Flying Saucer’s BeerFeast – November 1st

Sugar Land Flying Saucer’s 3rd annual BeerFeast will feature over 40 breweries and 60 craft beers, all carefully selected by Flying Saucer’s resident beer gurus. In addition, very rare and limited-release beers will be tapped one at time throughout the fest. Once again a variety of Sugar Land Town Square restaurants will have food available for sale during the festival.

Tickets are $35, and can be purchased here or at the Saucer beginning at 10am CDT, Wednesday, July 16th . The day of the fest, tickets will be $45 at the door if still available. Ticket purchase includes admission to the festival, a tasting card that is good for choice of 12 samples of any of the 60 festival beers, and a 2014 commemorative BeerFeast tasting glass. There are also designated driver tickets available for $15, which includes admission to the festival and complimentary soft drinks. Additional taster cards will be available for purchase by all VIP and general admission ticket holders on the day of the festival for just $3.

In addition to general admission tickets, again this year a very limited number of VIP tickets will be available for purchase. They are expected to sell out quickly and will only be available for sale online only prior to the festival for $65. In addition to the taster glass and sampling session, VIP ticket purchase includes early admission to the festival at noon, food vouchers redeemable at any of the festival food vendors, a 2014 BeerFeast T-shirt and a BeerFeast Brew Caddy. Additionally, all VIP ticket holders will have access to the rare brew tapping VIP only line.

BeerFeast is a 21-and-up-only event and all guests must purchase a ticket to attend.
Purchase VIP Tickets Here!

For more information, call 281-242-7468. Or, click the link to visit our website.

The Best Damn Food Truck Festival – November 15th

When: November 15, 2014
Location: 1902 Washington Ave.
Times: 2pm 8pm
Website: www.thebestfoodtruckfest.com

Live music, craft beer, and over 20 food trucks to choose from!

Zest In The West- October 9, 2014

 

What: 7th Annual Zest in the West
Location: Chateau Crystale,
2517 S Gessner Road at Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77063
Time: 7 – 10pm
Tickets: www.zestinthewest.com/tickets
Grand Zesting – $65
Ultimate VIP Luxury Lounge – $125
VIP Luxury Lounge & A Sparking Affair – $155
Total VVIP Experience – $200

A “Zesty” experience for foodies, craft beer buffs and wine enthusiasts while being serenaded by live music. Enjoy culinary offerings from West Houston’s finest restaurants as they compete for the Best of Zest Culinary Awards.

The Grand Zesting features a live auction benefiting the West Houston Leadership Institute, the Zestiest Display Contest, a relaxation zone and interactive displays. Warning if you come out in style you may just be spotted as a potential winner of the Fashion Forward Award.

Historic Montgomery Wine & Music Fest

When: Saturday, September 20, 2014
Times: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Where: Historic Downtown  –  14420 Liberty Street Montgomery, TX 77356
Phone: 936-597-5004
Tickets: $25.00
Get Tickets HERE

Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Montgomery.
Discover Texas Wines while enjoying Great Texas Music!

$5 Alcohol Cover Charge with purchase of any package or tickets.

Sample wines from 16 Texas wineries.
Wine Tastings package includes 5 tastings and souvenir glass.
Additional tastings available for purchase at the gate.
Wine tents open at 11am.

Craft Beer Wall opens at 11am.
Sample tastings or 16oz pours available.

Vendors all around town for plenty of shopping.
Celebration Children’s Area has fun for the whole family!

Two Stages packed with fabulous entertainment.
Headliner for 2014 Main Stage:  Cory Morrow
More entertainment TBA.

For more information on our wineries, food, and entertainment line up visit our website at www.experiencemontgomery.com

Brewmasters 5th Annual Craft Beer Festival – August 29-31st

 

 

 

3rd Annual Wine and Food Festival Presented By Dionisio Winery

 Date: August 30, 2014
Times: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location:  Billy’s Hall  4070 Wells Drive, Pearland TX 77584

In a Nutshell:
Local businesses join 5 local wineries for an outdoor festival full of music, award-winning fruit wine, and delicious food

Wineries:
Dionisio Winery – Downtown Houston,TX
Haak Vineyards & Winery- Santa Fe,TX
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards – Pittsburg, TX
Red 55 Winery – Lindale, TX
Maydelle Country Wines – Rusk, TX

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Number 13 Restaurant

Galveston Island has a new steak and seafood restaurant that is sure to wow any food enthusiast.

Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood is sure to satisfy your taste buds as well as your eyes. The food alone is fantastic and bursting with flavor. The view from the restaurant amplifies the experience. Number 13 sits on the Pelican Rest Marina that overlooks the bay and Galveston Island. Guests can enjoy great cocktails, extensive wine lists, great steak and seafood, and even more amazing desserts. Executive Chef Jason Hanin uses his talents to showcase all of the different flavors in the meat and seafood.

When ordering an appetizer I highly recommend the Chef’s Charcuterie Board. This specialty come presented on a handcrafted board served with artisan cheeses and specialty meats chosen by the chef. This appetizer is sure to please your taste buds and prepare you for an amazing main course. As a main course I would recommend The Local Grouper or any of their steak options. On the menu, guests have choice between seafood, dry aged meat or wet aged meat. The servings are large and well worth every penny spent. When you finish with your main course I would recommend ending your experience with one of their fantastic dessert options. If you are looking for a twist on a traditional family favorite, I would order the S’mores. This dessert is prepared with homemade Moist Honey Graham Cake with Chocolate Mousse, Ganache, Salted Caramel Gelato and a Torched Handmade Marshmallow that the server torches right in front of you!

Number 13 also has a terrace restaurant on top of the roof where you can enjoy a drink, and appetizer while relaxing and watching the views! This spot is perfect for Summer nights in Galveston. On the weekends, you can sit back and relax while watching the fireworks displayed by Moody Gardens.

If you are looking for a wedding reception venue, this place fits the bill! This establishment makes for a romantic reception with a sunset view of the marina and off in the distance you can see Moody Gardens as well. Recently the Restaurant opened a reception hall that is part of the Restaurant that fits up to 200 people.

General Manager John Kuit and his team do a fantastic job at customer service and guest satisfaction. When you leave, you will leave with a smile on your face and a full stomach! – Jennifer Rutledge

Wine 101

Houston’s Food Truck Park

Lunch:  Everyday 11am – 2pm    Dinner: Wednesday – Sunday 5pm – 9pm   Saturdays: 11am – 10pm
Where: 1543 St. Emauneul St.  Houston TX 77003
Phone: (832) 434-7040
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HoustonFoodPark
Twitter: twitter.com/Houfoodpark
Specialties: Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Services: Walk-Ins Welcome, Good For Groups, Good For Kids, Take Out, Outdoor Seating
Parking: Street, Parking Lot
Payment Options: Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, Cash

Houston’s first food truck park is still going strong. The turnout was like nothing they could have imagined and people just keep coming back!  The park sits in the shadows of what was the Meridian Club building at Chartres and Leeland and sports well known and loved food trucks such as Bernie’s Burger Bus.  The food trucks gather in a group of about 8 each day for lunch and rotate out during the week.  Trust us when we say there is something for everyone here and some are just short of gourmet!

For more information about food trucks and their schedules (or to schedule your own food truck) go to: roaminghunger.com

Find Treasures at Discovery Green

(photo courtesy of Discovery Green)

Dates and Times: Third Saturday of every month Spring through Summer. The event is held in the day during Winter months.
Location: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
Admission: Free!!!

Are you ready for some unique flea marketing,people-watching,  food-trucking fun? Every third Saturday of the month, browse, shop and explore the Discovery Green Flea Market by Night.

Discovery Green, in the southeast corner of the park is where it all takes place. It’s not simply a flea market (though it’s that too). It also features a spread of goods including new art, kitsch, vintage items, mid-century modern furniture, recycled and repurposed items and collectibles. Bring a date, the kids, and the dogs!

If you love Houston’s food trucks as much as we do, you can grab a bite from among some of Houston’s most popular food trucks.

If you missed the this month’s Discovery Green Flea Market by Night, there will be more. During cooler months, the Discovery Green Flea happens in the afternoon.

Whiskey Fest at Local Pour’s in River Oaks

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2014
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: Local Pour, 1952 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019 Admission: $25 in advance purchased at Local Pour; $30 at the door

Whiskey aficionados rejoice! Local Pour, located in River Oaks, is offering a whiskey spread for you to sample and savor from some of their favorite distilleries and brands.  Word is, they’ll even have Orphan Barrel Barterhouse.  Attendees will also receive a punch card that is good for a sample tasting of each of the 12 offered whiskeys. 

Representatives from each of the participating distilleries like Yellow Rose, Rebecca Creek, Herman Marshall, Red River, Jameson, and Whitmeyer’s will be on hand and some will even compete for a slot at Local Pour’s cocktail menu.

 

2014 Houston Restaurants Weeks

From: August 01, 2014 – September 01, 2014

For thousands of Houstonians and visitors to the bayou city, Houston Restaurant Weeks provides a month-long passport to the city’s top restaurants and award-winning chefs. Recently Food & Wine magazine tapped Houston as “America’s newest capital of great food,” coming as no surprise to locals who crowd some of the most popular dining rooms in the city.

