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Etoile Cuisine and
Brasserie du Parc mixologist Kimberly Paul and White Elm Cafe chef Jamie Orlacchio will team up for an evening of drinks and imaginative desserts on Monday, March 1, held at at
Bovine & Barley, 416 Main. The Baroque It! event begins at 4 p.m. with seatings (limited) every hour. Cost is $35 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call 713-485-5980.
This year, our annual Tacolandia event is transitioning into the first ever
Houston Press Tacolandia Taco Stop, taking place on Tuesday, March 2. Taco card ticket holders can hit up a special taco drive-thru at Silver Street Studios, featuring tacos in an assortment of styles from a number of Houston s best restaurants, with a pickup time from 4-8 p.m. The drive-thru also gives patrons the chance to pick up a beverage kit filled with adult beverages, from an el Jimador margarita to 11 Below brews. Tickets are $29 (prices will go up).
This February and March, cocktail maestro Alba Huerta will be taking you behind the bar at
Julep in a series of virtual mixology classes ($20 per class or $150 for the full series), covering everything from margaritas and gin drinks to Champagne cocktails and hosting a special guest each week.
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen owner Sylvia Casares has announced her February-August schedule of classes. The chef, author and restaurateur will be teaching everything from how to make tamales and enchiladas to backyard grilling and making Mexican breakfasts, with the first class on Saturday, February 20 covering meatless enchiladas. The cost for each hands-on class is $65 per person which includes all materials, the class and a meal. Register online or call 832-230-3842. The classes will be held at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen at 1140 Eldridge Parkway.
Editor s note 02.18.21:
Because of the cold weather and loss of power, the Houston Press is extending its lower price offer through Monday, February 22. Higher prices will go into effect Tuesday, February 23.
Original Story:
On March 2, the all new
Houston Press Tacolandia Taco Stop will gear up, offering ticket holders the chance to pick up some great tacos from Houston area restaurants at Silver Street Studios from 4-8 p.m. that day.
And now, making the deal even better, today through
Friday, February 19, Monday February 22, ticket prices for Tacolandia will remain at $29 but as of
this Saturday Tuesday, February 23 and moving forward prepare to pay more. And why would you want to do that?
Houston Creole house
Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, is hosting a Fat Tuesday feast to kick off Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 16. Join for a special three-course menu, special performances from Vincent Trio Jazz Band and Sin City Drag, beads and festivities, with Brennan’s specials including Muffaletta Salad, Crawfish Boudin Stuffed Quail and celebratory Mardi Gras Mambo King Cake. Cost is $65 per person and seatings run from 5 to 9 p.m. Call 713-522-9711.
Orleans Seafood Kitchen, 20940 Katy Freeway, is offering a Fat Tuesday takeout special on Tuesday, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call in or order the Mardi Gras TO-GO package online for $60, featuring five pounds of boiled crawfish, a half gallon of frozen hurricanes and beads for your krewe.