Things to Do: Upcoming Food and Drink Events in Houston This Week

Take a look at the hottest culinary happenings of the week.

Monday, January 16th

Lunar New Year Special Begins at Sprinkles

To mark the Year of the Rabbit in 2023, Sprinkles Bakery and the Gold House non-profit organization of Asian and Pacific Island leaders have teamed up to create a Red Velvet Cake featuring almond filling on an almond cookie crust. Released Gold Bunny Almond Red Velvet Cupcakes. Topped with almond cream cheese frosting. The cupcakes also come in a Chinese New Year red box that includes a custom red envelope for gifting. The cupcakes and bundles will be available at Sprinkles His bakeries nationwide, including Rice Village and Wesheimer, from January 16th through January 29th.

Tuesday, January 17th

Betty White Birthday Bash at Angel

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Angel Share, 924 Congress will host a birthday bash to celebrate the late Queen, the iconic Betty White, with Happy Hour from 4-7pm ($5 wells, $5 drafts, $5 shot specials) Starting and offering $15 sparkling bottles until next hour. They run out and run out of Drink yo ‘Face vodka-based cocktails (Betty’s booze of choice) featuring Angel Share angel Betty. will be donated to

Brennan’s of Houston’s Perfect 10 Gala

Brennan’s of Houston3300 Smith, and local restaurant news publications Houston Food Finder, hosts The Perfect 10 Gala. This Mardi Gras-themed event celebrates 10 of Houston’s best chefs and 10 outstanding beverage experts. A cocktail hour with refreshments exclusive to VIPs and Sponsors will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by a 6-course sit-down dinner beginning at 7:00 PM. At the event, guests can also visit the Wine Room for Silent His Auction, which benefits Houston’s food rescue organization Second Servings. General admission tickets for sit-down dinner only are $185++ and VIP tickets are $245++.

Wednesday, January 18th

Brisket 101 class at RC Ranch

team of RC Ranch2520 Airline, and Jeremy “JJ” Jeffers, owner of J Bar J Texas Pit BBQ in Brookshire, will host the Brisket 101 class from 6-7:30 p.m. (Or cook the brisket, which includes details on wood smoke profiles, temperatures, timing, wrapping, slicing and serving. Samples of smoked brisket and sandwiches provided by our in-house culinary team are also included. Tickets are $100 and attendees can also purchase RC Ranch Wagyu Beef Brisket for a discounted $75 (pre-order or onsite during class).

Saturday, January 21st

Hops and Hot Sauce Festival at the Humble Civic Center

The 7th Annual Hops and Hot Sauce Festival will be held at: Humble Civic Center8233 Will Clayton Parkway, 11am to 5pm spindle tap Brews and unlimited samples of hot sauces, salsas, condiments, jellies, jams, pickle products and more. Plus, there are food trucks, photo ops, and fun events like the Hot Pepper Eating Contest and the Spicy Food Eating Challenge. Tickets are $10 (children under 12 are free).

Blacksmith by Night Market

To celebrate its 10th anniversary at 1018 Westheimer, Blacksmith is hosting a pop-up Blacksmith By Night Market from 3-7pm. Amaya Coffee, Booze Burgers, Dango House, JQ’s TX BBQ, underground creamery And many more.

Saturday and Sunday

Lion Dance of Flying Fish and Money Cat

Guests will enjoy an energetic Lunar New Year celebration by the Celestial Dragon on Saturday, January 21st at 6:30pm at Tobiuo Sushi & Bar, 23501 Cinco Ranch and Sunday, January 22nd at 6:00pm at Money Cat, 2925 Richmond. You can enjoy lion dance. : 30:00 pm

Sunday, January 22nd

Chinese New Year at Fat Eatery

January 22nd marks the start of the Chinese New Year, and the annual celebration kicks off at the Phat Eatery at 23119 Colonial Parkway. To welcome the Year of the Rabbit, he has four seats available at the restaurant. Friday, January 27, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 11:30 am. Sunday, January 29, 11:30 am (early arrival recommended, no walk-ins allowed). Each seat offers a special 5-course tasting menu, from dim sum dishes like lobster dumplings, caviar shrimp siu mai, and XO carrot cake, to 44 Farms Beef Short Rib Rendang. Prepaid reservations are $88 per person, including service, and $28 for children ages 4-12, which includes a choice of pineapple fried rice or chicken stir-fried noodles with ice cream.

