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Wednesday, May 12
Iconic Anniversary Menu at Ouisie’s Table
Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe, marks 48 years with its iconic menu on Wednesday, May 12, offering a three-course, prix-fixe menu featuring dishes from its early years beginning in 1973. Among the items offered will be Shrimp and Grits,Chicken Fried Steak, Ouisie’s Spud, Pecan Salad and the famed Lemon Icebox Pie. All three courses of the Ouisie’s at 48 Menu are $35 per person plus tax and gratuity. The special menu will be available for dinner only. Reservations are encouraged. Call 713-528-2264.
International Nurses Day at The Rustic
Order takeout to enjoy chef Philippe Verpiand’s special three-course prix fixe menu at home ($46 per person). The restaurant will be open beginning at 11 a.m. with features including deviled eggs with crumbled bacon and fresh herbs, lobster bisque, flat iron steak with Bordelaise sauce and sunny-side-up egg, and creamy Tahitian creme brulee.
Caracol, 2200 Post Oak, 713-622-9996 Chef Hugo Ortega’s coastal Mexican restaurant will be offering a three-course menu for $52 per person and $15 per child ages 10 and under. Curbside pickup is available for features including creamy lobster soup, wood-roasted Gulf oysters, skirt steak chilaquiles, Mexican chocolate tres leches and more.
All week long
Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week
Tarka Indian Kitchen, 3701 South Shepherd, 721 West 19th, is offering 20 percent off for all teachers and nurses who show their proof of employment when they checkout from May 3-12.
Monday through Friday
Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week
Grimaldi’s will be offering a 15 percent discount for all teachers and nurses from May 3 – 7 for Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week. To receive the discount, eligible parties must show a valid school or hospital ID.
Monday, May 3
Grand Opening of Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen, 600 North Shepherd, will be giving out 100 complimentary ramen meals in honor of its grand opening this Monday. The first 50 ramen vouchers will be handed out at 11 a.m., with the second 50 ramen vouchers handed out at 6 p.m. The complimentary ramen vouchers will be first come, first served, and can be redeemed for any ramen on the menu. In addition to the in-store ramen giveaway, there will also be two social med
Maker’s Mark Derby Day Brunch and specials at Backstreet Cafe Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1103 South Shepherd
Guests can enjoy a Maker’s Mark Derby Day brunch featuring three courses and cocktail pairings for $45 per person. Highlights include choices such as bacon deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes with crawfish remoulade, Hugo’s hot chicken sandwich, five-spice smoked duck leg with savory bread pudding, wood-grilled whiskey salmon, spaghetti carbonara, and blackberry cobbler with Maker’s Mark bourbon ice cream. Call 713-521-2239 for reservations. In addition, those watching the race at home can get Kentucky Derby Julep and Snack Kits for Two ($60), available Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1; and $10 Maker’s Mark cocktail flights will be available both dine-in and to-go on Saturday, May 1.
Cherry Block/Falcon Farms; Sasha Grumman,
The Fierce Chef; and Ojan Bagher,
Sysco. The evening runs from 7 to 11 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo is this coming Wednesday (May 5, obviously). Make your celebration plans by perusing our 2021 Cinco de Mayo Bar and Restaurant Guide, which features margarita-fueled happy hours, celebratory fiestas, takeout tacos and more. Check out the cocktail stand at
Monkey s Tail, dig into tacos as chef Alex Padilla roasts a whole pig at Ninfa s, and get margaritas with a side of live music at
The Rustic.
Right before Cinco de Mayo, guests are invited to a Cinco de Mayo French Wine Dinner at