All week long<\/p>\n
Wild Game Specials at Ouisie\u2019s Table<\/p>\n
Ouisie\u2019s Table<\/a>, 3939 San Felipe, is serving up a weekly series of imaginative game dinners now through November 26. This week features Herb Crusted Red Deer Chop with balsamic reduction, mashed sweet potatoes and saut\u00e9ed brussels sprout.<\/p>\n Monday, October 28<\/p>\n First Responder\u2019s Day<\/p>\n Several Houston restaurants are giving back to the heroes who give so much this First Responder\u2019s Day \u2014 including State Fare, where first responders can enjoy a complimentary dine-in meal from a special menu featuring favorites like the State Fare Cheeseburger and Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich; Hachi, which invites first responders to enjoy a complimentary chef\u2019s choice nigiri; Kolache Shoppe\u2019s Greenway location, offering first responders who present proof of employment a free cup of coffee or kolache with any purchase; Molina\u2019s Cantina, offering 50 percent off for first responders; Pier 6, with its daily 10 percent discount for first responders; and PINCHO, where educators, military members and first responders can take 25 percent off in-store orders every day.<\/p>\n Thursday, October 30<\/p>\n Shawn\u2019s Supper Club at PINCHO Memorial<\/p>\n PINCHO<\/a> is teaming up with local content creator Shawn the Food Sheep<\/a> for a one-night-only burger omakase experience. Guests will enjoy a seven-course tasting curated by Shawn and the PINCHO culinary team, plus endless fries, sweet potato tots and queso frito. Tickets<\/a> are $105.96 per person and include non-alcoholic drinks, a surprise gift and interactive photo ops throughout the evening, with beer and wine available for purchase. Seatings run at 6\u00a0 and 8 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, October 31<\/p>\n Halloween Frights and Bites<\/p>\n This Halloween, Houston\u2019s food scene is serving up spooky-good specials and events worth carving out of your calendar. From haunted bars and cocktail-filled costume parties to family-friendly treats and trick-or-treat style dining, check out our 2025 Halloween Food and Drink Guide<\/a> to dig into the bites and bites-worthy happenings for the holiday.<\/p>\n Friday\u2013Saturday<\/p>\n Dinner Service Launch at Jane and the Lion Bakehouse<\/p>\n Jane and the Lion Bakehouse<\/a>, 4721 North Main, debuts dinner service with cozy, seasonal three-course suppers served Thursday through Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Expect locally sourced ingredients, rotating chalkboard menus and chef Jane Wild\u2019s signature no-shortcuts style. Soft launch seatings kick off October 31, with regular service in November. Reservations required.<\/p>\n Saturday, November 2<\/p>\n 50th Anniversary Celebration at New York Deli & Coffee Shop<\/p>\n Houston\u2019s iconic New York Deli & Coffee Shop<\/a>, 9724 Hillcroft, is throwing a party to celebrate five decades of bagels, schmears and community love. Held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the free family-friendly bash will feature 50=cent wood-fired pizza slices, deli favorites, cookie decorating, tie-dye and face painting stations, merch giveaways and a live DJ spinning tunes all afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday\u2013Sunday<\/p>\n Texas Renaissance Festival<\/p>\n Texas\u2019 largest Renaissance-themed festival<\/a> continues with the All Hallow\u2019s Eve weekend. Step into a world of fantasy, food and revelry, with turkey legs, mead and themed entertainment ranging from costume contests to live performances. Tickets start at $25 for adults and $10 for kids ages 5\u201312; children 4 and under get in free.<\/p>\n Sunday, November 2<\/p>\n Chef\u2019s Table Dinner with Tobias Dorzon at FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge<\/p>\n FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge<\/a>, 2411 University, hosts acclaimed chef Tobias Dorzon for a one-night-only Chef\u2019s Table Dinner, with seatings at 7 and 9:30 p.m. The Tournament of Champions and Chopped star will present a multi-course prix fixe menu highlighting his refined, flavor-forward cooking. Seats are $150 to $200 per person.<\/p>\n All month long (October)<\/p>\n Black Lagoon Pop-Up at Nickel City<\/p>\n Spooky season means that Nickel City, 2910 McKinney, will once again transform into acclaimed Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon<\/a>, rocking a darkly immersive atmosphere and brand-new cocktail menu from October 1\u201331.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pearland Restaurant Weeks<\/p>\n All October long, Pearland Restaurant Weeks<\/a> is offering curated two-course menus at participating spots (breakfast\/lunch $20, dinner $35), and with every meal, restaurants donate to the Pearland Neighborhood Center.<\/p>\n Saint Arnold Beer Dinner at State Fare Kitchen & Bar<\/p>\n State Fare Kitchen and Bar<\/a>, 947 Gessner, 15930 City Walk, 1900 Hughes Landing, celebrates fall with a three-course Saint Arnold Beer Pairing Dinner ($55), featuring dishes like Cocoa-Chili Braised Short Rib, Brown Butter Pierogi and Texas Pecan Tart, each paired with seasonal Saint A brews.<\/p>\n New and ongoing specials<\/p>\n Tasting Series at Caracol<\/p>\n Caracol<\/a>, 2200 Post Oak, continues its tasting menu series, as chef Hugo Ortega and team take guests to Tabasco now through November 1. Expect food that reflects the region\u2019s fertile land and waterways: robalo a la tabasque\u00f1a, grilled pejelagarto, river shrimp and tamales with chipil\u00edn. The four-course menu runs $75 per person plus tax and gratuity, with an optional beverage pairing for $36.<\/p>\n Pan de Muerto at URBE\u00a0<\/p>\n In honor of D\u00eda de los Muertos, URBE<\/a>, 1101 Uptown Park, is offering handmade pan de muerto\u00a0 through Sunday, November 2, available at the restaurant on Saturdays or in large to-go orders (placed via URBE\u2019s catering page<\/a> with two days\u2019 notice).\u00a0<\/p>\n This article appears in Jan 1 \u2013 Dec 31, 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n \t