{"id":451419,"date":"2025-12-16T18:10:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/451419\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T18:10:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:10:21","slug":"coming-to-a-table-near-you-where-to-eat-toast-celebrate-food-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/451419\/","title":{"rendered":"COMING TO A TABLE NEAR YOU: Where to eat, toast &#038; celebrate | Food Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"874\"><strong>Submit entries to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleadernews.com\/food_drink\/coming-to-a-table-near-you-where-to-eat-toast-celebrate\/mailto:editor@theleadernews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">editor@theleadernews.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"874\">Houston diners have no shortage of ways to eat, drink and be merry this season. From gift-card bonuses and seafood feasts to over\u2013the\u2013top holiday cocktails, charity dishes that warm more than just your plate, and a packed lineup of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year\u2019s celebrations, local restaurants are serving up festive menus, to-go feasts and one-night-only experiences all across the city.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Gifts, Sips &amp; Specials<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"436\"><strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"125\">Kata Robata &amp; Katami \u2013 Holiday Gift Card Bonus<\/strong><br data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"128\"\/><strong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"137\">WHAT:<\/strong> Buy $100 in gift cards in person and receive a $20 bonus card (good Jan. 1\u2013March 31; dine-in only, must be used in full). No limit on purchases.<br data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"285\"\/><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"294\">WHEN:<\/strong> Through December<br data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"314\"\/><strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"324\">WHERE:<\/strong> Kata Robata, 3600 Kirby Dr., Ste. H; Katami, 2701 W. Dallas St.<br data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"391\"\/><strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"400\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/katarobata.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">katarobata.com<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/katamihouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">katamihouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"832\"><strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"485\">Roma Ristorante \u2013 Feast of the Seven Fishes<\/strong><br data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"488\"\/><strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"497\">WHAT:<\/strong> Italian-American \u201cFeast of the Seven Fishes\u201d Christmas Eve dinner featuring calamari fritti, octopus salad, lobster ravioli, baked salmon, grilled tuna and more for $69.50 per guest plus tax and gratuity.<br data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"705\"\/><strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"714\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 24, 4\u20139 p.m.<br data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"735\"\/><strong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"745\">WHERE:<\/strong> Roma Ristorante, 2347 University Blvd.<br data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\/><strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"796\">INFO:<\/strong> Call restaurant for reservations, 713-664-7581<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1467\"><strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"867\">Holiday Cocktails Around Town<\/strong><br data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\/><strong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"879\">WHAT:<\/strong> Seasonal cocktail menus with eggnogs, peppermint martinis, ros\u00e9 bubbles and more, plus a bottled coquito to-go.<br data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\/><strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1003\">WHEN:<\/strong> Through Dec. 31 (Coquito available while supplies last)<br data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\/><strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1072\">WHERE:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\"\/>\u2013 Fielding\u2019s River Oaks, Novel River Oaks, 3750 Westheimer Rd.<br data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1204\"\/>\u2013 The Spot Lounge &amp; Bar, 2003 Emancipation Ave.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"2114\"><strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1541\">Fielding\u2019s + JDS Legacy Foundation \u2013 Charity Dishes for Warming Kits<\/strong><br data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1544\"\/><strong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1553\">WHAT:<\/strong> Order the December \u201cCharity Dish\u201d and 100% of proceeds help fund Christmas Warming Kits (sleeping bag, hat, scarf, gloves) for unhoused neighbors. Featured dishes: Wood-Fired Rotisserie Chicken at Fielding\u2019s Wood Grill and Veal Piccata Normandy at Fielding\u2019s River Oaks.