Throughout January, restaurants across Rice Village are participating in Dine Out Rice Village, offering special prixรขยยfixe menus or featured items with a portion of proceeds benefiting Southern Smoke Foundationโs work supporting food & beverage workers in crisis through emergency relief and noรขยยcost mental health care. Participating spots include DโAmicoโs, Hamsa, Hudson House, Mendocino Farms, Miltonโs and Navy Blue, each showcasing unique offerings for the month.ย
Buttermilk Baby, 600 North Shepherd, has debuted The Boujee Bird, a January-only indulgence stacking juicy ground chicken with savory mushrooms, melted gruyรจre, and a decadent swipe of truffle mayo, all on a buttery toasty bun. Get it for $12.99 now through month-end.
Houston Marathon participants who show proof of finishing the race can enjoy a free sweet treat at Safina inside the InterContinental Houston, 6750 Main, on January 10โ11. Runners can choose from Chocolate Marquis, Turtle Cheesecake, Stuffed Caramel Churros or Fried Cheesecake.ย
Shake Shack is bringing back its fan-favorite Korean-style menu for its third run, with the limited-time lineup launching exclusively on the Shack App on January 6 and rolling out in-Shack at Houston-area locations beginning January 9. The menu features returning Korean-inspired favorites plus new additions like K-Shack Fried Chicken Bites, the first-ever saucy version of the bites, and the K-Shack Spicy Caramel Shake, a sweet-heat dessert debut.
Saint A will host its Barrel-Aged Evening on Friday, January 16, inviting guests to taste a curated lineup of barrel-aged beers straight from the cellar, enjoy open pours from its regular beer lineup, hearty appetizers, a Barrel Room tour and take home a souvenir taster glass plus a 12 oz bottle of barrel-aged Pumpkinator. Tickets are $80 and include all tastings, open bar pours and food. The event runs 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Beer Hall on the second floor of Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons.ย
On Saturday, January 17, folks can sample award-winning chili from more than 50 cook teams, sip craft beer and spirits, and catch live music during the 17th annual Yagaโs Chili Quest & Beer Fest in Galvestonโs Historic Strand District. The all-day event also includes the Beerfoot 5K run, a cornhole tournament, a jackpot margarita contest and a Strand merchant walk-about. The festival takes place at 23rd and Strand; ticket options include Chili Tasting Tickets ($16+),ย General Admission Beers & Cheers (24 two-ounce beer samples and four spirit samples, $43+), VIP and more.
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