Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:
All week long
Latin Restaurant Weeks
Now in its seventh year, Latin Restaurant Weeks is back with two flavor-packed weeks spotlighting the vibrant tastes and traditions of Latin America, running now through July 25. The celebration features exclusive menus and specials from over 60 local spots, including Hugo’s, The Lymbar, La Pupusa Loca, The Food Zone and more, offering everything from Dominican comfort food and Afro-Caribbean stews to Peruvian ceviche and modern fusion bites.
Monday–Friday
Fried Chicken and Caviar at Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchibā
In celebration of National Fried Chicken Day and National Caviar Day, folks can enjoy a decadent “Karaage + Caviar” special at Uchi, 904 Westheimer, and Uchiko, 1801 Post Oak, available through July 18. The dish features crispy Chicken Karaage with brown butter, maple, crème fraîche, chives and a full ounce of Paddlefish Caviar from The Caviar Co. for $48. Guests can also enjoy half-off glasses of house Champagne during happy hour.
Monday, July 15
Vegan Omakase Dinner at Hidden Omakase
Hidden Omakase, 5353 West Alabama, is going plant-based for one night only with a special 12-course Vegan Omakase Dinner at 6 p.m. The Michelin Guide-recommended spot will showcase seasonal fruit and vegetables across dishes like Mushroom Forest with edible soil, Jackfruit Pastor Taco and Banana Brûlée Nigiri. Tickets are $125 and seating is extremely limited at the 18-seat chef’s counter. Reserve your spot at Resy.com.
Wednesday, July 16 and Sunday, July 20
Landry’s Houston Chef Series
Landry’s Inc. continues its Houston Chef Series, “island hopping” around the globe at its signature restaurants on select Wednesdays through August 9. Reservations are required, and prices range from $125 to $225 per person. This week, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
chef Jair Benitez highlights “Cozumel Mexico” on Wednesday; while Grotto Downtown
chef Josh Oakes goes on an “Island Hopping: Cocktail and Culinary Adventure” on Sunday.
Thursday, July 17
White Burgundy Wine Tasting at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Galleria
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, 5839 Westheimer, will host a curated lineup of world-class white Burgundian wines in its air-conditioned Galleria dining room. From Aligoté through Chablis, Meursault, Puligny‑Montrachet and more, the tasting offers a deep dive into the region’s finest, running from 5 to 7 p.m. and priced at $150 per guest (plus tax and gratuity).
Friday, July 18
Half-Price Caviar at The Marigold Club
The Marigold Club, 2531 Kuester, is going all out with a one-night-only caviar affair this National Caviar Day. Enjoy half-off caviar by the ounce all evening, including rare gems like Albino Osetra, Beluga Hybrid, and Kaluga. Add a $6 “boop” of caviar to any dish, or go all in on their iconic Kaluga Caviar Sandwich. The party starts early with Golden Hour from 5 to 6 p.m., featuring $10 martinis, half-off bottles of bubbles and snacky bites.
National Caviar Day at Doris Metropolitan and Októ
Doris Metropolitan, 2815 South Shepherd, invites guests to sip a Mini Caviar Martini with Hackleback Caviar for $18 or dive into full-ounce servings of Siberian Caviar ($150) and Regalis Platinum Osetra ($175), complete with luxe accompaniments like lime crème fraîche and golden beet purée. Happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. features Hackleback Caviar for $50, Caviar Blinis for $20 and Caviar Fries for $25.
Celebrate Mediterranean style at Októ, 888 Westheimer, where the indulgence kicks off with a Mini Caviar Tini — Beluga Allure Vodka, Lillet Blanc, and an Osetra-stuffed olive — for $16. Those feeling fancy and go for the luxe Vodka Shot topped with a Caviar Spoon ($45), or add a half-ounce of Osetra Caviar to any dish.
Saturday, July 19
Saint Arnold Downtown Pub Crawl
Saint Arnold’s iconic Pub Crawl returns to Downtown, and this round’s pairing pints with skyscrapers. Start the crawl between 2 and 3 p.m. at any participating bar — Angel Share, Dean’s, Little Dipper, Shay McElroy’s, Underground Hall, or Flying Saucer — to grab your punch card and sip your way through the lineup. Hit all the stops by 6 p.m. and score a brand-new commemorative pint glass at the final stop, Flying Saucer. Free to attend, and yes — designated drivers can win a glass too.
All month long
Two Dine for $99 at Brennan’s
This month, Brennan’s brings back its popular three-course “Two Dine for $99” deal for brunch, lunch or dinner. Choose from starters like Snapping Turtle Soup, mains like Petite Filet Oscar and desserts like Bananas Foster and Mississippi Mud Pie; and add select wines for $9/glass or $30/bottle. Reserve online or call 713-522-9711 and mention “Two Dine for $99.”
Burger Bodega x Dessert Gallery Shake Collab
Two Houston favorites are joining forces this July as Burger Bodega teams up with Dessert Gallery for a dreamy dessert collab. The duo is launching two exclusive shakes — Mom’s Chocolate Cake Shake and Toffee-Licious Cake Shake — each inspired by Dessert Gallery’s iconic cakes and available only at Burger Bodega, 4520 Washington.
Fried Chicken Dinner at Relish Restaurant & Bar
Relish Restaurant & Bar, 2810 Westheimer, 12850 Memorial, is serving a three-course family-style Fried Chicken Supper for four for $95 throughout July. Available for dine-in and to-go Sundays through Thursdays at Town & Country and Mondays through Thursdays at River Oaks, starting at 5:30 p.m., the meal includes a green garden salad, eight pieces of crispy fried chicken, four biscuits with herb butter and hot honey, two sides of choice and a warm blueberry buckle cream cake. Guests can also enjoy half-priced select bubbles with the supper purchase.