<br data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1827\"\/><strong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1836\">WHEN:<\/strong> Through December<br data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\/><strong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1968\">WHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0Fielding\u2019s River Oaks, 3750 Westheimer Rd.<br data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2063\"\/><strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2072\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fieldingsro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fieldingsro.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2498\"><strong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2169\">Fish City Grill &amp; Half Shells \u2013 New Cocktail Menu<\/strong><br data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2172\"\/><strong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2181\">WHAT:<\/strong> New lineup of spritzes, margaritas, martinis, bourbon smashes and three $7 mocktails (Blood Orange Nojito, Punchline and Sparkling Colada), plus updated house favorites.<br data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2354\"\/><strong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2363\">WHEN:<\/strong> Now pouring; happy hour daily 3\u20136 p.m.<br data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2405\"\/><strong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2415\">WHERE:<\/strong> Fish City Grill and Half Shells locations citywide<br data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2469\"\/><strong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2478\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fishcitygrill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fishcitygrill.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"3051\"><strong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2565\">Perry\u2019s Steakhouse &amp; Grille \u2013 Holiday Menus &amp; Gift Card Bonus<\/strong><br data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2568\"\/><strong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2577\">WHAT:<\/strong> Special holiday prix fixe menus Christmas Eve and New Year\u2019s Eve, Holiday Feasts for Four to-go, and a $25 Reward Card with every $125 in gift cards purchased. New Year\u2019s Day features the 16 oz. Caramelized Prime Rib for $59 with traditional sides (sides complimentary Jan. 1 with purchase of two entr\u00e9es; also available Dec. 29\u2013Jan. 2).<br data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2918\"\/><strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2927\">WHEN:<\/strong> Select dates Dec. 23\u2013Jan. 2<br data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2958\"\/><strong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2968\">WHERE:<\/strong>\u00a01997 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019<br data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3019\"\/><strong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3028\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/perryssteakhouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perryssteakhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Christmas Eve &amp; Christmas Day<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3587\"><strong data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3146\">Caracol \u2013 Buffet de Noche Buena &amp; Holiday To-Go<\/strong><br data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3149\"\/><strong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3158\">WHAT:<\/strong> Christmas Eve \u201cBuffet de Noche Buena\u201d with complimentary ponche and live music ($55 adults\/$15 children plus beverages, tax and gratuity). Family Feast and Couple\u2019s Feast packages and tamales, sides and desserts also available to-go with advance order.<br data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3414\"\/><strong data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3423\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dine-in Dec. 24, 5\u20138 p.m.; to-go orders due Dec. 22 for Dec. 24 pickup.<br data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3498\"\/><strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3508\">WHERE:<\/strong> Caracol, 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 160; 713-622-9996<br data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3564\"\/><strong data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3573\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/caracol.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caracol.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"4032\"><strong data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3628\">Etoile \u2013 Christmas Eve French Feast<\/strong><br data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3631\"\/><strong data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3640\">WHAT:<\/strong> Christmas Eve lunch \u00e0 la carte and 3-course dinner menu ($89 per person; kids\u2019 menu $28 plus beverages, tax and gratuity) featuring foie gras, lobster bisque, scallops, beef \u201cRossini\u201d and B\u00fbche de No\u00ebl. Closed Christmas Day.