Rosé All Day

Houston's top restaurants and bars raise a glass to National Rosé Day with sparkling specials to drink pink

As fans of the blush know, National Rosé Day returns Saturday, June 10. No wine drinker in Houston needs a reason to drink the pink stuff — beyond rosé being an ideal sipper for our sunny and sometimes sweltering weather.

But, for anyone who wants an excuse to imbibe, celebrating the "holiday" is definitely as good a reason as any to uncork a bottle or two. These specials and deals from Houston restaurants and bars make celebrating even more fun.

a'Bouzy
Shawn Virene's champagne-obsessed River Oaks restaurant will celebrate with discounts on select bottles of rosé, including Chateau d'Esclans, Ruinart, and Veuve Clicquot. Dress in all pink for a complimentary glass of Chateau d'Esclans The Beach. 10 am - 3 pm.

The Annie Café and Bar
This upscale Uptown favorite offers a four-course brunch from 11 am to 3 pm. For $85 per person, sample selections such as Wagyu Carpaccio with with raspberry goat cheese mousse, Meyer lemon-infused olive oil, and Belgian endive salad paired with Maris Rosé; a Maine lobster omelet with pecorino, braised radicchio, heirloom tomato, and a buttermilk parsley sauce paired with Teutonic Wine Company's Pino Noir Rosé; and more. Tax, additional alcoholic beverages, and gratuity are not included. Reservations are recommended.

B&B Butchers
Head to this Washington Avenue restaurant for a Rosé Day brunch featuring the wines of Château d'Esclans. Brunch selections are a la carte, and for $30, guests will taste four Château d'Esclans rosés, among them The Beach Rosé and Whispering Angel. The wines all hail from Provence, one of the world's most-noted rosé regions. Those who order the tasting are entered to win a three-liter Magnum of Whispering Angel. Reservations are suggested.

Brasserie 19
From noon to 3 pm, enjoy a Rose Day brunch, complete with themed cocktails, brunch-sized bottles of rose, menu specials, photo opps and more. Reservations recommended.

Craft Pita
The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year celebrates by putting a spotlight on Lebanese rosés. They're offering three different bottles for $20 each, including the Musar Jeune Rosé, from high in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, crafted from Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes. The wine offers refreshing stone fruit on the palate and pairs well with salads, fish, and charcuterie.

Eunice
Get happy hour pricing on glasses of rosé all day long on Saturday, June 10. That's $8, with an array to choose from, including the Fleur De Mer from Provence, with classic Provencal flavors of wild strawberry and watermelon. Its crisp acidity pairs well with Eunice's Gulf Coast or specialty oysters.

Gratify Neighborhood Bistro
The posh Rice Village restaurant's Rosé Day specials include $20 bottles of sparking rosé, $15 bottles of still rosé, and $10 glasses of frosé. Find similar deals at sister concepts Graffiti Raw, Coppa Osteria, and Flora Mexican Kitchen.

Heights & Co.
The all-day patio party on June 10 features $6 rosés by-the-glass, including still and sparkling options. There's also a frosé on offer, made with sparkling rosé for anyone looking for an adult, slushy beverage to beat the Houston heat.

Hungry's
The popular Houston Mediterranean restaurant will offer half-off rosé bottles all day and a $7 frozen rosé special.

Kirby Ice House
Those looking for a super chill outdoor space to sit and sip should head to this Upper Kirby spot with its killer backyard. On Rosé Day, they're offering $10-off house rosé bottles all day long.

La Colombe d'Or
The award-winning Montrose hotel will feature a special brunch menu with dishes that pair well with rosé, such as a smoked salmon croiffle, Waldorf salad, deviled eggs, quiche, and a mini lobster roll. Pair them with discounted wines that include Telmont reserve rosé, Guissard G, Chene Bleu Le Rosé, and Terre Rouge Vin Gris D'Amador.

Loch Bar
Rosé specials abound at the buzzy River Oaks District favorite, including $5 glasses of wine and $10 frosés, which are made with made with rosé wine, Wheatley vodka, and strawberries. Bonus: the District sets up a special photo wall where rosé revelers can snap selfies and share to social.

Lulu's River Oaks
From 3-6 pm on Saturday, June 10, the Italian eatery offers 50 percent off its featured rosés, as part of the restaurant's new Bottles & Boards program. Pair that half-off rosé with a $20 cheese or charcuterie board. Don't want to commit to a bottle? Select rosés by the glass are available for $8.

