Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings:
There’s still time to snag early bird ticket pricing (available through Friday, August 22) for Houston’s can’t-miss Chefs For Farmers festival. Held next month, the experience kicks off Thursday, September 25, with the CFF x BMW Surf & Turf Supper at Navy Blue, where Chef Aaron Bludorn joins visiting stars Alberto Marcolongo (Benoit NYC, Alain Ducasse) and Lamar Moore (ETC, Chicago) for a multi-course, locally sourced feast with expert drink pairings. The weekend continues with the big event on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at Autry Park, featuring unlimited tastings, live entertainment and new activations like The Rosé Ranch, Tailgate Experience and Texas Love BBQ Zone. Proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank and Urban Harvest.
On Friday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m., Lyric Market, 411 Smith, and CocuSocial are hosting a hands-on Pasta-Making Class. You’ll learn to roll, cut, and shape fresh pappardelle and linguini. Tickets are $59.
Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach, is hosting its annual Biergarten Bash on Sunday, August 31, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free, family-friendly event features a variety of activities including yard games, a hot dog eating contest, live mural painting, a petting zoo and local vendors – plus tasty Karbach suds and bites available for purchase.
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th, is sending off summer in style with a White Linen Party on Sunday, August 31 starting at 5 p.m. Guests 21+ can sip a complimentary glass of Telmont Champagne and enjoy oysters and hors d’oeuvres, with a full cash bar available. Reserve your spot, dress in crisp whites and take in live entertainment, a DJ and beautiful marina views. Dinner inside requires a separate reservation.
On Monday, September 1, folks can join chef Aaron Bludorn and Loose Lace Run Club for a two-mile, all-levels neighborhood run at 9 a.m. After the run, head back to the Hotel Saint Augustine for a parking lot social with coffee, Perseid bites, DJ tunes, HOKA demos, cold plunges, mini massages, barber cuts and a Pilates stretch (BYO mat). A special Monday brunch at Perseid follows, with reservations recommended.