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Raise a glass to the ultimate wine experience at Houston's The Post Oak Hotel

Oenophiles, rejoice! The Forbes Five-Star Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is bringing together 32 of Sonoma County's most prolific wineries for one incredible evening of tasting, learning, and toasting.

The experts themselves – winery owners, wine makers, and grape growers — will be at The Post Oak Wine Experience on June 9 from 7-10 pm, held in The Post Oak Hotel Grand Ballroom.

But you don't have to be a vino connoisseur to attend this extraordinary affair; all are welcome, regardless of one's familiarity with the world of wine. Whether you seek a romantic rendezvous, a convivial gathering among friends, or an enriching educational encounter, this event promises to be a soiree tailored to the discerning tastes of wine lovers and novices alike.

"Sonoma is one of my favorite wine regions (even as a Napa native) and this exclusive event is a rare opportunity to taste through hundreds of wines that showcase the area’s incredible diversity and overall excellence,” says Keith Goldston, Master Sommelier.

To further elevate the experience, guests can indulge in the culinary creations crafted by executive chef Jean-Luc Royere while being serenaded by live music. An impressive charcuterie board that spans the ballroom is one snack that's on the menu.

The selection of wineries includes such renowned names as Kosta Browne, Kistler Vineyards, Silver Oak, Jordan, and 28 other esteemed participants.

If you want to experience a taste of five-star accommodations following the event, The Post Oak Wine Experience Package includes overnight accommodation, two admission tickets to the event, breakfast for two, and a wine welcome amenity. You can book the package here.

This is the second annual Post Oak Wine Experience event. Last year, The Post Oak Hotel welcomed the wine region of Rioja.

“As a fifth-generation grape grower in Sonoma County, I appreciate getting out into different markets and sharing my family’s story and our wines," says Steve Dutton, co-owner of Dutton Ranch and Dutton-Goldfield Winery. "For this event at The Post Oak Hotel, we are really going big with some special wines that we are excited to pour. I am looking forward to being there with some of the best winemakers and grape growers from our region and showcasing everything we love about Sonoma County."

Tickets for the event can be purchased here, and are priced at $195 per person. This includes admission to the event, unlimited wine tastings, food offerings, and complimentary event parking.

Photo courtesy of The Post Oak Hotel

Try hundreds of Sonoma County wines at the event.

For more event details or to purchase tickets, please visit ThePostOakHotel.com.

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2-acre Houston patio bar rebrands with new name and family-friendly menu

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The bar's patio includes 10,000-square-feet of turf.

A bar in Houston’s Near Northside neighborhood is switching things up with a new name and revised menu. Effectively immediately, Woodland Social is now known as White Oak Social.

Simply put, the new name is designed to end confusion about the bar’s location, which many people assumed was in The Woodlands. In fact, it’s located next to popular concert venue White Oak Music Hall, which is reflected in the new name.

“We wanted a name that truly represented where we are and the community we serve,” the bar’s owners said in a statement. “Many guests thought we were located in The Woodlands, so renaming the business to White Oak Social makes our location clear and aligns our brand with the neighborhood we love.”

Along with the new name comes a few improvements. They include an outdoor playground that’s designed to appeal to area families, many of whom are already regulars.

In addition, the restaurant has broadened its menu. While pizzas still remain, White Oak Social now offers burgers, chicken tenders, more entrees, and a kids menu. An all-new brunch menu includes updated cocktails and more options for kids.

Piper’s Hospitality Group (Preslee’s Southern Good Eatery) opened Woodland Social in 2024. Originally named for the Woodland Heights neighborhood, the two-acre property has an 8,000-square-foot main bar area, a 15,000-square-foot outdoor patio that includes 10,000-square-feet of turf, and more than 100 parking spaces.

“We’re excited for this next chapter,” the group said. “The new name, the expanded menu, and the playground show our commitment to being a neighborhood gathering place for all ages.”

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