Le Jardinier turns Houston Restaurant Weeks into a chic French escape with seasonal specialties and unforgettable desserts. Credit: Brian Kennedy

The OG Pizza Kolache at Kolache Shoppe

Friday through Sunday

3945 Richmond, 1031 Heights, 10321 Katy Freeway

Coastline Pizzeria and the Kolache Shoppe team up for a limited-time savory kolache inspired by Coastlineโ€™s bestselling grilled pizza. The OG Pizza Kolache features Italian sausage, mozzarella, tomato sauce, ricotta, basil, pepperoncini and honey baked into Kolache Shoppeโ€™s scratch-made dough. The special will be available Thursdays through Saturdays at Greenway 

Houston Restaurant Weeks

Saturday, August 1 through Monday, September 7

Houston Restaurant Weeks returns for its annual month-long dining fundraiser, offering prix fixe menus at more than 200 restaurants benefiting the Houston Food Bank. This yearโ€™s menus include $25 brunch and lunch options and $39 or $55 dinner menus, available for dine-in and takeout. Diners can check out longtime favorites like Rainbow Lodge, Hugoโ€™s and Pondicheri, newer names on the scene including Aiko, Bar Xolo, Chardon, Le Jardinier and Murrayโ€™s Pizza & Wine. Since its launch in 2003, Houston Restaurant Weeks has raised more than $18.8 million for the Houston Food Bank, providing more than 56.4 million meals to Houstonians in need.

A White Linen Soirรฉe at Hotel Daphne 

Saturday, 6 to 11 p.m.

347 West 20th

Hotel Daphne hosts A White Linen Soirรฉe, a ticketed alternative to White Linen Night, with a swanky evening in the courtyard. Expect spritz-forward cocktails from Hypsi, live DJ sets and bites including East Coast oysters, shrimp with pepperoni butter, spiedini, focaccia pizzas and hot sandwiches. Tickets are $125 and include valet, food and drinks. 

White Linen Night Official Party in the Heights

Saturday, 7 p.m.

19th from Yale to Ashland

The Heightsโ€™ annual White Linen Night returns for its 20th celebration with a street party featuring live music, street performers, local vendors, food and drinks from Houston chefs and interactive experiences along 19th. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the gate. Children 12 and under attend free, and coolers and pets are welcome.

More White Linen Night Fun

Saturday

The official party isnโ€™t the only place to raise a glass in white. Heights bars, restaurants, and patios are getting in on the 20th annual White Linen Night festivities with live music, drink specials, food deals, and plenty of neighborhood hopping. Find even more ways to join the celebration in our full White Linen Night guide.

Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.