Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:

All week long

Dazed and Delicious at Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar is serving up a week of tasty back-to-school deals during its “Dazed and Delicious” celebration, offered at both the Heights and Kirby locations from Monday, August 18 to Sunday, August 24. Each day brings new, no-fuss specials for everyone easing into the school year, from $3 pulled pork sandwiches and $7 smoked wings to $6 slushee flights and $5 yuzu spritzes.

Wednesday, August 20

Wine & Dine: Top Chef Edition at JŪN
The Wine & Dine: Top Chef Edition returns to JŪN, 420 East 20th, with Top Chef Season 22 alum Zubair Mohajir, who’ll serve a bold, globally-inspired four-course menu. The Chicago chef draws on Indian heritage and world-class training to create plates that tell a story. Reservations are $110, with an optional $55 wine pairing.

Thursday, August 21

Tiki Takeover at Brenner’s on the Bayou
Brenner’s on the Bayou, 1 Birdsall, is going full island mode with a five-course Caribbean-inspired feast, each paired with a Cruzan Rum cocktail. Guests can enjoy hamachi poke with a crystal-clear coconut mojito, kalua pork with a tiki twist, and piña colada cheesecake with a blackstrap espresso martini. Tickets are $125 plus tax, and guests must be 21 or older.

Friday, August 22

Bricoleur Vineyards Wine Dinner at Guard and Grace
Guard and Grace, 500 Dallas, hosts an exclusive five-course Bricoleur Vineyards Wine Dinner, featuring dishes like Texas striped bass with chamomile granita, Kurobuta pork neck with crispy pig ear, and slow-smoked ribeye, each matched with expert pours. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. Tickets are $165 plus tax and gratuity.

Saturday, August 23

Adios Summer Fiesta at Lyric Market
Lyric Market, 411 Smith, is saying goodbye to summer and hola to fiesta at its lively afternoon celebration, Adios Summer Fiesta, from 1 to 5 p.m. Folks can enjoy tacos and dishes from all nine vendors, live mariachi music, Lotería games with prizes and tequila specials. Get two hours of free parking with any food or drink purchase.

Saturday–Sunday

NOLA Jazz Brunch at Brennan’s
Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, brings the NOLA spirit to Houston with one of its signature traditions: Jazz Brunch, on Saturdays and Sundays in August. With seating times from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can enjoy a live roving jazz ensemble alongside a menu of Creole favorites, from classic Snapping Turtle Soup and Crabmeat Cheesecake to Eggs Brennan, Gulf Fish Borgne and and Beignets. Reservations recommended.

Sunday, August 24

Feast of Saint Arnold at Saint Arnold Brewery
Saint Arnold, 2000 Lyons, hosts its 15th annual Feast of Saint Arnold fundraiser for Texas Children’s Hospital’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center with a medieval-style beer dinner. Guests will arrive at 5 p.m. for hors d’oeuvres and aperitif beers; the feast begins at 5:45 with family-style courses paired with regular and special beers. Attire is brewery formal (flip-flops not allowed). Tickets (known to sell out) are $150 per person.

All month long
Houston Restaurant Weeks
Houston Restaurant Weeks is back, running now 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.

Deli Month at Kenny & Ziggy’s
Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak, and more than 40 delis across the U.S. and Canada will celebrate the 10th Annual National Deli Month this August, spotlighting classic Jewish delicatessens and raising funds for local charities. All month long, Kenny & Ziggy’s will offer a $45 three-course menu benefiting Holocaust Museum Houston (includes a free museum ticket with each meal).

Little Rey x La Lucha August Taco for a Cause at Little Rey
Little Rey, 2345 Mid Lane, is collaborating with sibling concept La Lucha for its next taco for a cause. Running all month, Little Rey will feature the Crispy Shrimp Taco – made with American cheese and spicy arbol chile – with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Southern Smoke Foundation.

The Generous Pour at The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille’s summer wine fest, The Generous Pour, is back for its 17th year, running through August 31. This year’s “Icons of the Vine” theme pours six standout California wines — from Rombauer Chardonnay to a custom Atlas Peak Cab by Jayson — paired with the steakhouse’s dry-aged beef and fresh seafood.

New and ongoing specials

The Levant Menu at MARCH
Michelin-starred MARCH, 1624 Westheimer, has debuted its newest tasting menu, The Levant, celebrating the rich culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean with six- and nine-course experiences. Highlights include Oyster Shawarma with caviar, A5 Wagyu Falafel, Amberjack Crudo, and Beef Cheek Fattoush, plus curated wine pairings from Cyprus, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, and Palestine.

Back-to-School Free Kids’ Meals at Comfort Foodies
Comfort Foodies, 8128 North Sam Houston Parkway West, is helping families ease into the school year with a wallet-friendly deal: now through August 31, get a free Kids’ Burger Meal or crispy Chicken Tenders Meal (drink and choice of fries or mac included) with the purchase of any adult entrée or basket. The deal runs Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. for dine-in or carry-out. One free kid’s meal per adult purchase.

Saigon Hustle Smash Burger at Pincho Burgers + Kebabs
Pincho kicks off its Houston collab series with a bold new bite: the Saigon Hustle Smash Burger, created with local favorite Saigon Hustle. The Vietnamese-inspired burger features two smashed Angus patties, pickled carrots and radishes, fresh cucumber, cilantro and garlic chili crisp mayo on a Bread Man brioche bun — available through Monday, September 1.