Dine on delicious food and enjoy our picks for the best food and drink events happening around Houston in February 2023.
February’s culinary affairs are all kinds of goodies, from sweet riffs on traditional King Cakes and crumpled Margarita Day drinks to the return of hot and smoky BBQ competitions.
Plus, there’s the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day Specials, One Pot Cook-Offs, and Texas’ Biggest Picnic.
Here’s everything you need to eat and drink in Houston this month.
Houston’s Top 12 Food & Drink Events of the Month: February 2023
- King Cake Kolaches at Kolache Shoppe | Weekend in February – Throughout February, all three Kolache Shoppe locations will feature the Mardi Gras-inspired King Cake Kolache. Made from the bakery’s fluffy yeast dough, the kolaches are filled with sweet cinnamon cream cheese and pecans and finished with an almond-vanilla glaze and a dusting of tinted sugar. Available Thursday through Saturday at the Greenway location and Friday through Sunday at the Heights and Kingwood locations. $2.75 each and while supplies last.
- One Pot Showdown at St. Arnold Brewery | Sunday 5th February – The annual One Pot Showdown is back. Cook-off teams will compete with the best one-pot recipes featuring St. Arnold beer, and ticket holders will sample and help determine the champion. Tickets (which are known to sell out) are $45, with proceeds proudly donated to Kids Meal. 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
- Pizza Day and Super Bowl Weekend Specials at Monkey’s Tail | Thursday, February 9 – Sunday, February 12 – The Mexican-American Kitchen and Dive Bar on the Northside offers half-price all pizzas from National Pizza Day Thursday through Sunday that weekend. Extra-large pies are 18 inches and start at $9.50, with favorites like Pastor’s and Barbacoa pizzas. Plus, you’ll find crayfish specials on Super Bowl Sunday. Hours vary.
- Mardi Gras! Galveston | February 10 (Fri) – February 21 (Tue) – Mardi Gras Throws Over 3 Million Beads! Galveston – The 3rd Largest Mardi Gras Celebration in the U.S. Running through Fat Tuesday, this multi-day festival features more than 20 elaborate parades, headliner performances, Opportunities abound for family-friendly events and island-style feasts. $14.50 and up. Free for children under 12 years old. Hours vary.
- Texas’ Biggest Picnic at Memorial Park | Saturday, February 11 | Free – To celebrate the long-awaited opening of Memorial Park’s new 100-acre Land Bridge and Prairie, the park will host a free, family-friendly celebration. Food and drinks available for purchase, picnic basket giveaways, live music, face painting, self-guided tours, educational opportunities and more. 10am to 5pm.
- Galentine’s Brunch & Floral Workshop at Ouisie’s Table | Sunday, February 12 – River Oaks stalwart Ouisie’s Table Restaurant & Gardens will host a 3-hour Happy Galentine event on its enclosed porch featuring brunch, sparkling cocktails, sweets, games and tips and tricks for creating spectacular flowers. We offer hands-on classes that we offer. centerpiece. $175; reservations required by Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:00 am.
- Valentine’s Day Omakase at Uchi & Uchiko | Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14 – Out-of-the-box Japanese restaurants Uchi in Montrose and Uchiko in Uptown will offer 10+ course omakase tasting menus this Valentine’s Day, in-person or to-go. Both restaurants showcase excellent food and optional drink pairings, with Uchiko offering highlights such as Spanish mackerel crudo and black truffle his squab. A 10-course meal at Uchi is $300. $200. Meals at Uchiko cost him $350 for 12 courses. A to-go is $225 for 8 courses. 4pm to 11pm.
- Ziggy’s Romanian Steak House at Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen | Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14 – Sunday, February 18 – Kenny & Ziggy’s will bring back the Borsch Belt pop-up for four days over Valentine’s weekend. At Ziggy’s Roumanian Steak House, Dani Luv (his beloved New York comedian from the now-closed Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse) will host a dinner show starting at 6 p.m. Guests can expect music, dancing, drinks and laughter along with a Romanian-style menu, from stuffed kischka and chicken schnitzel to Romanian tenderloin steaks and build-your-own egg cream. $35 plus minimum food and beverage purchases of $50 per person plus tax and tip. Reservations are required. Hours vary.
- Drink HTX in multiple locations. February 15 (Wednesday) to February 28 (Tuesday) – A sister event to Houston Restaurant Weeks, Eat Drink HTX, a food fundraiser, returns for its second year. This two-week dining event focuses on the casual restaurant category, with lower prices on prix fixe brunch, lunch and dinner menus, attracting more casual and fast-casual eateries. you get the opportunity. Benefiting from Houston Food Bank and Children at Risk, this year’s roster of attendees includes favorites such as Kraft Burger, Kraft Pita, Da Gama Canteen, Dairy Gather, Duck n Bop, La Calle Tacos and more . Brunch and lunch are $15. Dinners are $20-$25. Prices and times vary.
- Houston Rodeo Roundup & Best Bites Competition at NRG Center | Sunday, February 19 – Before the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo takes the city by storm, the Roundup & Best Bites Competition brings foodies and wine lovers together for one of the world’s largest gourmet food events. With over 450 award-winning wines and over 100 signature dishes on display, guests can chat with chefs and winery representatives to decide who wins the People’s Choice Award. Tickets start at $165 for individuals, and tables are available. 6:30 pm.
- National Margarita Day by H-Town Restaurant Group | Wednesday, February 22 – H-Town Restaurant Group bartenders are serving limes, tequila and shakers to celebrate National Margarita Day. Head to Caracol, Hugo’s, URBE, and Xochi for a $18 discount on the best margarita ever sold. Also, look for other specials like Marg’s Happy Hour prices at URBE all day and $10 House His Marg from sister store His Caracol, Hugo’s. , and Xochi. Hours vary.
- World Championship BBQ Contest at NRG Park | Thursday, February 23 – Saturday, February 25 – Each year, the Rodeo kicks off with a spectacular BBQ Weekend – the World Championship BBQ Contest. His 250+ teams of barbecue enthusiasts vie for the title. Most team his tents are invite-only, but visitors are welcome to join in the fun at several public venues, including the carnival, the garden, and Rockin’ his barbecue saloon. and a chuck wagon. $20; children ages 3-12 are $10 and include a complimentary brisket slice plate with chips and beans. Hours vary.