Októ
5-Course Ottoman Opulence Tasting Event
Opened this past August in Montrose, this hot new eatery hopped right onto Eater’s List of “Essential Mediterranean in Houston”, while its Executive Chef, Yotam Dolev, was a Culture Map Houston "Tastemaker" Award Nominee for “Rising Star Chef.” Októ, which is Greek for “eight,” showcases innovative dishes inspired by Greece, Spain, and the Levant. Chef Dolev was born in New York but moved to Israel when he was four. After moving to Houston, he immediately joined the team at Doris Metropolitan. He knew he had to work there, and so he was hired as a line cook. That worked out so well that the owners enlisted him to head the kitchen at the beloved Hamsa. At Októ, the dishes range from halloumi bites to eggplant carpaccio to grilled sea bass with artichoke risotto, crab squid ink linguini, grilled wild mushrooms, and memorable desserts like Basque cheesecake and pistachio four ways. We love this kind of food and are guessing you do too, so we hope to see you there!
About the Host:
Yotam Dolev
Executive Chef
Born in NY and raised in Israel, Chef Yotam Dolev moved to Houston in 2019, where he first honed his craft at Doris Metropolitan. A 2024 Houston CultureMap "Rising Star" Nominee, he previously helmed the team at Hamsa.
The Lineup
Courses #1, #4 & #5 will be individually plated; courses #2 & #3 will be served family-style. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Eggplant Carpaccio
red onion, jalapeño, tomato puree, pine nut, myzithra cheese
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Octopus
romesco, bish bash, brûléed onion, chive
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Ibérico Mussels
ibérico chorizo, beurre blanc, za'atar
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Denver Cut
thinly sliced beef shoulder, corn mămăligă
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Pistachio 4 Ways
gelato | halva disk | ganache | salted & caramelized
Októ
888 Westheimer Rd Suite 119
Houston, TX 77006
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, the restaurant WILL be providing substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Dairy, Mushrooms, Gluten, Fish, and Shellfish. The restaurant WILL NOT be able to accommodate the following restrictions/allergies: Alliums and Nuts. Please note, the restaurant WILL NOT be able to make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
