Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings:
Hamsa, 5555 Morningside, is now accepting preorders for its Passover specials, available for ordering through Wednesday, April 9, for pickup on Saturday, April 12. The holiday menu features favorites like salatim ($8-$13), hummus ($15), Israeli and green salads ($14 each), and a hearty lamb shank with roasted vegetables ($60). Plus, Hamsa’s sister bakery, Badolina, is offering festive desserts, including a whole orange cake ($28) and Basque cheesecake ($48). To order, call 281-612-3515 or email melissa@sofgroup.us.
Houston Catering Concepts is now accepting orders for its extensive 2025 Passover catering menu, rocking everything from Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish and Matzo Balls to Brisket and Poached Salmon. Orders can be placed at houstoncatering.com by April 8 at 5 p.m. for pickup on Friday, April 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. or Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5422 Bellaire.
In honor of March Madness. Home Slice’s signature Pizza Slice Competition returns, inviting customers to create their own signature slice and take a shot at making the daily slice board on Saturday, April 5. To enter, create your own slice from Home Slice’s list of toppings, give your slice a name and share it in the comments on the Instagram post, then tag a friend to share your slice before Saturday, March 29, when the Final our slices are announced and the voting begins.. The winner, announced on Friday, April 4, will receive a $100 Home Slice gift card, Homie swag, and bragging rights, of course
Tomball’s beloved German Heritage Festival is back from Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30, bringing a weekend full of bratwurst, biergartens and oompah bands to Old Town Tomball, 201 South Elm. The fest kicks off Friday from 6 to 10 p.m., then runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., serving up a serious dose of German culture with live music, folk dancing, and over 200 vendors slinging everything from schnitzel to handcrafted goodies.
On Tuesday, April 1, Ostia, 2032 Dunlavy, will host an exclusive dinner featuring the exceptional wines of Jean Charles Fagot, one of Burgundy’s most celebrated winemakers. Guests can enjoy a multi-course family-style pairing dinner paired, with highlights including Mussels Escabeche Crostini, Garganelli with Mortadella, English Peas and Pistou, Duck Breast with Jerusalem Artichoke and Chanterelles, Olive Oil Cake with Limoncello Syrup and more. Tickets are $125 per person and the evening begins at 7 p.m.
Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, is kicking off its new laid-back wine tasting series with Duckhorn Vineyards on Wednesday, April 2, as part of the soft opening of its newly expanded Courtyard Bar. Guests can enjoy a wine passport good for six two-ounce pours of Duckhorn’s iconic Napa Valley wines, plus small bites like Creole Ceviche and Pulled Pork Sliders from Brennan’s culinary team. The tasting runs 6 to 7:30 p.m., with dinner reservations encouraged afterward. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door (plus tax and gratuity).
