Riel
5-Course Globally Inspired Tasting Event
A Montrose mainstay since 2017, this modern American eatery made Houston Chronicle’s “100 Best New Restaurants” List when it opened and now, going on eight years later, it’s on Eater’s “38 Essential Houston Restaurants of 2023” List. Executive Chef/Co-Owner Ryan Lachaine, a native of Manitoba, has been recognized nationally in publications like Esquire, Food & Wine, and Business Insider. He worked at such trailblazing Texas restaurants as Gravitas, Stella Sola, and Reef and was inducted into Eater’s 2013 class of Young Guns as the Chef de Cuisine at Underbelly. At Riel, the inspiration for his menu is pulled from the culinary landscape of Texas’ Gulf Coast, his Ukrainian heritage, and French-Canadian fare. That translates into memorable fare like truffle & caviar pierogies, maple pork loin, mushroom empanadas, corn gnocchi, and so much more. “One heck of a comfort food mashup,” says Condé Nast Traveler, while Houston Press says, Riel offers “an unexpectedly fresh take on familiar items that is both approachable and exciting.” We’re excited to visit, to meet Chef Lachaine, and to hear about his food ideas.
About the Host:
Ryan Lachaine
Chef/Owner
A graduate of The Art Institute of Houston, Manitoba native Chef Ryan Lachaine has been recognized nationally in publications such as Esquire and Food & Wine. Prior to Riel. he honed his craft at trailblazing restaurants such as Gravitas, Stella Sola, Husk, and Michelin-Starred COI, and was inducted into Eater’s 2013 class of Young Guns during his time at Underbelly.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Riel
1927 Fairview St
Houston, TX 77019
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- 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 [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will not be able to accommodate those with dairy, raw fish, shellfish, pork, alliums, or garlic restrictions. If you have other restrictions however, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
