Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:
Monday–Friday
NASA Astronaut Celebration at Space City Birria
Space City Birria, T415 Milam, is celebrating the return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore after nine long months in the cosmos at the International Space Station, offering a special promotion in honor of our hometown heroes. Now through Friday, March 28, folks can enjoy 9 percent off their entire bill. As part of the festivities, Space City Birria will also be hosting a drawing for two complimentary tickets to Space Center Houston.
Wednesday, March 26
A Night with Toni Tipton-Martin at Julep
This Women’s History Month, Julep, 1919 Washington, will host a special evening in honor of Women’s History Month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The acclaimed cookbook author and culinary historian Toni Tipton Marti will join award-winning Julep owner Alba Huerta for a celebration of Toni’s new book, When Southern Women Cook. Tickets are $35 plus tax and include two cocktails and a light bite. Add a copy of Martin’s book for an additional $43.30 plus tax.
Matthiasson Wine Dinner at The Marigold Club
The Marigold Club, 2531 Kuester, will host Napa Valley winemaker Steve Matthiasson for an intimate dinner featuring his rare, limited-production wine paired with a four-course menu from chef-partner Austin Waiter—who shares a personal connection with Matthiasson and his wife, Jill. The night kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a Champagne toast. Tickets are $295 per person.
Thursday, March 27
Duckhorn Wine Dinner at Marvino’s Italian Steakhouse
Marvino’s Italian Steakhouse, 24002 Northwest Freeway, invites guests to a luxurious Duckhorn Wine Dinner at 7 p.m. The evening features pairings such as snapper ceviche in leche de tigre paired with Decoy Limited Brut Rosé; colossal shrimp scampi with Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay; filet in black truffle demi-glace with Migration Pinot Noir; and chocolate lava cake with Decoy Limited Cabernet Sauvignon. Cost is $109 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Call 832-220-7200.
Saturday, March 29
Houston Whiskey Riot at Post Houston
The Houston Whiskey Riot invites enthusiasts to Post Houston, 401 Franklin, for an early evening of fine sips from 4 to 7 p.m. (3 p.m. for VIP). Folks can sample 200+ varieties of whiskey from local and international brands, enjoy seminars and rare tastes, and hangout with fellow whiskey lovers, distillers, and brand founders. Tickets start at $75.
Sunday, March 30
Paella on the Patio at Mutiny Wine Room
Mutiny Wine Room, 1124 Usener, brings the flavors of Spain to Houston with its next Paella Sunday, a live-fire culinary experience featuring chef Eduardo Alcayaga’s signature paella cooked fresh on the patio. Guests can sip wine and enjoy appetizers before indulging in the flavorful dish, with seatings available at 1, 4 and 6:30 p.m. Cost is $38 per person, with optional wine pairings starting at $15 by the glass.
Fire & Ice Omakase at Hidden Omakase
Hidden Omakase, 5353 West Alabama, is partnering with Montrose record bar and kitchen 93’ Til for a one-night-only Fire & Ice Omakase experience, with seatings at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Each meticulously prepared course will celebrate a harmony of contrasts, showcasing the interplay of cooked and raw, heat and chill,and intensity and delicacy. Tickets are $300 per guest and spacing is limited at Hidden Omakase’s intimate, 18-person chef’s counter.
All month long
58th Anniversary Special at Brennan’s of Houston
In celebration of 58 years, Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith, will offer a $58 three-course Anniversary Dinner Special. The menu includes favorites such as Crawfish Bisque or demi Shrimp Remoulade to start, choice of Beef Tournedos Stanley or Shrimp Creole for the entree, and Praline Parfait with Praline Sauce or Brennan’s iconic Creole Bread Pudding for dessert. Reserve online or call 713-522-9711.
Guest Chef Taco Collaboration: Truth BBQ at Little Rey
Little Rey, 2345 Mid Lane, is launching a new monthly guest chef taco collab series, with a special taco created by a rotating local chef featured and 100 percent of its proceeds going to Southern Smoke Foundation to benefit food and beverage workers in need. The series kicks off in March, with Truth BBQ’s Leonard Botello IV crafting a smoked beef cheek with a Pasilla Oaxaca sauce.
Spring Break Kids Eat Free at State Fare Kitchen & Bar
For the entire month of March, each adult entrée gets guests two free meals from the Youngster’s Menu for kids 12 and under. The offer is available for dine-in only at all three Houston-area locations of State Fare Kitchen & Bar.
New and ongoing specials
Crawfish season
With crawfish season back and crackin’, check out our 2025 Crawfish Boil Guide to find out where to get your hands dirty with the best mudbugs in town, from buttery Asian-Cajun boils to bold and spicy Louisiana-style feasts.
Viva Abejas at Toro Toro
From March 25 through April 22, Toro Toro, 1300 Lamar, hosts Viva Abejas (meaning “long live bees” in Spanish), a month-long campaign designed to spread awareness of the importance of bees to the food system. Guests can enjoy bee-centric food and drink specials, such as Coconut Tuna Ceviche with orange blossom honey; Braised Short Ribs, glazed and braised in honey; Honey Cheesecake, flambéed in Alma Finca Orange Liqueur; and Honey Lavender Margarita, each benefiting the World Bee Project. Reservations are recommended.
