Local restaurants, boutiques and businesses took center stage Thursday evening as hundreds of residents gathered for the Cuero Chamber of Commerce's annual Savor the Flavor & Style of Cuero, an event that continues to grow as one of the community's premier celebrations of shopping local and supporting small business.
Held at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building, the evening featured culinary competitions, a community fashion show, local vendors, raffles and networking, all designed to spotlight the businesses that contribute to Cuero's economy and quality of life.
Guests sampled signature dishes from area restaurants, watched local models showcase the latest fashions from Cuero boutiques and voted throughout the evening to recognize outstanding food and style presentations.
'This event is a celebration of everything that makes Cuero special,' said Angie Cuellar, executive director of the Cuero Chamber of Commerce. 'From our restaurants and retailers to the volunteers, sponsors and community members who support them, Savor the Flavor & Style is about investing in our local businesses and creating opportunities for them to shine. We are grateful for everyone who helped make this year's event another outstanding success.'
Competition was fierce throughout the evening as attendees selected winners in several categories.
2025 Savor the Flavor & Style of Cuero winners: Best Showmanship: Kevin Broll, KB's BBQ Best Soup/Salad: KB's BBQ Best Main/Side Dish: KB's BBQ Best Dessert/Coffee: Cuero Pecan House Best Style: Classy B's along with Posie Poodle styled by Dog-Gone-It Grooming The event featured food and beverage entries from KB's BBQ, Cuero Pecan House Café, 5D Tavern, 5D Steakhouse, Ventura's Tamales, Stir Soda, La Bella Tavola, La Flor and The EvThing. Fashion presentations and participating retailers highlighted merchandise from A Special Stitch, Beautifour, Be. Boutique, Ful-O-Pep, TX Soule/ Leather Creations by Renee Wilke, Shotsie Ray Boutique, Cuero Discount Pharmacy, Dog-Gone-It Grooming and Classy B's.
'This event demonstrates what can happen when our business community works together,' said Jon Eric Rodriguez, president of the Cuero Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. 'Every participating restaurant, boutique, sponsor, volunteer and Chamber member played a role in creating an evening that not only entertained the community but also showcased the strength of doing business in Cuero. Events like this help build relationships, encourage people to shop local and strengthen our local economy.'
The Chamber extends sincere appreciation to the event sponsors, participating businesses, Chamber ambassadors, volunteers, board members and staff whose efforts made the evening possible.
Special thanks are extended to event committee chairs Annette Rath and Teri Warwas for their leadership and creativity; the Cuero Livestock Commission for hosting the event; Shane Wilke of Shane & Renee Total Entertainment for serving as emcee; Ryan's on Main for the welcome display; and The Balloon People of Texas for the event décor. Appreciation is also extended to the many businesses and sponsors who donated raffle prizes throughout the evening.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce remains dedicated to promoting local businesses, fostering community partnerships and supporting economic growth throughout Cuero and DeWitt County through advocacy, events and member services.
For more information about the Cuero Chamber of Commerce or upcoming events, contact the Chamber office at (361) 275-2112 or email cuerocc@cuero. org.