<br data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3868\"\/><strong data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3877\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 24, lunch 11 a.m.\u20133 p.m.; dinner 5\u20139 p.m.<br data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3927\"\/><strong data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3937\">WHERE:<\/strong> Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd.; 832-668-5808<br data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4003\"\/><strong data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4012\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/etoilecuisine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">etoilecuisine.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4526\"><strong data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4083\">Hugo\u2019s \u2013 Christmas Eve Buffet &amp; Holiday To-Go<\/strong><br data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4086\"\/><strong data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4095\">WHAT:<\/strong> Christmas Eve Buffet de Noche Buena with complimentary ponche and live music ($55 adults\/$15 children plus beverages, tax and gratuity). Family and Couple\u2019s Feast holiday packages, tamales, Backstreet Caf\u00e9 sides and sweets available to-go with advance order.<br data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4357\"\/><strong data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4366\">WHEN:<\/strong> Buffet Dec. 24, 5\u20138 p.m.; to-go orders due Dec. 22 for Dec. 24 pickup.<br data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4440\"\/><strong data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4450\">WHERE:<\/strong> Hugo\u2019s, 1600 Westheimer Rd.; 713-524-7744<br data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4495\"\/><strong data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4504\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/hugosrestaurant.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hugosrestaurant.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"5009\"><strong data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4588\">Kenny &amp; Ziggy\u2019s \u2013 Christmas Eve Hours &amp; Holiday Catering<\/strong><br data-start=\"4588\" data-end=\"4591\"\/><strong data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4600\">WHAT:<\/strong> New York\u2013style deli open Christmas Eve 8 a.m.\u20138 p.m., closed Christmas Day, reopening Dec. 26 at 8 a.m. Extensive holiday catering menu includes full turkey dinners, hors d\u2019oeuvres, sides, soups, cakes, pies, cheesecakes and cookies (48-hour notice).<br data-start=\"4851\" data-end=\"4854\"\/><strong data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4863\">WHEN:<\/strong> Through the holidays; see website for full menu.<br data-start=\"4912\" data-end=\"4915\"\/><strong data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4925\">WHERE:<\/strong> Kenny &amp; Ziggy\u2019s, 1743 Post Oak Blvd.; 713-871-8883<br data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"4979\"\/><strong data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"4988\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/kennyandziggys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kennyandziggys.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5580\"><strong data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5067\">Rainbow Lodge \u2013 Christmas Eve Dinner &amp; Holiday To-Go<\/strong><br data-start=\"5067\" data-end=\"5070\"\/><strong data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5079\">WHAT:<\/strong> Historic log-cabin restaurant open Christmas Eve for dinner 5\u20139 p.m. with regular \u00e0 la carte menu; closed Christmas Day (reopens Dec. 26 at 5 p.m.). Holiday Foods To-Go include roasted meats, turkeys, game birds, seasonal sides, gumbo, chili, crab cakes and croissant bread pudding (order at least 3 days ahead; pickup through Dec. 23, excluding Mondays).<br data-start=\"5435\" data-end=\"5438\"\/><strong data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5447\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 24 (dine-in); select dates for to-go.<br data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5493\"\/><strong data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5503\">WHERE:<\/strong> Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella Blvd.; 713-861-8666<br data-start=\"5548\" data-end=\"5551\"\/><strong data-start=\"5551\" data-end=\"5560\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/rainbow-lodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rainbow-lodge.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"6119\"><strong data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5644\">Sylvia\u2019s Enchilada Kitchen \u2013 Tex-Mex Tamales for Christmas<\/strong><br data-start=\"5644\" data-end=\"5647\"\/><strong data-start=\"5647\" data-end=\"5656\">WHAT:<\/strong> Both locations open Christmas Eve (Woodway 11 a.m.\u20136 p.m.; Eldridge 11 a.m.\u20135 p.m.) with full menu and traditional tamales. Closed Christmas Day. Holiday to-go specials include tamales by the dozen ($22), enchiladas by the dozen and party packages; buy 5 dozen tamales, get 1 dozen free (order at least 3 days in advance; offer valid through Dec. 31).<br data-start=\"6008\" data-end=\"6011\"\/><strong data-start=\"6011\" data-end=\"6020\">WHEN:<\/strong> Through Dec. 31<br data-start=\"6036\" data-end=\"6039\"\/><strong data-start=\"6039\" data-end=\"6049\">WHERE:<\/strong> 6401 Woodway<br data-start=\"6083\" data-end=\"6086\"\/><strong data-start=\"6086\" data-end=\"6095\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/sylviasenchiladas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sylviasenchiladas.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6634\"><strong data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6167\">URBE \u2013 Cena de Noche Buena &amp; Holiday To-Go<\/strong><br data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6170\"\/><strong data-start=\"6170\" data-end=\"6179\">WHAT:<\/strong> Christmas Eve \u201cCena de Noche Buena\u201d buffet with ponche and mariachis ($45 adults\/$15 children plus beverages, tax and gratuity). Holiday to-go menu features turkey, brisket, tamales, sides, desserts, margaritas by the quart\/gallon and taco kits (advance order required). Closed Christmas Day.<br data-start=\"6472\" data-end=\"6475\"\/><strong data-start=\"6475\" data-end=\"6484\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 24, 5\u20138 p.m.; to-go orders due Dec. 22 for Dec. 24 pickup.<br data-start=\"6548\" data-end=\"6551\"\/><strong data-start=\"6551\" data-end=\"6561\">WHERE:<\/strong> URBE, 1101 Uptown Park Blvd.; 713-726-8273<br data-start=\"6604\" data-end=\"6607\"\/><strong data-start=\"6607\" data-end=\"6616\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/urbehouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urbehouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6972\"><strong data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6668\">Xochi \u2013 Christmas Eve Buffet<\/strong><br data-start=\"6668\" data-end=\"6671\"\/><strong data-start=\"6671\" data-end=\"6680\">WHAT:<\/strong> Buffet de Noche Buena on Christmas Eve with complimentary ponche and live music ($55 adults\/$15 children plus beverages, tax and gratuity). Closed Christmas Day.<br data-start=\"6842\" data-end=\"6845\"\/><strong data-start=\"6845\" data-end=\"6854\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 24, 5\u20138 p.m.<br data-start=\"6872\" data-end=\"6875\"\/><strong data-start=\"6875\" data-end=\"6885\">WHERE:<\/strong> Xochi, 1777 Walker St. (Marriott Marquis); 713-300-4440<br data-start=\"6941\" data-end=\"6944\"\/><strong data-start=\"6944\" data-end=\"6953\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/xochihouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">xochihouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6974\" data-end=\"7319\"><strong data-start=\"6974\" data-end=\"7017\">Zaranda \u2013 Christmas Eve Dinner Downtown<\/strong><br data-start=\"7017\" data-end=\"7020\"\/><strong data-start=\"7020\" data-end=\"7029\">WHAT:<\/strong> Full dinner menu Christmas Eve featuring Las Californias cuisine, zarandeado seafood, wood-fired steaks and cocktails, plus live music and festive d\u00e9cor. Closed Christmas Day.<br data-start=\"7205\" data-end=\"7208\"\/><strong data-start=\"7208\" data-end=\"7217\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 24, 5\u20138 p.m.<br data-start=\"7235\" data-end=\"7238\"\/><strong data-start=\"7238\" data-end=\"7248\">WHERE:<\/strong> Zaranda, 1550 Lamar St.; 713-485-0652<br data-start=\"7286\" data-end=\"7289\"\/><strong data-start=\"7289\" data-end=\"7298\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/zarandahouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zarandahouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7321\" data-end=\"7651\"><strong data-start=\"7321\" data-end=\"7366\">Azumi \u2013 Christmas Eve Sushi in River Oaks<\/strong><br data-start=\"7366\" data-end=\"7369\"\/><strong data-start=\"7369\" data-end=\"7378\">WHAT:<\/strong> Upscale Japanese spot open regular hours on Christmas Eve for sushi and cocktails; reservations strongly encouraged.<br data-start=\"7495\" data-end=\"7498\"\/><strong data-start=\"7498\" data-end=\"7507\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 24, 11:30 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<br data-start=\"7535\" data-end=\"7538\"\/><strong data-start=\"7538\" data-end=\"7548\">WHERE:<\/strong> Azumi, 4444 Westheimer Rd., Ste. G-130 (River Oaks District)<br data-start=\"7609\" data-end=\"7612\"\/><strong data-start=\"7612\" data-end=\"7621\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/azumirestaurant.com\/houston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">azumirestaurant.com\/houston<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7653\" data-end=\"8002\"><strong data-start=\"7653\" data-end=\"7696\">The Sunrise House \u2013 Holiday Brunch Menu<\/strong><br data-start=\"7696\" data-end=\"7699\"\/><strong data-start=\"7699\" data-end=\"7708\">WHAT:<\/strong> Montrose brunch favorite offering a special Winter Menu Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with festive dishes like the Jingle Board, Spicy Sleighders and Mini Merry Cakes.