Houston Goes Pink: Eat and Drink for a Cause This October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Houston restaurants and bars are bringing the pink with special drinks, desserts and dishes raising money for breast cancer organizations throughout the month. From rosé and pumpkin espresso martinis to a pink cinnamon roll and black-and-white cookies with a rosy makeover, here’s where to eat and drink while supporting the cause this month:

The Audrey, 1616 Post Oak, 1903 Lake Robbins

Now with two locations, The Audrey is pouring Veuve de Vernay Brut Rosé ($9/glass, $35/bottle) and serving Pink Lady oysters($4 each) throughout October, with a portion of proceeds from every Pink Lady oyster sold benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Azumi, 4444 Westheimer

All month long, $1 from every glass of rosé sold at the River Oaks District Japanese restaurant will be donated to The Rose in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Bread Zeppelin, multiple locations

Throughout October and November, all Houston locations will donate $1 from every Pink Lady bowl or Zeppelin to The Rose Center for Breast Health Excellence. The salad combines grilled chicken, Pink Lady apples, candied pecans, goat cheese, red onion and spinach with champagne vinaigrette. 

J-Bar-M Barbecue, 2201 Leeland 

The local BBQ joint is dressing up its Texas-sized cinnamon in pink this October, with a portion of proceeds from the limited-time treat benefiting The Rose. The Houston nonprofit provides breast health services including screening and treatment to insured and uninsured patients.

Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak

The deli’s traditional New York-style black-and-white cookies get a pink-and-white makeover for October, with 10 percent of each cookie sold benefiting the Breast Cancer Foundation. The daily-baked cookies are available in small ($1.50) and large ($5.95).

Kirkwood, 11720 Katy Freeway

Kirkwood’s seasonal pumpkin espresso martini is $16 throughout October, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Rose, which provides breast health services to women in need.

La Griglia, 2817 West Dallas 

Throughout October, La Griglia is serving the Pink Horizon mocktail, made with pomegranate juice, lemonade and simple syrup, with $1 from every specialty cocktail sold benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q, multiple locations 

Rudy’s Pink “Cup for a Cause” campaign returns October 1–31, with $1 donations benefiting breast cancer charity partners. Buy a large drink in-store to get the limited-edition pink cup, then donate $1 to receive a coupon for a free large drink on a future visit. 

Spectators Bar & Grill, multiple locations

Available throughout October at all Houston-area locations, the $13 Grapefruit Spritz combines Ruby Red Vodka, peach schnapps, lime juice, sweet-and-sour and Prosecco, with $1 from each cocktail donated to The Rose.

Zanti Cucina Italiana, 200 West Gray, 10000 Research Forest

Both Zanti locations are serving the Speranza Rosa, a special pink cocktail, throughout October, with a portion of proceeds benefiting In The Pink. The Pink Zanti Sphere, a signature dessert finished tableside with warm dulce de leche, also returns for the month with a portion of sales going to the organization.

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