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Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

Bollywood Burnout – Diwali Edition at Musaafer

Friday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
5115 Westheimer

Night owls can hit the dance floor at Musaafer as it celebrates Diwali with its late-night immersive cultural experience, “Bollywood Burnout.” Guests can indulge in a tasty spread of traditional Diwali delicacies and drinks. Tickets are $42.

Filipino Festival at POST

Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

The downtown destination is celebrating Filipino American History Month with an all-day Filipino Festival, immerseing folks in the rich culture and traditions of the Philippines. Highlight include traditional Philippine Dance Performances by the Tropical Rhythms Hula Dance Troupe, a bustling Asian Pop-up Market on the North Docks, rocking food vendors, merchants and cultural experiences, and a Kamayan Dinner experience by James Beard-award-winning chef Paul Qui (dinner tickets start at $65).

Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m.
8217 Long Point

Families are invited to dress up for some Halloween fun at Feges BBQ Spring Branch’s annual Halloween Spooktacular as the smokehouse transforms into a spooky spectacle complete with ‘Cupcake’s Haunted House’, a ‘Dragon’s Nest’ play area, themed bounce house, tarot card readings, pumpkin decorating ($5 per pumpkin), Hocus Pocus playing on the projection screen, costume contests and more. Guests can enjoy Feges’ classic Texas bbq menu alongside drink specials. Entry is free.

Halloween Block Party at 93′ Til

Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.
1601 West Main

93’ Til is hosting a Halloween Sunday block party, inviting folks to dress in costume and enjoy festivities including live DJs, vendors, cocktail features and special bites prepared by 93’ Til and guest chef Joseph Manglicmot from MasterChef Season 11. Manglicmot will serve a Caviar Fish Filet Sandwich featuring a cod filet, American cheese, crème fraîche tartare sauce and Imperia caviar on a a brioche bun.

50th Anniversary Texas Renaissance Festival

Saturday–Sunday

Back for its 50th anniversary, the Texas Renaissance Festival brings folks a medieval celebration of food and drink, shopping and entertainment, and enchanted fun. This weekend is one of the festival’s most popular, rocking an All Hallows Eve theme eerie decorations, intricate pumpkin displays, trick-or-treating for the kids, a Kettle Corn Eating Contest at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and more fun, including festival eats from turkey legs and mead to a two-hour dinner theatre King’s Feast, plus special beer collabs with Saint Arnold Brewing Company and Karbach Brewing Co. 

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

The Original Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
3511 Yoakum

Souvlaki. Spankopita. Pastitsio. Baklava. It’s all up for the grabs at this 58th annual Greek festival, a family-friendly celebration of Greek culture featuring authentic eats, live music and dancing, cathedral tours, an inflatable play zone for the kids, crafts and a Greek merchant market. Tickets are $8 and free for children 12 and under.

Zorba, The Greek Fest Post Fest at Echoes

Friday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
900 Richmond

Those wanting to continue the Greek Fest party can hit the afterparty at Echoes, rocking Greek Greek soundtracks by Mikis Theodorakis, food specials from souvlaki plate to fried zucchini and potato croquettes, and drink specials on Greek spirits like Mastiha and Ouzo.

Saturday, doors open at 11 a.m.
1433 North Shepherd

Celebrate the spirit of Oktoberfest with a day full of music, tasty food, flowing beers and a little friendly competition. Oktoberfest games from stein hoisting to beer chugging will go down from 3 to 6 p.m., and The Monicas will take the stage with live music from 6 to 10.

Southern Smoke Festival at Discovery Green

Saturday, 4 to 8 p.m. (3 p.m. VIP)
1500 McKinney

This year’s Southern Smoke Festival and fundraiser is set to be as epic as ever. Held at Discovery Green, guests can enjoy bites from 70+ chefs from around the nation, including crispy duck wings agrodolce from Coltivare’s Ryan Pera, XO Shrimp Yaki from Top Chef contestant and B’tween Sandich Co. owner Michelle Wallace, and more; plus wine and cocktail experiences and cooking demos from chefs including Suerte executive chef Fermín Núñez and Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi. Tickets are $225 for general admission.

A Taste of Cy-Fair at Bridgeland Lakeland Village Center

Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m. (4 p.m. VIP)
10615 Fry

Organized by local restaurants and businesses, and volunteers and with all proceeds benefiting Cy-Hope to help kids in the Cy-Fair community, the sixth annual A Taste of Cy-Fair festival is a fun-filled outdoor event featuring bites from top local restaurants, cherryicked wines and craft beers, live music, an artisan market, silent auction and more. Tickets are $50 GA ($20 for kids 11 and under) and $90 VIP. 

