Chefs for Farmers
Chefs for Farmers returns to Old City Park on November 7 and 8, 2026, bringing together the people who grow Texas's food with the chefs who turn it into something worth traveling for.
Wander the festival grounds and you will find bites from some of Dallas's most talked-about kitchens, from destination steakhouses to neighborhood bakeries, all in one place for a weekend. Here are a few of the Dallas chefs on this year's lineup, and the restaurants worth a return visit once the festival is over.
Updated November 2026
Aubrey Murphy, Brute
Before opening Brute on Lower Greenville, Aubrey Murphy ran the kitchen at SER Steak + Spirits inside the Hilton Anatole, training under Dallas veterans like Dean Fearing and John Tesar along the way. His menu draws on Texas roots, Tex-Mex, and years spent cooking in Hawaii, built on ingredients sourced heavily from rural North Texas farms, exactly the kind of commitment Chefs for Farmers celebrates.
Bruno Davaillon, Georgie
Born in France's Loire Valley, Bruno Davaillon is a Michelin recommended, James Beard nominated chef now leading the kitchen at Georgie in the Knox District. His classical French training shows in every dish, making Georgie one of the more refined stops on any Dallas food lover's list.
David Gomez, Tango Room
David Gomez came to Dallas from Medellín, Colombia, in 2015 and cooked his way through Monarch and Americano before landing at Tango Room, the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence steakhouse tucked into Trinity Groves. Come taste why his cooking has made this West Dallas spot a destination.
Diana Zamora, Emporium Pies
Diana Zamora oversees pastry at Emporium Pies and founded Nena Postrería, an East Dallas bakery built around her Mexican and Central American heritage that also supports individuals with developmental disabilities through its hiring. Save room for something sweet when you find her booth.
Eduardo Osorio, Meridian
Los Angeles born chef Eduardo Osorio leads Meridian, a neighborhood bistro at The Village on Lovers Lane built around seasonal, sustainable seafood. His approach favors approachable fine dining over stuffy formality, and it's worth a return visit after the festival.
Eric Freidline, Dudley's Sports Grill
A 20-plus-year veteran of Dallas kitchens, Eric Freidline was named CultureMap's Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2019 and now runs Dudley's Sports Grill on Henderson Avenue, where an ingredient-driven menu leans on local farmers and ranchers. It's proof a neighborhood sports bar can still take its food seriously.
Eric Spigner, Barro y Fuego
Self-taught and a Food Network Chopped champion, Eric Spigner built Barro y Fuego in Oak Cliff around what he calls Cultural Vibration Cookery, global flavors filtered through live fire. Expect the same bold, smoky style at his festival booth.
Greg Katz, Green Point Seafood & Oyster Bar
Greg Katz co-founded Katz Bros. Hospitality, the team behind several of Dallas's most talked-about restaurants, and built Green Point Seafood & Oyster Bar on Knox Street around the idea that every concept should feel like a genuine part of its neighborhood. Fresh oysters and a friendly crowd make it an easy add to any Uptown evening.
Irwin Torres, Café Olivia
With more than eight years of culinary leadership behind him, Irwin Torres built Café Olivia's menu around scratch-made, seed oil-free cooking, bringing a wellness-minded café concept to downtown Dallas. It's a fresh option worth a visit before or after wandering the festival grounds.
Jacob Williamson, The Devonshire Club
A Dallas native and French Culinary Institute graduate who trained under Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York, Jacob Williamson came home to lead The Devonshire Club, an elevated neighborhood lounge on West Lovers Lane. His path from Manhattan fine dining back to Dallas shows in every plate.
Jared Hamilton, Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.
A 17-year veteran of the specialty coffee industry, Jared Hamilton oversees operations and seasonal menu development at Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co. in East Dallas. Stop by his booth for a cup that shows why Dallas's coffee scene has gotten so much more interesting.
Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore, Fond
Chef-owners Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore have made Fond, their globally inspired bistro in downtown Dallas, into one of the city's most consistent tables, earning a mention in the New York Times' World Cup dining guide for its simple, thoughtfully prepared food and natural wine list. It's the kind of neighborhood spot every visitor should have on their list.
John Pineda, Crown Block
With more than 20 years of experience and a 2024 Dallas Rising Star Chef nomination, John Pineda co-leads the kitchen at Crown Block, the skyline-view steakhouse in Reunion known for refined American cooking. Order a steak here and you'll see the view of Dallas that inspired the name.
Jonathon Erdeljac, Jonathon's Forestwood and Jonathon's Diner
Known around Dallas as the Gravy King and the Muffin Man, Jonathon Erdeljac is a former Food Network Food Court Wars competitor whose signature beer cheese soup landed a feature in Food & Wine magazine. Find his North Dallas diners for a plate of Southern comfort food done right.
The main event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on both days, and general admission tickets for guests 21 and older are available through the festival's official site. However you spend your weekend at Old City Park, you'll leave with a list of new favorite Dallas restaurants to visit again.
