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This Week in Houston Food Events: Oysters Galore at Brennan's

This Week in Houston Food Events: Oysters Galore at Brennan's

Best Weekend Bets: Betty White Cheeseburger, Early Mardi Gras

Best Weekend Bets: Betty White Cheeseburger, Early Mardi Gras

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Upcoming Houston Food Events: Drink to Betty White, Eat a Billy F Gibbons Po'Boy

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 13, 2022

Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Betty White Tributes Betty White, one of America's most-loved comediennes and actresses, passed away of natural causes December 31, 2021, just a couple of weeks shy of her 100th birthday January 17. Americans were preparing to...
RodeoHouston® Tickets Go on Sale Thursday Morning

By Houston Press
Jan 11, 2022

On your mark, get set and be ready to go for it as the online waiting room for RodeoHouston® opens at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 13 with the sale of individual starting at 10 a.m. through AXS Ticketing via rodeohouston.com. Ticket prices start at $20, plus a $4 per ticket...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Marathon Carb Up at Russo's & More

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 10, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary offerings: Monday, January 10 Pork Shank Monday at King's BierHaus We have never understood why people make resolutions to lose weight in the coldest month of the year. It goes against our bodies' normal inclinations to bulk up for the winter. That's...
Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Underbelly Burger Opens, Crawfish Arrives at Monkey's Tail

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 7, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's best culinary happenings: Art Market at Finn Hall Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight 712 Main It's been a week since New Year's Eve, so it's time to get back in the saddle and celebrate the second weekend of 2022 with some hip-hop dancing, art,...
RodeoHouston Announces its Complete 2022 Star Entertainer Lineup

By Houston Press
Jan 6, 2022

Starting off with Cody Johnson on Monday, February 28 and ending with George Strait on Sunday, March 20, the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo hopes to get back into the full swing of things after going on hiatus because of COVID-19. Wednesday night the rodeo revealed its full lineup...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Prime Rib Specials, Galveston Chili and Beer Fest

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 6, 2022

Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest returns to Galveston January 15. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. and takes place in Galveston's Historic Strand District at 2302 Strand. Will call begins at 11 a.m...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Soup's On, Tamales Depart

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 3, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All Month Long National Soup Month This is the month to enjoy a hot bowl of nutritious soup, especially with the cold temps that have finally made their way to Houston. Last week, we told you about Brennan's famous turtle soup...
Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: New Year's Brunch, Hangover Burger

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 31, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's best culinary happenings: Brunch Weekend at Traveler's Table Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 520 Westheimer Brunch at this globally-inspired restaurant is available for Friday as well as the weekend so day-drinkers can have their fun and go home early before...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Eat a King Cake, Butcher a Hog

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 30, 2021

Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-01 uptown Park Boulevard, will be offering its old-world King Cakes from January 6 through January 31. While most of us here on the Gulf Coast celebrate Mardi Gras with the usual...
Ring In The New Year With Khruangbin. [UPDATE] Concert Canceled

By Gladys Fuentes
Dec 27, 2021

In a year where the return of live music was comparable to a game of red light, green light, one Houston band defied the odds with their non stop touring schedule. Khruangbin has been on tour for most of the year and they are wrapping it up with a special...
This Week in Houston Food Events: 50 Cent Oysters, Champagne and Vodka Classes

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 27, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Tuesday, December 28 Christmas Beer Sampling at King's Head According to the carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the gift for the fourth day is four calling birds. We think eight beers-a-sampling is a far better idea. At The King's Head...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Paella and Unicorns for New Year's Eve

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 23, 2021

Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: For those looking to join in on the charcuterie craze, Central Market Cooking School, 3815 Westheimer, will have its Make & Take Cheese and Charcuterie class December 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Experts will...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Felizmente Unidos at Toro Toro

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 20, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All Month Long Felizmente Unidos at Toro Toro Chef Richard Sandoval's Latin Pan-Asian steakhouse opened at Four Seasons Houston October 30. For the holidays, Richard Sandoval Hospitality is taking a culinary approach to the Las Posadas celebrated across Latin America, Mexico,...
Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Wine Tasting at C. Baldwin and Tamale Fest

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 17, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's best culinary happenings: Wine Tasting at C. Baldwin Hotel Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 400 Dallas McBride Sisters Wine, the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States, is hosting a holiday wine tasting at the luxurious C. Baldwin Hotel downtown. It will...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Holiday Ice Cream, 2021 New Year's Eve Fireworks at POST

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 16, 2021

Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Craft Creamery, 1338 Westheimer, will be offering its limited edition holiday flavors through December 31 in store. Ice cream lovers can revel in delicious tastes such as Candy Cane, Eggnog, Gingerbread and its newest flavor "Chestnuts...
Where to Dine Out On New Year’s Eve 2021, Plus Hangover Cure Brunches on New Year’s Day 2022 [UPDATED]

By Brooke Viggiano
Dec 15, 2021

These Houston restaurants invite you to end 2021 on a high note as you enjoy a New Year’s Eve meal (or start 2022 off strong with a hangover curing New Year's Day brunch): New Year's Eve The Annie Café & Bar, 1800 Post Oak The Annie invites guests to an...
Behind The Stage With Cirque Du Soleil's Alegría

By Sam Byrd
Dec 14, 2021

Cirque du Soleil's Alegria runs through January 1 at Sam Houston Race Park. Performers gave a backstage tour and interview to show off all the work that goes into the circus' magic.
This Week in Houston Food Events: Holiday Sweater Day

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 13, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Tuesday, December 14 (Ugly) Holiday Sweater Party at The Melting Pot The Swiss have given the world Rolex watches and multi-use army knives but their best contribution has been, in our opinion, the melty pot of cheese known as fondue. The...
Openings and Closings: Mastro's Ocean Club Woodlands Opens, Hattie B's is Coming

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 10, 2021

Mastro's Ocean Club, 9595 Six Pines, opened December 8 in The Woodlands. This is the first Texas location for the decadent, upscale seafood restaurant which has locations in some of the top cities in the United States. The concept is part of Landry's Inc., a multinational hospitality, gaming and entertainment...
Nosaprise Hosts Trills The Season Event At Axelrad [UPDATED]

By Gladys Fuentes
Dec 10, 2021

The holiday season is a great time to celebrate and get together with loved ones but it’s also a special time during the hectic year to stop and give to those less fortunate. Houston artist Nosaprise will combine all of these things plus great live music for his seventeenth Trills...

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