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  Openings and Closings: The Annie Cafe & Bar Debuts, Saigon House Will Relocate

  September 20 at 5 a.m.

  The Annie Cafe & Bar, 1800 Post Oak, will open for dinner September 25.  It was originally scheduled to open September 24, but Tropical Storm/Depression/Pain-in-the- Ass Imelda left team members stranded, so the opening was pushed back a day. The new concept is a revamp of Robert Del Grande's Cafe...

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  Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Julep Celebrates Five Years [UPDATED]

  September 20 at 4 a.m.

  Here’s a look at this weekend's best culinary happenings: Karbachtoberfest at Karbach Brewery Friday, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 3 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 2032 Karbach Karbach Brewing Co. is kicking off its take on the popular German festival with a three weekend-long Karbachtoberfest. Open to...

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  Upcoming Houston Food Events: The Morning After, A Houston Press Brunch Event Returns

  September 19 at 4 a.m.

  Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Downtown, 1200 McKinney, will host a Pinot for the People wine tasting on Thursday, September 26 at 5:30 p.m. Pappas’ sommeliers will highlight wines from the classic regions of Burgundy and Sonoma, plus...

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  Michael Sambrooks Makes Tex-Mex Personal and Smoky at His New Candente

  September 17 at 7:59 a.m.

  The Spanish word, candente, means glowing, sizzling, full of life, and for owner, Michael Sambrooks, the word says it all about his new restaurant. Candente, located off Montrose, in the Museum District, opened on September 16, Mexican independence day, with dishes of Tex-Mex cheesy enchiladas, tacos, combination plates, but also...

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  This Week in Houston Food Events: Fresh Corn Tamales and Mexican Independence Day

  September 16 at 4 a.m.

  Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All month long Fresh Corn Tamale Season at Hugo’s Throughout September, award-winning chef Hugo Ortega will offer fresh corn tamales at his namesake Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer. Hugo’s tamals will honor the flavors, traditions and culture of central Mexico, with a duo...

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  Openings and Closings: Candente, Postino Montrose Debut Next Week, Flying Biscuit is Open

  September 13 at 5 a.m.

  Candente, 4306 Yoakum, opens September 16. The new Tex-Mex  restaurant comes from Sambrooks Management Company. Like another Sambrooks holding, The Pit Room, Candente will focus on smoke and high quality meats, such as prime Niman Ranch skirt steak. Candente's Tampiquena will feature a 9 ounce prime Niman Ranch ribeye topped...