{"id":420172,"date":"2025-12-02T19:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/420172\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T19:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:38:11","slug":"coming-to-a-table-near-you-holiday-menus-festive-pop-ups-seasonal-treats-food-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/420172\/","title":{"rendered":"COMING TO A TABLE NEAR YOU: Holiday menus, festive pop-ups & seasonal treats | Food Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"

Submit entries to editor@theleadernews.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Houston\u2019s restaurants and bakeries are kicking off December with a flurry of festive flavors, special menus, charity drives and limited-time dining events. From Feges BBQ\u2019s ready-to-heat Christmas feasts and Brasserie 19\u2019s champagne-soaked holiday parties to bellagreen\u2019s anti-inflammatory \u201cGolden Glow\u201d menu, Via 313\u2019s triple-pepperoni pizza and El Bolillo\u2019s Rosca de Reyes, this month offers something for every craving. Whether you\u2019re planning a family feast, gift shopping for food lovers or seeking out a holiday splurge like Hidden Omakase\u2019s bluefin tuna breakdown, here\u2019s what\u2019s coming to a table near you.<\/p>\n

Feges BBQ \u2013 Happiest Holiday Season<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feges BBQ is rolling out a full slate of holiday fun, from a curated Holiday Gift Guide for BBQ lovers to ready-to-heat Christmas platters with smoked meats, sides and sweets. Smoked brisket tamales by the dozen are available for local pickup and nationwide delivery, and families can meet Santa at the Spring Branch location during the fifth annual \u201cVery Feges Christmas\u201d on Dec. 20.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Spring Branch: 8217 Long Point Rd, 77055; Greenway Plaza: 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite C-210, 77046 (in The Hub at Greenway).When:<\/strong> Pre-order Christmas menus for local pickup by Friday, Dec. 19; order by Monday, Dec. 22 for nationwide delivery.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> fegesbbq.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Brasserie 19 \u2013 A Month of Sparkling Holiday Glamour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brasserie 19 is closing out the year with a full month of festivities in true River Oaks style, including DJ-driven Santa Le Brunch de Funk (Dec. 6), piano nights at Le Club du Dimanche (Dec. 7 and Holiday Edition Dec. 14), Sparkling Le Brunch de Funk (Dec. 28), and a \u201cMidnight in Paris\u201d New Year\u2019s Eve celebration on Dec. 31. Look for holiday sweaters, melted raclette, live piano, seasonal cocktails and a Mo\u00ebt-Hennessy midnight toast.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong>\u00a01962 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Select dates throughout December; NYE party 8 p.m.\u20131 a.m. on Dec. 31.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong>\u00a0brasserie19.com<\/a><\/p>\n

bellagreen \u2013 \u201cGolden Glow\u201d Winter Seasonal Menu<\/strong><\/p>\n

bellagreen is leaning into the Golden Glow wellness trend with an anti-inflammatory winter menu built around turmeric, ginger, sweet potatoes, kale, berries, salmon and more. Dishes include Golden Glow Chicken Soup, Golden Grain & Arugula Salad, a Golden Glow Roasted Veggie Bowl, Golden Glow Seared Salmon, plus Peppermint and German Chocolate cheesecakes.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong>\u00a0748 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Seasonal menu available through February.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> bellagreen.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Via 313 \u2013 Triple Threat Pizza & Holiday HubCaps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Detroit-style Via 313 is rolling out its Triple Threat Pizza loaded with smoked, jalape\u00f1o and natural-casing pepperoni, along with Apple Charlie\u2019s Old Fashioned cocktail. Holiday HubCaps return with Gingerbread, Hot Cocoa and Peppermint cookie-and-ice-cream creations. A portion of sales supports the brand\u2019s Better Giving Through Pizza initiative benefiting Recenter Houston,\u00a0a treatment center for those overcoming alcohol and drug addiction.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 1541 N. Shepherd Dr., Suite 1000, Houston, 77008.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Limited-time menu through Feb. 1.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> via313.com<\/a><\/p>\n

