Y'all Dinner: A Supper Club & Fundraiser

Welcome to the third-annual Y’all Dinner. FOR FUTURE FRONT’S FIFTH BIRTHDAY, WE’RE HOSTING AN INTIMATE SUPPER CLUB FUNDRAISER WITH ONE OF OUR FAVORITE CHEFS, DEEPA SHRIDHAR. With three seatings at 1900 E. 12th, come through on July 16, 17 or 18 for a multi-course South Indian-Texan menu from chef Deepa Shridhar, with natural wine tastings, a martini menu and good vibes. As a fundraiser, all proceeds from ticket sales will support the evening’s talent, as well as Future Front’s Austin-local public programs. Scroll for more details.   WHAT TO EXPECT ★ A multi-course South Indian-Texan Menu by Chef Deepa Shridhar (vegetarian and gluten-free options available) ★ Curated local cocktails, plus martinis from Tito’s Handmade Vodka ★ A intimate tour of Future Front’s community studio ★ An evening among old and new friends, celebrating Future Front’s fifth anniversary   MEET YOUR HOSTS CHEF DEEPA SHRIDHAR Deepa Shridhar (she/her) is a chef, writer, podcaster and TV & Digital personality residing in Austin. Shridhar has started her professional cooking career working at some of the best restaurants in Texas, including her own award winning food trailer, Puli-Ra, and supper club, specializing in South Indian Texan cuisine, her own brand of Third Culture Cuisine.  She is the founder of Thali Omakase; a private monthly dinner experience with a completely custom menu, complimentary beverage program and playlist.  Currently, Shridhar collaborates on supper clubs and pop ups with like minded businesses across the country that include award winning restaurants and food businesses alike. She’s a contributing writer for Serious Eats and has been featured in many national publications along with multiple appearances on the Food Network including Chopped, as a runner up.  Chef Deepa has a substack under the moniker: Sicc Palette. Sicc Palette is a digital platform that houses her podcast, newsletter and a variety of video content that focuses on personal narratives, the definitions of fine dining, immigrant, third culture cuisine and recipes flavored by her South Indian Texan perspective. Photo by Nitya Jain DIRECTOR + CURATOR JANE HERVEY Jane Hervey (she/her) is a community and brand development director, award-winning curator, creative producer and accidental nonprofit founder. Over the last decade, she has led teams and programs for 25+ creative companies and start-ups, arts and entertainment organizations and public spaces across the US. Designing thoughtfully curated experiences, brand identities and storytelling projects, her client list reflects independent creatives and nonprofits, cities and local government, as well as lifestyle and tech brands like The LINE Hotel, Bumble and Waymo. Currently, she directs Future Front, a 501c3 cultural space she founded in 2021, alongside her own consultancy, group work. Through these projects, her community-designed festivals and fairs have distributed more than $1M in commissions and support to Texas...