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    This Week in Dining

    These are the best 12 food and drink events in Houston this week

    Holly Beretto
    Jul 29, 2019 | 9:30 am

    Whiskey lovers, rejoice! Several events this week feature the spirit, from classes to seated dinners. Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off on Thursday, and a Montrose bar has a killer brunch event happening on Saturday. Read on for this week's not-to-be-missed events.

     

     Monday, July 29

     

     National Chicken Wing Day specials around town
    Celebrate the favorite snack with deals such as this one from Pluckers Wing Bar, where guests can get $1 Bud Lights and 75-cent wings all day long. Peli Peli, specializing in South African cuisine, gets into the spirit of this unofficial holiday with a special offer at the Katy and Vintage Park locations. The South African wings — tossed in signature sauce and served with blue cheese or ranch dressing — are buy one, get one during happy hour from 2-7 pm.

     

     Yaki Snack Attack and burger-chan pop-up at Grand Prize
    Chefs Austin King and Willet Feng are teaming up for this one-night-only affair that joins King's creative riffs on Japanese street food with Feng's culinary prowess. Entree choices such as kimchi fried chicken and cauliflower steak with mushroom gravy may be paired with sides like miso broccoli and cheese tater tot casserole, Korean rice cakes (tteok) and cheese, and dashi mashed potatoes with clam cream gravy. Meals are sold as plates of one entree with two sides or two entrees with two sides. Price TBA. 6 pm until sold out.

     

     Tuesday, July 30

     

     Free Cheesecake at Maggiano's
    From open to close, guests who purchase an adult entree get a free slice of the restaurant's New York-style cheesecake in honor of National Cheesecake Day. To get in on the freebie, mention the cheesecake day promotion. The offer is limited to one cheesecake per check, dine-in only.

     

     Summer Chilling Series at Eight Row Flint
    Starting at 5 pm, head to this whiskey-drenched Heights bar for lobster rolls with tater tots ($15). Expect this taste of summer to sell out fast, so get there early.
     
     Blue Fin Tuna Breakdown and Omakase Tasting at Tobiuo Sushi Bar
    Chef Mike Lim creates a tasting menu featuring Spanish bluefin tuna. After breaking down the fish, he'll transform it into a multicourse dinner, allowing guests to learn about its different cuts, preparations, and flavors. The cost is $115 per person, and attendance is limited to 25 people. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. For reservations, call 281-394-7156.

     

     Woodford Reserve Dinner at B&B Butchers
    Starting at 6:30 pm, the evening begins with passed hors d'oeuvres and features three courses paired with Woodford Reserve selections. There will be swag and surprises. The cost is $125 per person, and reservations can be made by calling 713-862-1814.

     

     Heaven Hill Dinner at Whiskey Cake
    This six-course dinner pairs dishes from the restaurant with tastes of and cocktails featuring selections from the bourbon maker. The menu includes items such as a Vegouti Farms tomato salad with buffalo mozzarella, olive oil, and sea salt paired with the A Sage in Thyme cocktail, featuring Pikesville rye whiskey; and the parmesan-crusted HeartBrand strip with a bourbon demi-glace, roasted Brussels sprouts and rosemary, served with Parker's Heritage Barrel Proof. Dinner starts at 7 pm, and the cost is $115 per person, including tax and gratuity. To reserve a spot, call 832-430-2253.

     

     Thursday, August 1
     
     Houston Restaurant Weeks all over Houston
    One of the city's most popular food events series returns for its 2019 edition. Until September 2, get great brunch, lunch, and dinner deals at restaurants across the city. Multicourse brunches and lunches are $20, while multicourse dinner options are $35 or $45, depending on the restaurant. The month-long dining extravaganza raises money for the Houston Food Bank, so diners can explore new spots and contribute to a great cause.
     
     Bartender School at Brennan's
    From 5:30-7 pm, learn how to make syrups, tinctures, and infusions in this hands-on experience that also features complimentary nibbles from executive chef Joe Cervantez. Guests will sip their creations, as well as learn some cocktail history and get recipe suggestions. The cost is $20, plus tax and gratuity. Register online.

