Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Craft Pita and Kolache Shoppe have joined forces for Kolache Shoppe’s newest monthly collab creation, the Lebanese Sausage and Cheese Kolache. The Halal-friendly kolache features a hot soujouk beef link sausage with Mediterranean spices and Ackawi cheese wrapped in Kolache Shoppe’s signature dough, topped with melted butter and Craft Pita’s Za’atar seasoning. Get it Thursdays through Saturdays at the Greenway Shoppe, 3945 Richmond, and Fridays through Sundays at the Heights, 1031 Heights and Pearland, 11940 Broadway, locations. Jonathan’s the Rub will offer a dedicated menu to support…

Houston Restaurant Weeks – B&B Butchers Coco Dominguez celebrates the start of Houston Restaurant Weeks with restaurateur Benjamin Berg and the Berg Hospitality Groups, B&B Butchers. HOUSTON – Coco Dominguez celebrates the start of Houston Restaurant Weeks with restaurateur Benjamin Berg and the Berg Hospitality Group’s, B&B Butchers.  B&B Butchers and Restaurant is offering a 3-course $25 lunch menu and a $55 3-course dinner menu. B&B Butchers incredible burgers top the lunch menu, along with salad offerings and desserts. The dinner menu offers several main course options, chicken, pork fish, but of course, the exquisite 8oz filet is also a diner’s choice.…

Enoteca Rossa | Foodies & Friends Find out why Enoteca Rossa is a top choice for wine and Italian cuisine in Bellaire, Houston. As part of Houston Restaurant Week, discover what makes this wine bar and restaurant a local favorite. HOUSTON – Celebrating Houston Restaurant Week with something Italian! In this episode Katie Stone talks with General Manager Naveen Nayak at Enoteca Rossa in Bellaire and highlights items from their special fixed-price lunch and dinner menus. Enoteca Rossa is offering a $25 2-course lunch and a $39 3-course dinner. RELATED: Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024 to kick off Aug. 1: 1891 American…

Credence’s menu is a South Texas, ranch-inspired, upscale concept serving regional American fare. Photo by Brian Kennedy. Almost a year after the announcement that Levi Goode, restaurateur and head of Goode Company Restaurants, was planning to open two stand-alone concepts, the opening date for Credence and its speakeasy Sidebar is now set for Tuesday, August 20. Both are located at 9757 Katy Freeway, on the ground level of The McKinley, a luxury high-rise residence in Memorial City. Goode’s father started the family’s restaurant empire in 1977 from a love of barbecue, Texas and the Gulf Coast. Goode says he’s channeling…

This summer, Houston saw the opening of three new Asian-inspired restaurants in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose area, with three anticipated to open soon.Craving Asian food?Asia is the biggest continent in the world, consisting of 50 independent countries, including China, India, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. For food lovers, popular dishes that originate from the continent include sushi, pho, biryani, dim sum and peking duck.New restaurants in the local area offering different types of Asian cuisines include:Crispy wontons originate from China and are made from a seasoned ground meat mixture wrapped in a wonton wrapper and fried. They are served…

A second location of Tacos Doña Lena—known for its antojitos, or Mexican street food—is now open in Houston’s Lazybrook/Timbergrove area, restaurant staff confirmed.The detailsThe new, location soft launched at the beginning of summer. The authentic Mexican eatery will celebrate with a grand opening event in August, according to restaurant staff.Tacos, quesadillas, tortas and tostadas are among the menu items available at Tacos Doña Lena. Other items include homemade birria, enchiladas and chilaquiles, as well as fresh made juices called agua frescas.The flagship location in Spring Branch opened in 2020, according the eatery’s website. This article was originally published by a…

Sweetwater Farms HTX, a family-owned urban farm based in Houston, Texas, is working to bridge the gap between agriculture and education. The farm serves as an access-point to fresh produce and agricultural learning opportunities. Sweetwater began as a small backyard garden that Founder and Operator Chaz Daughtry started while he was a student in law school. When Daughtry recognized its potential, he decided to move to a larger place. Sweetwater Farms opened on a six-acre plot of land his family owned, located in an area where residents have little access to fresh food. Sweetwater welcomes visitors that span generations, “from…

The inaugural Food Truck Owners Expo concluded in Houston, Texas, 30 July. More than 400 food truck and mobile food unit industry members gathered over two days together with 36 exhibiting companies. Organisers said attendees came from more than 25 US states and three other countries.  Cassandra Stock, the show manager of Food Truck Owners Expo told EW: “We are pleased with the outcomes from our inaugural event. The event saw packed education rooms, a bustling show floor and exciting connections being made. The mobile food unit industry was in need of in-person connection and we are delighted to help…

Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:Wednesday, August 7 Houston Chef Series at King Ranch Texas Kitchen With this year’s theme taking inspiration from “Presidential State Dinners,” Landry’s continues its Houston Chef Series. This week, chef Erick Bocanegra will present “King Ranch State Dinner: A Presidential Retreat” at King Ranch Texas Kitchen, with features including stuffed quail, rainbow trout, chocolate blancmange and more. Price is $125 per person for five courses with beverage pairings.Thursday, August 8Tiki Takeover Dinner at Brenner’s on the Bayou Brenner’s on the Bayou, 3300 Smith, invites guests to a Tiki Takeover Dinner beginning at…

Houston’s food scene always has a lot going on, but not every bit of news that we get qualifies for a full article. However, that does not mean that it’s not useful. We often hear about deals, events such as wine dinners, limited time menu items, culinary classes and new dishes. “Small Bites” rounds up these tasty little morsels to keep you on top of what’s going on in Houston. This Week (Through Sunday, August 11) Monday, August 5: Grab Deals Around Town for National Oyster Day Eugene’s Gulf Coast at 1985 Welch is offering 25% all of its oyster…