El Bolillo Bakery \u2013 Cakes, Conchas, Rosca & Tamales<\/strong><\/p>\n

El Bolillo is in full holiday mode with 6″ Snowman and Reindeer holiday cakes (both vanilla tres leches), chocolate cream\u2013filled conchas, traditional Rosca de Reyes and warm tamales in flavors like pork, pork habanero, chicken & hatch chile and rajas con queso. A three-tamale combo with a free drink is also available.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 2517 Airline Dr., Houston, 77009.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Cakes and conchas available though Dec. 24; Rosca de Reyes Jan. 2\u20136 (preorder and in-store); tamales available in-store and via Uber Eats.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> elbolillo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Common Bond \u2013 Holiday Preorders, Pastries & Winter Sips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common Bond\u2019s holiday preorder menu includes showstoppers like a Black Forest B\u00fbche de No\u00ebl, Vanilla Pistachio Raspberry Wreath entremet, classic pies, cornbreads, challah rolls, and holiday bundles of pies and cookies. New seasonal bakery items (Cherry Almond Croissant, Mexican Hot Chocolate Macaron, Glazed Croissant Loaf) join a full lineup of winter drinks such as Peppermint Mochas, Gingerbread Lattes, S\u2019mores Cold Brew, Spiced Mexican Mochas and Caramel Br\u00fbl\u00e9e Lattes.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong>\u00a0449 W. 19th St., Suite B-100, 77008.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Preorders Dec. 1\u201320 for pickup Dec. 23\u201324<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> commonbondcafe.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hugo\u2019s \u2013 Three-Course Lunch in Montrose<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hugo\u2019s is offering a $42 three-course lunch with choices like Sopa Azteca or Caesar salad, mains ranging from tacos de birria, shrimp tostadas and vegetable enchiladas to fish of the day or skirt steak, plus desserts like eggnog cheesecake or churros rellenos.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 1600 Westheimer @ Mandell<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Lunch Thursdays & Fridays, 11:30 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $42 per person plus beverage, tax & gratuity.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong>\u00a0hugosrestaurant.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Caracol \u2013 Coastal Mexican Lunch Prix Fixe<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Caracol, guests can enjoy a $42 three-course lunch featuring pear salad or creamy squash soup, followed by entr\u00e9es like smoked octopus, roasted chicken, arrachera, vegetable enchiladas or grilled striped bass, with desserts such as brioche-style capirotada or mocha flan.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 2200 Post Oak Blvd. #160<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Lunch Monday\u2013Friday, 11:30 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $42 per person plus beverage, tax & gratuity<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong>\u00a0caracol.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Xochi \u2013 Oaxacan-Inspired Midday Feast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Xochi\u2019s $42 three-course lunch features starters like butternut squash salad or creamy cauliflower soup, followed by mains such as shrimp with chile de ajo, chile relleno, skirt steak, fish of the day or crispy duck tacos, and sweets like chocolate-mint tres leches or hazelnut flan.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 1777 Walker St. in the Marriott Marquis Houston\u00a0<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Lunch Monday\u2013Friday, 11:30 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $42 per person plus beverage, tax & gratuity<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong>\u00a0xochihouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Zaranda \u2013 Elevated $42 Midtown Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zaranda\u2019s weekday lunch offers a Caesar salad or soup of the day, followed by mains like a prime rib torta, king salmon salad, marinated rainbow trout, picanha, roasted chicken or vegetarian tacos, with desserts including warm date cake or reques\u00f3n cheese flan.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 1550 Lamar<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Lunch Monday\u2013Friday, 11 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $42 per person plus beverage, tax & gratuity.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0<\/strong>ZarandaHouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Blue Claw Seafood \u2013 \u201cRainbow Road\u201d Holiday Giving & Daily Deals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blue Claw is partnering with The Rainbow Room to collect new toys, clothing and essentials for children in the foster care system throughout December, culminating in a Dec. 23 holiday meal and gift event for the kids. Diners can also enjoy the new \u201c7 Days of Cravings\u201d daily specials, from Margarita Monday ($5 margaritas + $1 oysters) and Tequila Tuesday (half-off tequila and lobster burgers) to Wine Wednesday, Risotto Thursday, Fish Friday, Kids Eat Free Saturdays and Sunday seafood boil deals.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 13232 Northwest Fwy, Houston.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Donations all December; Rainbow Room visit Dec. 17; children\u2019s holiday meal Dec. 23, noon\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> blueclawrestaurants.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hidden Omakase \u2013 Winter Bluefin Wonderland at Wooster\u2019s Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michelin-recommended Hidden Omakase is hosting a one-night-only Winter Bluefin Wonderland pop-up with a whole tuna breakdown, endless sushi, a handroll station, mobile oyster shucking, cowgirl caviar, live entertainment, complimentary cocktails and valet.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Wooster\u2019s Garden, 3315 Milam St., Houston, 77006.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $325 per person + tax; tickets via Resy.<\/p>\n