<br data-start=\"7878\" data-end=\"7881\"\/><strong data-start=\"7881\" data-end=\"7890\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 24\u201325, 8 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<br data-start=\"7916\" data-end=\"7919\"\/><strong data-start=\"7919\" data-end=\"7929\">WHERE:<\/strong> The Sunrise House, 1830 W. Alabama St.<br data-start=\"7968\" data-end=\"7971\"\/><strong data-start=\"7971\" data-end=\"7980\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/thesunrisehouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thesunrisehouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8004\" data-end=\"8657\"><strong data-start=\"8004\" data-end=\"8061\">Gr8 Plate Hospitality \u2013 12 Days of Christmas Specials<\/strong><br data-start=\"8061\" data-end=\"8064\"\/><strong data-start=\"8064\" data-end=\"8073\">WHAT:<\/strong> Through Dec. 24, The Union Kitchen, Jax Grill, and Vine roll out rotating specials including kids-eat-free offers, complimentary appetizers and desserts, drink deals and an Ugly Sweater Contest at Vine and Passerella on Christmas Eve.<br data-start=\"8319\" data-end=\"8322\"\/><strong data-start=\"8322\" data-end=\"8331\">WHEN:<\/strong> Through Dec. 24 (hours vary by concept)<br data-start=\"8366\" data-end=\"8369\"\/><strong data-start=\"8369\" data-end=\"8379\">WHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0The Union Kitchen, 3452 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018; Jax Grill, 1613 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007; and Vine Memorial, 7951 Katy Fwy Unit B, Houston, TX 77024.<br data-start=\"8538\" data-end=\"8541\"\/><strong data-start=\"8541\" data-end=\"8550\">INFO:<\/strong> @gr8platehospitality; <a href=\"http:\/\/theunionkitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theunionkitchen.com<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/passerellaitaliano.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passerellaitaliano.com<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/vinememorial.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vinememorial.com<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/jaxgrillhouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jaxgrillhouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New Year\u2019s Eve &amp; New Year\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8703\" data-end=\"9087\"><strong data-start=\"8703\" data-end=\"8762\">Caracol \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner &amp; New Year\u2019s Day Brunch<\/strong><br data-start=\"8762\" data-end=\"8765\"\/><strong data-start=\"8765\" data-end=\"8774\">WHAT:<\/strong> Four-course NYE dinner ($85 plus beverages, tax and gratuity) with live music and midnight toast; New Year\u2019s Day \u201cVuelve a la Vida\u201d brunch buffet ($45 adults\/$15 children).<br data-start=\"8947\" data-end=\"8950\"\/><strong data-start=\"8950\" data-end=\"8959\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 5\u201310 p.m.; Jan. 1 brunch, 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<br data-start=\"9009\" data-end=\"9012\"\/><strong data-start=\"9012\" data-end=\"9022\">WHERE:<\/strong> Caracol, 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 160<br data-start=\"9061\" data-end=\"9064\"\/><strong data-start=\"9064\" data-end=\"9073\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/caracol.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caracol.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9089\" data-end=\"9462\"><strong data-start=\"9089\" data-end=\"9133\">Etoile \u2013 Two Seatings for New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong><br data-start=\"9133\" data-end=\"9136\"\/><strong data-start=\"9136\" data-end=\"9145\">WHAT:<\/strong> New Year\u2019s Eve lunch \u00e0 la carte; early 3-course dinner seating ($78) and late 4-course seating with midnight toast ($98), plus beverages, tax and gratuity. Closed New Year\u2019s Day.<br data-start=\"9324\" data-end=\"9327\"\/><strong data-start=\"9327\" data-end=\"9336\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31 (times vary by seating)<br data-start=\"9368\" data-end=\"9371\"\/><strong data-start=\"9371\" data-end=\"9381\">WHERE:<\/strong> Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd.<br data-start=\"9430\" data-end=\"9433\"\/><strong data-start=\"9433\" data-end=\"9442\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/etoilecuisine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">etoilecuisine.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9464\" data-end=\"9842\"><strong data-start=\"9464\" data-end=\"9516\">Hugo\u2019s \u2013 Four-Course NYE &amp; Return-to-Life Brunch<\/strong><br data-start=\"9516\" data-end=\"9519\"\/><strong data-start=\"9519\" data-end=\"9528\">WHAT:<\/strong> Four-course New Year\u2019s Eve dinner ($85 plus beverages, tax and gratuity) with live music and midnight toast; New Year\u2019s Day \u201cVuelve a la Vida\u201d brunch buffet ($45 adults\/$15 children).