Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
Brunch with Santa at Tavola
Saturday, 11:30 to 2 p.m.
1800 Post Oak
Tavola’s Santa Brunch will showcase its full brunch menu and a kids menu alongside exciting activities for the kiddos, including $38 gingerbread house kits, a Santa meet-and-greet photo opportunity, and Santa reading classic Italian holiday stories, including La Befana, the tale of Italy’s Christmas witch. Reservations are available via OpenTable or by phone with a $55 per child deposit.
A Very Feges Christmas at Feges BBQ Spring Branch
Saturday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
8217 Long Point
Feges BBQ is throwing down for the fourth annual A Very Feges Christmas at its Spring Branch location. Families can snap photos with Santa from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a special reading of The Night Before Christmas by Santa himself; and enjoy holiday drinks and menu specials for all to enjoy while Elf plays on the big screens.
8th Annual Houston Whiskey & Fine Spirit Festival at MOCA HTX
Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. (6 p.m. VIP)
4212 Almeda
The 8th Annual Houston Whiskey Festival will showcase a wide variety of whiskey, bourbon, scotch and other fine spirits. Expect whiskey tastings, craft cocktails, educational sessions, live music and opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Cocktail dresses and blazers are required; business attire is the minimum standard. Tickets start at $45 GA and $100 VIP. Last pour is at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday Funday at Aiko
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1902 Washington
Aiko’s Sunday Funday experience features $2 Prince Edward Island oysters, $7 martinis, half-priced wine bottles and two new crowd-pleasers: the Mimosa Flight and the Aiko Bloody Mary. Doors open at 11 a.m., and a live DJ will spin old-school vinyl from noon to 3 p.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable, in-house, or over the phone at 832-582-7525.
Santa & Friends Brunch at URBE
Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m
1101 Uptown Park
The Mexican street food spot will be hosting Santa Claus and families for some tamales and holiday cheer this Sunday. Photos with Santa are encouraged and the restaurant will be serving its brunch buffet for $39 per adult and $15 per child, with highlights including pozole verde, ceviche and campechana, carnitas and barbacoa, chilaquiles, tres leches and more.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024.
