As the summer season starts to wind down, Houston’s culinary scene is heating up with a variety of exciting events and specials happening around the city. From wine dinners to charity waffle events, there is something for every food lover to enjoy this week.
Starting off the week on Wednesday, August 21, Feges BBQ in Spring Branch will be hosting its annual Back to School Bash from 5 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature free activities for kids, one-night-only sausage corndogs, and their signature menu of smoked meats, burgers, salads, sides, and desserts. Kids aged 12 and under eat for free, and every kids meal includes a complimentary scoop of Cosmic ice cream.
On Friday, August 23, Derby Restaurant will be hosting a five-course Caymus Wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu includes dishes like peach and golden beet soup, seared King salmon, sous vide NY Strip, and apricot, pecan, and white chocolate croissant bread pudding. Tickets for this event are $195 per person.
For those looking to celebrate National Waffle Day, Taste Kitchen + Bar is offering All-You-Can-Eat waffles for just $5 on Saturday, August 24. This special event will kick off Charity Waffle Week Giveback, where $1 from every waffle flight purchased will be donated to the Big Chef Bowie Cares Foundation in support of Star of Hope.
If you’re in the mood for a fiesta, head over to Lyric Market on Saturday, August 24 for their „Adios Summer Fiesta“ from 1 to 5 p.m. Guests can enjoy summer-inspired drink specials, food from eight diverse restaurant concepts, live mariachi music, and bingo.
For a relaxing Sunday afternoon, Mutiny Wine Room will be hosting Paella Sunday on August 25. Chef Eduardo Alcayaga will be cooking up a seasonally inspired seafood paella over a live fire on the patio. Guests can add a Spanish wine pairing for $15 and enjoy appetizers like Gulf snapper ceviche and hummus and mutabal dip before the paella. Seating times are at 1, 4, and 6:30 p.m. and the paella is $38.
Throughout the month of August, Houston Restaurant Weeks is back, raising funds for the Houston Food Bank while showcasing restaurants around the city. Menus are live on the HRW site, so be sure to make your reservations at participating restaurants like Duchess, Amrina, and MaKiin.
In addition to these special events, there are ongoing specials to enjoy as well. Ramen Tatsu-Ya is bringing back their fan-favorite Hatch Chile Ramen, featuring hatch chile in three ways in a rich and smokey broth. Sol 7 is offering a Steak and Endless Frites dinner inspired by the popular L’Entrecote restaurant in Paris, featuring a set menu of salad, steak with sauce, and unlimited garlic-duck fat fries for $52.
With so many delicious events and specials happening around Houston, there’s no shortage of opportunities to indulge in the city’s vibrant culinary scene. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly bash, a wine dinner, or a charity waffle event, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this week. Be sure to mark your calendars and make your reservations to experience the best of Houston’s food and drink offerings.