Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
Yuma HTX at Third Place (JŪN)
Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
420 East 20th
The Brazilian-Cuban sandwich slingers at Yuma HTX — chef Mike Hartley and his wife, Miriam Leek-Meira — are teaming up with Third Place for a special lunch service this Friday. Expect high-quality, scratch-made bites that blend Brazilian flavors with Cuban sandwich classics, from the Classic Cubano to the Brazilian-style cheesesteak, plus vegan options and craveable sides like pão de queijo and beef empanadas.
Craft Pita Collab at Kolache Shoppe
Friday–Saturday
3945 Richmond, 1031 Heights, 11940 Broadway
Kolache Shoppe has teamed up with Craft Pita this month, dreaming up a Lebanese sausage and cheese kolache stuffed with hot soujouk beef sausage, Akkawi cheese,and a za’atar butter glaze. Find the $4.15 special Thursday through Saturday at the Greenway location and Friday–Sunday at the Heights and Pearland shops.
93′ Til X Khói Barbecue at 93’ Til
Saturday, 11 a.m. to Sell-Out
1601 West Main
Chef Lung Ly of 93’ Til and pitmaster Don Nguyen of Khói Barbecue are joining forces for an epic one-day-only collaboration, slinging a special Vietnamese barbecue menu on a first-come, first-served basis. Expect spring roll platters, smoked brisket, short rib and sausages, low country pit-smoked shrimp and more. The menu is designed for sharing.
Weekend Brunch at Saint Arnold Brewery
Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2000 Lyons
Weekends just got a little better as Saint Arnold Beer Garden & Restaurant adds its new Saturday and Sunday brunch service from. Expect everything from hot honey chicken biscuits and crawfish and grits to steak and egg pizza, plus mimosas, coffee, beer and new releases like the Imperial Gummy Worm Cider.
Houston Restaurant Weeks
All month long
Houston Restaurant Weeks, the Houston Food Bank’s epic annual fundraiser, is hitting hard now through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. Now’s your chance to dine for a cause as participating restaurants across the city offer multi-course meals for brunch and lunch ($25) or dinner ($39 or $55), with $1 to $5 from each going to support the fight against hunger. This year’s lineup features exciting newcomers like Barbacana and Okto, alongside returning favorites including Pondicheri and the beloved Rainbow Lodge.
