Let Them Eat Art!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6-8 pm
Let Them Eat Art is sold out as of 1/20/26
See the 2026 Chef Lineup below! Check back often for updates!
Category: Sweet
Tidbits & Sweets
Pastry Chef Trish SIECKMANN
Trish founded Flour Power in 2016, and after rebranding to TS Sweets in 2022, the business has settled nicely into its new identity, Tidbits & Sweets. She has been actively making cakes and pastries for over 20 years. Tidbits & Sweets is a small bakery run out of the CoMo Cooks shared kitchen, where she is currently the kitchen manager.
Sugar, butter, & Flour
Baker Alanna Ti’a
Alanna has been baking for about 28 years and has been in business making cakes, cupcakes and many other delicious desserts for almost 7 years. Her mouthwatering flavor combinations and creative decorations set her luscious desserts apart. As she says, “I have degrees from the Universities of YouTube and Instagram. And have many credit hours in various [baking] Blogs. I’ve worked hard and spent many, many hours finding and developing the perfect recipes.
Category: Savory
City Cuisine
Chef Nathan Lehr
Nathan Lehr is the Culinary Manager of City Cuisine, a global fusion food truck owned and operated by local non-profit City of Refuge, whose mission is serving and empowering refugees through relational care. When City of Refuge opened City Cuisine last year, they did so with the goal of preparing refugees for the possibility of entering the culinary workforce in America. This initiative has three main objectives:
To provide the training and experience needed to successfully enter kitchens across the city.
To equip entrepreneurial refugees with the skills to launch their own restaurants and share their cuisine on a larger scale, while also providing them with business acumen and managerial experience.
To offer part-time employment and supplemental income as needed.
City Cuisine serves a rotating menu of flavors from around the world—including some fused with American favorites! You can find City Cuisine at 10 N Garth Ave or take advantage of their new catering menu for your next event.
Café Poland
Chefs Antoine De Los Santos and Madison De Los Santos
With a shared passion for artistry, epicurean delight, and a commitment to hospitality, Antoine De Los Santos and Madison Tasker form an exceptional partnership when it comes to curating a one-of-a-kind experience. Both bring a wealth of knowledge, having honed their skills in renowned restaurants and five-star, five-diamond hotels in Las Vegas before embarking on their latest venture: Café Poland.
Their journey took a significant leap forward when they had the privilege of training under Polish chef and former owner of Café Poland, Iwona Galijska. Under her mentorship, they not only mastered her traditional family recipes but also deepened their appreciation for Polish cuisine, gaining insights into innovative techniques and the art of creating memorable dining experiences.
The Bistro at Les Bourgeois
Chef John Marino
Originally from Weldon Springs, Missouri, Marino moved to Columbia to study music before heading out to NYC to serve as Chef de Cuisine at Butcher Bar in NYC. He has been invited to cook at The James Beard House in Manhattan and was also the winner of the NYC Food & Wine Festival BBQ Event.
After his stint in New York, Marino returned to Columbia, where he was the head chef at Cafe Berlin before going to work at The Bistro at Les Bourgeois. Marino's grandmother instilled a love of cooking at a young age. Cooking was the family’s love language and a cornerstone of gatherings. "I think the act of making something for other people that nourishes them is a very kind and caring thing to do,” Marino said.
Marino finds creative fulfillment in cooking, “It allows me to indulge my curiosities." In addition to cooking, Marino plays in the bands Mary & The Giant and Bad Names, enjoys painting and “bothering” his loving partner, Paula, and their two pets."
Goldie’s Bagels
Chef Amanda Rainey
Bagels and delicious treats like rugelach and tahini chocolate chip cookies, Goldie’s Bagels on 9th St. is the best bet for a filling breakfast and an afternoon pick-me-up.
Category: Cocktail
Dive Bar
MixologistS Karen Geotz and Jynn Baker
A backyard patio, live music, bingo, trivia, and karaoke make Dive Bar a great spot to hang out with your friends, grab a drink, and munch on some 5-star food. We are happy to have Dive Bar owner Karen Geotz joining us with her cocktail creation!
The VAULT
Mixologists Abbie Crow and Maddie Ramsey
You can find Allie behind the bar of Glenn's Cafe, where she is the Bar Manager. Allie has a talent for creativity and enjoys making fun flavors come to life through the art of mixology. She has curated the specialty cocktail offerings at Glenn's Cafe and maintains the restaurant's award-winning wine selection as a certified sommelier. Visit her at the bar for some of Glenn's famous Cajun comfort food or fresh oysters on the half-shell with the perfect wine pairing!
Maddie began working at Voco The Tiger Hotel back in 2017 as a host in Glenn's Cafe. She quickly grew to love the fast-paced restaurant atmosphere and worked through server and bartender positions into management. Now, as the Director of Food and Beverage for the hotel, Maddie works passionately to create memorable guest experiences. Whether you grab dinner and drinks at Glenn's Cafe or Twain: Missouri BBQ & Taproom, enjoy a nightcap in Vault, or even attend a catered event in the Grand Ballroom of Voco The Tiger Hotel, Maddie is behind the scenes to make sure it is an experience you will remember.