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

Viet Cultural Fest 2024 at NRG Center

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Viet Cultural Fest invites the Houston community to tap into the rich tapestry of Vietnamese heritage for a day of cultural entertainment, traditional games, exciting competitions and tasty Vietnamese fare. Hungry locals can also sign up to partake in Pho Eating and Banh Mi Eating Contests in advance online.

Top Chef Arayes Menu at Craft Pita

Saturday, 11 a.m. to sold out
5172 Buffalo Speedway

Chef Rafael Nasr of Craft Pita (as seen on Alex Vs. America) and chef Michelle Wallace of B’tween Sandwich Co. (a star of the latest season of Top Chef) have teamed up to host an exciting one-day-only Arayes collaboration, available at the Craft Pita West University location until sold out. The two chefs will create Lebanese and Asian Arayes specials — classic Lebanese Arayes with ground beef, onions and parsley stuffed in pita pockets and grilled; and Asian Arayes featuring pork, shrimp, cilantro, chili crisp and fish sauce stuffed in pita pockets and grilled, served with red cabbage and spicy aioli. Both options are served with red cabbage and spicy aioli and will be priced at $10.

Fiestas Patrias at URBE

Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m.
1101 Uptown Park

URBE honors Fiestas Patrias – Mexican Independence Day – with a special ticketed fiesta. Guests can enjoy Mexican street food with interactive food and dessert stations, custom cocktails, folkloric dancers, mariachis, a DJ, festive decorations a photo booth and more. Tickets are $85 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Brunch in Capri at Tavola

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1800 Post Oak

The stylish Post Oak Italian restaurant has introduced a new Brunch in Capri series, transporting guests to the Bay of Naples with an array of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Dine on prosciutto eggs benedict, pancakes with homemade ricotta, dolce vita toast and Nutella crepes, and a vibrant selection of Italian spritzes from the spritz cart. DJ Bjorn Larsen will bring the vibes with Italian electronica and remixes of Italian classics. Brunch in Capri will be offered every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.

Rock & Roll Picnic at Last Concert Cafe

Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m.
1403 Nance

I’ll Have What She’s Having brings back its Rock & Roll Picnic for a day of community, great food and cocktails, rockin’ live music, cocktails and art. The third annual event raises funds to provide preventative, reproductive and mental healthcare for folks in the food and beverage community. Guests can add the picnic upgrade to enjoy goodies from top chefs including Dawn Burrell, Evelyn Garcia, Nick Wong, Josh Deleon, Dominick Lee and Mary Cuclis (with more TBA), alongside creative sips, live concerts and new experience from lawn games to a champagne sabering demo. Tickets are $45 GA or $95 for the Picnic Upgrade (including chef’s bites and two drink tickets), with VIP tables available as well.

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

The Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens

Friday–Sunday

The Galveston Island Wine Festival returns to Moody Gardens this holiday weekend, bringing with it signature events like the Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Luxury Wine Tasting, elegant seated Bourbon Dinner experience at Shearn’s Seafood & Prime Steaks, and more. Pricing varies by package.

Donkeeboy + Friends Pastry and Art Pop-Up at JŪN

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (or until sold out)
420 East 20th

JŪN will welcome Donkeeboy + Friends for an art show and pastry pop-up, ass guests enjoy local art curated by Donkeeboy alongside handmade treats crafted by JŪN — Pumpkin Spice Cupcake with Salvadoran coffee frosting; Chorizo & Egg Danish with housemade chorizo and pico de gallo; Burger Bao with charred onions and Oaxaca cheese; and Ube & Taro Concha with brioche and ube capricho. Doors open at 11 a.m. and will stay open to 2:30 p.m. or until sold out.

Saturday, 5 p.m.
113 6th

Pier 6 invites guests to don their finest whites for an End of Summer White Linen Party on the waterfront patio. The 21+ event will take over the lower marina with a DJ, live entertainment and festive decor. Tickets are free via Resy, and each includes a complimentary glass of champagne from Telmont, along with raw oysters and hors d’oeuvres from executive chef Joe Cervantez. Additionally, there will be a full cash bar. Guests are encouraged to make separate dinner reservations for seated dining.

Sunday, noon
95 Tuam

Montrose cocktail lounge Jethro’s, 95 Tuam, is hosting a special, fancy fish filet with caviar pop-up with Masterchef star Joseph Manglicmont (Mo City). The sandwiches will be available starting at noon until sold out.

Houston Restaurant Weeks

All weekend long (and daily through September 30)

Citywide Houston Food Bank fundraiser Houston Restaurant Weeks has announced the extension of its 2024 run in an effort to champion restaurants around the city still bouncing back from the devastating impacts of the Derecho Storm and Hurricane Beryr. Now running through September 30, over 250 restaurants participated this year, offering multi-course, prix fixe menus for brunch ($25), lunch ($25) and dinner ($39 or $55), available for dine-in and take-out; so make your reservations now to dine out for a great cause and support old favorites and newcomers across Houston.

