Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
\n Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.
\n 4051 Westheimer<\/p>\n
Lucchese Bootmaker <\/b>and Truth BBQ<\/a> 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 Ros\u00e9, boot shopping, and live music by Keller Cox. There is no cover to attend. <\/p>\n Friday, 8 p.m. 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<\/a> are $25 and include the full tasting experience. <\/p>\n Buboy Takover at J\u016aN<\/a> J\u016aN is pausing its menu to spotlight Buboy\u2014the much-anticipated concept from Top Chef: Destination Canada winner Chef Tristen Epps\u2014with 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\u2019s to come. Seats<\/a> are $135 per person, with an optional $65 wine pairing available ($200 with pairing). <\/p>\n Winofest Texas Wine Fest at The Houston Event Venue 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<\/a> start at $24. <\/p>\n Houston Restaurant Weeks
\n 4504 Nett<\/p>\n
\n Friday\u2013Sunday
\n 420 East 20th<\/p>\n
\n Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.
\n 5601 Navigation<\/p>\n
\n All month long<\/p>\n