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Galveston Restaurant Week

Galveston Restaurant Week is now running through February 5th. Featuring hotspots such as BLVD Seafood, Hearsay on the Strand and Willie G’s, participating restaurants offer set menus for lunch, dinner and brunch and help raise funds for local charities such as the Galveston ISD Educational Foundation. increase. , Galveston County Resource & Crisis Center, Teen Health Center, Inc.

Dry January in Coltivare

Coltivare, 3320 White Oak, is ready to celebrate Dry January with a month-long zero-proof cocktail menu. This year, the beverage team created an all-new menu in collaboration with his Sipple. Drinks include Perfect Storm (kind of like Dark & ​​Stormy) and Knot & Tonic, a non-alcoholic riff on the restaurant’s favorite Gin & Tonic. Elderflower Tonic, Grapefruit, Mint and Green Peppercorn.

kenny and ziggy cakeworks

Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak, featuring its own in-house bakery, Kenny & Ziggy’s Cakeworks, launches Cakeworks Cake of the Month, offering specialty cakes at discounted slice or whole cake prices each month for the next six months To do. First up is his one of the country’s famous Jewish delicatessens, a seven-layer chocolate cake with whipped cream under cream icing and served with a chocolate dribble his rim. By the way, this is Wolfie’s Famous Victory Cake. During the month of January, a slice of cake will cost him $10.95 and the entire cake will cost $55.95 (he must order the entire cake two days in advance).

Kolache Shoppe’s January Special

This month’s Kolash Shop features Boudin Kolash (collaboration with Lovesherry of Spring, TX), Strawberry & Cream Kolash, and Spice Pumpkin Latte. Grab specials Thursday through Saturday at Greenway Shoppe and Friday through Sunday at Heights and Kingwood Shoppes.

New and Ongoing Specials

crayfish season

Fresh Louisiana-style crawfish hut Boil House, 606 East 11th, has officially reopened for the 2023 crayfish season.

Daiq’s (7333 West Sam Houston Parkway South) serves Cajun crawfish by the pound with potatoes, corn and andouille sausage, and seafood specialties throughout crawfish season.

Lotus Seafood is celebrating crawfish season at all five locations in the Houston area, offering Cajun crayfish for $10 a pound (2 lb minimum).

Monkey’s Tail, 5802 Fulton, has officially kicked off crayfish season, featuring regular or jalapeno flavors and currently priced at $10 a pound (expect prices to drop later in the season). Crayfish is available for eat-in and take-out Thursday through Sunday.

The Southside Sporting Club (11110 West Airport) has weekend seafood boils every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm and live music from the Zydeco band every Saturday.

Daily Gather New Menu

Chef Brandi Key introduced a cozy new culinary experience at the Daily Gather 800 Sorella. Shareable meatballs simmered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and served with whipped ricotta cheese. Or the short rib and mushroom risotto finished with parmesan and cornichon gremolata served at dinner. /

Etoile Cuisine E Bar’s French Style King’s Cake

At Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park, Chef Philippe Verpiand is taking dozens of made-to-order galettes de rois (the French version of the King’s cake) to take home through January 31st. Originally from New Orleans, the crown-shaped cake is made of puff pastry and has a buttery almond-his cream filling. It costs $38+tax and each cake serves 6-8 he. You must place your order at least 24 hours in advance by calling 832-668-5808.

New Menu at Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House

Pier 6, 113 6, Executive Chef Joe Cervantes has introduced a number of new menu items including Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice, BBQ Shrimp & Grits, Lobster Benedict for brunch and the Diplomat Burger for dinner only. Akaushi beef patty, smoked gouda, caramelized onions, forestier sauce.

Mardi Gras Milk Punch at Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella will be serving Mardi Gras Milk Punch through February 21st (Mardi Gras). A fun riff on the standard Milk Punch, this drink combines homemade pecan-infused bourbon, milk, King Her Cake Her spices, and is topped with traditional purple, yellow, and green colored sugar. increase. Prices are $10 for a drink or $40 for a takeaway of King Her Cake Milk Punch Her kit (4 servings, includes mixed cocktail and her three-color sugar container).