{"id":147348,"date":"2026-02-02T10:37:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/147348\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:37:10","slug":"this-week-mudbugs-are-back-and-so-is-mardi-gras-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/147348\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week: Mudbugs Are Back and So Is Mardi Gras Brunch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Monday, February 2<\/p>\n<p>Pop-Up at Burger Bodega<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUBoMujj9Wd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bas\u2019s Cheesesteaks pop-up window<\/a> is back at Burger Bodega, 4520 Washington, slinging Philly-inspired sandwiches with thinly sliced halal ribeye, melty white cheese, mayo and optional grilled onions. Guests can customize with sweet, bell, hot or Italian long hot peppers, habanero aioli and ketchup. Grab them from 12:30 to 3 p.m. (or while supplies last). Pre-orders went live Friday, January 30 at 3 p.m., with pick-up on Monday from 11 a.m.\u201312:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, February 4<\/p>\n<p>Master Whiskey Tasting Series at Bayou &amp; Bottle<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayouandbottle.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayou &amp; Bottle<\/a>, 1300 Lamar continues its Master Whiskey Tasting Series, with two-hour sessions available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/r\/bayou-and-bottle-houston\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">by reservation<\/a> with a welcome cocktail, four whiskey tastings and lite bites. Upcoming tastings include the Buffalo Trace Prohibition Selection on February 4 and Jefferson\u2019s ocean-matured expressions on March 5.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, February 5<\/p>\n<p>Barbacana x EaDough Dessert Tasting at Barbacana<\/p>\n<p>Downtown Houston\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/barbacanatx.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barbacana<\/a>, 907 Franklin, teams up with EaDough Pastries &amp; Provisions for an exclusive dessert tasting featuring a limited-time menu co-created by Pastry Chef Priscilla Trevi\u00f1o and EaDough\u2019s Kripa Shenoy. Dishes include Ras Malai tres leches with whipped chantilly, pistachio concha with pistachio ice cream, traditional Italian bomboloni, and other collaborative sweets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/r\/barbacana-restaurant-houston\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets<\/a> are $65 per person.<\/p>\n<p>Date Night at Saint Arnold Brewery\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Saint Arnold, 2000 Lyons, has introduced a weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintarnold.com\/date-night-at-saint-arnold\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Date Night<\/a> on Thursdays, a guided experience hosted by storyteller Sophia Conner. The evening blends humor, craft, conversation and playful prompts, with themed crafts and prizes throughout.<\/p>\n<p>Bumps &amp; Bubbles at Vine Memorial<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vinememorial.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vine Memorial<\/a>, 7951 Katy Freeway is hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinememorial.com\/orders\/bumps-and-bubbles-6c672371\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bumps &amp; Bubbles<\/a>, a seated caviar and champagne experience featuring three Altima caviars paired with champagnes from Schramsberg Ros\u00e9, Taittinger and Bollinger. Guided tastings are $75 per person and seating is limited.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday\u2013Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Crawfish Season at The Pit Room<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepitroombbq.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Pit Room<\/a>, 1201 Richmond, 10301 Katy Freeway, celebrates the return of crawfish season with seasoned crawfish by the pound for $9, a deluxe $13 per-pound option with corn, mushrooms and Andouille sausage, a Three Pounder for $36, and a Feast with three pounds of crawfish, veggies and sausage, two snow crab clusters and a pound of shrimp for $85. Get the mudbugs on the patio every Thursday and Friday after 1 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays starting at noon while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, February 7<\/p>\n<p>Ice Cream for Breakfast at Jeni\u2019s Splendid Ice Creams<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jenis.com\/blogs\/scoop-shops\/houston-tx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jeni\u2019s<\/a> scoop shops are celebrating Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with early openings at 9 a.m. Highlights include the debut of a reimagined House Coffee flavor with Verve Coffee Roasters beans, the return of Maple Soaked Pancakes, special breakfast-inspired menu pairings, in-shop surprises like kids\u2019 activity sheets and stickers, and a chance to win free ice cream and coffee for a year by signing up for the Jeni\u2019s app.