On Saturday, April 18 from 5 to 9 p.m., Pepsi Eats Fest Houston will take over Around The Corner, 2119 Leeland, for a one-night tasting event featuring free bites and menu items under $6. The event will be held on the shared patio with Leeland House and includes DJ sets, limited free items like bbq sliders and chicken tenders, and Pepsi-infused cocktails.
Lankfordโs The Woodlands, 24 Waterway, will offer all-day Ironman Weekend specials โ including $2 off appetizers plus beer and shot deals โ on Saturday, April 18. Folks can also enjoy the featured Ironman Burger ($26), a half-pound wagyu patty topped with brisket, smoked sausage, mac and cheese, onion ring, bacon, jalapeรฑos, cheddar, barbecue sauce and ranch on a brioche bun served with fries. IV Society will be on-site at 1 pm offering IV services for purchase and Ironman athletes receive 10 percent off meals with proof of registration throughout race week.
Kirby Ice House celebrates a decade of service at its Upper Kirby flagship, 3333 Eastside, with a free anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 18. Held from 5 to 10 p.m., the evening features a backyard style atmosphere with a DJ set and headlining performance from party band MegaFly.
In The Woodlands, Kokoro Handroll Bar,ย 24 Waterway, will host an Amrina x Kokoro Handroll Bar omakase collaboration dinner featuring chefs Jassi Bindra, Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee on Monday, April 20. The $300 all-inclusive experience includes sake pairings and a menu blending Indian flavors with Japanese techniques, highlighting ingredients like A5 wagyu, Hokkaido uni, Spanish bluefin tuna, oysters, Kaluga caviar and seasonal fish from Tokyoโs Toyosu Market. Seatings are available at 5:30 and 8 p.m., and reservations are required via OpenTable.
On Wednesday, April 22, Celebrity Chef Against Cancer returns to Four Seasons Hotel Houston, 1300 Lamar,ย benefiting Camp H-Town in partnership with MD Anderson Childrenโs Cancer Hospital. The 7th annual event features 22 Houston chefs including Bludorn, Brennanโs of Houston, Uchi, Nobieโs, Killenโs and Zaranda serving signature bites with wine, cocktails, live entertainment, and silent and live auctions, with proceeds supporting Camp H-Townโs free summer program for children affected by cancer. Tickets start at $250.
All-inclusive taco festival Top Taco Houston is going down at POST Houston, 401 Franklin, on Thursday, April 23, with 35+ Houston restaurants serving unlimited taco samples plus cocktails, beer, and spirits. The 21+ event also includes live music, entertainment like lucha libre wrestling, and a peopleโs choice vote for top tacos and cocktails. Tickets include entry, all food, drinks, and entertainment with tiers ranging from general admission ($99) to VIP experiences.
