Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings:
Bandista, the acclaimed speakeasy inside Four Seasons Hotel Houston, 1300 Lamar, welcomes Tokyo’s VIRTÙ, named No. 11 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars, at its first international pop-up on Monday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 4. Bartenders Keith Motsi and Graham Kimura will take the stage, showcasing five VIRTÙ house cocktails featuring Michter’s whiskies, Los Siete Misterios mezcal and Farmers gins, priced from $30 each. Ninety-minute seatings are available by reservation, with proceeds benefiting Camp H-Town.
JUN, 420 East 20th, will celebrate its 2nd Anniversary on Tuesday, February 4 with a special Rodeo-themed block party inside and in the parking lot, hosted in partnership with Feel Good Group from 6 P to 10 p.m. Enjoy eat like Whole Hog Roast by chef Michelle Wallace and Turkey Legs and Corn Dogs from chef Evelyn Garcia, along with other food vendors. The event will also feature drinks and entertainment throughout the evening. General admission is free, with an RSVP required for entry; and VIP Packages are available for $45.
On Wednesday, February 5, Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park, will be putting them on show and celebrating the winter black truffle with a special menu in addition to its regular dinner menu. The Black Truffle Dinner features four courses with Perigord truffles, with highlights from fresh pappardelle with truffle cream and shaved truffle to duck and foie gras “pie” Madeira-truffle sauce. Cost is $124 per person plus tax and gratuity and wine pairings may be added for $39 per person. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
On Sunday, February 9, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th, invites fans to a Super Bowl Watch Party on the patio, featuring big screens, coastal views, drink specials and a featured menu. Game day deals include 50-cent chilled oysters (during game time only), $16 to $20 beer buckets, and happy hour pricing on draft domestic beer, draft imports and select signature cocktails starting at kickoff.
Brennan‘s, 3300 Smith, invites you to gather your gals for a Galentine’s Day Brunch featuring a prix fixe menu of Creole favorites from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 15. Call 713-522-9711 for reservations.
