NACE Alamo Chapter

Tonight was a lovely evening at Gardopia Gardens, and it certainly did not disappoint. It was wonderful to experience the beauty of the grounds and learn about their incredible community impact. Stephen from Gardopia provided an incredibly engaging and informative tour, showcasing everything from vibrant flowers and vegetables to chickens, rabbits, composting systems, solar panels, bees, and fish! We are so grateful to have experienced this special place. A huge thank you to The Curated Plate, whose outstanding signature drinks and delicious food left everyone impressed (there were audible “mmms” all around!). Partnerships like this truly elevate our events. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn and grow together tonight—it was a field trip to remember! #NACEAlamo #GardopiaGardens #TheCuratedPlate #growingtogether #eventpros

✨ Introducing: Taste of the Alamo ✨
(Formerly Taste of NACE / Tasty Bites)

San Antonio, get your palates ready!
This summer, NACE Alamo is reimagining its signature event into a celebration worthy of our city's vibrant culinary culture:
Taste of the Alamo.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the San Antonio Botanical Garden as some of San Antonio's most talented chefs, pastry artists, and mixologists go head-to-head in a battle for culinary bragging rights.

Taste your way through incredible savory bites, decadent desserts, craft cocktails, and innovative non-alcoholic beverages while casting your vote for the coveted People's Choice Award. Along the way, you'll discover new favorites, meet the faces behind the flavors, and help crown this year's champions.

Whether you're a devoted foodie, hospitality professional, or simply looking for a unique night out, Taste of the Alamo is your chance to experience the very best of San Antonio's culinary scene—all in one place.
Taste. Vote. Celebrate.

📅 When: Tuesday, July 14th
📍 Where: San Antonio Botanical Gardens
555 Funston
⏰ Timeline: 5:00 PM VIP Entry | 6:00 PM General Admission

🏆 The Competition Categories
Competitors will be battling across four major pillars for ultimate bragging rights:
Best Savory Dish
Best Dessert
Best Cocktail
Best Mocktail

How the Judging Works:
Industry leaders and local influencers will conduct a blind tasting to determine the Judge's Choice award winners, recognizing excellence in culinary and beverage creativity.
Guests will also help crown the People's Choice Award, with one ballot included with each ticket to vote for their favorite culinary competitor.
Want to support your favorite beverage creations? Additional Beverage Vote Tokens may be purchased on-site for $3 each. These tokens count toward the Best Beverage and Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage competitions while supporting NACE Alamo's educational and professional development initiatives.

⏳ LAST CALL, NACE FAM! 🌿 Our events have been on a major sold-out streak, and you do not want to get left in the dust for this one!

On Tuesday, June 9th at 6:00 PM, we’re going "back to our roots" with an immersive, hands-on field trip to ! 🚜✨ We’ll tour this gorgeous urban oasis, learn how they are transforming the Eastside of San Antonio, and then roll up our sleeves to give back and help the garden grow!

But wait... let’s talk about the "Field Trip Fuel" 🤤👇
Our incredible culinary sponsor, The Curated Plate, has designed a hyper-local, garden-to-table masterpiece for us:
🍱 Garden Crispy Rice Duo (Ahi Tuna & Smashed Avocado)
🥗 Rainbow Chard & Honeyed Fig Salad
🍗 Grilled Garden Herb Chicken with summer squash gratinée
🍰 Signature Garden Berry Cake with honey cream

🍷 Plus, we’ll have a beer & wine bar featuring selections from Carter Creek Winery!

Grab your tickets today and come grow with us!
🛑 DEADLINE: Friday, June 5th at 5:00 PM!
🎟️https://nace.glueup.com/event/growing-together-gardopia-gardens-field-trip-181305/

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: The Curated Plate 🌟
We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on The Curated Plate, our culinary partner for NACE Alamo’s upcoming June meeting, "Growing Together: Gardopia Gardens Field Trip!"

Talk about the ultimate farm-to-table experience! The Curated Plate has collaborated directly with the gardens to design a delectable, garden-inspired menu that will be the perfect "field trip fuel" for our adventure.

