Bun B beefs up RodeoHouston presence with 'Trill Town' and tendies

Bun B and the Trill Burgers team are returning to the rodeo for the fourth year in a row.

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Houston rap legend Bun B has become just as famous as a restaurateur. For his fourth year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, he's expanding his presence to be bigger and better than ever with a dedicated area called Trill Town. The performer announced the development on social media.

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“We’re excited to make this the trillest Rodeo ever, introducing Trill Town and Trill Tenders to the best rodeo in the world,” Bun B said in statement. “Working with the Rodeo has been such a great experience for our entire team. We’re thrilled to be an official sponsor and have our own dedicated space, and I can promise you there will be some great surprises in store. We can’t wait to welcome y’all to Trill Town.”

Trill Town is more than a brand name. Bun B has carved himself a delicious kingdom by the Kroger Gate at NRG Stadium located off McNee Road and Kirby Drive This tented area will contain a live DJ, a bar serving beer and wine, and seating.

Trill Burgers Bun B Trill Burgers will be available at the rodeo.Photo by Becca Wright

It will also contain, of course, Bun B's now famous burger. Since Trill Burgers started as a set of pop-ups in 2021, it's become one of the preeminent smash burger suppliers in the Houston area. Serving both beef and vegan burgers, it's rare to see the S. Shepherd restaurant (which opened in 2023) without a line wrapped around it. A range of celebrities have dropped by when they're in Houston.

It doesn't stop at burgers. Trill Town will be serving fresh-squeezed Trill Lemonade to help craft that perfect Houston cookout touch. Trill Tenders is Bun B's chicken venture, and it lives up to its brand. Served with Soy Glaze and Sweet OG sauces, the tenders are quickly developing a reputation that's as good as the burgers. For this year's rodeo, Trill is teaming up with Truth BBQ to provide two exclusive items: the BBQ Brisket Burger and Truth BBQ Brisket Fries.

Trill Burgers will also be available in the stadium at Sections 115, 135, 522, and 548

Bun B will be serving lyrics as well as premium food. As usual, he will perform with guests Friday, March 7 for Black Heritage Day on the rotating star stage. By now, Bun B's "takeover" of the rodeo is a beloved institution that helps make the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston's most enduring annual tradition.

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Houston pizza chef sets opening date for retro-inspired neighborhood joint

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Galaxy Pizza serves pizza made with dough that ages for four days.

Houston pizza veteran Anthony Calleo has opened Galaxy Pizza in Spring. Located at 6450 Louetta Rd., the restaurant will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, June 6.

Galaxy intends to operate as a modern take on the classic neighborhood pizza joint. It serves pizza made with dough that’s aged for four days and made by blending techniques from both Detroit and Neo-Neapolitan styles that’s baked in a conveyor belt oven.

“It’s almost a thing that doesn’t exist anymore. It’s how Pizza Hut made pizza in 1987,” Calleo told CultureMap in May. “It’s got a good rise on the crust. It doesn’t droop, but it’s not stiff like a cracker. It’s got a little too much cheese and sauce on it…A culinary instructor would tell you it’s unbalanced, and that’s the point.”

Highlights from the menu include:

Tom Selleck: Bacon, ham, pepperoni strips, and pineapple
Salad Days: Spinach, tomato, garlic, feta and herb seasoning, and marinated artichoke hearts.
That Guy!: Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and feta
Meatza-Pizza: Pepperoni cups, pepperoni strips, Italian sausage, beef, bacon, and ham
Veg-O-Max: Mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, garlic, banana peppers, olives, and feta.

In addition to pizza, Galaxy will serve appetizers such as breadsticks, garlic potatoes, garlic cheesebread, pizza rolls, and everything bagel spinach and artichoke dip. The restaurant also offers sandwiches such as a cheeseburger and an Italian sub, as well as salads.

Finally, Calleo and crew will serve a few baked ziti pastas such as the Sunday gravy with tomato and meat sauce, provolone, and mozzarella; the Pizza-Pasta with meat sauce, Italian sausage, bacon, pepperoni strips, mixed bell peppers, and a provolone-mozzarella blend; and the Chili Crisp, Sausage and Peppers with pepperoni chili crisp, garlic butter, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, feta, and “Moonrock Dust” seasoning.

As CultureMap reported last month, Calleo, whose resume includes founding both Pi Pizza and Gold Tooth Tony’s, is returning to the kitchen for the first time after being diagnosed with autism last year. Choosing a smaller location and only being five days per week (Thursday-Monday) are designed to provide Calleo and his employees with a better work-life balance.

“Galaxy Pizza is really about creating a place that feels familiar and welcoming while also being true to who I am,” Calleo said in a statement. “Getting diagnosed with autism later in life changed a lot for me, and I hope this restaurant can become a positive space that not only serves great pizza, but also finds ways to advocate for and support others. This one is really special to me for lots of reasons, and I cannot wait to share Galaxy Pizza with the Spring community.”

Beginning at 11 am on Saturday, Galaxy Pizza will celebrate its grand opening with giveaways and prizes. The winner of a Street Fighter 2 tournament will win free Galaxy Pizza for a year.

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Galaxy Pizza serves pizza made with dough that ages for four days.

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