Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:<\/p>\n
All week long<\/b><\/p>\n
Houston Restaurant Weeks Deli Month at Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s The Generous Pour at The Capital Grille Monday\u2013Tuesday<\/b><\/p>\n Sabina Sabe Pop-Up at Bandista 9th Anniversary at Dandelion Cafe Friday\u2013Sunday<\/b><\/p>\n Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens Saturday\u2013Monday<\/b><\/p>\n College Game Day and Long Weekend Brunch at PKL Social Sunday, August 31<\/b><\/p>\n Biergarten Bash at Karbach Brewing Co. White Linen Party at Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House Sunday\u2013Monday<\/b><\/p>\n
\n The Houston Food Bank\u2019s epic annual fundraiser, Houston Restaurant Weeks<\/a>, is closing out its run on Labor Day (Monday, September 1), so there\u2019s still time to dine out for a cause at your favorite Houston restaurants. Choose from multi-course menus for 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 are celebrating the 10th Annual National Deli Month<\/a>, spotlighting classic Jewish delicatessens and raising funds for local charities. Through the end of August, 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 The Capital Grille\u2019s<\/a> summer wine fest, The Generous Pour, is runs through August 31, with this year\u2019s \u201cIcons of the Vine\u201d theme pouring six standout California wines \u2014 from Rombauer Chardonnay to a custom Atlas Peak Cab by Jayson for $45 with entr\u00e9e purchase. <\/p>\n
\n The Four Seasons Hotel Houston speakeasy invites bartender Mike Prado from Oaxaca\u2019s award-winning Sabina Sabe (No. 54 Best Bar in North America) for an exclusive two-night takeover<\/a>. Guests can enjoy five signature cocktails ($25\u2013$35) featuring The Lost Explorer tequila and mezcal, plus Sabina Sabe\u2019s signature playlist, from 6\u201311pm. Reservations<\/a> for 90-minute seatings are required, with proceeds benefiting Camp H-Town.
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Friday, August 29 <\/b><\/p>\n
\n Celebrate nine years of brunch at Dandelion Cafe<\/a> with $9 Chicken and Waffles and $9 mimosa pitchers in flavors from classic orange to hibiscus honey and vanilla lavender. Specials are available for one day only at both the Bellaire and Heights locations.<\/p>\n
\n The Galveston Island Wine Festival<\/a> makes its epic return to Moody Gardens, 1 Hope, with a three-day celebration of wine, food and live music. Folks can enjoy events lie the White Linen Seafood Extravaganza, Penguins & Pinot Grand Tasting and Sunday Wine Dinner at Shearn\u2019s. Ticket pricing and hours vary by event. <\/p>\n
\n PKL Social<\/a>, 1112 Shepherd, hosts its first \u201cSaturdays at PKL: College Game Day\u201d watch party this Saturday, with six-pack drink specials, free jello shots with Game Day Buckets, and full game sound on new LED walls and TVs. Folks can also enjoy a three-day Labor Day Weekend brunch starting at 10 AM Saturday through Monday, featuring boozy drinks and brunch bites like Bananas Foster French Toast and Chicken Fried Chicken Biscuits.<\/p>\n
\n Karbach Brewing Co.<\/a>, 2032 Karbach, is hosting its annual Biergarten Bash<\/a> 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 \u2013 plus tasty Karbach suds and bites available for purchase. <\/p>\n
\n Pier 6<\/a>, 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\u2019oeuvres, with a full cash bar available. Dress in crisp whites and take in live entertainment, a DJ, and unbeatable marina views. Dinner inside requires a separate reservation. <\/p>\n