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11 best restaurants and bars for Houston Astros fans to scream for the team

Get $1 hot dogs and other specials at Monkey's Tail.

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All over Houston people are donning their finest Astros t-shirts and jerseys as the team prepares to take on the Boston Red Sox for the right to represent the American League in the World Series.

Home-field advantage gives the Astros a slight edge in the betting line, but fans will need to root, root, root for the team to advance.

Thankfully, bars and restaurants all over the city are running Astros-themed specials. From cheap beer to free milkshakes, the offers should suit just about any taste. It’s not quite as good as being at Minute Maid Park, but it’s close.

All Big City Wings locations will have Crawford Bock specials for the Astros playoffs: $4 pints and $8 34-ounce beer. Plus, each location has daily specials like $3 margaritas on Friday, $25 White Claw buckets on Saturday, and $1 chicken tenders on Monday.

Buffalo Bayou Brewing will feature 12-ounce buckets for $15 during each game. The specia lasts until close if the Astros win.

As they have in the past, both Burger Joint locations will give away free milkshakes for every Astros home run.

Both locations of FM Kitchen & Bar will feature specials such as $12 FM Burgers with fries or tots and a Crawford Bock; $5 fried pickles and churros; $6 Jim Beam highballs; and $20 domestic six-pack coolers.

Diners at KP’s Kitchen get 20-percent off both dine-in and to-go orders when wearing Astros gear.

In addition to opening early when necessary to show each game, Monkey’s Tail will offer $12 Crawford Bock buckets, $1 hot dogs, and $6 “f*** the sox” shots.

Present Company will have $4 Crush City IPAs, $8 Crush City cocktails, and free Choo Choo shots for every Astros home run.

Montrose sports bar Revelry on Richmond offers more than 30 TVs along with a newly renovated outdoor patio and an all-new menu developed by chef Jason Hill. During Astros games, the bar will feature drink specials and $1 Astros-themed Jello shots.

Weights and Measures in Midtown is selling $5 W+M Dogs with house-made slaw and bun during each game.

Get raw Gulf oysters for $1 each during Astros game at Winnie's, Midtown's buzzy new po' boy spot.

Woodshed Smokehouse at Levy Park is offering fans who don Astros gear one free appetizer during each game.

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Veteran's Day dining discounts

15 food and drink specials saluting Houston's heroes on Veterans Day

Feges BBQ Erin Patrick Feges barbecue tray

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Veterans Day provides Americans with an opportunity to thank those who have served in America’s Armed Forces. Restaurants across Houston are doing their part by extending a number of discounts.

Unless noted below, all offers are available on Monday, November 11. Both veterans and active-duty service members should be prepared to show proof of their status.

Azumi, a Japanese restaurant in River Oaks District, is giving veterans a 50-percent discount on their meals. A lunch bento box comes with miso soup, wakame salad, fried rice, two pieces of nigiri, and a four piece maki roll. Sister concepts Loch Bar and Marmo are also offering a 50-percent discount.

Feges BBQ co-owner Patrick Feges is an Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Every year, the restaurant offers all veterans a free two-meat barbecue plate with two sides and a drink. It’s available on Sunday, November 10 at the restaurant’s location in Spring Branch and on Veterans Day at the Greenway Plaza location.

Kolache Factory is offering one free kolache and a free cup of coffee (excludes croissants, Polish varieties, and espresso drinks).

Kolache Shoppe will give all veterans and active service members one complimentary kolache of their choice. Greenway Plaza location only.

Molina’s Cantina is extending a 50-percent discount to veterans. Dine-in only. Excludes alcohol.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is giving veterans a free pork chop dinner with purchase of a regular price entree by another diner. If a group of veterans are dining together, they’ll all receive 50-percent off their pork chop dinners. Available 4 pm until close.

Phat Eatery beef Rendang Veterans will receive a 30-percent discount at Phat Eatery. Photo by Dragana Harris

Phat Eatery is extending a 30-percent discount to veterans and active duty military on both dine-in and to-go orders (excludes alcohol and online orders).

Pluckers Wing Bar is giving a free meal to veterans and active-duty military personnel.

The newly reopened River Oaks Theatre will give veterans and active-duty military a free movie ticket and popcorn for any screening on Veterans Day.

The Savoy, a neighborhood bar in Third War will provide a free lunch to veterans and active military. Choices include chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, Savoy burger, and chicken wings with fries.

All three locations of State Fare Kitchen & Bar are offering veterans a free meal. Choices include a burger, birria grilled cheese, smoked chicken cobb, chicken fried ribeye, and more. Dine-in only. Beverage and gratuity not included.

Tavola, an Italian restaurant on Post Oak, is offering veterans a 50-percent discount on their Veterans Day meals.

The Tailgate is CultureMap’s sports-themed taking place at 8th Wonder. Veterans can use this link for discounted tickets. Everyone will receive $25 off with code HOU25.

Taste Kitchen + Bar will serve a free breakfast to veterans and active military personnel from 8-11 am.

Twin Peaks will serve a free lunch to veterans and active duty military. Choices include a cheeseburger and fries, smoked chicken tacos, chicken tenders, and chicken or shrimp Caesar salad. Lunch is served from 11 am - 3 pm.

Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks is serving veterans a complimentary, three-course meal from a prix fixe menu of favorites such as truffle cheese ravioli, flank steak, and panna cotta.

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