Houston Restaurants Weeks is run by volunteers and 100 percent of the proceeds raised from area restaurants go directly to the Food Bank. For 33 days, diners get to taste prix-fixe menus specially priced at $20 for lunch and $35 and $45 for dinner. A $20 two or three-course lunch generates a $3 donation from the participating restaurants to the Houston Food Bank. A $35 three or four-course dinner generates a $5 donation, while a $45 three or four-course dinner generates a $7 donation.

In addition to the ever-expanding contribution made to the Houston Food Bank, Houston Restaurant Weeks has grown to include not only the trendiest eateries in Uptown Galleria, bustling downtown and vibrant Midtown, but also popular eateries in outlying communities such as The Woodlands, Sugar Land and Galveston, Texas, among others.

A complete listing of participating restaurants and their respective Houston Restaurant Weeks menus is posted at HoustonRestaurantWeeks.com. Reservations are required for diners seeking to take advantage of Houston Restaurant Weeks, however participating restaurants may take walk-ins at their discretion.

Founded in 2003 by Cleverley Stone, Houston Restaurant Weeks raised over $4.3 million for the Houston Food Bank from the over 253,000 meals served at the 169 participating restaurants. The result: The 13 million meals provided for those who are food insecure, makes Houston Restaurant Weeks the largest single fundraising event for the Food Bank and the largest restaurant weeks of its kind in the United States.

 

Humble Margarita Festival

The inaugural Humble Margarita Festival at the Humble Civic Center is the perfect get away for those who enjoy margaritas, live music, dancing and great food! The festival will showcase an assortment of nearly 20 flavors of 100 percent agave tequila margaritas, a diverse lineup of live music, headlined by award-winning country music star, Curtis Grimes, and an array of Mexican, barbecue, seafood and Creole cuisine. Tickets are on sale now at www.humblemargaritafest.com and are available at all H-E-B grocery stores in Humble, Atascocita and Kingwood.

June 28, 2014 
Venue: Humble Civic Center
Address: 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX 77338
Times: 2 to 10 p.m.
Visit Event Website
Free Admission: No

Historic Downtown Pub Tour

Houston Urban Adventures’ Historic Downtown Pub Tour, available Monday-Saturday from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., features tales of murder, gambling, brothels, and ghosts as you visit four unique neighborhood bars around Market Square Park in the old Town of Houston.

Starting: March 24, 2014 (Recurring daily)

Location: Georgia’s Market Downtown
Venue: Georgia’s Market Downtown
Address: 420 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Phone:713-222-9255
Times: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Visit Event Website
Area of Town: Downtown
Free Admission: No
Adult Admission: $30.00

Haak Vinyards Summer Concert Series

 From: June 15, 2014 – June 29, 2014 (Every Sunday)

You do NOT  want to miss this!
Summer Concert Series: Cost: $5.00 Our kitchen will have concessions. $5.00 Cover charge for everyone over 21 and over (under 21 is free). No outside food or beverages allowed on the property. Bring your own lawn chair incase ours fill up. If you like drinking out of a wine glass, please bring your own glass, we use plastic cups on concert days. Don’t forget your insect spray incase the bugs are visiting.

 

 

Location: Haak Vineyards & Winery

Venue: Haak Vineyards & Winery
Address: 6310 Ave T, Santa Fe, TX 77510
Phone:409-925-1401
Times: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Visit Event Website
Area of Town: Galveston
Free Admission: No
Child Admission: Free
Adult Admission: 5.00

Cypress Creek Band June 15, 2014 @ 6:00 – 8:30 PM Come and enjoy live music from the Cypress Creek Band www.cypresscreeekband.com Mambo Jazz Kings June 22, 2014 @ 6:00 – 8:30 PM Come and enjoy live music from the Mambo Jazz Kings www.mambojazzkingslive.com The Prime Time Band June 29, 2014 @ 6:00 – 8:30 PM Come and enjoy live music from the Prime Time Band Haak  Vineyards & Winery 6310 Ave T, Santa Fe, TX 77510 www.haakwine.com click on events tab info@haakwine.com (409) 925-1401

Montrose Dine Around

Montrose was one of the city’s first grand neighborhoods. But it’s also long been accessible to nearly everyone, a place where mansions stand on tree-lined streets next to modest dwellings and multi-unit townhomes.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Montrose became a center for the burgeoning counterculture movement, featuring street musicians, artists studios, and second-hand shops, helping shape the neighborhood’s culture today.

