All week long
Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands
Wine & Food Week returns to The Woodlands with a lineup of wine tastings, chef showcases, cocktail competitions and educational seminars celebrating its 22nd year. Highlights include the new Going Places Goes Global event on June 3, the Crushing It With Cocktails mixology competition on June 4, Sips, Suds & Savor on June 5 and the Ladies of the Vine luncheon. The week culminates with the Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins, where chefs compete for the Chef of Chefs title and a $5,000 prize. Ticket prices vary by event.
Monday, June 1
Fancy Chef Steak Night at Johnny’s Gold Brick
Johnny’s Gold Brick, 2518 Yale, will host Fancy Chef Steak Night, bringing guest chef Lucas McKinney of Josephine’s to the bar’s parking lot for a one-night-only steak dinner benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation. The event is first come, first served and marks the final Fancy Chef Steak Night before the series returns in the fall.
The World at the Table at Kitchen Rumors
The World at the Table, a one-night collaborative dinner inspired by Houston’s global culinary scene and the upcoming World Cup, takes place at 5:30 p.m. at Kitchen Rumors, 2310 Decatur. Hosted by the teams behind Kitchen Rumors and Traveler’s Table, the five-course dinner features globally inspired dishes from chefs Jassi Bindra, Hugo Ortega, Lena Le, Ardian Brantoro and Rafael Nasr, with wine pairings included. Originally envisioned by Traveler’s Table co-founder Thy, the evening continues in her honor, with chefs sharing the stories and cultural influences behind their dishes. Seats are $175 plus tax and fees.
Thursday, June 4
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Dinner at Le Jardinier
Le Jardinier, 5500 Main, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Judgment of Paris with a five-course wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Hosted in the Kinder private dining room, the $400 experience pairs seasonal dishes from executive chef Felipe Botero with wines from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, including a four-vintage tasting of S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon led by winemaker Luis Contreras. Reservations are available via Resy.Reservations can be booked via Resy.
Houston Chef Series: “A Night at the Theater” at Morton’s The Steakhouse
Landry’s Signature Group is rolling out its 2026 Houston Chef Series, “A Night at the Theater,” a multi-week dinner series pairing five-course chef-driven menus with classic film themes and cocktail or wine pairings at participating restaurants across Houston. This week features Frank Lewis at Morton’s The Steakhouse, beginning at 7 p.m. and priced at $125 per person.
Októ Taverna Nights at Októ
Októ, 888 Westheimer, will host Októ Taverna Nights with Greek food specials, live music from a Greek band and a DJ set to follow.
ZaZa’s Cocktail Showdown: Sweet Heat at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City
Hotel ZaZa, 9787 Katy, will host its Cocktail Showdown: Sweet Heat from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can sample cocktails from Houston mixologists competing for the top spot, alongside live music from DJ Hiram, light bites and a poolside atmosphere. Proceeds benefit Sky High for Kids.
Friday–Sunday
32nd Anniversary at Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Saint A, 2000 Lyons, will celebrate its 32nd anniversary with a weekend of events including a free ’90s Dance Party on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., an all-day anniversary celebration celebration Saturday with commemorative glassware, special beers and live music, and a Special Rare Cellar Tasting on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. featuring rare cellar-aged beers and specialty pairings. Sunday tasting tickets are $80 and admission for Friday and Saturday is free.
Saturday, June 6
Pride QUEEN Brunch at Chapman & Kirby
Chapman & Kirby, 2118 Lamar, will host its annual Pride QUEEN Brunch. The $35 ticket includes the drag show and access to an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, with craft cocktails, mimosa flights and bottle service available for purchase. Doors open at noon and the show begins at 12:30 p.m.
Brisket & Beer Bash at Lankford’s The Woodlands
Lankford’s The Woodlands, 19075 Interstate 45 South, will host its inaugural Brisket & Beer Bash on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The all-day event features a Saint Arnold Brewing Company tap takeover with all 12 draft lines pouring the Houston brewery’s beers. A $50 ticket includes a barbecue plate loaded with a half-pound of brisket, smoked sausage, mac and cheese, potato salad and green beans plus traditional barbecue fixings and a pint of Saint Arnold beer.
New and ongoing specials
Taste of Amalfi at Hotel Granduca
Hotel Granduca, 1080 Uptown Park, introduces Taste of Amalfi, a daily aperitivo hour available from 4 to 7 p.m. at Remi, by the pool and throughout the property. The summer menu features $10 spritz and crostini pairings, including a Hugo Spritz with pesto parmesan crostini, a limoncello spritz with ricotta and strawberry crostini, and an Aperol Spritz with tomato bruschetta. No reservations required.
Squash Blossom Season at Hugo’s
Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer, has brought back its annual seasonal squash blossom menu through the end of July. Chef Hugo Ortega’s limited-time offerings include squash blossom soup, squash blossom salad, quesadillas with Oaxacan cheese and roasted tomatillo salsa and goat cheese-stuffed squash blossoms, with dishes priced from $14 to $15.
A Taste of Bastion: Taste of Miami at Le Jardinier
Le Jardinier, 5500 Main, has added a new dish to its rotating “A Taste of Bastion” series, which highlights signature plates from sister locations in Miami, Geneva and New York. This season’s collaboration features Le Jardinier Miami chef Mario Da Silva’s poached egg with crispy kataif, shiitake, peas and scamorza foam, now available on the Houston lunch menu for $24.
