Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:
Monday, December 23
12 Days of Trillmas at Trill Burgers
Trill Burgers teamed up with the CJ Stroud Foundation to host a holiday toy drive in benefit of Lily’s Toy Box, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing new toys, books and other gifts to children going through difficult times. Ending this Monday, now is your last chance to participate. Just bring a new, wrapped toy to its brick-and-mortar location, 3607 South Shepherd, and earn one free Baby G Burger (single-patty smashburger topped with Trill Sauce, caramelized onions, pickles and American cheese). You’ll also be eligible for the daily giveaway, with prizes ranging from Trill Burgers merchandise to Houston Texans tickets.
Santa at Saint Arnold
Saint Nick is meeting and greeting families at Saint Arnold Brewery, 2000 Lyons, from 1 to 4 p.m. and the folks from Shop Local will also be onsite with local makers and vendors to complete the festive setting.
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Dining
Find Feasts of the Seven Fishes, dinner with complimentary eggnog and live Jazz, and more in our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dining Guide.
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Day Dining
From festive holiday menus to peking duck and bao, check out our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dining Guide to find out where to dine out in Houston this Christmas Day.
Texans x Ravens x Beyoncé Watch Parties
As the Texans face off against the Ravens and Beyoncé performs at the much-anticipated halftime performance by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, watch parties will be going down at local bars Tipsy Lounge, 4806 Almeda; Urban Social, 3917 Richmond, and Rockhouse, 6025 Richmond. Hosted by the singer’s brand, SirDavis American Whisky, each event will feature SirDavis drinks specials, photo booths and a special viewing of the game and half-time show.
Sunday, December 29
Holiday Market at Star Sailor
Star Sailor HTX, 1710 West 18th, will host a Holiday Edition of its Monthly Pop Up Market. Stop in from and discover local vendors from 3 to 7 p.m. x
New and ongoing specials
Hanukkah Catering at Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant
With Hanukkah around the corner (the first night begins at sundown, Wednesday, December 25), Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant and Bakery, 1743 Post Oak, will offer its Chanukah and Festival of Lights catering menus, featuring favorites like stuffed cabbage, brisket, fried kreplach, potato pancakes, pastrami-cured salmon and sweet noodle kugel. All orders must be made at least 72 hours in advance. The restaurant will be closed for dining on December 25 but will be open for picking up pre-ordered food from 8 to 11 a.m. It opens for regular hours on December 26 and is open throughout Hanukkah.
Holiday Pop-Up Bars
Rocking over-the-top nostalgic decor, spirited drinks, and all the holiday cheer, check out Houston’s Most Magical Holiday Cocktail Pop-Ups.
Local Sweets for Holiday Gifting
Check out our guide to The Best Holiday Sweets to Gift in Houston to find local shops offering everything from decadent artisan chocolates and nostalgic fruitcakes to decorated cookies, buttery pralines, and locally crafted confections.
Tamale Season
From savory pork and mushroom-filled to sweet corn tamales by the dozen and half-dozen, check out our guide to find The Tastiest Holiday Tamales in Houston.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024.
