Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:
Monday–Thursday
Teacher Appreciation at Molina’s Cantina
Molina’s Cantina is showing love to teachers, faculty, and school staff with 20 percent off food (excluding alcohol) for dine-in guests who present a valid school I.D.
Tuesday, August 12
Set the Stage Dinner at The Lymbar
The Lymbar, 4201 Main, is hosting a theatrical three-course dinner inspired by The Mirror Crack’d, now showing at the Alley Theatre. For $48 per person, guests can enjoy a menu of kale and savoy cabbage salad, grilled lamb chops with minted peas and rosemary chimichurri, and dark chocolate torte with goat’s milk caramel. Add a ticket to the evening’s performance for an additional $70. The dinner runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13
Back-to-School Brunch at Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House
Pier 6, 113 6th, invites parents to kick back at its Back-to-School Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The special celebration features a curated brunch menu and half-off Hess and Torresella wines by the glass or bottle.
Thursday, August 14
Handmade Pasta Class at Lyric Market
Join CocuSocial at Lyric Market, 411 Smith, at 6:30 p.m. for a hands-on pasta-making class. You’ll craft fresh pappardelle and linguini from scratch, topped with a zesty handmade pesto for $54 per person.
Saturday–Sunday
NOLA Jazz Brunch at Brennan’s
Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, brings the NOLA spirit to Houston with one of its signature traditions: Jazz Brunch, on Saturdays and Sundays in August. With seating times from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can enjoy a live roving jazz ensemble alongside a menu of Creole favorites, from classic Snapping Turtle Soup and Crabmeat Cheesecake to Eggs Brennan, Gulf Fish Borgne and Beignets. Reservations recommended.
Sunday, August 17
Truth BBQ x Milton’s Sunday Supper Fundraiser at Milton’s
Truth BBQ and Milton’s are joining for a one-night-only, family-style dinner benefitting Kerr County flood victims, taking place at Truth BBQ, 110 South Heights. Tickets come in groups of four or six at $150 per person. Expect a multi-course menu blending legendary Central Texas barbecue with refined Italian cooking — short rib lasagna, agrodolce pork ribs with peaches, ribeye with Italian chimichurri and Banana Tiramisu for dessert. All profits will benefit the Texas Hospitality Collective, supporting flood recovery efforts in Kerr County.
All month long
Houston Restaurant Weeks
Houston Restaurant Weeks is back, running now through Labor Day Monday, September 1. The Houston Food Bank’s epic annual fundraiser invites restaurants across the city to multi-course menus fo dinner ($39 or 55), lunch ($25) and brunch ($25), with a $1 to $5 donation to the Houston Food Bank and its efforts to fight hunger across the region.
Deli Month at Kenny & Ziggy’s
Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak, and more than 40 delis across the U.S. and Canada will celebrate the 10th Annual National Deli Month this August, spotlighting classic Jewish delicatessens and raising funds for local charities. All month long, Kenny & Ziggy’s will offer a $45 three-course menu benefiting Holocaust Museum Houston (includes a free museum ticket with each meal).
Little Rey x La Lucha August Taco for a Cause at Little Rey
Little Rey, 2345 Mid Lane, is collaborating with sibling concept La Lucha for its next taco for a cause. Running all month, Little Rey will feature the Crispy Shrimp Taco – made with American cheese and spicy arbol chile – with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Southern Smoke Foundation.
New and ongoing specials
Back-to-School Free Kids’ Meals at Comfort Foodies
Comfort Foodies, 8128 North Sam Houston Parkway West, is helping families ease into the school year with a wallet-friendly deal: now through August 31, get a free Kids’ Burger Meal or crispy Chicken Tenders Meal (drink and choice of fries or mac included) with the purchase of any adult entrée or basket. The deal runs Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. for dine-in or carry-out. One free kid’s meal per adult purchase.
Central Market Hatch Chile Festival
Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, kicks its 30th Hatch Chile Pepper celebration, running now through Tuesday, August 19. Hit the Hatch Hall of Flame for eats from stuffed hatch chicken to hatch-infused dips, jams and aoilis; bring the family to the Kids Stroll on Saturday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and vote on your favorite hatch product in the “Hall of Flamer” Sweepstakes.
Saigon Hustle Smash Burger at Pincho Burgers + Kebabs
Pincho kicks off its Houston collab series with a bold new bite: the Saigon Hustle Smash Burger, created with local favorite Saigon Hustle. The Vietnamese-inspired burger features two smashed Angus patties, pickled carrots and radishes, fresh cucumber, cilantro and garlic chili crisp mayo on a Bread Man brioche bun — available through Monday, September 1.
