Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:
All week long
Spring Break at Dish Society
Dish Society is treating teachers to a refreshing Spring Break deal through March 19. Just flash your school ID to receive half-priced alcoholic beverages and zero-proof Elixirs.
Wednesday, March 15
Casa del Sol Tequila Dinner at Hugo’s
Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer, will present a Casa del Sol Tequila Dinner starting with a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner at 7. Cost is $125 per person and highlights include crispy duck in mole poblano, lime-cured shrimp with chile canario, lamb tacos de birria, braised short rib over creamy corn rice, and tequila syrup-soaked baba cake with salted caramel, yuzu gel and Mexican vanilla cream.
The Heights & Co. Dining Series at Heights & Co.
Heights & Co., 1343 Yale, is introducing a new collaborative dinner series,“The Heights & Co. Dining Series,” featuring some of Houston’s favorite chefs and restaurants. The series launches this Wednesday with Hugo’s Restaurant chef Vanessa Lee; with additional dates Wednesdays, March 22–April 26. Ticketed reservations can be made via Resy.
Thursday, March 16
Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Bourbon Dinner at Ouisie’s Table
Ouisie’s Table & Gardens, 3939 San Felipe, is hosting a four-course dinner featuring pairings of Basil Hayden’s bourbon and cocktails. Courses include Scallop Carpaccio with Basil Haden Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Pumpkin Seed Crusted Wahoo with mango sauce paired with with Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon, Roasted Beef Tenderloin Rollatini in bourbon sauce paired with Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Bourbon; and Kentucky Woods Barrel Cake with chocolate and caramel bourbon icing paired with a Golden Hour Cocktail. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Call 713-528-2264.
Friday, March 17
Fish Fridays
Check out our Fish Fridays Lent Guide for the scoop on Houston restaurants offering fish sandwiches, seafood specials, and meat-free options this Lenten season.
Saint Patrick’s Day
Check out our 2023 Houston Saint Patrick’s Day Guide for the lowdown on St. Patty’s Day bashes, eats, and drinks, from green beer and Guinness pours to Irish whiskey and pub grub.
All month long
Women’s History Month at Central Market
Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, has sourced a diverse collection of top-rated women-owned products from around the world in celebration of Women’s History Month, available throughout March. The specialty grocer will also feature a stellar lineup of cooking classes led by female chefs at selected locations, including A Tribute to Edna Lewis (March 23) and Cheese, Please with Mozzarella Company Founder Paula Lambert (March 24) classes in Houston.
Kenny & Ziggy’s Cakeworks
Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak, continues its Cakeworks Cake of the Month, offering a specialty cake each month with discounted prices for slices or whole cakes (order two days in advance). The OMG Cheesecake is up for March, featuring a brownie-based cake with Snickers, chocolate mousse and whipped cream layering around the deli’s famed house-made cheesecake.
March Specials at Kolache Shoppe
This month, Kolache Shoppe will feature Frito Pie Kolache (a collab with Tex-Mex icon Molina’s Cantina), Cherries & Cream Kolache and Biscoff Lattes. Grab the specials Thursday-Saturday at the Greenway Shoppe and Friday-Sunday at the Heights and Kingwood Shoppes.
New and ongoing specials
“Point Break” Burger Battle at Rodeo Goat
Rodeo Goat, 2105 Dallas, has launched its latest burger battle—an ode to action packed surf film “Point Break”—available now through April 10 and featuring The Bodhi burger (beef and chorizo patty, blackened shrimp, muenster cheese, sautéed jalapeños and onion with Louisiana remoulade on a brioche bun; $14.49) versus the Johnny Utah (all beef patty, crab cake, sliced avocado, mango pico, cilantro and Fresno aioli on a brioche bun; $14.99). Pop by to eat and vote to help one of the burgers moves on to the next round. Those observing Lent Fridays can also try the Point Break burger, non-beef mash up of the Johnny Utah and Bodhi burgers ($14.99).
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2023.