This menu highlights the very best of local, seasonal ingredients, bringing the freshness of the garden straight to our plates. Get ready for a sensory journey:

🌿 The Garden Menu 🌿

Garden Crispy Rice Duo

Ahi Tuna Crispy Rice: Pomegranate ponzu, mint, green onion, and sesame

Smashed Avocado Crispy Rice: Tomato-honey conserva, pickled chard stems, dill, and lime

Salad

Rainbow Chard & Honeyed Fig Salad: Goat cheese, toasted nuts, and sherry-honey vinaigrette

Entrée

Grilled Garden Herb Chicken: Garden chermoula, green onion farrotto, and summer squash gratinée

Dessert

Signature Garden Berry Cake: Garden berries, honey cream, and berry compote

This menu sounds absolutely incredible, and we are so grateful to The Curated Plate for their creativity, partnership, and dedication to showcasing Gardopia Gardens in such a flavorful way. We can't wait to taste it!

More than a networking event—it’s a growth movement! 🌱

We are so excited to head to the East Side on Tuesday, June 9th for a special field trip to ! 🥕 Since 2015, Gardopia has been transforming San Antonio by tackling obesity and malnutrition through sustainable agriculture and education.

This is a unique chance to embrace our community, learn about the incredible work they do for our city, and see firsthand how they are literally transforming the land.

But don't just come to watch—come to work! We’ll be getting our hands in the dirt, learning best practices for sustainability, and giving back to the city we love.

We are thrilled to announce that The Curated Plate has designed a delectable menu specifically for this event.

Note: Our recent events have consistently sold out. To ensure you can join your industry family for this unique "garden-to-table" experience, please register early.

🗓 Registration Deadline: June 5th.
https://nace.glueup.com/event/growing-together-gardopia-gardens-field-trip-181305/

Get ready to go "back to our roots" for our June meeting!

Join your NACE family on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:00 PM for a hands-on field trip to Gardopia Gardens.

This isn't your average networking event. We are stepping into an urban oasis. Gardopia Gardens that has spent the last 11 years transforming the Eastside of San Antonio. We will start with an educational tour of this "Garden Utopia," learning how they use garden-based learning to tackle health disparities and reduce crime. Then, we will roll up our sleeves and get our hands in the dirt to help the garden grow!

To keep us fueled for our field trip, we will enjoy:
🍷 A beer & wine bar with featured wines from Carter Creek
🍱Dinner from The Curated Plate - perfect for a garden setting

Come grow with us as we give back, learn, and experience the power of environmental stewardship.

Our NACE events are on a "sold out" streak! Grab your tickets for our June Garden Field Trip today and join the fun!

⏳ Deadline: June 5th | 5:00 PM

✨ You’re Invited: A Toast to Textiles

We are so excited to join our friends at BBJ La Tavola for an afternoon of pure event inspiration! Join us at the stunning Kimpton Santo Hotel for an Open House filled with:

🍷 Signature Cocktails & Bites
🤝 Elite Networking
🎨 Interactive Activations
🧵 Exclusive First Looks at New Collections

Whether you’re looking to elevate your next gala or just want to catch up with your industry family, this is the place to be!

🗓 Thursday, May 21st
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Kimpton Santo Hotel
🔗Register: https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://partiful.com/e/NWEzEIwM9nLhugr1LGHB?c=-6-vEKmU___.YXAzOnNhbmFudG9uaW9jYzphOmc6ZGVhYzY0MzYwYzUxNThkNWNkNzAzNmFhZTdhZDZjZGY6Nzo3YmE3Ojk1ZTI3ZjcyNGVmZjUxNmNkMGI1NjMzNThjNTI5MTgxOTk4NmQ4OWNiZjI3ZjAyMTAwMGRlOWM4YTM4Nzg3ZDg6aDpUOk4

We wanted to put a very special open house on your radar!
We are huge fans of S**g Carpet Prop Rentals and their incredible ability to elevate any event with unique props and décor. They are hosting an exclusive open house, and we are so excited to get a firsthand look at their latest inventory.

If you’re looking for fresh inspiration to take your upcoming events to the next level, you won’t want to miss this warehouse walkthrough!

When: Thursday, May 28th
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: S**g Carpet Warehouse | 2100 Mannix Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217
RSVP: [email protected]

Come enjoy some light bites, network with industry peers, and get inspired by one of our favorite local resources. See you there!