Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings:
The Union Kitchen will celebrate the release of the brand-new film Wicked with a spellbinding Wicked-themed brunch on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, available at all five Houston area locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chef James Lundy and general manager Rebekah Vera have created several Wicked-inspired cocktails and limited-time dishes, including the Yellow Brick Road, a Belgium waffle topped with berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream, maple syrup and a touch of gold glitter; and Glinda The Good, a charming pink gin cocktail featuring grenadine, lemon juice, rose petals, and pink glitter. The family-friendly dining experience is for all ages, with reservations recommended.
The Savoy, 4402 Emancipation, is teaming up with Third Ward businesses to give back to the community and provide 500 free hot Thanksgiving meals at its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway on Tuesday, November 26 from 3 to 5 p.m, first-come, first-served. No preregistration is required. The event kicks off a Thanksgiving celebration, continuing with the Annual Friendsgiving on Thanksgiving Eve; Thanksgiving Day with hours from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.; and a Black Friday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 26 at 6:30 p.m. guests are invited to a Sake Dinner at Ume Sushi, 2802 White Oak Drive, featuring eight imaginative courses and five high-end sake selections. Cost is $150 per person plus tax and gratuity and reservations are required.
On Wednesday, November 27, URBE, 1101 Uptown Park, will host a Friendsgiving Feast buffet ($39 per person), mashing traditional Thanksgiving dishes and Mexican street food favorites from 5 to 9 p.m. Highlights include a carving station with Smoked Turkey and Brisket, as well as Tamales, Enchiladas, Stuffing, Sweet Potato Purée, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Papas Bravas, Cornbread, Jalapeño Cranberry Relish, Pozole, Salad & Guacamole Bar, and desserts like Pecan Tart, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Tres Leches, and Flan de Queso.
a’Bouzy, 2300 Westheimer, will host a Friendsgiving Brunch experience on Wednesday, November 27 beginning at 10 a.m. Guests can enjoy Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV and Moët Chandon Imperial Brut NV for $49 per bottle, with two branded flutes to take home (while supplies last). Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Looking for Thanksgiving plans? Scour the restaurants offering Thanksgiving dine-in options in our 2024 Houston Thanksgiving Day Dining Guide; or peruse the 2024 Houston Thanksgiving Catering Guide for catering and meals to-go.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024.