Throughout the years, the main commercial corridor of the neighborhood, Westheimer Road, has been the central street for residents to shop, dine, and drink. Today, world class restaurants can be found next to tattoo shops and art galleries, a unique mix not found anywhere else in the city.

Our Montrose Dine Around combines a cultural, historical, and architectural tour with a progressive meal, held at four critically acclaimed local restaurants. The neighborhood has been a mecca for culinary diversity where indigenous cuisine mixes with more progressive fare, while authentic ethnic enclaves continue to grow in number. Restaurants and menus are subject to change.

On the Montrose Dine Around, you may enjoy the following cuisine:

Regional Mexican
Modern American
Italian
Locally-driven

BUY TICKETS HERE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN: Monthly between 5:00 and 7:45 pm (please see the event calendar for current availability) July 16, 2014 , July 30, 2014, & August 6, 2014.

WHERE: Westheimer Road and Mandell Street (The exact meeting location will be provided upon ticket purchase)

HOW LONG: The food tour will last approximately 2.5-3 hours

WHO: All age groups and fitness levels are encouraged to take the tour

HOW MUCH: $89 per adult ticket (plus a $3 ticketing fee). We will be sitting for all dishes.

WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes

WHAT IS INCLUDED: All food and drinks are included in the tour. Guide gratuities are not included but always appreciated

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Food tours will take place rain or shine- tours may be rescheduled based on severe conditions.

Downtown Food Tour – June 26th & 28th

Historic, and hip, downtown Houston honors the city’s rich past while simultaneously embracing the future. Houston’s largest business district offers modern skyscrapers, historic facades, world-class athletics, cosmopolitan activities, and a variety of critically acclaimed bars, restaurants and shops. From historic Main Street and Market Square to Green Street, downtown Houston has something for everyone.

These three-hour walking food tours will discuss the evolution of the area’s history architecture and culture, while stopping at a number of establishments to enjoy a variety of food and drink.

The Food tour may include the following:

Tex-Mex
Spanish Tapas
Regional American
Craft beers
Locally grown organic produce

June 26th & June 28th, 2014

Location: Downtown
Venue: Houston Culinary Tours
Phone:713-554-1735
Email: info@foodtourcorp.com
Times: 4:00-6:45 p.m.
Admission: $59 per adult ticket (plus a $3 ticketing fee)
Visit Event Website
Free Admission: No

Click Here to see a sample menu.

Corner Table Restaurant Review

Hidden gem in River Oaks satisfies – even if you’re on a diet

By Laurette M. Veres

There is lots of hype around the latest diet de jour: The Paleo Diet. Many claim eating like our pre-agricultural, hunter-gatherer ancestors is the best and healthiest way to lose weight. But can you eat like a caveman at a restaurant?  Usually not.

Neanderthals are now gathering at the Corner Table where long time Houston chef Bruce Molzan diligently works in the kitchen.  He is cooking up the dishes he’s known for (Ruggles 1980’s-2012) plus new options geared at the Paleo dieters. Corner Table is nestled off of Westheimer in the old Brownstone location.

The staff here is well trained and knows the in’s and out’s of the menu.  With pastas, burgers, filets and chicken offerings, I was surprised to hear diet dishes recommended.  After trying some of the diet dishes I understood. The Turkey Bolognese bursts with flavor. Organic tomato sauce, ground turkey and fresh herbs served over spaghetti squash instead of pasta. The chicken enchiladas surprisingly satisfy Mexican Food cravings with coconut flour tortillas and vegan cheese.

The Paleo diet has high protein, carbs from fruits and vegetables, high fiber and fat intake dominated by monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Low sodium is also important, plus high levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Chef Molzan’s diet dishes meet these standards and are fit for a caveman.

For those not on a diet, the ham and cheese Panini is melted perfection.  Wood-fired pizzas are popular as entrées or shared with friends. You’ll recognize the veggie plate from Ruggles.

 

 

An outdoor patio greets guests just past the valet.  This is a great place to meet for drinks if you can take the heat. The inside dining area is open and airy with a great view of the kitchen.  The best vantage point is from the counter bar; perfect for singletons. After your meal, 1919 Wine and Mixology bar (attached) is a great place for after dinner drinks.

