What: 12th International Risotto Festival. Where: Houston Design Center. The scoop:  It was a picture-perfect afternoon as hundreds of Houstonians stopped by outdoor stations on the expansive Houston Design Center property to sample risotto creations by 13 outstanding Houston chefs, along with a wide array of wines and antipasti selections.

Guests also admired classic cars, along with the latest Audi models, sprinkled around the property, enjoyed Italian music and entertainment, and stopped into interior designer showrooms that were open for the occasion.