{"id":163455,"date":"2025-08-21T09:35:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/163455\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:35:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:35:14","slug":"bon-appetit-names-casaema-in-houston-to-best-breakfast-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/163455\/","title":{"rendered":"Bon Appetit names Casaema in Houston to best breakfast list"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey, remember that cute little girl from Black-ish? You know \u2013 the girl from <a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/view\/who-me-i-know-youre-talking-to-me-huh-what-gif-17854351\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this meme<\/a>. Well, she\u2019s a grown woman now, and she\u2019s coming to Houston to close out this summer season with a bang. <\/p>\n<p>Marsai Martin\u2019s Sai Summer Cookout touches down in Houston this year, bringing together community, culture, and connection for a three-day celebration. Launched in 2023, the Cookout (created by actress\/producer\/tastemaker Martin) was created as an innovative way to inspire, unite, and celebrate life through culture, connection, and community. The inaugural event debuted in Atlanta, followed by a second gathering in Washington, D.C., each bringing together students, alumni, and supporters of historically Black colleges and universities. <\/p>\n<p class=\"shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"f5d05\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"fc47b4ce87868f54750d34be861bdfcd\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%201350'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sai-summer-cookout-poster.png\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" alt=\"Sai Summer Cookout poster\"\/> The Sai Summer Cookout is coming to the TSU campus on Labor Day Weekend.Courtesy of Sai Summer Cookout<\/p>\n<p>Set for Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31, on the historic campus of Texas Southern University, the event will feature live music, incredible food, and immersive experiences. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m so excited to bring Sai Summer Cookout to Texas Southern,&#8221; said the Plano native in a statement. &#8220;I spent so many summers here with my family, so coming back feels like home. I\u2019ve always loved gathering people \u2014 there\u2019s nothing like the energy when we come together to celebrate, support one another, and just enjoy life. This weekend is about my generation connecting with those before us, building new memories, and loving on each other.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The weekend will feature performances from Houston rap legend Paul Wall (fresh from <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/BuFzOfvzEJ8?si=trJV1EL1l5p6pvM0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">entertaining preschoolers and their parents<\/a> last weekend), Ari Camille, MonaLeo, and kwn, alongside DJ sets from Richy Smart, DJ Slater Rose, and Mr. Rogers. Scott Evans, host of the YouTube talk show House Guest, will share hosting duties with Love Island season six winner Serena Page and Wild \u2018n Out regular Zoie \u201cGotDamnZo\u201d Fenty.<\/p>\n<p>The Cookout is also partnering with renowned TikTok food critic Keith Lee (who <a href=\"https:\/\/dallas.culturemap.com\/news\/real-estate\/keith-lee-tiktok-dallas-resident\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">recently moved to Texas<\/a> \u2013 to be closer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonpublicmedia.org\/articles\/arts-culture\/food\/2023\/11\/30\/471073\/keith-lee-houston-restaurants-puddery-rave-reviews\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">our food<\/a>, we\u2019re assuming) to debut a food court experience that brings together flavor, fellowship, and the best of the local culinary scene. According to a representative, participants include Lee-approved joints such as <a href=\"https:\/\/houston.culturemap.com\/news\/restaurants-bars\/keith-lee-puddery-toast-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Puddery<\/a>, Cool Runnings, Tacos Do\u00f1a Lena, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@htxfoodplug_\/video\/7309623108317678894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HTX Food Plug<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the weekend schedule:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 29<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ee-ul\">\n<li>Meet &amp; Greet with Marsai Martin<\/li>\n<li>Urban Trivia Night<\/li>\n<li>Kick-Off Party at House of Blues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 30<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ee-ul\">\n<li>Sai Soul Sessions: Yoga &amp; Soundbath with Walk Good LA<\/li>\n<li>Black Excellence Brunch x SSC at TSU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sunday, August 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ee-ul\">\n<li>The Main Event: <strong>The Cookout<\/strong> \u2013 food, music, laughter, and love<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tickets start at $25 for the kick-off party and $65 for the cookout. For more information about Sai Summer Cookout, including VIP passes, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/saisummercookout.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/saisummercookout.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hey, remember that cute little girl from Black-ish? You know \u2013 the girl from this meme. 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