New Yearโs Week Brunch at Brennanโs of Houston
FridayโSunday
3300 Smith
Brennanโs is keeping the New Year momentum going with a special brunch available January 1โ4. The menu features house standards including fresh oysters, Crabmeat Cheesecake, Eggs Brennan and Gulf Fish Borgne alongside curated wines and classic or seasonal cocktails. A three-course Chefโs Package is $38 and includes Brennanโs Salad, choice of Fried Seafood Combination or Eggs St. Charles and Creole Bread Pudding. Reservations recommended.
Extended New Yearโs Brunch at Common Bond Bakery & Bistro
FridayโSunday
Ring in the new year with an all-day brunch spread at Common Bondโs Bistro & Bakery locations, featuring wallet-friendly drink specials like $1 mimosas, $3 flights and $5 carafes. The extended brunch run though Sunday,ย January 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Coffees and Cars at POST Houston
Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.
401 Franklin
Start your weekend with Coffee and Cars at POST HTX, as the East Parking Lot transforms into a showcase of luxury, exotic, classic and custom vehicles. The monthly gathering runs from 9โ11รขยยฏa.m. and invites car lovers and curious visitors alike to stroll among hundreds of machines, chat with fellow enthusiasts and enjoy the downtown morning vibes. Admission is free, and all vehicles are welcome to display in the open section.
The Chopping Block Chef Throwdown at Kingdom Builders Centerย
Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m.
6011 West Orem
Head to The Chopping Block for a culinary showdown as two local chefs go headรขยยtoรขยยhead in a live cookรขยยoff. Guests will watch the action unfold and sample dishes from both competitors while sipping drinks and cheering on their favorites. Tickets ($30.65) are required and include food tastings throughout the event.
Saint Arnold January Fun Run at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m.
705 Main
Lace up for a guided 3-ish mile fun run/walk through downtown Houston starting at Flying Saucer. Afterward, enjoy three Saint Arnold brews, a pint glass, and a Texas Tamale Company breakfast โ all included for $35. Run starts at 9 a.m., doors open at 8 a.m.
This article appears in Private: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026.