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Celebrations from the Sky Lawn at POST Houston. Courtesy photo.<\/p>\n

Houston\u2019s food and beverage scene always has a lot going on \u2014 but how to choose what to spend your time and money on? Houston Food Finder\u00a0associate editor Mario-Sebastian Berry<\/b><\/a> shares his personal picks below to help you decide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Submit your upcoming special or event for consideration in a future \u201c5 Things\u201d by emailing us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Celebrate Independence Day Downtown With Stars, Stripes And Skyline Views<\/p>\n

The POST Houston<\/b><\/a> is hosting a Fourth of July celebration on the Skylawn from 5 to 10 p.m. this Friday. In addition to a full view of the City of Houston\u2019s Freedom Over Texas<\/b><\/a> fireworks show, the event features multiple circus performers<\/b>, complimentary balloon artists<\/b>, face painting<\/b>, food vendors<\/b>, multiple rooftop bars<\/b> and live performances by Houston Brass Band<\/b><\/a> and Alias Band<\/b><\/a>. From 6 to 8 p.m., the Downtown Houston food hall and entertainment venue is also giving away swag and advance screening tickets to the new Smurfs movie<\/a> to guests who stop by the Smurfs table. It is recommended that guests find their seats on the rooftop lawn area on the west side of the building by 9 p.m. to ensure the best fireworks viewing experience. The building is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., while restaurants in POST Market will close at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

\"RamenRamen Tatsuya\u2019s Texas Tonk is available through July 2025. Courtesy photo.
\nPopular Texas Barbecue Ramen Returns<\/p>\n

Mario says, \u201cRamen-Tatsu-ya\u2019s latest iteration of its Texas barbecue ramen returns for the month of July. This is the first time it\u2019s been available this long, with previous releases drawing lines out the door, so hopefully everyone should have a chance to get their hands on a bowl.\u201d<\/p>\n

Saddle up for big Texas flavor at Ramen Tatsu-ya<\/b><\/a>. The Austin-based ramen shop, with a Montrose location at 1722 California and a Memorial City location on the way, has released its popular Texas Tonk<\/b>, a bold, brisket-loaded tonkotsu ramen that brings together comforting Japanese flavors and Texas barbecue in one bowl. This returning, limited-time dish features a rich 60-hour pork bone broth, thin Hakata-style noodles, smoked brisket, smoked and pickled jalape\u00f1os, negi, fermented takana mustard greens and a marinated ajitama egg.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been tweaking and tinkering with this recipe for more than a decade,\u201d says chef and founder Tatsu Aikawa<\/b>. \u201cThe idea was to balance richness with brightness \u2014 like brisket with pickles and onions,\u201d adds corporate chef Takuya \u2018Tako\u2019 Matsumoto <\/b>in a recent press release. \u201cThe pickled jalape\u00f1os are spicy, tangy and crisp. The takana adds crunch and a touch of mustardy sourness. It\u2019s all designed to complement the meatiness and still remind you of where this ramen comes from.\u201d The Texas Tonk is available for dine-in only at all Austin and Houston locations and best paired with a glass of ice-cold Big Red.<\/p>\n

\"AA promotional image for a Malai Ice Cream Party at Kiran\u2019s. Courtesy photo.
\nSouth Asian-Inspired Ice Cream Book Tour Hits Houston<\/p>\n

