Monday–Friday
12 Days of Brunch at State Fare Kitchen & Bar
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, 947 Gessner, 15930 City Walk, 1900 Hughes Landing, continues its 12 Days of Brunch celebration, opening an hour early and rolling out its full weekend brunch menu on select days during weekday lunch hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dates include December 29–31 and January 1–2.
Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Dining
The Houston Press Ultimate New Year’s Eve Dining Guide has your NYE dinner plans covered, with options from seafood feasts at Rainbow Lodge and steak dinners at B&B Butchers to festive parties at Toca Madera. Find your perfect plan here.
80s NYE Murder Mystery at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 705 Main, invites guests to ring in the new year with an interactive ’80s-themed murder mystery experience. Limited to 95 guests, tickets include a welcome beer or cocktail, private dining, and access to an exclusive cocktail and reserve beer menu featuring rare brews. Dinner and drinks are served throughout the evening, and 1980s party attire is encouraged but not required. Seating at 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.
Wednesday–Sunday
Extended New Year’s Brunch at Common Bond Bakery & Bistro
Ring in the new year with an all-day brunch spread at Common Bond’s Bistro & Bakery locations, featuring wallet-friendly drink specials like $1 mimosas, $3 flights and $5 carafes. The extended brunch runs Wednesday, December 31 though Sunday, January 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 1
New Year’s Day Brunch
New Year’s Day is all about brunch, bubbly and recovery, and Houston restaurants are delivering. From Vuelve a la Vida brunch buffets with live music to Southern-style good-luck feasts, hangover-friendly burgers and Bloody Mary spreads, our New Year’s Day Brunch Guide rounds up the best places to eat, drink and ease into 2026.
New and ongoing specials
Rosca de Reyes at El Bolillo Bakery
El Bolillo Bakery celebrates the Epiphany tradition with its handcrafted Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread made using recipes passed down through generations. Each rosca is topped with colorful candied fruits and a crunchy cookie paste called pasta, with a hidden figurine inside symbolizing good luck—the finder traditionally hosts the next Candlemas celebration. Available in Small ($25) and Large ($32), roscas can be preordered or purchased in-store January 2–6.
Carne Guisada at Molina’s Cantina
As the temperatures dip, Molina’s Cantina has brought back its seasonal carne guisada at all locations for a limited time. The Tex-Mex classic features tender beef slowly simmered with onions, peppers and spices, served with rice, refried beans and housemade tortillas. Priced at $15.95, it’s available for dine-in or takeout.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.