About this Event
What better way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Fort Worth location than with an unforgettable five-course, wine-paired dinner? Restaurateur Adam Jones and Chef Blaine Staniford, the visionary duo behind GRACE, are teaming up with Guy Stout, of Stout Family Wines. Together, they will showcase their craft through expertly curated food and wine pairings that highlight the artistry of both the kitchen and the vineyard. Raise a glass, savor every course, and help us toast 25 years of culinary excellence.
Owner Adam Jones, GRACE.
GRACE is the culmination of Adam’s lifelong experience in the restaurant industry. Owner Dain “Adam” Jones is focused on providing the best dining experience possible for patrons. “It is never enough to have a satisfied patron,” says Jones. “I have always enjoyed getting to know my customers personally. Whether we are welcoming a group of tourists/conventioneers to our city or getting acquainted with frequent diners or business groups, we strive to provide a level of service that would make any occasion special. It’s important to us that each trip to GRACE will be an experience you will remember, and that you will return regardless of the occasion.”
Executive Chef Blaine Staniford, GRACE.
Blaine has been a rising star in the culinary world since he first gained notice at the age of 19 for becoming one of the youngest graduates of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Following his graduation, he spent two years under the tutelage of James Beard award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson at Aquavit Restaurant in New York City. In 1998, he joined San Francisco based Aqua and Pisces Restaurant under acclaimed Chef Michael Mina, and in 2003 returned to his hometown of Dallas as the Sous Chef at Lola—The Restaurant. Staniford then moved on to Fuse, gaining him national recognition for his inventive Tex-Asian menu. In October of 2008 Blaine became Executive Chef of the new restaurant in downtown Fort Worth, Grace. Grace may be Staniford’s best work yet: hearty and filling American standards. During his career, he has been named Young Gun by D Magazine, received Four Stars for Food from the Dallas Morning News, and appeared on Good Morning Texas. In addition, the Dallas Morning News named him Rising Star Chef in 2001. In 2012, Blaine earned the title of “Top Chef, Fort Worth” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Over the past five years, Blaine has continued to introduce Fort Worth diners to innovative and inspiring dishes through seasonal menu changes and monthly wine dinners highlighting Grace’s passion for fresh and local ingredients.
Stout Family Wines
Master Sommelier Guy Stout turned a lifelong passion for wine into a family legacy. After planting his first vineyard in the Texas Hill Country in 1999, he went on to become only the second Master Sommelier in Texas, earning recognition as one of the state's leading wine authorities. Inspired by that passion, his son Ian Stout built his winemaking expertise in Napa Valley, where the family launched Stout Family Wines with their inaugural Napa Valley Cabernet in 2011.
Today, Stout Family Wines is celebrated for producing approachable, world-class Napa Valley wines. Guided by renowned winemaker Tom Rinaldi, whose distinguished career includes Duckhorn and Provenance, the winery has expanded from its flagship Cabernet Sauvignon to a portfolio that also includes Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, while remaining committed to exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
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Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth, United States
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