Houston, TX - CULINAIRE was recently selected after a lengthy qualification process as one of only three Houston caterers approved to exclusively produce events at The Menil Collection. 
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A perennial favorite! Our signature Spiced Pear French 75 and corresponding mocktail alternative start a special event off with refinement and seasonal flair.
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Makes 1 cocktail, have all ingredients chilled.
 
In a flute or coupe glass, add:
 
1 oz gin
½ oz St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
¼ oz fresh lemon juice
Dash Turbinado simple syrup 
 
Then add: approx. 3 oz Champagne, enough to fill the glass.
Garnish with pear slice and/or lemon peel

Makes 1 cocktail, have all ingredients chilled.
 
In a flute or coupe glass, add:
 
¼ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz Monin Cinnamon Syrup
 
Then add: Whole Foods Apple-Pear-Ginger Italian Soda,
enough to fill the glass.
Garnish with pear slice, lemon peel as desired.
 

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We love to collaborate with with event planners like Little Coterie! The natural textures and saturated colors of their design pairs perfectly with our delicious and beautiful food.

We were so excited to be a part of the freshly reimagined Bridal Luncheon held at Boxwood Manor by RL Designs. 

Catering @culinairecatering
Planning+Design+Flowers @rldesignhtx
Photographer @theramseyphotography
Linen @houseofhough
Cake @sweetnation_co

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DANA CAGLE is a creative account executive and special events planner with over 20 years of experience in event sales, catering, wedding planning and event design. 

​Dana is passionate about creating excellent client experiences and building lasting relationships. She brings her love of food, eye for detail and creative event design to the CULINAIRE team. 

We are thrilled to have her on the CULINAIRE Team!

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YES, this was an actual question recently posed by a client.  The occasion, a multi-course seated dinner with world-class wines at a private venue, which was planned to celebrated the retirement of a top-level executive with Hines Interests, who, years ago, had overseen the Disney Concert Hall project.  The Frank Gehry-designed architectural landmark was faithfully evoked in the form of a first-course salad for thirty-six lucky guests.
 
Did we succeed?  You be the judge: