{"id":303123,"date":"2026-05-21T16:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/303123\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:09:09","slug":"upcoming-from-taco-fest-to-aapi-eats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/303123\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming: From Taco Fest to AAPI Eats"},"content":{"rendered":"

AAPI Restaurant Weeks<\/a> runs now through June 15 across Houston, with more than 50 participating Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned restaurants offering special menu items, discounts and promotions to diners who purchase a digital pass. Organized by OCA-Greater Houston, the annual fundraiser requires a minimum $15 donation, which unlocks a QR-code dining pass while also supporting rice and care package donations for low-income Houston seniors. Participating restaurants include spots like Agnes & Sherman and Aka Sushi, among dozens of others citywide.<\/p>\n

Texas Monthly Taco Fest<\/a> returns to Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, on Saturday, May 23, bringing together more than a dozen taquerias featured on Texas Monthly\u2019s \u201cTop 50 Tacos in Texas\u201d list for an all-you-can-eat taco celebration with live music and entertainment. Participating spots include Houston favorites Cochinita & Co., J-Bar-M Barbecue and other acclaimed taco joints from across the state. General admission starts at $60 and includes taco samples, while VIP tickets are $85 with early entry at 5 p.m.; general admission begins at 5:30 p.m. and the event runs through 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Landry\u2019s Signature Group is rolling out its 2026 Houston Chef Series, \u201cA Night at the Theater,\u201d<\/a> a multi-week dinner series pairing five-course chef-driven menus with classic film themes and cocktail or wine pairings at participating restaurants across Houston. Upcoming dinners include Glenn Espinosa at Vic & Anthony\u2019s Steakhouse on Thursday, May 28; Frank Lewis at Morton\u2019s The Steakhouse on Thursday, June 4; Ricky Cruz at Grotto Ristorante on Thursday, June 11; Erick Bocanegra at King Ranch Texas Kitchen on Thursday, June 18; Jayme Ramirez at Willie G\u2019s Seafood on Thursday, June 25; and Misael Saucedo at Brenner\u2019s on the Bayou on Thursday, July 9. Most dinners begin at 7 p.m. and are priced at $125 per person plus tax, with menus and pairings varying by chef and film inspiration.<\/p>\n

Brewsology Beer Fest<\/a> returns to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park, on Saturday, May 30 from 7 to 11 p.m., turning the museum into an after-hours craft beer festival with access to exhibits, science displays and beer tastings from more than 50 breweries and cideries. General admission starts at $60 and includes entry from 8 to 11 p.m. with unlimited samples, while early admission ($75) adds a 7 p.m. entry and specialty pours, and VIP tickets ($95) include early access, souvenir glassware and $30 in food credit. The event is ages 21 and up.<\/p>\n

The World at the Table, a one-night collaborative dinner inspired by Houston\u2019s global culinary scene and the upcoming World Cup, takes place Monday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Kitchen Rumors, 2310 Decatur. Hosted by the teams behind Kitchen Rumors and Traveler\u2019s Table, the five-course dinner brings together chefs Jassi Bindra, Hugo Ortega, Lena Le, Ardian Brantoro and Rafael Nasr for a globally influenced menu featuring dishes like duck confit tacos, scallop and Gulf shrimp dumplings, Balinese-style lamb chop tongseng and Lebanese knafeh, all paired with wine. The evening was originally envisioned by Traveler\u2019s Table co-founder Thy and will continue in her honor, with each chef sharing personal stories and cultural influences behind their dishes throughout the meal. Seats<\/a> are limited to 65 guests and tickets are $175 plus tax and fees.<\/p>\n

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