Upcoming Houston Food Events: Slurp Oysters and “Shuck Cancer”

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings:

Tacodeli, 1902 Washington, 1715 Post Oak, recently accounced a partnership with Cuvée Coffee, offering ethically sourced, custom-roasted coffee to pair with its assortment of tacos. To celebrate, the taqueria is offering guests a free coffee with any purchase now through November 11.

Brasserie 19 and Madame Zero Champagne are hosting a Champagne Soirée on Wednesday, November 6 at 6 p.m. at Brasserie 19, 1962 West Gray. Guests can expect flowing bubbles in the cocktail hour style event featuring a curated selection of bubbly, Champagne-forward cocktails and bites crafted by chef Michael Hoffman. Tickets are for $125 per person.

The Whisky X invites whiskey lovers to enjoy an evening of indulgence on Saturday, November 9 at 6 p.m. at Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace. The affair includes over 60 premium brands, expert-led tastings, a cigar lounge and complimentary grooming services, plus gourmet food trucks and great vibe. Tickets start at $45.

On Saturday, November 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Archway Gallery and chef David Skinner of Ishtia will host A Native Feast, a food journey through Indigenous culture in conjunction with Harold Joiner’s “Homeland: Random Musings of a Native Son,” an exhibition of paintings and mixed media works inspired by his Southwestern homeland. The inventive five-course tasting dinner takes inspiration from the stories of chef Skinner’s Choctaw ancestors and will feature Indigenous ingredients. Tickets are $150.

On Saturday, November 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., wine enthusiasts are invited to uncork a wine-fueled celebration of Spanish wines at Barcelona Wine Bar, 1731 Westheimer. Spain Uncorked will feature “30 insanely good bottles and the diverse flavors of Spain,” alongside culinary bites from seasonal paella to passed tapas. Tickets are $65.

The Houston Young Professionals for the American Cancer Society will host its third annual Shuck Cancer Houston fundraiser and foodie tasting event, which will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, November 21 at POST Houston, 401 Franklin. This year’s event will feature more than 25 of Houston’s top restaurants, bars, and wineries offering wine and oyster pairings and a variety of other dishes, including an oyster bar and oyster shooter bar provided by Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House and Prestige Oysters and new participants like Auden, Cafe Piquet Cuban Cuisine, Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine and Uchi. Tickets are $150 per person.