Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
Casual Wine Sips at Brennan’s of Houston
Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
3300 Smith
Brennan’s of Houston invites folks to soak up the summer as “wine guy” Marcus Gausepohl hosts a casual wine tasting soiree from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($40 in advance and $50 at the door) include five two-ounce pours of select summer wines from Turning Point Vineyards, each paired with a small bite. Enjoy stations like the Oyster BLT paired with Russian River Valley Chardonnay, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo paired with Alexander Valley Red Blend and Goat Cheese Flatbread paired with Alexander Valley Cabernet. Following the tasting, guests can stick around for DJ funk, soul, and jazz from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Courtyard Bar. Guests are encouraged to bring their own records. No tickets are required.
Patio Party at Field & Tides
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
705 East 11th
Field & Tides is kicking off summer with a Patio Party featuring a complimentary taco bar from chef Travis Lenig as well as festive tequila cocktails provided by La Pulga Spirits, live music, raffle prizes and fun. Folks can RSVP to rsvp@carpediempr.net.
1st Annual Crawfish Community Cook Off at Woodland Social
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
313 East Woodland
Woodlands Social invites folks to its inaugural Crawfish Community Cook-Off and Crawfish Olympics. Expect a lively mix of mudbugs, competition and community spirit, with teams battling for crawfish cooking glory. TIckets are $35 for all-you-can-eat crawfish ($40 at the door), with general admission tickets for $15 (free for kids 5 and under).
Texas Monthly Taco Fest South at Discovery Green
Saturday, 5 to 8:30 p.m. (or 4:30 VIP).
1500 McKinney
Texas Monthly’s first-annual Taco Fest South is hitting Houston on Saturday, June 7, bringing the heat to Discovery Green. Taco fans can munch their way through tacos from 15 top spots featured on the mag’s “Top 50 Tacos in Texas” list, plus enjoy live tunes and good vibes all evening long.
31st Anniversary at Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Saturday–Sunday
2000 Lyons
Saint Arnold Brewing Company is throwing a two-day bash to celebrate 31 years of craft beer in Houston. Saturday brings a free, all-day celebration of the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s, kicking off at 11 a.m. Special brews crafted for the occasion include the throwback Original 1994 Batch 1 Amber Ale, 31st Anniversary IPA, Cherry Brandy Lawnmower and more. No tickets needed. On Sunday, the celebration continues with the sellout 31st Anniversary Special Rare Cellar Tasting from noon to 3 p.m. in the Beer Hall.