Mario says, \u201cWe\u2019ve got the inside scoop on one sweet event happening next Thursday\u2026 or would it be Ice Cream Thursdae? Get your tickets now and a chance to beat the summer heat with innovative flavors infused with traditional South Asian ingredients.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Thursday, July 10<\/b>, foodies and cookbook enthusiasts alike are invited to cool off at Kiran\u2019s<\/b><\/a> for a Malai Ice Cream Party<\/b><\/a>. Pooja Bavishi<\/b>, the mastermind behind the acclaimed Brooklyn-based, South Asian-inspired ice cream company Malai<\/b><\/a>, will make a special appearance to discuss and promote her new cookbook, Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors<\/a>. The event, co-hosted by chef-owner Kiran Verma<\/b> \u2014 a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Texas \u2014 takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. and promises to be a sweet-and-savory treat. It includes light bites<\/b>, soft drinks<\/b> and colorful desserts<\/b> straight from the pages of the Malai cookbook. Guests will enjoy a live demo<\/b> and samples of a recipe from the book, followed by a fireside chat and book signing. The book, which features 100 recipes and personal stories, will be available for purchase courtesy of Kindred Stories<\/a>, a Houston bookstore dedicated to fostering a love of reading and community. Tickets are available on Eventbrite<\/a> for $37.89 or for $80.11 with a copy of the book included.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"MainCrystal lights hang over the main dining room of Cocody in River Oaks. Courtesy Photo.
\nReserve a Special Wine Dinner at a Stunning French River Oaks Restaurant\u00a0<\/p>\n

Phaedra says, \u201cHave you visited Cocody from brothers David and Sylvain Denis? The duo have been admired for their work in Houston since their days at Le Mistral. David, a longtime executive chef, and Sylvain, a sommelier, work with another chef, Lionel Debon, who was just inducted into the prestigious Ma\u00eetres Cuisiniers de France<\/a>. David Denis was previously inducted, so that means that Cocody is now the only restaurant in Houston led by two Master Chefs of France. This dinner is the perfect opportunity to get to know the restaurant.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cocody<\/b><\/a>, located in the heart of River Oaks at 1971 West Gray, is hosting a five-course wine dinner<\/b> on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m.<\/b> It\u2019s inspired by the Tour de France, but the reasonably priced, multi-course wine dinner is also a good opportunity to get to know this restaurant. According to a representative from Cocody, it\u2019s also the only one led by two Ma\u00eetres Cuisiniers de France<\/a> (Master Chefs of France) \u2014 chef David Denis<\/b> and Lionel Debon<\/b>. Each course of the Tour de France dinner will pay homage to a place along the route, and longtime local wine shop French Country Wines<\/b><\/a> is helping curate the drink pairings. The cost is $120 per person plus tax and gratuity; seats are limited. To reserve your seats, go online<\/a> or call (832) 203-8899.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"RubenPastry chef Ruben Ortega of H Town Restaurant Group. Courtesy photo.
\nLearn About Chocolate at a Three-Course Dinner With One of Houston\u2019s Best Pastry Chefs<\/p>\n

Mario says \u201cI\u2019ll end this week\u2019s list on a sweet note. Don\u2019t miss your chance to treat yourself to dinner (and chocolate) with la jefa del Houston Food Finder and one of Houston\u2019s most lauded pastry chefs!\u201d<\/p>\n

Join Houston Food Finder founder and editor Phaedra Cook<\/b><\/a> and 2023 James Beard Award finalist pastry chef Ruben Ortega<\/b> for a can\u2019t-miss Airbnb Experience at Caracol<\/a> on Wednesday, July 16<\/b> beginning at 6:30 p.m. At the Chocolate Exploration & Three-Course Dinner<\/b><\/a>, guests will learn how cacao beans are turned into chocolate, try authentic mole<\/b>, share appetizers<\/b>, a savory dish<\/b> and a sweet treat <\/b>before ending the meal with traditional Mexican hot chocolate<\/b>. The cost is $91 per person and includes a surprise to take home. There are only six seats left for the event, so act fast and reserve your tickets online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mario-Sebastian Berry is a wine and spirits vendor who has been in the hospitality industry since 2002. Currently, he represents Blanco, Texas-based Andalusia Whiskey Co.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0He holds numerous wine, beer and spirits certifications including Certified Sommelier. Somehow, he also finds time to be Houston Food Finder\u2019s associate editor and social media manager.<\/p>\n

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