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Beloved Annie Cafe bestows brunch and other goodies on Uptown diners

Have you been missing your Annie Cafe & Bar fix? Tell your tastebuds it's time again, as the Uptown eatery has reopened for lunch service and launched an all-new Sunday brunch, in addition to dinner and happy hour, along with online ordering for curbside pickup.

Let's start with lunch, which runs Tuesday through Friday from 11 am-4 pm. Some new items have popped up on the menu, including a steak salad of watercress, fingerling potatoes, cippolinis, and Cheddar dressing and the lobster BLT on challah bread with applewood smoked bacon, avocado, and chips.

Next up is Sunday brunch (11 am-3 pm), which includes a rotating roster of live DJs and a menu of egg-centric dishes and cocktails. Opt for the house-smoked salmon with creamy egg salad, lobster open-face omelet, or chicken fried prime rib topped with two fried eggs, and wash it all down with mimosas, a Bloody Mary, or spiked horchata.

To help put you even more in the Sunday Funday mood, Berg Hospitality Group has hired a mariachi band to serenade guests at three of its restaurants that are open for brunch: The Annie Cafe, B.B. Lemon, and B&B Butchers & Restaurant.

If you can't rouse yourself in time, show up for The Annie's Sunday dinner service between 5-8 pm. Indulge in the restaurant’s iconic classics like the crab tostadas, coffee-crusted filet mignon, and bacon-wrapped quail, or try the Sunday special of fried chicken and scratch biscuits.

No matter when you choose to visit, you have the option to dine on the covered and spacious second-floor patio or inside the chic restaurant. The happy hour menu is also offered every Tuesday through Friday from 4-6 pm on the patio and in the bar area.

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for the patio, but walk-ins are always welcome. Reservations can be made by calling 713-804-1800 or on OpenTable (add a note if you'd prefer the patio, and they'll do their best to accommodate).

Not ready to dine out yet? The Annie Cafe & Bar is still offering online ordering for curbside pickup or delivery by Favor.

Savor the TX huevos rancheros at brunch.

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Savor the TX huevos rancheros at brunch.

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Health-conscious Houston sports bar sets Woodlands opening date

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On the Kirb uses organic ingredients in its bar food.

A Houston sports bar known for its carefully crafted food will soon opens its door. On the Kirb will make its debut this Saturday, November 15.

Located in the former El Tiempo space at 6777 Woodlands Parkway, the Houston area’s fifth On the Kirb occupies a 6,000-square-foot space with a 2,000-square-foot covered patio. It’s been given a comprehensive renovation to make the rustic look of its four siblings and to add enough TVs to follow all the day’s games.

As always, sports fans will find an ingredient-focused approach to bar food. All of its meat, dairy, and poultry are organic. Similarly, the restaurant uses tallow to fry items such as wings, Brussels sprouts, and fries, which has become a trend at some Houston restaurants.

The menu also includes keto items, Neapolitan-style pizzas made with imported flour, burgers, wraps, and tacos. A weekend brunch menu features egg skillets, pancakes, and avocado toast. Pair them with craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic sips.

Weekly specials include organic taco Tuesday, grass-fed steak night on Wednesday, and half-off bottles of wine on Friday.

“We are really looking forward to bringing our fresh approach to the traditional sports bar scene in The Woodlands,” owner Joe Arbeely said in a statement. “From ample TV’s to catch your favorite team to premium outdoor space and bar food you can feel good about indulging in, we’re confident On the Kirb is going to be a great add to the dining scene in this community.”

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On the Kirb uses organic ingredients in its bar food.

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