2025 Toast Party Lineup
Toast of the Town raises critical funds for the St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship. This year, we are celebrating 20 years of the St. David's Foundation Neal Kocurek Scholarship program which, thanks to supporters like you, has become the largest healthcare scholarship program in the state of Texas. For two decades, this program has helped launch the next generation of healthcare professionals, granting over 800 transformative scholarships and ensuring our region has the skilled workforce needed to make Central Texas a healthier place for all.
Toast of the Town has showcased the best of Central Texas with hundreds of unforgettable celebrations for over four decades. While our community has evolved over the years, Toast of the Town has grown along with it, with every month of May filled with the most exciting, interesting, and creative parties featuring stunning venues, sensational special guests, and celebrated chefs. Please see below for this year’s fabulous lineup!
Felicia Hester & Araminta Sellers, Co-Chairs of Toast of the Town 2025
Chateau de Pommard
Step into Chateau de Pommard, one of the most recognized wine estates in Burgundy, for this elegant evening.
Thursday, May 1st
Private Chef’s Table Experience at Ling Kitchen
This intimate and exclusive chef’s table dining experience at Ling Kitchen will give you a front-row seat into a one-of-a-kind culinary performance by Chef Ling Qi Wu.
Saturday, May 3rd
Storytelling: An Evening with Acclaimed Author Bryan Burrough
Spend an engaging evening with New York Times bestselling author Bryan Burrough while taking in the breathtaking Austin skyline.
Sunday, May 4th
Batter Up with Coach Schlossnagle and All-American Brooks Kieschnick
Step up to the plate for this all-star-studded party. You will not want to miss the opportunity to meet The University of Texas Longhorn’s newest and most heralded hires, baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle.
Monday, May 5th
Authentically Austin
Come celebrate an authentically Austin pairing of champions: prize-winning bourbons from Milam & Greene Whiskey and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ray Benson!
Tuesday, May 6th
An Enlightening Evening: Cocktails and Conversation with a National Security Expert
Prepare for a fascinating evening about all things national security.
Thursday, May 8th
The King of Diamonds
Wear your glitz and jewels and join this thrilling evening of mystery and history.
Monday, May 12th
Texas Fight! All Things Texas Football with Coach Sarkisian and Chris Del Conte
Huddle up with the renowned University of Texas at Austin Athletic Director Chris Del Conte, Longhorn Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian, and Austin radio personality and sportscaster Ed Clements for a lively conversation about the state of Longhorn football.
Tuesday, May 13th
Bootleggers & Barrels: A Texas Speakeasy Soirée
Slip into a different century as you enter through the hidden entrance of a super-secret speakeasy in Georgetown.
Wednesday, May 14th
A Gourmet Wine & Dine Soirée
Thursday, May 15th
Indulge in an exclusive evening of culinary delight with a fabulous four-course dinner and wine pairing.
A Musical Salon on Lake Austin
Enjoy an intimate evening of extraordinary music, food, and community with the renowned Juilliard String Quartet at the beautiful lakeside home of Kristi and Blake Stanford.
Friday, May 16th
Mack is Back!
Let’s all give Mack and Sally Brown a warm Texas “welcome home!” And, what’s more of a Texan greeting than a party at one of Austin’s most acclaimed barbecue spots, Franklin Barbecue?
Tuesday, May 20th
An Intimate Modern Mediterranean Evening at Aris
Indulge in an intimate private dining experience in Austin’s new and highly anticipated restaurant, Aris.
Wednesday, May 21st
A Night with The Macallan & UT Legends – A Luxurious Tasting
Join us for an exclusive evening of fine whiskey and gourmet pairings.
Thursday, May 22nd
Sunday School at Neighborhood Vintner
Go back to school at Neighborhood Vintner, a fun chic wine shop and tasting room in Westlake.
Sunday, May 25th
Uniquely Uchiko
Experience upscale Japanese fare in a farmhouse-chic setting at this delectable dinner party at Uchiko, one of Austin’s highly acclaimed sushi and Japanese restaurants.
Tuesday, May 27th
The Magic of Live Music: Jazz with Samara Joy
Thursday, May 29th
Experience the magic of live music in the renowned ACL Live at Moody Theatre.
Toast At Home
Upscale Dinner Delivery Directly to You
Wu Chow
A past favorite! Incorporating eight unique Chinese cuisines: Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Szechuan and Zhejiang, Wu Chow takes a modern twist to traditional dishes.
Wednesday, May 7th
Space Cowboy
With an out-of-this-world approach to fine dining, Space Cowboy’s menu aims to push the boundaries much like a venture into space by fusing cultures, flavors and cooking techniques from across the globe to create dishes that taste both elevated and groundbreaking.
Monday, May 19th
Nixta Taqueria
Enjoy a Michelin and James Beard-level dinner in the comfort of your own home.
Wednesday, May 21st
Gràcia Mediterranean
Transport your taste buds straight to Spain with this fabulous curated meal from Gràcia (Catalan for “grace”).