Tuesday and Thursday
“Celebrando en Familia” campaign at El Bolillo Bakery
El Bolillo Bakery is celebrating family and community throughout April with its “Celebrando en Familia” campaign, featuring deep discounts on signature baked goods every Tuesday and Thursday, plus special treats for kids on Día del Niño. This Tuesday features half-off slices of Tres Leches, Choco-Flan, Cheesecake, Jello, Arroz con Leche, and other mini desserts; while Thursday brings 50-percent off all 8-inch Cakes, Choco-Flans and Cheesecakes.
Wednesday, April 15
Tax Day Relief Menu at Jax on the Tracks and The Union Kitchen
Jax on the Tracks and The Union Kitchen are celebrating Tax Day relief with a one-day menu of $4.15 bites and cocktails. Available for dine-in, the themed menu includes wings, churros, and playful drinks like the Bail Out Punch and The Write-Off Espresso Martini.
Chef’s Cut Series & Weekly DJ Sessions at Julep
Julep, 1919 Washington, hosts its Chef’s Cut series from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring guest chefs creating seasonal flatbreads paired with cocktails while resident DJ Robin Wong of Blood Brothers spins. This week features chef Lucas McKinney of Josephine’s, with proceeds from each flatbread benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation.
Chef’s Dinner Party Series at Doke Concepts
Doke Concepts launches its multi-restaurant Chef’s Dinner Party Series, starting April 15 with guest chef Joseph Geiskopf. Evenings begin with champagne and first courses at Lazy Lane, continue with additional courses at The Green Room, and finish with dessert cocktails and s’mores at Heights & Co. Reservations available via Lazy Lane’s OpenTable.
Thursday, April 16
More Than a Riesling: Dive Deep into German Wines at Barbacana
Barbacana, 907 Franklin, will host More Than a Riesling: Dive Deep into German Wines at 6 p.m., with Wine Director Mikey Fajardo leading a guided tasting of five German wines that highlight the diversity of the region, alongside light bites paired with each pour. Tickets are $75 per person and seating is limited.
Revana Family Vineyard Wine Dinner at Turner’ Cut
Turner’s Cut, 811 Buffalo Park, will host a Revana Family Vineyard wine dinner, with a 6:30 p.m. reception followed by a seated multi-course dinner at 7. The set menu experience is $395 per person with limited seating available.
Friday, April 17
National Crawfish Day at BB’s Tex-Orleans
BB’s is celebrating the holiday Gulf Coast-style with five pounds of live boiled crawfish for $39.99, available all day while supplies last. Choose from three boil seasonings: Tex-Orleans Way, Bayou Style, or Citrus Garlic. Offer valid for dine-in only at all locations.
Saturday, April 18
‘80’s Brunch at Zanti Cucina Italiana
Zanti, 1958 West Gray, gets nostalgic with an ‘80’s-inspired brunch featuring themed cocktails, classic and new menu items and a live DJ spinning hits from the decade. Guests are encouraged to dress in bold, retro flair. Reservations recommended via OpenTable.
New and ongoing specials
Crawfish Ramen at Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Ramen Tatsu-Ya brings back its limited-time favorite, The Crawmen, a crawfish boil-inspired ramen bowl with tonkotsu broth, Crawmen tare, garlic, andouille, crawfish succotash, green onion and lemon – available through the end of May.
Viva Abejas at Toro Toro
Viva Abejas at Toro Toro, 1300 Lamar, runs March 24 through April 22 with a month-long celebration spotlighting the role of bees in the food system, where one in three bites depends on pollination. The limited-time menu highlights bee-pollinated ingredients across dishes like the Viva Tiradito, beef tenderloin with truffle honey and a passionfruit cream cake, plus cocktails including the Honeycomb Carajillo and Margarita Melipona alongside a zero-proof option. Reservations are recommended.
