Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:
Tuesday, March 4
Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras Celebrations
The gluttonous Mardi Gras season comes to a close on Fat Tuesday. From classic Cajun and Creole flavors like jambalaya and beignets to BIg Easy cocktails and sinful Fat Tuesday revelry, check out our 2025 Mardi Gras Guide to find out where to let the good times roll this year.
Thursday, March 6
Backstreet Pop-up Wine Dinner at Hugo’s
As it continues its rebuild, Backstreet Cafe is popping up for another wine dinner at its sister restaurant, Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer, featuring the wines of Napa Valley’s Turley Wine Cellars. The evening begins with a welcome reception at 6 p.m. followed by a seated dinner at 6:30 p.m., with highlights including tuna crudo, crispy duck with pomegranate glaze, strip steak bordelaise and butterscotch bread pudding. Tickets are $145 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Rodeo Wine Bingo at Post Oak Hotel
The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South, invites folks to sip, savor, and play at Rodeo Wine Bingo, hosted by Stella’s expert sommelier team from 6 to 8 p.m. The elevated take on bingo features Rodeo Uncorked wines and a personal charcuterie selection for $78 per person. No RSVP required.
Friday, March 7
Rodeo Roundup at Rice Village
Houston’s iconic and historic Rice Village will host its 4th annual Rodeo Roundup from 5 to 8 p.m. at 5510 Morningside. The free, family-friendly event rocks pop up experiences and rodeo-centered promos, sips and light bites, a live performance from local country musician, Cooper Mohrmann, a mechanical bull ride and face painting, and bandana freebies.
Saturday, March 8
EmpowHER Brunch at Thirteen by James Harden
Thirteen, 1911 Bagby, will host the EmpowHER Brunch on International Women’s Day, bringing together powerhouse women for an afternoon of networking, inspiration and celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect panel discussions, fireside chats, interactive workshops and a gourmet brunch experience crafted from Thirteen’s new brunch menu, plus luxury cocktails from Diamanté Tequila and J-Harden Wines and exclusive giveaways. General Admission tickets are priced at $40 per person, with a VIP experience for $100 per person and special discount bundles for groups of three or more.
All month long
Guest Chef Taco Collaboration: Truth BBQ at Little Rey
Little Rey, 2345 Mid Lane, is launching a new monthly guest chef taco collab series, with a special taco created by a rotating local chef featured and 100 percent of its proceeds going to Southern Smoke Foundation to benefit food and beverage workers in need. The series kicks off in March, with The lineup includes Truth BBQ’s Leonard Botello IV crafting a smoked beef cheek with a Pasilla Oaxaca sauce.
New and ongoing specials
Crawfish season
With crawfish season back and crackin’, check out our 2025 Crawfish Boil Guide to find out where to get your hands dirty with the best mudbugs in town, from buttery Asian-Cajun boils to bold and spicy Louisiana-style feasts.
Rodeo season
As the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks the city into high gear, restaurants and bars across Houston are serving up bold BBQ, rodeo-themed bites, and cowboy-approved cocktails to keep the party going. From eateries offering discounts for Rodeo ticketholders to kick-off parties on the patio, check out our 2025 Rodeo Season Dining Guide to find out where to get into the rodeo spirit.
