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The 5 Best Things to Eat or Drink This Weekend: Healthy Food and Brand-New Brews

Food Truck Friday @ Houston Press Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2603 La Branch

Our Food Truck Fridays series picks back up with Copper Chefs. The gourmet truck will be offering lunch -- think chicken fricassee with fried polenta or beef burgundy and homemade panna cotta -- outside of our offices from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Follow them on Facebook for a peak at the menu.

El Pollo Loco Preview @ El Pollo Loco Katy Friday, starting 11:30 a.m. and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 390 S. Mason

This weekend, get an exclusive taste of the brand new El Pollo Loco in Katy. With each reserved ticket, you will be able to order a complimentary meal valued up to $10. Enjoy citrus-marinated whole chickens slow-grilled over an open flame, hand-prepared guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, and more.

Boomstick Double Black Rye Coffee IPA @ No Label Brewery Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday noon to 3 p.m. 5351 1st, Katy

No Label Brewery just introduced its next Off Label series beer: a Double Black Rye Coffee IPA with Boomtown Coffee. Get a taste of it on tap at the brewery this weekend before it gets released in early to mid February. See their Facebook page to find out what food trucks you can expect at the brewery that day. Admission is $8.

Health Starts Here Lunch Pop Up @ Whole Foods Woodway Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. 6401 Woodway

New year, new you! Explore a variety healthy eating options with Whole Foods' in-house nutrition specialist. Enjoy food samples and information in the store starting at noon.

Sunday Supper @ Batanga Sunday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. 908 Congress

Hold on to the warm and cozy holiday vibe for one more night as you enjoy a three-course supper at Batanga. The meal -- offered every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m -- features a whole-roasted suckling pig alongside a farm salad, seasonal sides, dessert and more. Plus, bottles of wine are 50 percent off all day and all night long.

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Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.
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