Grand Opening Weekend at Eastbound Barbecue
Friday–Sunday
1105 Sampson
Buzzy EaDo barbecue spot Eastbound Barbecue celebrates its grand opening weekend with live music and all-day happy hour Friday and Saturday, plus a Sunday vendor market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring local EaDo businesses.
Super Pizza Friends: Agnes and Sherman at Shredder’s Pizza
Saturday, preorder for pickup
1777 Airline
Heights pizza shop Shredder’s Pizza launches its new monthly Super Pizza Friends series, held every second Saturday of the month, with a collaboration from Agnes and Sherman chef Nick Wong. The one-day-only $30 pizza riffs on the restaurant’s honey pecan shrimp toast with white sauce, shrimp, mozzarella, honey pecan sauce, candied pecans, sesame seeds and a side of Calabrian chile crisp. Preorders opened Thursday for Saturday pickup, and 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation.
Houston Restaurant Weeks
All weekend
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 year’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, Hugo’s and Pondicheri, newer names on the scene including Aiko, Bar Xolo, Chardon and Murray’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.
Back-to-School BOGO Deal at Pizaro’s Pizza
All weekend long
11177 Katy Freeway; 1000 West Gray
Pizaro’s Pizza is celebrating back-to-school season with a buy one, get one half off deal on New York-style pizzas. Guests who purchase a New York Specialty Pizza receive a New York Cheese Pizza for 50% off with a minimum $25 purchase. The offer is valid through August 27 for dine-in, takeout and online orders at both locations.
Battle of the Burger at Rodeo Goat
All weekend long
2105 Dallas
Rodeo Goat’s annual Battle of the Burger pits two loaded creations against each other through August 26. The Hatch Me If You Can ($12.99) layers white cheddar Hatch chile queso, roasted Hatch green chiles, bronzed onions, tortilla strips and avocado ranch on a brioche bun, while the Radio G.O.A.T. ($13.99) stacks a beef patty with double pepper jack, roasted green chiles, prickly pear barbecue sauce, crispy cactus fries and micro cilantro. Guests can vote with every order, and the winning burger earns a spot on the permanent menu.
