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Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Feast on Tamales and Moles at a Tamalada Brunch

Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Feast on Tamales and Moles at a Tamalada Brunch

Upcoming: Santa Brunch and a "Tuna Breakdown" Dinner

Upcoming: Santa Brunch and a "Tuna Breakdown" Dinner

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Where to Dine Out in Houston This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2023

By Brooke Viggiano
Dec 5, 2023

From family-friendly holiday buffets to luxe prix fixe affairs decked with festive food and drink, these Houston restaurants are making the holidays better with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining. Christmas Eve Backstreet Cafe, 1103 South Shepherd Christmas Eve Supper runs from 5 to 9 p.m., with a three-course dinner menu...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Hanukkah Feasting and the 12 Days of Mole

By Brooke Viggiano
Dec 4, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All week long 12 Days of Mole at Arnaldo Richards’ Picos Picos, 3601 Kirby, continues its 12 Days of Mole celebration, showcasing a new, authentic mole dish each day leading up to the twelve with the annual Tamalada Brunch on Sunday,...
Three Houston MCs Battle It Out In The Red Bull Batalla

By DeVaughn Douglas
Dec 1, 2023

In 1971, a group of people gathered in Selsey, a small seaside town south of England, and held the Birdman Rally.People would come out with their homemade gliders and launch themselves off a pier to see who could go the furthest distance. For years the group competitions progressed resulting in...
Trill Tenders Pops Up at NRG This Weekend

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 1, 2023

It wasn't enough for the team at Trill Burgers to win Good Morning America's United States of Burgers competition in July 2022. Now the crew has taken home a champion trophy for its new Trill Tenders which it showcased at Tenderfest 2023 in Los Angeles. Billing itself as the World's...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Join the Beehive for a Beyoncé-Themed Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 30, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: The Holly Jolly Holiday Bar pop-up has decked the halls of Big Casino, 908 Congress, welcoming those 21-and-up to gather for an over-the-top holiday cocktail and entertainment. GA tickets start at $22 for 90-minute reservations (including...
Where to Get Your Holiday Tamale Fix in Houston This Season

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 28, 2023

‘Tis the season for tamales; and these Houston restaurants are ready to help you get your holiday tamale fix. From pre orders for pickup to a takeaway tamale stand, here’s where to find tamales to-go in Houston this season. Alicia’s Mexican Grille, multiple locations Holiday Tamales are available for $11.95...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Get Your Hanukkah Orders in at Kenny & Ziggy's

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 27, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Wednesday, November 29 Vintage Gingerbread Stout Tasting at Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company BuffBrew, 2101 Summer, is hosting an exclusive tasting of its Vintage Gingerbread Stouts on Wednesday, November 29 and Saturday, December 9. Tickets ($50) include a vertical sampling of various...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Black Friday Brews and A Bistro Santa Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 24, 2023

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Black Friday Big Beer Blowout at Saint Arnold Brewing Company Friday, 11 a.m. 2000 Lyons Hit Saint Arnold Beer Garden & Restaurant to score epic finds at its Big Beer Blowout. The brewer has dug through its cellar to...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Hanukkah Feasts and Tasty Bite for a Cause

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 23, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Restaurateurs Benjy Levit and Partner Dylan Murray have appointed former Pass & Provisions co-owner and star chef Seth Siegel-Gardner to be culinary and creative director of their concepts, including Local Foods, Lees Den, Eau Tour and...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Friendsgiving, Turkey Day Potlucks and Thanksgiving Feasts

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 20, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, November 20 Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at The Savoy The Savoy, 4402 Emancipation, will host a 500-Meal Thanksgiving Giveaway on Monday, November 20 from 4 to 6 p.m., teaming up with Quad HTX Restaurant & Sports Lounge and other Third Ward...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: 8th Wonder Brewery Celebrates Ten Years of Beers

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 17, 2023

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Cider & Cheese Pairing Class at City Orchard Friday, 7 to 8 p.m. 1201 Oliver City Orchard invites guests to a cider and cheese pairing hosted by co-owner, Patrick Kwiatkowsk and dedicated to the release of the Bad Apple...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Sip Festive Booze at a Holiday-Themed Pop Up

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 16, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Christmas themed cocktail pop-up bar Miracle is back with festive original cocktails, over-the-top and kitschy holiday decor and nostalgic fun, open November 17 through December 30. Local pop-ups include Miracle at Johnny’s Gold Brick (by reservation,...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Bourbon, Tamales, and a "Gobble 'til You Wobble" Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 13, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All week long Whiskey Week 2023 at Reserve 101 Reserve 101, 1201 Caroline, will be hosting Whiskey Week 2023 from Monday, November 13 through Saturday, November 18. In addition to tastings, exclusive barrel releases and the launch of a new whiskey...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Saint Arnold Brings its Fan Favorite Pub Crawl to The Woodlands

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 10, 2023

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Pearland Restaurant Weeks All month long Running November 1–30, Pearland Restaurant Weeks supports the Pearland Neighborhood Center, with participating restaurants offering prix fixe menus throughout the month. Neighborhood favorites include Boiling Dragon, Eight Turn Crepe, Floyd’s Cajun Seafood, Grazia...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: A Friendsgiving Brunch and Free Sushi Raffle

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 9, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: TEN Sushi & Cocktail Bar, 4200 Westheimer, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Thursday, November 16; and to commemorate the milestone, the fan favorite is raffling off gift cards valued at $365 each. Any customer who...
Restaurants Thanking Veterans with Free Meals and Discounts This Veterans Day

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 8, 2023

Veterans Day is coming on Saturday, November 11, and several Houston restaurants, coffee shops and bars are showing their gratitude to those who have served with free meals, discounts and more. Here’s where to celebrate Veterans in Houston this year. Andiron, 3201 Allen Parkway Veterans and active-duty military who show...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Election Day Slices and a Pizza Collab That Brings the Heat

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 6, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, November 6 Oheya x Kubota Sake Dinner Along with kicking off its new November menu, Oheya by Uchi, 904 Westheimer, will also host a one-night-only sake pairing dinner featuring Kubota sake, presented by sake sommelier Kaoru Ito from Asahi Shuzo Sake...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Burger Bodega Celebrates One Smashing Year

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 3, 2023

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Night Market at Asia Society Texas Center Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. 1370 Southmore Asia Society Texas Center’s annual Night Market returns with an even bigger footprint. Expect free outdoor activities and fun, including a curated market with food...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Friendsgiving and Free BBQ for Veterans

By Brooke Viggiano
Nov 1, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: On Tuesday, November 7 at 7 p.m., Sixty Vines in The Woodlands, 9595 Six Pines, invites guests to its first wine pairing dinner in partnership with California’s Stolpman Vineyards. Enjoy a curated menu featuring Stolpman wines,...
Where to Dine Out in Houston on Thanksgiving Day 2023

By Brooke Viggiano
Oct 31, 2023

Give yourself a break in the kitchen this Thanksgiving and consider dining out this holiday instead. Restaurants across Houston are ready to take care of Turkey Day dinner for you, offering family-friendly feasts, elegant prix fixe affairs, and plenty of roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pecan...

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