     

     Saturday, August 3
     
     Kill Bill Brunch at Present Company
    What happens when a former assassin known as The Bridge wakes up from a coma years after her fiance tried to kill her on their wedding day? She sets off on a quest for brunch and to take her revenge by plying all sober people with large quantities of alcohol. Inspired by the Quentin Tarantino classic, this wildly irreverent event brings a party atmosphere to the traditional weekend brunch. Props and picture-taking opportunities abound, as do giveaways, surprises, and drink specials. Join the fun from 11 am to 6 pm.

     

     Cocktail Class at Hotel Alessandra
    Eight guests will learn how to make classic cocktails featuring Woodford Reserve, paired with small bites from chef Jose Hernandez. The class starts at 3 pm and costs $65. For reservations, call 713-242-8540 or email the hotel.

     

     White Linen Night at La Lucha
    The restaurant offers a great way to cap an evening of strolling The Heights and checking out the shops. They're offering their Pharmacy Burger for 99 cents from 11 pm to 2 am. It's made with beef patties smothered in fresh cheese and piled with crunchy lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and onions. The offer is good only on dine-in orders and is limited to one burger per person.

    Get La Lucha's Pharmacy Burger for just $0.99 on White Linen Night.

    La Lucha Pharmacy Burger
      
    Photo by Ralph Smith
    Get La Lucha's Pharmacy Burger for just $0.99 on White Linen Night.
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    FM Kitchen closes

    Inner loop pickleball bar expands into neighboring burger joint

    Eric Sandler
    Jul 17, 2025 | 6:00 am
    PKL Social exterior
    Photo by Becca Wright
    PKL Social has expanded into FM Kitchen & Bar.

    One of the inner loop’s most popular pickleball destinations is getting a makeover. PKL Social is expanding its footprint by claiming the space formerly occupied by FM Kitchen & Bar.

    Since both PKL Social and FM Kitchen share ownership and management, the name change unites the property under one brand. It focuses on PKL Social’s success in its first year-plus of operations and sheds the FM Kitchen brand that’s been serving up burgers, comfort food, craft beer, and cocktails since 2017. Although the change won’t officially take place until July 26, the building’s exterior is already sporting a fresh coat of paint with PKL Social’s branding.

    “It’s a direct response to the demand for more,” operating partner Jason Mok said in a statement. “We’ve conceptualized everything people have loved about FM Kitchen & Bar and PKL Social by creating a single concept and venue that brings it all together in an exciting, more seamless way.”

    Open since March 2024, PKL Social has four pickleball courts, big screen TVs for watching sports, and two, 140-inch LED video walls for big games and other events. The rebranding brings upgrades in the form of Full Swing golf simulators that will allow people to play golf and other games for an hourly rental fee.

    Some things will remain the same. The new PKL Social will still serve many of FM Kitchen’s most popular dishes, including its signature cheeseburger, smash burger, and weekend brunch items. Additions include on-trend items such as a chopped chicken Caesar wrap and a Buffalo chicken wrap, a fried shrimp basket, and a California-style burrito.

    Beverage options include cocktails, craft beer, and wine. Non-alcoholic options include beer, cocktails, oat milk lattes sourced from Tenfold Coffee, and a frozen strawberry lemonade.

    In terms of the venue’s layout, the patio bar and restaurant area that had been home to FM Kitchen will remain family-friendly. The court area around PKL Social’s original footprint will remain adults-only.

    “PKL Social is becoming so much more than a pickleball destination. It’s a sports bar and event-centric destination with high energy and excellent food,” Mok added. “With our new upgrades, we can offer customers everything from corporate events and happy hours to social events such as our game day and reality TV watch parties, popular bingo nights, and cold plunge socials. We are excited to expand these options even further to be a true social destination for all.”

    PKL Social will celebrate its expansion on July 26 with drink specials, raffle prizes, giveaways, a DJ, sips from brands including LALO Tequila, Athletic Brewing Co., Beam Suntory, and more.

    PKL Social exterior
      

    Photo by Becca Wright

    PKL Social has expanded into FM Kitchen & Bar.

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