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    Memorial Day Dining

    These Houston restaurants will serve up dine-in and to-go Memorial Day specials

    Eric Sandler
    May 22, 2020 | 9:30 am

    Stay home orders and shutdowns may undermine the usual festive feelings surrounding Memorial Day’s status as the unofficial kickoff to summer, but some festivities are warranted — at least school is out for the summer. Houston’s restaurants have both dine-in and to-go specials designed to make the holiday a festive experience.

    Before getting to the list, we want to share this Memorial Day message from Feges BBQ co-owner Patrick Feges. A U.S. Army veteran, Feges earned a Purple Heart after surviving an attack in Iraq, a story he recounted in detail on an episode of the "Tales From the Pits" podcast.

    Shared in Feges BBQ’s email newsletter, his message offers a worthy reminder of the sacrifices Americans have made, and continue to make, so that the rest of us can do silly things like eat roast beef sandwiches while drinking Champagne:

    Every Memorial Day, I think about the three guys who served with me in Iraq that didn't come back. I also remind myself how lucky I am because the odds were against me coming home, too.

    Especially now, I think a lot about the people who have put and are putting their lives on the line for our freedom. People who have sacrificed everything for our freedom. I encourage everyone to wear masks—it's such a small sacrifice to keep our fellow humans safe compared to what a lot of people have done and are doing now.

    I'm so grateful to the people who served with me that sacrificed everything for me, as well as the people on the hospital front lines now.

    Thank you, chef Feges, for your service.

    a’Bouzy
    The champagne-fueled River Oaks restaurant has both takeaway and dine-in options for Memorial Day. Get a picnic basket with roast beef sandwiches, black truffle chips, pasta salad, cookies, and a bottle of Ayala Brut Majuer Champagne for $69. The restaurant will also serve brunch from 10 am - 3 pm and dinner from 3 - 8 pm. Reservations recommended.

    Dish Society
    All four locations of the casual, farm-to-table cafe will serve brunch on Memorial Day until 3 pm. The menu is available for dine-in on the patio or to-go.

    Killen’s Barbecue
    Chef-owner Ronnie Killen will welcome pitmaster Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue for a special pop-up featuring beef ribs, gouda and brisket sausage, green chile mac ‘n’ cheese, and banana pudding, plus some Killen’s Barbecue favorites. The event starts at noon, but diners will probably want to get there — we predict a line.

    Landry’s Restaurants
    First responders — including doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, active military, and veterans — will receive a 10-percent discount on their Memorial Day meals at any Landry’s restaurant. Dine-in only, excludes alcohol, must have proof of eligibility.

    Mensch Out
    Jewish-owned bars and restaurants — including Kenny & Ziggy’s, 13 Celsius, Three Brothers Bakery, New York Deli & Coffee Shop, and Eighteen36 — are joining a host of other businesses in this campaign to raise money for the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and the Houston Jewish Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Appeal. The campaign both raises awareness of the participating businesses and raises money to support the immediate needs of those whose lives have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. See the event’s website for a full list of participants and donation amounts.

    Phat Eatery
    The Katy restaurant will once again feature its award-winning Malaysian curry crawfish: 2-pounds for $11.99, 5-pounds for $24.99, and 10-pounds for $45.99 with a complimentary bottle of iBurn hot sauce. Preorders recommended.

    State Fare
    The Memorial-area comfort food restaurant will serve brunch for both dine-in and to-go from 10 am - 4 pm. For those who prefer to do their own cooking, the restaurant is offering a grilling hit with everything necessary for a backyard cookout: charcoal, burgers, elote, jalapeño-cheese sausage, and pickle dip. It costs $83.20 and must be ordered by Saturday, May 23.

    The Union Kitchen
    All four locations of the eclectic restaurant will serve brunch each day of Memorial Day weekend from 10 am - 2 pm and will be open for regular service until 9 pm.

    California Benedict, Elvis waffles, and "One Hot Mess" at The Union Kitchen.

    The Union Kitchen brunch spread
      
    Photo by Kirsten Gilliam
    California Benedict, Elvis waffles, and "One Hot Mess" at The Union Kitchen.
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    16 Houston establishments churning out refreshing frozen cocktails

    Brianna Griff
    Jun 10, 2025 | 3:06 pm
    Solarium Frozen Cocktails
    Photo by Swiggard Creative
    The newly opened Solarium serves up racketball games and four frozen cocktails to sip on.

    If we’re going to endure another scorching Houston summer, we might as well do it with a frozen cocktail in hand. Fortunately, the city’s bartenders know how to keep us cool, serving up an impressive array of boozy adult slushies. Go ahead and bookmark this list—you’re going to need it.

    Brennan’s
    The most elaborate drink on this list, the Bananas Faster at Brennan’s is an ode to the original bananas Foster at Mr. B’s Bistro in NOLA. Bartenders sauté bananas in butter and sugar, then flambé them with rum and cinnamon before blending with Bacardi rum and soft serve. It’s topped with a banana slice, cinnamon, and an optional Mount Gay Dark Rum floater.

    Confessions
    Pair a bowl of hookah with Sweet Surrender, an adults-only take on the Dreamsicle, at Confessions. The new South American-inspired spot in Upper Kirby swirls vanilla and whipped vodka with oranges, evoking the childhood treat.

