Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
Fish Fridays: Where to Eat During Lent This Year
Friday
Looking for the best Fish Friday specials in Houston this Lent? Houston restaurants are serving up incredible deals, from crispy fried fish sandwiches and freshly grilled Gulf catches to vegetarian plates and more. Find it all in our 2025 Lenten Season Dining Guide.
HKD Supper Club at Hotel King David
Friday, 5:15 p.m. and 8 p.m.
2615 Riverside
Chef Dominick Lee of the upcoming Augustine and chef Harold Villarosa of OKO in Austin are teaming up for a communal dining experience, held as part of the HKD Supper Club at Hotel King David. Inspired by Manila Village, a mid-18th century Filipino settlement in New Orleans made up of fishermen and sailors, the four-course menu features Sea Bream Kinilaw, Tinapa, Braised Oxtail Kare Kare and Pan de Sal Bread Pudding. Seatings at the communal table at 5:15 and 8 p.m. are $135.
Empty Bowls Houston at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4848 Main
Grassroots fundraising event Empty Bowls Houston returns for the 19th Annual event at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Attendees can peruse 1,500-plus one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted bowls made and donated by Houston area ceramists and craft artists, available for $25 per bowl (100 percent goes to Houston Food Bank and its efforts to fight hunger). Guests can also expect artist demonstrations, live music in the garden, and all who purchase a bowl can enjoy Salata and Katz’s Coffee while supplies last.
St. Germain Bunny Brunch at Brasserie 19
Saturday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
1962 West Gray
B19 invites guests to a St. Germain Buckle Bunny Brunch – think patio weather, rodeo chic and fun stuff like a Magnolia Mercantile pop-up hat branding station, plus St. Germain cocktails and brunch bites from Challah French Toast with local fruit preserves and black pepper mascarpone to poached lobster and shrimp Seafood Croissant.
Buboy by Chef Tristen Epps at Guard & Grace
Saturday, 6 and 8:30 p.m.
500 Dallas
As now-local chef Tristen Epps represents the city on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 22, he will preview his first Houston restaurant, Buboy, an intimate Afro-Caribbean tasting menu spot at a pop-up at Huard and Grace. The one-night-only menu will explore the influence of French cuisine on cultures around the world over six courses, from Texas Wagyu Steak Frites to Foie Gras Pate and Ricotta Dumplings with local greens and truffle. Wine pairings, cocktails and more will be available and seatings are available at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Cost is $145 per person.
