From neighborhood wine bars like Light Years and Montrose Cheese & Wine to getting educated with everywine and Vinology, there's a spot for every occasion.
Flappy Wings and Burgers, 1315 W. Grand Parkway, began its soft opening December 29. A grand opening is planned within the next couple of weeks. The business began originally in Katy Mills Mall by Huma and Riaz Ahmad who were school clothes shopping when they came across a kiosk for lease. Riaz had dreamed of opening a restaurant so the couple decided to purchase the former deli space and begin their own venture. After two years, they decided they needed a proper kitchen and closed up shop at Katy Mills in late November 2020 in order to relocate to the new space.
The menu is extensive and eclectic at Flappy with a mix of Pakistani, Mediterranean, Greek, Mexican and Italian food along with some great burgers. The Turbo Burger is one of its best sellers and offers a beef patty topped with Philly cheesesteak meat, provolone and American cheese. The Flap on Flap is a gargantuan double-patty, double-cheese burger. There s also the Krunchie Chicken Burger for non-beefeaters, topped with
Monday, December 14
12 Bartenders of Christmas Highway Vodka Bartending Competition at Penny Whistle Pub
Penny Whistle Pub, 1625 Richmond, will host a holiday “Chopped” style bartending competition featuring custom holiday cocktails infused with Highway Vodka. Beginning at 7 p.m., 12 bartenders will compete for a $250 cash prize, and guests can enjoy happy hour bites and cocktails, plus swag giveaways throughout the night. Ugly sweaters are encouraged and Industry Night will follow the competition with Christmas Karaoke starting at 9 p.m.
Intimate Sushi Experience at Tobiuo Sushi & Bar
The team at Tobiuo, 23501 Cinco Ranch, is reviving a popular tasting experience this Monday, when its kitchen breaks down a whole bluefin tuna and transforms it into a 10- to 12-course tasting for limited guests. For this event, the tuna comes from Mexico, rocking a higher fat content and making the prized parts like the otoro tastier than ever.