Michael Cordua opened the doors to his third Churrascos Restaurant in Sugar Land on Sunday and 375 hungry Cordua fans poured in to celebrate and to raise funds, more than $20,000, for Casa de Esperanza. 

Guests checked out the stunning artwork of architect Jordan Mozerwhile sipping on Latin cocktails and sampling small bites from the Churrascos menu. Leading the charge as benefit chairs were long-time Casa de Esperanza supporters Susan and Mark Papa, Raynell andTony Singletary and May and Lindsey Tape. Serving as co-chairs wereMegan and Brad Beauchamp and Christine and Jay Sherman. Dee Koch served as honorary chair.

With Judge Jim Richard serving as auctioneer and Sugar Land City Councilwoman Jacqueline Chaumette serving as emcee, it was a guaranteed lively scene. Contributing to the fun were Sugar Land MayorJames Thompson and wife Gay Thompson, Rosenberg Mayor Vincent Morales and wife Regina Morales, Drs. Sonal and Subodh Bhuchar, Julie and Scott Breeze, Lillie and Chris Breaux and Marilyn andAlbert Glover.

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