Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:<\/p>\n
All week long<\/b><\/p>\n
Negroni Week Monday, September 22<\/b><\/p>\n Bas\u2019s Cheesesteak Pop-Up at Burger Bodega Thursday, September 25<\/b><\/p>\n Louis Jadot Wine Dinner Iron Bartender at Lyric Market CFF x BMW Surf & Turf Supper at Navy Blue Friday\u2013Sunday<\/b><\/p>\n Karbachtoberfest at Karbach Brewing Co. Saturday, September 20<\/b><\/p>\n Oktoberfest at Little Woodrow\u2019s Saturday\u2013Sunday<\/b><\/p>\n Chefs for Farmers at Autry Park All month long<\/b><\/p>\n Two Dine for $99 at Brennan\u2019s Chiles en Nogada at Hugo\u2019s Hunger Action Month
\n Houston bars and restaurants are joining thousands of venues globally in Negroni Week<\/a>, celebrating the iconic Negroni cocktail while supporting Slow Food’s mission for a more equitable and sustainable food and beverage world. Participating spots include HiFi at The Finn, Rosie Cannonball, Bayou & Bottle, Flora, Eight Row Flint East End, Milton\u2019s, Lee’s <\/b>and more.<\/p>\n
\n Burger Bodega<\/a> founder Abbas Dhanan continues his smash hit cheesesteak pop-up, Bas\u2019s Cheesesteak, this Monday at Burger Bodega, 4520 Washington, beginning at 6 p.m. Pre-orders drop this Friday via @basscheesesteaks, with pickup beginning at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
\n Guests are invited to a Louis Jadot Wine Dinner at Etoile Cuisine et Bar<\/a>, 1101-11 Uptown Park. The four-course dinner features wines from Burgundy\u2019s largest producer, Louis Jadot, along with dishes such as Gulf red snapper with caramelized fennel and blue crab bisque and pheasant breast with morel sauce. The evening begins at 6:30\u202fp.m., and tickets are $115 per person, plus tax and gratuity. <\/p>\n
\n The Periwinkle Foundation\u2019s annual Iron Bartender<\/a> competition returns to Lyric Market, 411 Smith, bringing together six top bartenders from Houston\u2019s best bars and restaurants. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., guests can sip on competing cocktails, vote for the People\u2019s Choice Award, and watch as one finalist takes home the Iron Bartender title. Tickets are $75 for tastings, or $350 for the cocktail dinner, with proceeds benefiting pediatric cancer patients at Texas Children\u2019s Cancer and Hematology Center. <\/p>\n
\n Epic farm-to-table festival Chefs For Farmers kicks off with the CFF x BMW Surf & Turf Supper<\/a> at Navy Blue<\/b>, 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. <\/p>\n
\n Karbach Brewing Co.\u2019s<\/b> beloved Bavarian celebration<\/a> continues its three-weekend run at Karbach Brewery, 2032 Karbach. Join for live music, stein-hoisting contests, bratwurst tosses, wiener dog races, seasonal Karbachtoberfest brew, German food, bingo, giveaways and family-friendly fun. The fun is free and open to the public. <\/p>\n
\n Little Woody\u2019s<\/a> stein hoisting and dachshund racing continues this Saturday. Little Woodrow\u2019s Tomball, 11241 Timbertech, hosts Oktoberfest at 1 p.m.; the fun kicks off at Little Woodrow\u2019s Heights, 2631 White Oak, at 5 p.m.; Little Woodrow\u2019s Bellaire, 4235 Bellaire, welcomes Oktoberfest fun at 6 p.m.; Little Woodrow\u2019s Katy, 22225 Katy Freeway, hosts Oktoberfest at 6 p.m.; and Little Woodrow\u2019s Sugar Land, 16535 Southwest Freeway, kicks off at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
\n Chefs for Farmers<\/a> big event takes place on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at Autry Park, featuring unlimited tastings, live entertainment and new activations like The Ros\u00e9 Ranch, Tailgate Experience and Texas Love BBQ Zone. Proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank and Urban Harvest. <\/p>\n
\n Brennan\u2019s<\/a>, 3300 Smith, is bringing back its Three-Course, Two Dine for $99 experience all September long. Guests can start with Snapping Turtle Soup or Shrimp R\u00e9moulade, then choose entrees like Petite Filet Oscar, Gulf Shrimp & Grits or Eggs Brennan before finishing with Mississippi Mud Pie, Bananas Foster or Creole Bread Pudding Souffl\u00e9 (+$5). Select wines are specially priced at $9\/glass or $30\/bottle. Reserve online or call 713-522-9711 and mention \u201cTwo Dine for $99.\u201d <\/p>\n
\n Hugo\u2019s<\/a>, 1600 Westheimer, is celebrating walnut and pomegranate season with its annual Chiles en Nogada, served throughout September only. Representing the colors of the Mexican flag, the festive Puebla-born dish features poblano peppers stuffed with pork, apples, pears, peaches, plantains, almonds and raisins, topped with creamy walnut sauce and garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley. The special includes two peppers with rice for $29. <\/p>\n
\n Houston Food Bank<\/b> and partner agencies mark September as Hunger Action Month<\/a>. This year\u2019s theme, What Does Home Mean to You, highlights how safe, affordable housing supports food security, with opportunities to advocate, volunteer, and donate throughout the month. <\/p>\n