<br data-start=\"9712\" data-end=\"9715\"\/><strong data-start=\"9715\" data-end=\"9724\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 5\u201310 p.m.; Jan. 1, 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<br data-start=\"9767\" data-end=\"9770\"\/><strong data-start=\"9770\" data-end=\"9780\">WHERE:<\/strong> Hugo\u2019s, 1600 Westheimer Rd.<br data-start=\"9808\" data-end=\"9811\"\/><strong data-start=\"9811\" data-end=\"9820\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/hugosrestaurant.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hugosrestaurant.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9844\" data-end=\"10145\"><strong data-start=\"9844\" data-end=\"9882\">Kenny &amp; Ziggy\u2019s \u2013 New Year\u2019s Hours<\/strong><br data-start=\"9882\" data-end=\"9885\"\/><strong data-start=\"9885\" data-end=\"9894\">WHAT:<\/strong> Deli open New Year\u2019s Eve 8 a.m.\u20133 p.m.; New Year\u2019s Day opening at 10 a.m. with all the usual sky-scraping sandwiches and comfort classics.<br data-start=\"10033\" data-end=\"10036\"\/><strong data-start=\"10036\" data-end=\"10045\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31 &amp; Jan. 1<br data-start=\"10062\" data-end=\"10065\"\/><strong data-start=\"10065\" data-end=\"10075\">WHERE:<\/strong> Kenny &amp; Ziggy\u2019s, 2327 Post Oak Blvd.<br data-start=\"10112\" data-end=\"10115\"\/><strong data-start=\"10115\" data-end=\"10124\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/kennyandziggys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kennyandziggys.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10147\" data-end=\"10533\"><strong data-start=\"10147\" data-end=\"10212\">Rainbow Lodge \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner &amp; New Year\u2019s Day Brunch<\/strong><br data-start=\"10212\" data-end=\"10215\"\/><strong data-start=\"10215\" data-end=\"10224\">WHAT:<\/strong> Special 3-course NYE menu ($99 plus beverages, tax and gratuity); New Year\u2019s Day Southern-style brunch 10:30 a.m.\u20133 p.m. with black-eyed peas for good luck. Closed New Year\u2019s Day dinner and Jan. 2.<br data-start=\"10422\" data-end=\"10425\"\/><strong data-start=\"10425\" data-end=\"10434\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31; Jan. 1 brunch<br data-start=\"10457\" data-end=\"10460\"\/><strong data-start=\"10460\" data-end=\"10470\">WHERE:<\/strong> Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella Blvd.<br data-start=\"10501\" data-end=\"10504\"\/><strong data-start=\"10504\" data-end=\"10513\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/rainbow-lodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rainbow-lodge.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10535\" data-end=\"10794\"><strong data-start=\"10535\" data-end=\"10584\">Sylvia\u2019s Enchilada Kitchen \u2013 New Year\u2019s Hours<\/strong><br data-start=\"10584\" data-end=\"10587\"\/><strong data-start=\"10587\" data-end=\"10596\">WHAT:<\/strong> Regular menu New Year\u2019s Eve 11 a.m.\u20139:30 p.m.; New Year\u2019s Day dinner only 5\u20139:30 p.m.<br data-start=\"10682\" data-end=\"10685\"\/><strong data-start=\"10685\" data-end=\"10694\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31 &amp; Jan. 1<br data-start=\"10711\" data-end=\"10714\"\/><strong data-start=\"10714\" data-end=\"10724\">WHERE:<\/strong> 6401 Woodway<br data-start=\"10758\" data-end=\"10761\"\/><strong data-start=\"10761\" data-end=\"10770\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/sylviasenchiladas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sylviasenchiladas.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10796\" data-end=\"11197\"><strong data-start=\"10796\" data-end=\"10837\">URBE \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve Fiesta &amp; Brunch<\/strong><br data-start=\"10837\" data-end=\"10840\"\/><strong data-start=\"10840\" data-end=\"10849\">WHAT:<\/strong> Walk-around NYE Fiesta with street food stations, dessert table, cocktails, photo booth, DJ, mariachis and midnight toast ($85 plus beverage, tax and gratuity). New Year\u2019s Day brunch buffet $39 adults\/$15 children.<br data-start=\"11064\" data-end=\"11067\"\/><strong data-start=\"11067\" data-end=\"11076\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 8 p.m.\u2013midnight; Jan. 1, 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<br data-start=\"11125\" data-end=\"11128\"\/><strong data-start=\"11128\" data-end=\"11138\">WHERE:<\/strong> URBE, 1101 Uptown Park Blvd.<br data-start=\"11167\" data-end=\"11170\"\/><strong data-start=\"11170\" data-end=\"11179\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/urbehouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urbehouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11199\" data-end=\"11546\"><strong data-start=\"11199\" data-end=\"11241\">Xochi \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner &amp; Brunch<\/strong><br data-start=\"11241\" data-end=\"11244\"\/><strong data-start=\"11244\" data-end=\"11253\">WHAT:<\/strong> Four-course NYE menu ($85 plus beverages, tax and gratuity) with live music and midnight toast; New Year\u2019s Day \u201cVuelve a la Vida\u201d brunch buffet ($45 adults\/$15 children).