In celebration of April Fools Day on Thursday, April 1 (though this is no joke),
King’s BierHaus, 2044 East T.C. Jester, will transform into King s Cantina, offering Tex-Mex classics and a festive drink menu from noon to 9 p.m. Dine on carne asada tacos, cheese enchiladas, fish tacos and more; and expect live music, full décor and new uniforms for the occasion, too.
Several Houston bars and restaurants are offering Astros Opening Day specials on Thursday, April 1, $3 Astros mango margaritas
Jax Grill s three locations (Bellaire, Shepherd, Katy), games on the giant LED outdoor TV screen and food from
Authentic Rendition Mexican food truck until 10 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday night at
As a woman-owned bakery and cafe, led by an all women of color executive team,
Dessert Gallery, 3600 Kirby, spending Women’s History Month shining a light on the important contributions of women in spite of barriers such as gender discrimination and pay inequality. For the month of March, the bakery will be telling the stories of the products on its menu that were inspired by the women in their lives, including Mom’s Chocolate Cake, Jennifer’s Birthday Cake and Carmelitas.
Pluckers Wing Bar will be bringing back its fan-favorite “March Badness” competition and offer Lucky Longshot specials during the Final Four for the 2021 NCAA Division I Men s Basketball Tournament. Brackets will be available to download online; and fans will need to print out their bracket form and drop off the filled form at their closest Pluckers s location to be eligible to enter. Pluckers Club members will have the opportunity to fill out a second entry via the app. The contest will only run onl
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.
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.