Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.
4051 Westheimer

Lucchese Bootmaker and Truth BBQ have teamed up for a Texas-style Smoke & Style Shopping Event, held at Lucchese Houston. The high-energy tailgate celebrates ten years of Truth BBQ and the start of football season with award-winning bbq and chilled Rose Gold Rosé, boot shopping, and live music by Keller Cox. There is no cover to attend.

Friday, 8 p.m.
4504 Nett

NettBar is kicking off the weekend with a tequila tasting under the stars, inviting folks to explore the smooth and spirited world of Suerte Tequila. Guests can sip through curated pours like blanco and reposado while learning about the craft behind each bottle. Expect a casual, lively vibe and plenty of flavor. Tickets are $25 and include the full tasting experience.

Buboy Takover at JŪN
Friday–Sunday
420 East 20th

JŪN is pausing its menu to spotlight Buboy—the much-anticipated concept from Top Chef: Destination Canada winner Chef Tristen Epps—with a special tasting experience this weekend. Guests can enjoy a five-course menu that fuses contemporary Afro-Caribbean flavors with cutting-edge fine dining techniques, offering a first taste of what’s to come. Seats are $135 per person, with an optional $65 wine pairing available ($200 with pairing).

Winofest Texas Wine Fest at The Houston Event Venue
Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.
5601 Navigation

Held at the recently revived Houston Event Venue on Navigation, the intimate Winofest showcases 40+ wines and brews from Texas wineries and breweries, offering unlimited tastings, live music, food vendors and a souvenir wine glass to boot. Only a limited number of guests are allowed in, making for a relaxed, personal experience. Early bird tickets start at $24.

Houston Restaurant Weeks
All month long

Houston Restaurant Weeks, the Houston Food Bank’s epic annual fundraiser, officially kicks off this Friday and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. During the month-long dining extravaganza, participating restaurants across the city offer multi-course meals for brunch and lunch ($25) or dinner ($39 or $55), with $1 to $5 from each going to support the fight against hunger. This year’s lineup features exciting newcomers like Kitchen Rumors and Okto, alongside returning favorites including Coltivare and Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Now’s the time to plan your meals and secure your reservations.