<\/p>\n<p>Mardi Gras Brunch at B&amp;B Butchers &amp; Restaurant<\/p>\n<p>B&amp;B Butchers &amp; Restaurant\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbbutchers.com\/posts\/mardi-gras-brunch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mardi Gras Brunch<\/a> promises gumbo, grits and good times, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy crawfish beignets, chicken and andouille gumbo, Cajun shrimp and blue cheese grits and bourbon bread pudding, plus Hurricanes and cocktails like the French Quarter Crusta and Bramble Berry Sour. The weekend also includes live Zydeco music, colorful photo-ops, face painting and Mardi Gras swag.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wig Out Brunch at Brennan\u2019s of Houston<\/p>\n<p>Brennan\u2019s, 3300 Smith, is hosting a pre-Mardi Gras <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brennanshouston.com\/event\/wig-out-for-mardi-gras-br-saturday-feb-7\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWig Out\u201d Brunch<\/a>, encouraging guests to dress in festive attire, including wigs, beads, crowns and headpieces. Reservations can be made from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. online or by calling 713-522-9711.<\/p>\n<p>All month long<\/p>\n<p>Yiddish Cooking Month at Kenny &amp; Ziggy\u2019s<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kennyandziggys.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kenny &amp; Ziggy\u2019s<\/a>, 1743 Post Oak, is celebrating Yiddish Cooking Month throughout February with a $45 three-course prix-fixe menu available for dine-in lunch and dinner. Get classic Eastern European deli dishes, from chopped liver, gefilte fish, and pelmeni soup to pastrami-stuffed chicken, old-fashioned cholent, and a selection of rugelach, babka, and New York cheesecake. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA, which preserves Yiddish language and literature.<\/p>\n<p>New and ongoing specials<\/p>\n<p>Mardi Gras King Cake<\/p>\n<p>In its sixth year supporting Sky High for Kids and childhood cancer patients at Texas Children\u2019s Hospital, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonbondcafe.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Common Bond<\/a> offers traditional Cinnamon and Raspberry Cream Cheese King Cakes, DIY kits, and mini cakes. Preorder full-size cakes and donated kits by February 14 (72-hour lead time). Mini King Cakes, King Cake lattes, and select pastries are available in-store through February 17.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.josephinesgulfcoasttradition.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josephine\u2019s Gulf Coast Tradition<\/a>, 318 Gray, celebrates Mardi Gras with a King Cake. available to-go or for dine-in. The in-house crafted King Cake ($28) feeds four people, with each cake containing the traditional hidden baby and featuring strawberry jam and cream cheese filling. Orders must be placed with a 48-hour lead time. Call 713-527-8988 or email josephinesgulfcoast@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<p>Bridgerton-Inspired Flavors at Jeni\u2019s Splendid Ice Cream<\/p>\n<p>In celebration of Bridgerton Season 4, <a href=\"https:\/\/jenis.com\/pages\/bridgerton?srsltid=AfmBOopd89CozWH7ZT005vuVOZVBPcYJ7MxJuXPrjtWLY-KOmPSHNFRm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jeni\u2019s Splendid Ice Creams<\/a> is debuting two limited-edition flavors at Houston scoop shops and online. Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake launched January 15, a lavender-tinted sponge and custard treat with bright berries, inspired by the regal monarch. Earl Grey Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e arrives February 12 in shops (online February 9), featuring fragrant Earl Grey custard with burnt-sugar candy crunch reminiscent of a torched cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"collection-link has-small-font-size\">This article appears in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonpress.com\/?post_type=newspack_collection&amp;p=402482\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Private: Jan 1 \u2013 Dec 31, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Monday, February 2 Pop-Up at Burger Bodega The Bas\u2019s Cheesesteaks pop-up window is back at Burger Bodega, 4520&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":147349,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[59,60,61,62,63,64,49,65,226,56,58,57,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"class_list":["post-147348","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-houston","tag-beer","tag-calendar","tag-charity","tag-dining","tag-eating","tag-events","tag-food","tag-guide","tag-homepage","tag-houston","tag-houston-headlines","tag-houston-news","tag-local","tag-restaurant","tag-tasting","tag-things-to-do","tag-this-week","tag-upcoming","tag-weekday","tag-weekend","tag-what-to-do","tag-wine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=147348"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147348\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=147348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=147348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=147348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}