    Grand Prize
    Ease up to the downstairs bar of this Montrose haunt for the 20th Century, a frosty concoction of gin, lemon, Lillet, and crème de cacao. Upstairs, the Frozen Miami Vice is on tap: a half-strawberry daiquiri and half-pina colada, which can also be served separately if desired.

    Happy Go Lucky
    The team behind The Burger Joint opened its new shaved ice and frozen cocktail concept just as Houstonians begin to melt. Here, patrons can find more than 20 frozens, from tart palomas to zesty mules. Order the Espresso and Cream — an espresso martini meets a scoop of vanilla ice cream — for a decadent treat.

    Hudson House
    It may claim to serve the “World’s Coldest Martini,” but for a truly shivering experience, order the frozen Bellini. This East Coast-esque establishment blends up “copious amounts of” vodka with fresh peach puree, before topping it with a Grand Marnier floater.

    Il Bracco
    The Post Oak Italian eatery is blending up The Bracco, a frozen greyhound of Aperol, New Amsterdam, and fresh grapefruit. Best of all, it's available to-go in half-gallon bottles.

    Johnny’s Gold Brick
    The Tastemaker Awards’ 2025 Bar of the Year winner offers a savory slushy sipper this summer with the Garden Party. Inspired by watermelon gazpacho, bartenders Ryan Suhl and Trent Lee created a refreshing gin-based blend of juniper-forward genever, watermelon, bell pepper, herbal liqueur, lime, salt, and lemon olive oil. Or, opt for the frozen margarita, a staple on the menu.

    Monkey’s Tail
    This tropical Linden Park spot features two frosty mainstays: Tommy’s Marg, built with blanco tequila, agave nectar, gomme syrup, and fresh lime, and the sweet-spicy Chile Mangonada, a rum-tequila combination with mango nectar, passion fruit, and a chamoy swirl. Current seasonal specials are the Northside (cucumber gin, tequila, mint syrup, lime, and firewater bitters) and the dessert-like combo, Banana Colada (Jamaican rums, pineapple, banana liqueur, banana pudding mix, coconut cream, and whipped cream) — but operating partner and frozen fan Lainey Collum reserves the right to switch things up at any time.

    Refuge
    The lively cocktail bar's Tropic Summer returns for 2025 with a fresh menu that includes the Blended Sling, a vibrant drink made with saffron-infused Vietnamese gin, pineapple sherbet, pomegranate, cherry liqueur, Curaçao, Benedictine, and a dash of Angostura.

    The Savoy
    This historic neighborhood bar in Third Ward features Sneaky Link, the locale’s rendition of a Branson Peach Sidecar, and the Emancipation, which blends the house frozen margarita with 818 Tequila Reposado, pineapple, and fresh strawberries.

    Solarium
    What’s a better pick-me-up after a sweltering game of pickleball than a frozen cocktail at Rex Hospitality’s latest addition to the racket sport craze? The stylish lounge offers four options worth sipping: the 820 Marg (blanco tequila, curaçao, lime, agave), El Mercado (a house take on a mangonada), Purple Drank (12-year aged rum, coconut, ube, pineapple, lime), and the Courtside Frosé, made with blood orange vodka, citrus, and rosé.

    Starduster Lounge
    The recently-opened, West Texas-inspired bar in the Heights serves an updated version of the Frozen Shandy that was a smash hit at D&T Drive-Inn. Now dubbed the Rio Red Shandy, the drink combines Lone Star beer, lemon, grapefruit, and vodka for a refreshing, citrus forward sip.

    Two Headed Dog
    This intimate Midtown dive always has four frozens on rotation. The current lineup includes the gin-based Blood of My Enemies, featuring pomegranate, hibiscus, and pineapple, and the Siren’s Drawl, a rum-based concoction with kiwi, mango, honey, and allspice, served with a flaming lime boat. Mezcal lovers will appreciate the Smoking Diablo, featuring crème de cassis, ginger, and lime, while the no-nonsense Big Ass Margarita rounds out the offerings.

    Under the Volcano
    The tiki bar offers two simple, yet delightful, frozen riffs on classics: the Screwdriver, where orange juice meets vodka, and a Cuba Libre, which is essentially a Coke Slurpee with the addition of rum and fresh lime juice.

    Voodoo Queen
    This daiquiri dive is a frozen fan’s paradise, with eight machines spinning boozy slushies at all times. Owner Brandon Young recommends the house-favorite The Bends, a banana daiquiri consisting of two rums, 151, and Everclear. Most of the bar's other creations are made with rum and 151, but the margarita keeps it classic with 100 percent blue agave tequila and orange liqueur.

    Still can’t decide? The bar will also combine its frozen creations to make over-the-top combos, such as the Caribbean Xanax, a crowd favorite that combines The Bends, Tropical Depression, Mango Larry, Pineapple Express, and a splash of Demerara 151. And don’t sleep on the hand-spun 151 daiquiris.

    Winnie's
    The Midtown bar has created a frozen version of the tiki favorite the Saturn that's made with gin, toasted almond orgeat, passion fruit, and lemon. Get it for $12 regularly, $6 during happy hour, or as part of a frozen flight with the bar's three other frozens — margarita, strawberry daiquiri, and peach bourbon iced tea.

    Happy Go Lucky frozen espresso martini
      

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    Cool off with a frozen espresso martini at Happy Go Lucky.

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