Newton's Saddlerack: 3 nights, 3 chefs, 1 unforgettable experience. Tickets on sale.
- Sara Vanden Berge
- May 9
- 2 min read
Updated: 15 hours ago

Special to Beneath the Surface News
Newton’s Saddlerack in downtown Stephenville is hosting a deliciously exciting event May 21–23 when three chefs from three very different worlds come together in a Texas kitchen.
Cowboy Chef Newton (MasterChef USA), Chef Anthony Bar and Chef Dominic DeAngelis (both of Hulu’s Vanderpump Villa and co-creators of The French Italian Table) will converge at Newton’s for three bold, flavorful, personality-packed nights.
Expect two extraordinary, reservation-only dinners, each with a menu designed to celebrate the collision of French finesse, Italian soul and Texas attitude.
Then wrap up the experience with a Friday night meet-and-greet happy hour.
Here are the details:
Wednesday, May 21 – “Lone Star Elegance” - $120 per person
A refined tribute to Texas roots — bold, balanced, and beautifully executed.
• Jalapeño Ricotta Gougère with Honey-Smoked Tomato Jam
• Beef Carpaccio on French Baguette with Truffle Aioli
• Texas-Braised Short Rib with Ancho-Chili Red Wine Glaze or Pan-Seared Snapper with Saffron-Chili Risotto (by pre-reservation)
• Smoked Salt & Caramel Mille-Feuille with Bourbon Pecans & Espresso Mascarpone
Thursday, May 22 – “Hill Country Riviera” - $120 per person
Where rustic charm and European elegance meet on one very lucky plate.
• Duck Prosciutto Texas Toast with Fig Jam & Burrata Crème
• Heirloom Tomato & Peach Caprese with Serrano Dust
• Barbecue Ragu Pasta or Pan-Seared Snapper with Leek Pistou and Saffron Risotto (by pre-reservation)
• Cinnamon Sugar Beignets with Chili-Chocolate Sauce
Friday, May 23 – Meet & Greet Happy Hour from 5–7 p.m.
Come say hello, snap a photo and raise a glass with the chefs in a casual, social setting.
No ticket required.
Wow, this sounds like such a unique and delicious experience! Three chefs, three cuisines? I'd love to try that Jalapeño Ricotta Gougère, sounds amazing! I might have to check this out.speedstars