<br data-start=\"11424\" data-end=\"11427\"\/><strong data-start=\"11427\" data-end=\"11436\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 5\u201310 p.m.; Jan. 1, 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<br data-start=\"11479\" data-end=\"11482\"\/><strong data-start=\"11482\" data-end=\"11492\">WHERE:<\/strong> Xochi, 1777 Walker St.<br data-start=\"11515\" data-end=\"11518\"\/><strong data-start=\"11518\" data-end=\"11527\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/xochihouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">xochihouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11548\" data-end=\"11817\"><strong data-start=\"11548\" data-end=\"11592\">Zaranda \u2013 Las Californias New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong><br data-start=\"11592\" data-end=\"11595\"\/><strong data-start=\"11595\" data-end=\"11604\">WHAT:<\/strong> Full dinner menu plus live music and midnight toast in the heart of downtown, steps from Discovery Green.<br data-start=\"11710\" data-end=\"11713\"\/><strong data-start=\"11713\" data-end=\"11722\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 6 p.m.\u2013midnight<br data-start=\"11747\" data-end=\"11750\"\/><strong data-start=\"11750\" data-end=\"11760\">WHERE:<\/strong> Zaranda, 1550 Lamar St.<br data-start=\"11784\" data-end=\"11787\"\/><strong data-start=\"11787\" data-end=\"11796\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/zarandahouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zarandahouston.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11819\" data-end=\"12156\"><strong data-start=\"11819\" data-end=\"11864\">Azumi \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day $2 Lychee Martinis<\/strong><br data-start=\"11864\" data-end=\"11867\"\/><strong data-start=\"11867\" data-end=\"11876\">WHAT:<\/strong> Ring in 2026 with Azumi\u2019s beloved $2 Lychee Martinis on New Year\u2019s Day (continuing the Thursday special from 3\u20136 p.m.).<br data-start=\"11996\" data-end=\"11999\"\/><strong data-start=\"11999\" data-end=\"12008\">WHEN:<\/strong> Jan. 1, 3\u20136 p.m. (restaurant open 11:30 a.m.\u201310 p.m.)<br data-start=\"12062\" data-end=\"12065\"\/><strong data-start=\"12065\" data-end=\"12075\">WHERE:<\/strong> Azumi, 4444 Westheimer Rd., Ste. G-130<br data-start=\"12114\" data-end=\"12117\"\/><strong data-start=\"12117\" data-end=\"12126\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/azumirestaurant.com\/houston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">azumirestaurant.com\/houston<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12158\" data-end=\"12593\"><strong data-start=\"12158\" data-end=\"12212\">Good God Nadine\u2019s \u2013 Two-Day New Year\u2019s Celebration<\/strong><br data-start=\"12212\" data-end=\"12215\"\/><strong data-start=\"12215\" data-end=\"12224\">WHAT:<\/strong> New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Day specials include half-off bottles of bubbles, $18 Matagorda Pearl oysters and a $32 Prosperity Platter with black-eyed peas, redfish and braised collards. Free black-eyed peas with any entr\u00e9e on New Year\u2019s Day.<br data-start=\"12469\" data-end=\"12472\"\/><strong data-start=\"12472\" data-end=\"12481\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31 &amp; Jan. 1, 4 p.m.\u2013midnight<br data-start=\"12515\" data-end=\"12518\"\/><strong data-start=\"12518\" data-end=\"12528\">WHERE:<\/strong> Good God Nadine\u2019s, 33 Waugh Dr.<br data-start=\"12560\" data-end=\"12563\"\/><strong data-start=\"12563\" data-end=\"12572\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/goodgodnadines.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">goodgodnadines.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12595\" data-end=\"12928\"><strong data-start=\"12595\" data-end=\"12640\">The Union Kitchen \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day Brunch<\/strong><br data-start=\"12640\" data-end=\"12643\"\/><strong data-start=\"12643\" data-end=\"12652\">WHAT:<\/strong> New Year\u2019s Day brunch at all locations featuring $2.50 mimosas, $4 Bloody Marys and Bellinis, plus cabbage, black-eyed peas and cornbread for good luck.<br data-start=\"12805\" data-end=\"12808\"\/><strong data-start=\"12808\" data-end=\"12817\">WHEN:<\/strong> Jan. 1, 10 a.m.\u20132 p.m.<br data-start=\"12840\" data-end=\"12843\"\/><strong data-start=\"12843\" data-end=\"12853\">WHERE:<\/strong>\u00a03452 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018<br data-start=\"12894\" data-end=\"12897\"\/><strong data-start=\"12897\" data-end=\"12906\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/theunionkitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theunionkitchen.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12930\" data-end=\"13250\"><strong data-start=\"12930\" data-end=\"12981\">Union Kitchen Towne Lake \u2013 Masquerade NYE Party<\/strong><br data-start=\"12981\" data-end=\"12984\"\/><strong data-start=\"12984\" data-end=\"12993\">WHAT:<\/strong> Masquerade-themed New Year\u2019s Eve party with full buffet, DJ, photo ops and fireworks ($95 per person).<br data-start=\"13096\" data-end=\"13099\"\/><strong data-start=\"13099\" data-end=\"13108\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 10 p.m.