Five former Reata chefs will join the restaurant's current culinary crew for the celebratory evening, including:

• Andrew Dilda - Culinary Consultant (Reata 2015-2016)
• James Gaines - Reata Restaurant (Reata 2014 - present)
• Tim Love - Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Love Shack, White Elephant Saloon and Woodshed Smokehouse (Reata 1999-2000)
• Brian Olenjack - Eagle Mountain Tavern (Reata 1996-1998)
• Juan Rodriguez - Magdelena's (Reata 2007-2015)
• Grady Spears - Horseshoe Hill Café (Reata 1995-2001)

Additional special guests will include:

• JR Clark - Central Market (Reata service manager, 1999-2003)
• Glen Keeley - Thompson's Bookstore & Poag Mahone's Irish Pub (Reata bar manager, 2002-2008)
• Lindsey Lawing - Sweet Lucy's Pies (Reata server and bartender, 2009-2015)

The evening will begin with a sunset reception and group toast on Reata's rooftop at 6:00 p.m., followed by a multi-course dinner in the main dining room at 6:45 p.m.  Live music will be provided by Rob Baird, Reata food runner (2006) while a student at Texas Christian University.

A portion of the event's proceeds will be donated to the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival Foundation. The fifth annual Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival kicks off that same night and runs through Sunday, April 8.