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
Saturday, noon to midnight
2202 Dallas

8th Wonder is throwing a 713 Day Bash complete with live music from Donny Houston, Matt Mejia, and Shame On Me from 2 to 8 p.m., a vendor market curated by Good Market HTX, outdoor activities, cannabis beverages, 8th Wonder brews and more.

Saint Arnold Downtown Pub Crawl

Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m.

Saint A is celebrating 713 Day by bringing its cult favorite pub crawl to downtown. Don your most Houston gear and snag your punchcard at any of the first stops — Flying Saucer, McIntyre’s, Underground Hall, Angel Share, Shay McElroy’s, Little Dipper and Molly’s Pub — from 2 to 3 p.m., then hit five of the seven stos before ending at Market Square Park for live music and an after party, where you’ll receive your prize, a coveted Saint Arnold Pub Crawl pint glass. As always, designated drivers are both eligible for the prize and encouraged to attend.

Red, White & Brut Bastille Day Bash at Brasserie 19

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1962 West Gray

Joined by Moët Hennessy, B19 hosts its Red, White & Brut Bastille Day Bash, an afternoon filled with specialty cocktails, bubbles, brunch-sized bottles, raffles, swag, French discothèque tunes and food specials. Guests are encouraged to wear their finest French chic.

Summer Cookout at Hamsa

Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.
5555 Morningside

Hamsa’s Yotam Dolev is collaborating with chef Dominick Lee, recipient of the inaugural “Underbelly Scholarship” from James Beard award-winning chef Chris Shepherd, on a summer cookout menu at Hamsa. Featuring the flavors of Tel Aviv and New Orleans, guests can enjoy a three-course family-style meal, with features like salatim spread, fried green tomato with cayenne-peach schug, blackened chicken kabab with black tahini, lemon harissa Gulf shrimp and grits and challah bread bananas foster pudding. Reservations are open to the public for $65 a person

Latin Restaurant Weeks

All weekend long

Running daily through July 19, Latin Restaurant Weeks returns for its sixth year to celebrate and support Latin chefs and culinary businesses across Greater Houston. Diners can explore 70+ local restaurants and food businesses offering special menu items, limited-time deals and pre-fixe menus highlighting Latin American cuisine, with participants including Churrascos, Gaspachos Mexican Bites, The Lymbar, Segundo Coffee Lab, Space City Birria and Taqueria La Perla de Jalisco. 

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

Latin Restaurant Weeks

All weekend long

Kicking off this Friday and running through July 19, Latin Restaurant Weeks returns for its sixth year to celebrate and support Latin chefs and culinary businesses across Greater Houston. Diners can explore 70+ local restaurants and food businesses offering special menu items, limited-time deals and pre-fixe menus that will highlight Latin American cuisine, with participants including Churrascos, Gaspachos Mexican Bites, The Lymbar, Segundo Coffee Lab, Space City Birria and Taqueria La Perla de Jalisco.

July First Saturday Market at Hope Farms

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
10401 Scott

Hope Farms will host its July First Saturday Market with a “Summer Cookout” theme. Stock up on freshly harvested vegetables, score unique handmade goods, learn the secrets of spring gardening with a Hope Farms farmer, and enjoy free cooking classes for both kids and adults from chef Kevin Bryant of KB Culinary.

Houston Soul Food Festival at The Zone

Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.
10371 Stella Link

Folks can hit the Houston Soul Food Festival to enjoy soulful bites from 30+ food vendors from Houston, Austin, Dallas and other surrounding cities — think oxtails and candied yams, fried chicken and seafood, barbecue, funnel cake and turkey legs, vegan fare and more. There will also be a local merchant market to shop. Tickets start at $10 for GA pre-sale.

 Saturday, 3 to 8 p.m.
1223 W 34th

Hit the lawn for a special KPop Night Market, featuring vendors, raffles, music and performances, soju tasting and more, including eats from your favorite Stomping Grounds eateries. The family-friendly fun is free to attend.

Fourth Annual Lumpia Eating Contest at Be More Pacific

Sunday, 3 p.m.
506 Yale

Be More Pacific will host its Fourth Annual Lumpia Eating Contest this weekend, with festivities kicking off at 3 p.m. and with the competition following at 3:45. Inspired by Nathan’s July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, this event showcases Filipino egg rolls, or lumpia, with contestants primarily from local small businesses in the food, beverage and entertainment industries, plus one chosen via social media contest. Expect a lively competition, DJ beats, tasty food and more fun.