Annual event brings in top chefs to display their art

By Amity Thomas

The Stewpot’s 18th annual Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show, presented by H-E-B/Central Market, returns to Thompson Dallas on Monday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Co-chairing the annual fundraising event hosted by The Stewpot Alliance are community leaders Cory and Shane Bowen, along with Ashley and Danny Ellis. Dale Petroskey, CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, will be the honorary chair.          

“Living in Harmony” is the theme of the luncheon, which features keynote speaker Hailee Kaleem Wright, an actor, singer and songwriter currently starring in “Moulin Rouge” on Broadway. 

Raised in Houston, Kaleem Wright experienced homelessness at a young age and shares her journey to become a Broadway star. With philanthropy at the heart of her mission, she continues to use her platform to uplift and inspire the next generation.

 “Hailee’s story of resilience and hope is a powerful reminder of what compassion and community can accomplish,” said Brenda Snitzer, executive director of The Stewpot. “We are deeply thankful for the sponsors, donors and volunteers whose dedication makes this event — and our daily work — possible. We look forward to a meaningful event in February to raise support that allows us to feed, house, care for and empower more people each year.”

Proceeds from the luncheon benefit The Stewpot, which celebrated a 50-year milestone in 2025. The Stewpot loves and serves our Dallas neighbors, helping them overcome homelessness and poverty by providing breakfast, lunch and dinner, counseling and case management, rapid rehousing, medical and dental services via onsite partners, youth and family stabilization programs, as well as therapeutic and vocational activities.

As always, some of Dallas’ finest chefs are invited to join Chef Brian C. Luscher of 33 Restaurant Group, the force behind popular restaurant concepts including Suburban Yacht Club, Union Bear and Taverna Rossa to prepare the first course of the meal. This year’s roster of celebrity chefs includes Jeff Bekavac, Goodwins; J. Chastain, Sister, El Carlos Elegante and The Charles; Omar Flores, Casa Brasa, Even Coast and Muchacho Tex-Mex; Danyele McPherson, Leela’s Wine Bar; Misti Norris, Rainbow Cat and Leela’s Wine Bar; Janice Provost, Parigi; Anastasia Quiñones Pittman, Oh Hi! Hospitality; Jeramie Robison, Thompson Dallas and Abraham Salum of Salum.

Each guest will also take home a commemorative soup bowl featuring artwork from The Stewpot artists and will have the opportunity to view and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces of art crafted by artists in The Stewpot Art Program as well as a book of recipes.

Tables and sponsorships are also available. Individual tickets for Soup’s On are $300. For more information or to purchase sponsorships and tickets, visit soupsondallas.org. Thompson Dallas is located at 1401 Elm Street in Dallas.