An Evening of Flavor & Valor: Chef Piña’s Elevated Comfort Food + Javier Peña’s Escobar Takedown Tales
Value: $10,000
Join Chef Antonio Piña and retired DEA legend Javier Peña in the beautiful home of Denise and Brent Warner for an extraordinary private dinner for 6. Chef Antonio Piña, a proud native Texan, grew up in South Texas surrounded by orange and grapefruit trees, eating what his family raised. Food was central to his life, sparking a lifelong passion for cooking. After honing his craft in major hotels—preparing meals for renowned musicians—he returned to his roots, launching the Farm to Fork Gastro Truck and delivering elegant comfort food with a creative twist. Today, at Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar in Lubbock, Chef Tony champions local producers and crafts elevated, farm-fresh dining experiences that delight every guest.
Savor a relaxing meal prepared by Chef Piña while enjoying captivating conversation with Javier Peña, the retired DEA Special Agent in Charge who played a pivotal role in taking down Pablo Escobar. A Texas A&M graduate (Sociology & Psychology, 1977), Peña began as a Laredo Deputy Sheriff before joining the DEA in 1984. He rose to Senior Executive Service, earned the Presidential Rank Award in 2010, and led an elite Colombian task force against the Medellín cartel. His 30-year career—full of leadership, teamwork, and high-stakes challenges—inspired Netflix’s Narcos, National Geographic’s Facing Escobar, and more, where he served as a consultant.
Don’t miss this rare blend of Texas hospitality, gourmet cuisine, and real-life history from the man who helped capture one of the world’s most notorious figures!
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates. No major holidays. Expires February 2027.