Marmo
At this Montrose Italian chop house, diners can get $6 glasses of rosé and 50-percent off all bottles of rosé during happy hour from 3-6 pm. Pair those selections with one of Marmo's charcuterie boards, an array of artisanal salami and cheeses that's served with olive Misti and house-made giardiniera.

Money Cat
The Upper Kirby modern Japanese restaurant infuses Rosé Day with a sake special. Get a bottle of Oze x Rosé from Ryujin Shuzo Brewery for $50 (usually $70). Its sweet and tart notes, reminiscent of wild strawberries, pair exceptionally well with sushi.

Ostia
Get 25-percent off all rosés by the glass, including pours from magnums of Les Commandeurs Peyrassol. Bonus: the Montrose spot's lush patio and greenhouse are the perfect background for rosé-themed social posts.

Postino
All six locations are offering $6 glasses of rosé until 5 pm. Want to celebrate earlier? Head in for brunch from 9 am to 3 pm to get the Sure Shot, a refreshing wine-based cocktail made with Cocchi Rosa, sparkling rosé, grapefruit juice, and soda.

Rhapsody Bar
Tucked inside downtown's Lyric Market food hall, this lively bar has $10 off bottles of rosé all day long.

Sixty Vines
All locations of the elevated wine bar can add on frosé or other rosés to their brunch selections from 11 am - 3 pm. Those who want to experiment or gather tastes from around the world may order a personalized flight.

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Coming soon to Fredericksburg

Houston restaurant vet serves up Roman-style eatery in the Hill Country

Photo courtesy of Bottega Salaria

Valerio Lombardozzi is opening Bottega Salaria in the former home of La Bergerie.

Valerio Lombardozzi’s culinary career has taken him to the world’s finest kitchens, including restaurants owned by icons like Alain Ducasse, Giorgio Locatelli, and Joël Robuchon. In Houston, he led La Table and Tavola, where he earned a reputation for being one of the city's most engaging front of the house personalities.

But his latest project might be his biggest accomplishment yet. The hospitality veteran is opening Bottega Salaria, a homey Italian osteria and artisan market, in the former home of La Bergerie at 312 E Austin St in his adopted home of Fredericksburg.

Lombardozzi says the restaurant, expected to arrive in winter 2026, fills a gap in the Hill Country dining scene, but, more importantly, it's a reflection of his personal history and time spent working at his family’s restaurant in Rome.

“[It’s about] where I grew up, how I grew up, and how I eat,” he shares.

The three-concept experience is inspired by Italy’s Via Salaria, the ancient route Italians used to transport salt from the Adriatic Sea to Rome. The menu acts as a sort of travelogue, borrowing from the different cultures along the road, and the way village fishermen and shepherds ate.

Lombardozzi is quick to say he didn’t want to open a chef-driven restaurant. Instead, the osteria will serve traditional Roman staples such as cacio e pepe, amatriciana, carbonara, saltimbocca with sage and prosciutto, and branzino carved tableside.

“I was one of the last to be exposed to the old generation of professionals who knew how to carve elegantly for the guests,” he says.

The adjacent bottega will stay open during restaurant hours, offering fresh pasta made on-site, house-made sauces, imported Italian pantry items, cheeses, salumi, breads, and biscotti. Patrons will be able to shop for individual items or put together custom gift baskets.

Outdoors, La Fraschetteria will debut a new hospitality experience in the U.S. The self-guided experience invites diners to grab wine directly from garden shelves, gather a spread of meats, cheeses, bread, or pasta, and linger around long communal tables lit by string lights.

Keeping the chit-chat going will be a thoughtful beverage program anchored by a primarily Italian wine list and imported beer. Lombardozzi says the cocktail menu might be a surprise, offering only gin and tonics, spritzes, and negronis. The latter has been made into a game where diners roll dice to determine the evening's combination of gin, vermouth, and bitters.

After dinner, guests can select an amaro from a rolling cart, sip grappa and limoncello, or sip a neat whiskey.

Lombardozzi shares that he wants Bottega Salaria to be just as comfortable for Fredericksburg locals as it is for destination travelers. Beyond daily service, Bottega Salaria plans community events such as garden wine nights with live music, Sunday movie nights, and hands-on cooking classes.

The space is designed for ease with a warm palette combining olive green and pomegranate reds. The decor blends heritage and modernity, bringing in objects like antique mirrors, plates, custom-made lamps, and even old tablecloths and curtains for an Old World feel.

"We’re not just opening a restaurant,” Lombardozzi says. “We’re creating a gathering place. A home for everyone who loves Italian food, culture, and the joy of sharing a meal with others.”

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