Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
2300 Westheimer
Celebrate National Caviar Day like a true baller at one of Houston’s top people-watching perches. All day long, guests can enjoy caviar at-cost – from Imperia “Royal ossetra” to Delicacy Osetra black, “Russian sturgeon” – and pop bottles of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label for $59 while supplies last.
Fried Chicken and Caviar at Uchi and Uchiko
Friday, all day
Uchi, 904 Westheimer; Uchiko, 1801 Post Oak
In celebration of National Fried Chicken Day and National Caviar Day, folks can enjoy a decadent “Karaage + Caviar” special. The dish features crispy Chicken Karaage with brown butter, maple, crème fraîche, chives and a full ounce of Paddlefish Caviar from The Caviar Co. for $48. Guests can also enjoy half-off glasses of house Champagne during happy hour.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
1501 Silver
MAVEN at Sawyer Yards is getting festive with a family-friendly Christmas in July bash this weekend, rocking summer fun in the form of splash pads, snow cones, and Jell-O shots, plus holiday vibes with face painting, tree crafts and a stocking decorating contest. Free to attend; just pay for food and drinks.
Saint Arnold Downtown Pub Crawl
Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m.
Saint Arnold’s iconic Pub Crawl returns to Downtown, and this round’s pairing pints with skyscrapers. Start the crawl between 2 and 3 p.m. at any participating bar — Angel Share, Dean’s, Little Dipper, Shay McElroy’s, Underground Hall or Flying Saucer — to grab your punch card and sip your way through the lineup. Hit all the stops by 6 p.m. and score a brand-new commemorative pint glass at the final stop, Flying Saucer. Free to attend, and yes — designated drivers can win a glass too.
Latin Restaurant Weeks
All weekend long
Now in its seventh year, Latin Restaurant Weeks is back with two flavor-packed weeks spotlighting the vibrant tastes and traditions of Latin America, running through July 25. The celebration features exclusive menus and specials from over 60 local spots, including Hugo’s, The Lymbar, La Pupusa Loca, The Food Zone and more, offering everything from Dominican comfort food and Afro-Caribbean stews to Peruvian ceviche and modern fusion bites.