\u2013late<br data-start=\"13130\" data-end=\"13133\"\/><strong data-start=\"13133\" data-end=\"13143\">WHERE:<\/strong> The Union Kitchen Towne Lake, 9955 Barker Cypress Rd., Ste. 104, Cypress<br data-start=\"13216\" data-end=\"13219\"\/><strong data-start=\"13219\" data-end=\"13228\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/theunionkitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theunionkitchen.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13252\" data-end=\"13592\"><strong data-start=\"13252\" data-end=\"13305\">Eberhard Social House \u2013 Babylon\/Old Hollywood NYE<\/strong><br data-start=\"13305\" data-end=\"13308\"\/><strong data-start=\"13308\" data-end=\"13317\">WHAT:<\/strong> New Year\u2019s Eve celebration with DJ DAM, Babylon-meets\u2013Old Hollywood attire, complimentary champagne toast at midnight and bottle service available.<br data-start=\"13465\" data-end=\"13468\"\/><strong data-start=\"13468\" data-end=\"13477\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31<br data-start=\"13485\" data-end=\"13488\"\/><strong data-start=\"13488\" data-end=\"13498\">WHERE:<\/strong> Eberhard Social House, 1216 W. Clay St.<br data-start=\"13538\" data-end=\"13541\"\/><strong data-start=\"13541\" data-end=\"13550\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/eberhardhtx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eberhardhtx.com<\/a>; tickets via Eventbrite<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13594\" data-end=\"13956\"><strong data-start=\"13594\" data-end=\"13655\">Passerella Ristorante &amp; Wine Bar \u2013 Roaring New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong><br data-start=\"13655\" data-end=\"13658\"\/><strong data-start=\"13658\" data-end=\"13667\">WHAT:<\/strong> Jazz Age\u2013themed NYE party ($85 per person) with hors d\u2019oeuvres, live music, patio fireworks, midnight champagne toast, cupcake bar and martini bar.<br data-start=\"13815\" data-end=\"13818\"\/><strong data-start=\"13818\" data-end=\"13827\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m.\u2013late<br data-start=\"13851\" data-end=\"13854\"\/><strong data-start=\"13854\" data-end=\"13864\">WHERE:<\/strong> Passerella, 9945 Barker Cypress Rd., Ste. 122, Cypress<br data-start=\"13919\" data-end=\"13922\"\/><strong data-start=\"13922\" data-end=\"13931\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/passerellaitaliano.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passerellaitaliano.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Special Events<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13995\" data-end=\"14446\"><strong data-start=\"13995\" data-end=\"14067\">Chef Kyndra McCrary \u2013 Underground Supper Club: A Tribute to D\u2019Angelo<\/strong><br data-start=\"14067\" data-end=\"14070\"\/><strong data-start=\"14070\" data-end=\"14079\">WHAT:<\/strong> Intimate 6-course soul food dinner inspired by D\u2019Angelo\u2019s albums, with live band, DJ and storytelling. Proceeds benefit The D\u2019Angelo Estate Pancreatic Cancer Fund and Black Boy Joy Foundation. Tickets $175\u2013$475 (General, VIP, Ultra Luxe).<br data-start=\"14318\" data-end=\"14321\"\/><strong data-start=\"14321\" data-end=\"14330\">WHEN:<\/strong> Dec. 28, 2025<br data-start=\"14344\" data-end=\"14347\"\/><strong data-start=\"14347\" data-end=\"14357\">WHERE:<\/strong> Secret Houston location (revealed 72 hours prior)<br data-start=\"14407\" data-end=\"14410\"\/><strong data-start=\"14410\" data-end=\"14419\">INFO:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/chefkyndrasupperclub.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chefkyndrasupperclub.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14448\" data-end=\"14894\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"14448\" data-end=\"14508\">Feges BBQ \u2013 Texas BBQ Dinner with Author Veronica Meewes<\/strong><br data-start=\"14508\" data-end=\"14511\"\/><strong data-start=\"14511\" data-end=\"14520\">WHAT:<\/strong> Three-course BBQ dinner with passed apps, dessert and beverage pairings. Each $150 ticket includes a signed copy of Texas BBQ: The Art of Low &amp; Slow and stories from author Veronica Meewes plus Erin Smith and Patrick Feges.<br data-start=\"14746\" data-end=\"14749\"\/><strong data-start=\"14749\" data-end=\"14758\">WHEN:<\/strong> Sunday, Jan. 11, 5\u20138 p.m.<br data-start=\"14784\" data-end=\"14787\"\/><strong data-start=\"14787\" data-end=\"14797\">WHERE:<\/strong> Feges BBQ Spring Branch, 8217 Long Point Rd.<br data-start=\"14842\" data-end=\"14845\"\/><strong data-start=\"14845\" data-end=\"14854\">INFO:<\/strong> Tickets available online via Feges BBQ.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Submit entries to editor@theleadernews.com Houston diners have no shortage of ways to eat, drink and be merry this&hellip;\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-451419","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\/115730594207640724","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/451419","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=451419"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/451419\/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=451419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=451419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=451419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}