All week long<\/p>\n
Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands<\/p>\n
Wine & Food Week<\/a> returns to The Woodlands with a lineup of wine tastings, chef showcases, cocktail competitions and educational seminars celebrating its 22nd year. Highlights include the new Going Places Goes Global event on June 3, the Crushing It With Cocktails mixology competition on June 4, Sips, Suds & Savor on June 5 and the Ladies of the Vine luncheon. The week culminates with the Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins, where chefs compete for the Chef of Chefs title and a $5,000 prize. Ticket prices vary by event.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Monday, June 1<\/p>\n Fancy Chef Steak Night at Johnny\u2019s Gold Brick<\/p>\n Johnny\u2019s Gold Brick<\/a>, 2518 Yale, will host Fancy Chef Steak Night, bringing guest chef Lucas McKinney of Josephine\u2019s to the bar\u2019s parking lot for a one-night-only steak dinner benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation<\/a>. The event is first come, first served and marks the final Fancy Chef Steak Night before the series returns in the fall.<\/p>\n The World at the Table at Kitchen Rumors<\/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 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 features globally inspired dishes from chefs Jassi Bindra, Hugo Ortega, Lena Le, Ardian Brantoro and Rafael Nasr, with wine pairings included. Originally envisioned by Traveler\u2019s Table co-founder Thy, the evening continues in her honor, with chefs sharing the stories and cultural influences behind their dishes. Seats<\/a> are $175 plus tax and fees.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Thursday, June 4<\/p>\n Stag\u2019s Leap Wine Cellars Dinner at Le Jardinier<\/p>\n Le Jardinier<\/a>, 5500 Main, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Judgment of Paris with a five-course wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Hosted in the Kinder private dining room, the $400 experience pairs seasonal dishes from executive chef Felipe Botero with wines from Stag\u2019s Leap Wine Cellars, including a four-vintage tasting of S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon led by winemaker Luis Contreras. Reservations are available via Resy.Reservations can be booked via Resy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Houston Chef Series: \u201cA Night at the Theater\u201d at Morton\u2019s The Steakhouse<\/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. This week features Frank Lewis at Morton\u2019s The Steakhouse, beginning at 7 p.m. and priced at $125 per person.<\/p>\n Okt\u00f3 Taverna Nights at Okt\u00f3\u00a0<\/p>\n Okt\u00f3<\/a>, 888 Westheimer, will host Okt\u00f3 Taverna Nights with Greek food specials, live music from a Greek band and a DJ set to follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n ZaZa\u2019s Cocktail Showdown: Sweet Heat at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City\u00a0<\/p>\n Hotel ZaZa, 9787 Katy, will host its Cocktail Showdown: Sweet Heat<\/a> from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can sample cocktails from Houston mixologists competing for the top spot, alongside live music from DJ Hiram, light bites and a poolside atmosphere. Proceeds benefit Sky High for Kids.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Friday\u2013Sunday<\/p>\n 32nd Anniversary at Saint Arnold Brewing Company\u00a0<\/p>\n Saint A, 2000 Lyons, will celebrate its 32nd anniversary with a weekend of events including a free \u201990s Dance Party<\/a> on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., an all-day anniversary celebration<\/a> celebration Saturday with commemorative glassware, special beers and live music, and a Special Rare Cellar Tasting<\/a> on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. featuring rare cellar-aged beers and specialty pairings. Sunday tasting tickets<\/a> are $80 and admission for Friday and Saturday is free.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, June 6<\/p>\n Pride QUEEN Brunch at Chapman & Kirby\u00a0<\/p>\n Chapman & Kirby, 2118 Lamar, will host its annual Pride QUEEN Brunch. The $35 ticket<\/a> includes the drag show and access to an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, with craft cocktails, mimosa flights and bottle service available for purchase. Doors open at noon and the show begins at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Brisket & Beer Bash at Lankford\u2019s The Woodlands<\/p>\n Lankford\u2019s The Woodlands<\/a>, 19075 Interstate 45 South, will host its inaugural Brisket & Beer Bash on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The all-day event features a Saint Arnold Brewing Company tap takeover with all 12 draft lines pouring the Houston brewery\u2019s beers. A $50 ticket<\/a> includes a barbecue plate loaded with a half-pound of brisket, smoked sausage, mac and cheese, potato salad and green beans plus traditional barbecue fixings and a pint of Saint Arnold beer.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n New and ongoing specials<\/p>\n Taste of Amalfi at Hotel Granduca\u00a0<\/p>\n Hotel Granduca<\/a>, 1080 Uptown Park, introduces Taste of Amalfi, a daily aperitivo hour available from 4 to 7 p.m. at Remi, by the pool and throughout the property. The summer menu features $10 spritz and crostini pairings, including a Hugo Spritz with pesto parmesan crostini, a limoncello spritz with ricotta and strawberry crostini, and an Aperol Spritz with tomato bruschetta. No reservations required.<\/p>\n Squash Blossom Season at Hugo\u2019s<\/p>\n