Early Bird VIP Preview ticket that includes a first opportunity to purchase the handcrafted bowls and the “exclusive VIP area complete with wine and an exclusive chef station.” If you order your ticket before Monday, February 27, it’s $125. After that date, the price ramps up to $175. Go for it now! Use that extra $50 to buy a bowl or two.
Insider tips: The following week is spring break for most of the area schools, so why not have lunch at Empty Bowls and head on home to pack your bags for the holidays. The NTFB folks won’t tell your boss that you’re skipping out early.