Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:<\/p>\n
All week long<\/b><\/p>\n
Dazed and Delicious at Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar Wednesday, August 20<\/b><\/p>\n Wine & Dine: Top Chef Edition at J\u016aN Thursday, August 21<\/b><\/p>\n Tiki Takeover at Brenner\u2019s on the Bayou Friday, August 22<\/b><\/p>\n Bricoleur Vineyards Wine Dinner at Guard and Grace Saturday, August 23<\/b><\/p>\n Adios Summer Fiesta at Lyric Market Saturday\u2013Sunday<\/b><\/p>\n NOLA Jazz Brunch at Brennan\u2019s Sunday, August 24<\/b><\/p>\n Feast of Saint Arnold at Saint Arnold Brewery All month long <\/b> Deli Month at Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s Little Rey x La Lucha August Taco for a Cause at Little Rey The Generous Pour at The Capital Grille New and ongoing specials<\/b><\/p>\n The Levant Menu at MARCH Back-to-School Free Kids\u2019 Meals at Comfort Foodies
\n Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar<\/a> is serving up a week of tasty back-to-school deals during its \u201cDazed and Delicious\u201d 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. <\/p>\n
\n The Wine & Dine: Top Chef Edition returns to J\u016aN<\/b>, 420 East 20th, with Top Chef Season 22 alum Zubair Mohajir, who\u2019ll 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<\/a> are $110, with an optional $55 wine pairing. <\/p>\n
\n Brenner\u2019s on the Bayou<\/b>, 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 pi\u00f1a colada cheesecake with a blackstrap espresso martini. Tickets<\/a> are $125 plus tax, and guests must be 21 or older. <\/p>\n
\n Guard and Grace<\/b>, 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<\/a> are $165 plus tax and gratuity. <\/p>\n
\n Lyric Market<\/b>, 411 Smith, is saying goodbye to summer and hola to fiesta at its lively afternoon celebration, Adios Summer Fiesta<\/a>, from 1 to 5 p.m. Folks can enjoy tacos and dishes from all nine vendors, live mariachi music, Loter\u00eda games with prizes and tequila specials. Get two hours of free parking with any food or drink purchase.<\/p>\n
\n Brennan\u2019s<\/a>, 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. <\/p>\n
\n Saint Arnold<\/b>, 2000 Lyons, hosts its 15th annual Feast of Saint Arnold<\/a> fundraiser for Texas Children\u2019s Hospital\u2019s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center with a medieval-style beer dinner. Guests will arrive at 5 p.m. for hors d\u2019oeuvres 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.<\/p>\n
Houston Restaurant Weeks
Houston Restaurant Weeks<\/a> is back, running now through Labor Day Monday, September 1. The Houston Food Bank\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n
\n Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s<\/a>, 1743 Post Oak, and more than 40 delis across the U.S. and Canada will celebrate the 10th Annual National Deli Month<\/a> this August, spotlighting classic Jewish delicatessens and raising funds for local charities. All month long, Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s will offer a $45 three-course menu benefiting Holocaust Museum Houston (includes a free museum ticket with each meal). <\/p>\n
\n Little Rey<\/a>, 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 \u2013 made with American cheese and spicy arbol chile \u2013 with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Southern Smoke Foundation.<\/p>\n
\n The Capital Grille\u2019s<\/a> summer wine fest, The Generous Pour, is back for its 17th year, running through August 31. This year\u2019s \u201cIcons of the Vine\u201d theme pours six standout California wines \u2014 from Rombauer Chardonnay to a custom Atlas Peak Cab by Jayson \u2014 paired with the steakhouse\u2019s dry-aged beef and fresh seafood.<\/p>\n
\n Michelin-starred MARCH<\/a>, 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. <\/p>\n
\n Comfort Foodies<\/a>, 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\u2019 Burger Meal or crispy Chicken Tenders Meal (drink and choice of fries or mac included) with the purchase of any adult entr\u00e9e or basket. The deal runs Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. for dine-in or carry-out. One free kid\u2019s meal per adult purchase.<\/p>\n