On October 10, 2009 experience an evening of international tastings in the Swiss Avenue Historic District. At “A Taste of Swiss”, organized by volunteers from the Swiss Avenue, Peak’s Suburban Addition, Munger Place and Junius Heights Historic Districts, four historic Swiss Avenue homes will be “on tour”, each representing an international destination—Brazil, Italy, India and Turkey. Guests will receive a passport and travel with a guide to each of these homes where they will sample hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks from each country while enjoying music and entertainment representative of the country’s culture. Check in will be from 6:30 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 10 at 5001 Swiss Avenue. Following a champagne bon voyage toast, our travelers will begin their international culinary experience.  “Touchdown” back in Dallas will be at 11:00 pm, where guests will be “welcomed home” with an arrival sweet.  Tickets for this tour are $100 per person and can be purchased online or in person beginning September 1 at Needless Necessities (2926 N. Henderson Ave.) and Talulah Belle (2017 Abrams Rd.).

Mark you calendars now.  Space is limited for this event and you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to enjoy international cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in four beautiful, historic Swiss Avenue Homes (including the well known Bishop Lynch and Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Higginbotham homes). 

Sponsors for this event include the Swiss Avenue Historic District, Ryan Thebeau State Farm Agency (Gaston Avenue at Haskell) and Millett the Printer.  Proceeds from “A Taste of Swiss” will benefit Friends of Buckner Park (a 501(c)3).

Event tickets may be purchased with a donors’ contribution of $100 to Friends of Buckner Park. In exchange for this contribution, donors will receive a dining experience worth an estimated fair market value of $35. Therefore, for Federal income tax purposes, contribution deduction is limited to $65.