 

Chef Jimmy Mitchell Joins Adair Kitchen

 

November 15, 2012. Houston. Siblings Katie Barnhart and Nick Adair, owners of Adair Kitchen, 5161 San Felipe at Sage, has enticed Houstonian Jimmy Mitchell out of his garden and into their kitchen. “He is the perfect fit for our concept,” stated Barnhart. “He understands what we are trying to do. After all, he was green before it was cool.” Mitchell has created a fresh, seasonal dinner menu that compliments the breakfast and lunch menus created by Barnhart and Adair. “The menu was fun to create,” stated Mitchell, “and it’s a little different too.” For more information, please visit www.adairkitchen.com, or call 713-623-6100. Photos of the dinner menu items are posted at www.Flickr.com/photos/AdairKitchen

 

 

During his entire career as a chef, at most of the restaurants where he worked, Mitchell built gardens where he composted all of his food waste, and grew heirloom varieties of herbs and vegetables for the restaurant. “I love fresh herbs and vegetables. When I could step outside my kitchen and pick the most perfectly ripe tomato, or fennel, it was the most amazing thing,” stated Mitchell. “My customers were always so appreciative of the extra efforts I went through in order to serve them the very best. I want to help all my chef colleagues do the same thing.”

 

Mitchell is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and holds a certification in Master Gardening from Texas A&M University through the Harris County Agriculture Extension Agency.

 

Chef Mitchell fulfilled his culinary externship at The Valley Oaks Food and Wine Center at Fetzer Winery under the direction of John Ash in Hopland, California. The hands-on training included a 5-acre organic garden with more than 1,000 varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. His time there inspired his focus on sustainability.

 

Throughout his culinary career Mitchell has received several awards for his culinary creations, and was named one of “The Great Chefs in Houston” by Media Inc. Mitchell has been the Executive Chef at such prestigious restaurants as The Rainbow Lodge, Vallone’s Steak House in Houston, Gaido’s in Galveston and Riversong Lodge in Alaska.

 

In 1997, while executive chef at The Rainbow Lodge in Houston, Mitchell was presented an Award from the Houston Corporate Recycling Council for Environmental Excellence to recognize his “Efforts to protect and enhance the Texas Environment by promoting the Development of Recycling Industries in the State.”

 

In 1999, the State of Texas and its Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission saluted Mitchell for “Taking care of Texas through outstanding efforts in Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention.”

 

Mitchell has served as a member of the Urban Harvest Board of Directors in Houston, Texas from 1998 to 2000. As a member of the Chef’s Collaborative 2000, Mitchell served on the national committee to address the recycling and waste issues for its members and along with Tim Keating and Monica Pope, they helped found farmer’s markets in the city.

 

In 2009, Mitchell started Restaurant Recyclers to help restaurants in Austin, Houston and San Antonio go Green. Mitchell’s dream to start Restaurant Recyclers came many years ago when he noticed just how much waste one restaurant generated, and realized that it all ended up in landfills. Not only was his goal to help restaurants recycle their cardboard, tin, glass and food waste, he helped turn that food waste into compost from which he grew heirloom varieties of herbs and vegetables on his five-acre farm to sell back to the restaurant. “From the Earth to the Table and back to the Earth,” stated Mitchell. “It’s just the cycle of life.”

 

Mitchell received the “Green Business” award from the Austin Business Journal in recognition for his pioneering efforts.     

 

The Adair Kitchen is owned by The Adair Family, which also owns Los Tios Mexican Restaurants and Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill.

 

Adair Kitchen is located at 5161 San Felipe, Suite 390, (at Sage) Houston, Texas 77056. Hours: Monday through Friday: 7 am – 10 pm; Saturday: 8 am – 10 pm; Sunday: 8 am – 9 pm. For more information, please visit our website at www.adairkitchen.com, or call 713-623-6100.

FOCUS ON WELLNESS: Santa Fe, NM

BODY, Santa Fe

An emphasis on healing and wellness has always attracted people to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Trend-setting BODY is a destination for well-being and health, offering massage, classes and an organic café and boutique. Massages are customized to individual needs by the healers who deliver them.

What’s Hot Now?

Eat Raw If you have been afraid to jump on the raw food train, BODY’s organic café is the perfect place to tempt your palate. The menu pushes the envelope with tantalizing vegan, raw and organic options. Don’t miss the raw enchilada; it is surprisingly enchilada-like. A tortilla is created from a dehydrated puree of veggies. Amazingly spicy, the red chile sauce will trick your taste buds into thinking they are in the Mexican Riviera.

Nia Short for “neuro-muscular integrative action,” is a mixture of martial arts, yoga and dance. Sessions begin with deep-breathing exercises set to soft music. Movements are slow and steady. As the music gradually speeds up, so do the ballroom dance-type steps (heel-toe-slide-dip). “Sometimes you vocalize,” says Spa Services Manager Lynse Rubin. During a Tae kwondo-style kick, you might be asked to emit a “huh!” or shout “yes” while throwing your arms skyward. “It’s touchy-feely and playful,” comments Rubin, who adds that this is their most popular new class.

BODY; www.bodyofsantafe.com  505-986-0362

 

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