Haii Keii \u2013 $55 Holiday Menu & Half-Off Nights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upper Kirby\u2019s upscale Asian steakhouse Haii Keii is offering a $55 three-course Holiday Menu nightly from 5 p.m., featuring starters like Thai Chile Shrimp or Pork Belly, mains including filet mignon, Gulf red snapper, Chilean sea bass or the luxe Murakami Roll, plus desserts such as Ube Cheesecake or a Twixx Bombe. Guests can also splurge on upgrades like Wagyu flights, and enjoy Half-Off Wagyu & Whiskey Wednesdays and Half-Off Maki & Sake Sundays all season.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 3300 Kirby Dr., Suite 9-A, Houston.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Holiday prix fixe and weekly specials available evenings during the holiday season.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> haiikeii.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Torchy\u2019s Tacos \u2013 Queso Gold Card & Holiday Party Packs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Torchy\u2019s is bringing back its coveted Queso Gold Card\u2014spend $250 or more on gift cards in-restaurant starting Nov. 19 and earn a card good for free Green Chile Queso with purchase through Dec. 31, 2026, while supplies last. Shoppers who spend $25 on gift cards receive a $5 Taco Cash Card, and holiday Family Meals and Party Packs make it easy to feed 4\u201310 people with tacos, tortillas, rice, beans, chips and salsa. Hooky Hour (weekdays 2\u20136 p.m.) offers half-priced drinks and $6 apps, including a holiday-themed margarita.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 350 W. 19th St., Ste. A, Houston, 77008.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> torchystacos.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Jason\u2019s Deli \u2013 Gather & Graze Charcuterie + Holiday Gift Card Bonus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jason\u2019s Deli\u2019s new Gather & Graze Charcuterie Box packs pepperoni, hard salami, cheeses, olives, piquillo peppers, artichokes, pesto aioli and house-made toasties and flatbread\u2014perfect for office lunches or parties through Dec. 31. Guests who buy $50 in gift cards Nov. 17\u2013Dec. 28 get a $5 promo card for January, plus Deli Dollar members receive an extra $5; participating delis also offer a free Coca-Cola + Jason\u2019s Deli Polar Bear ornament with qualifying gift card purchases while supplies last.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> 11120 Northwest Fwy, Houston, 77092.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> jasonsdeli.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Comfort & Holiday Dining Round-Up \u2013 National Food Days & Feasts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golden Corral<\/strong> is celebrating National Comfort Food Day (Dec. 5) with its all-you-can-eat comfort classics and a limited-time Holiday Buffet from 4 p.m. to close, plus Holiday Meals To Go for Christmas Eve and Day.<\/p>\n

Jason\u2019s Deli<\/strong> is marking comfort season with Vegetable Soup, Beef Stew, Harvest Turkey Sandwiches and Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake through Dec. 31.<\/p>\n

Nothing Bundt Cakes<\/strong> offers its Bundtember lineup and limited-time Coconut Cream Snowflake Cake (Dec. 1\u201314).<\/p>\n

Teriyaki Madness<\/strong> celebrates National Chicken Teriyaki Day (Dec. 11) with a BOGO bowl offer for Mad Rewards members and a chance to win free bowls for a year, plus free delivery week (Dec. 11\u201317).<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> goldencorral.com<\/a>; jasonsdeli.com<\/a>; nothingbundtcakes.com<\/a>; teriyakimadness.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Holiday Dining Out \u2013 Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perry\u2019s Steakhouse<\/strong> is offering two special Christmas Eve dine-in menus on Dec. 24: a 3-course menu starting at $69 and a 4-course Rare and Well Done Menu at $139, with luxurious starters, surf-and-turf entr\u00e9es and festive desserts (credit card reservations required; $15 cancellation fee after Dec. 22).<\/p>\n

J. Alexander\u2019s<\/strong> will be open Christmas Eve and New Year\u2019s Eve with its full menu of wood-fired specialties and cocktails. Golden Corral\u2019s Holiday Buffet and Holiday Meals To Go are available Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (hours vary by location).<\/p>\n

Jason\u2019s Deli\u2019s<\/strong> Fall Flavors catering runs all December for easy holiday hosting.<\/p>\n

Nothing Bundt Cakes<\/strong> continues Bundtember with a limited-time Peppermint Chocolate Chip flavor Dec. 8\u201328.<\/p>\n

Dog Haus<\/strong> offers shareable bundles and catering all month, plus cocktails and late-night fuel for New Year\u2019s Eve. Teriyaki Madness will be open with modified hours on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n

Info:<\/strong> perryssteakhouse.com<\/a>; jalexanders.com<\/a>; goldencorral.com<\/a>; jasonsdeli.com<\/a>; nothingbundtcakes.com<\/a>; doghaus.com<\/a>; teriyakimadness.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Submit entries to editor@theleadernews.com Houston\u2019s restaurants and bakeries are kicking off December with a flurry of festive flavors,…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":420173,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5130],"tags":[37459,4345,358,3187],"class_list":{"0":"post-420172","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-food_drink","9":"tag-houston","10":"tag-texas","11":"tag-tx"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115651668003555158","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/420172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=420172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/420172\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/420173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=420172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=420172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=420172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}