Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings:
Participating Dairy Queen locations across Texas invite folks to enjoy treats for a cause on Thursday, July 31, for Miracle Treat Day, when $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Cool off with flavors from the 2025 Summer Blizzard menu like the new Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake and Mixing Bowl Mashup; or go for classics like S’mores and Cotton Candy. Every treat helps support lifesaving care for Texas kids.
Houston Restaurant Weeks officially kicks off on Friday, August 1 running through Labor Day Monday, September 1. The Houston Food Bank’s epic annual fundraiser invites restaurants across the city to multi-course menus fo dinner ($39 or 55), lunch ($25) and brunch ($25), with a $1 to $5 donation to the Houston Food Bank and its efforts to fight hunger across the region. This year’s restaurant list is now live, featuring featuring exciting newcomers like Barbacana and Okto, plus returning favorites from Pondicheri to longtime gem Rainbow Lodge.
Starting Friday, August 1, Craft Pita introduces full-service dinner on weekends at both its Fountainview and West University locations. Available Friday through Sunday evenings, the new service debuts alongside a $39 five-course prix fixe menu for Houston Restaurant Weeks, spotlighting Craft Pita’s signature Mediterranean flavors. Guests can still opt for counter service, but the full-service experience offers a more elevated, family-style vibe. Reservations available via Resy.
Chef Jason Gould is turning up the heat at Common Bond Bistro & Bakery with two limited-time smash burgers available at all five locations. Try the fiery High Heat Smash Burger with smoked queso, roasted poblanos, and ghost pepper aioli; or go classic with the Smothered & Covered, stacked with grilled onions and cheddar. Both come with fries and are $14.99 each — available now through the end of August.
Heights Bier Garten, 1433 North Shepherd, is once again getting down on the White Linen Night festivities this Saturday, August 2, with live music from 6 to 10 p.m., a Best Dressed Contest, and featured sips from Herradura Tequila and Gin Mare. Snap pics at the photobooth, rock your crispest whites and enjoy the open-air vibes all day. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, kicks its 30th Hatch Chile Pepper celebration, running August 6–19. Hit the Hatch Hall of Flame for eats from stuffed hatch chicken to hatch-infused dips, jams and aoilis; check out the Hatch Stroll on Friday, August 8 from 4 to 7 p.m.; bring the family to the Kids Stroll on Saturday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and vote on your favorite hatch product in the “Hall of Flamer” Sweepstakes.