This Week in Food Events: Oysters, Brews & Blues

All week long

Grand Opening of Kolache Shoppe Memorial

Kolache Shoppe, 10321 Katy Freeway, is now open in Memorial, and it’s celebrating with a full week of pastry-packed festivities. Each day brings something new — free kolaches, coffee, gift cards and bonus loyalty points. Highlights include a Houston Food Bank benefit day on Wednesday, buy-one-get-one pastries on Thursday and complimentary coffee drinks on Friday (with a chance to win free weekly coffee for a year). 

Wild Game Specials at Ouisie’s Table

Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe, is serving up a weekly series of imaginative game dinners now through November 26. This week features seared five spice duck breast with orange glaze, roasted spaghetti squash and almandine green beans.

Tuesday–Friday

$10 Daily Meal Specials + Kids Eat Free at Comfort Foodies

As families and workers feel the impact of the ongoing government shutdown and rising economic challenges, Comfort Foodies, 8128 North Sam Houston Parkway West, is offering $10 daily meal specials featuring hearty southern soul and Latin-Caribbean dishes — think smothered pork chops, Dominican brown stew chicken, fried wings, and fried catfish baskets, all served with a choice of sides. Kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal (child must be present). The restaurant is also offering a pay-it-forward option for meals at half price to support those in need. Specials are available for dine-in customers Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, November 6

Oysters, Blues & Brews at Goode Co. Armadillo Palace

Goode Co. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby Dr, hosts its annual Oysters, Blues & Brews, celebrating Gulf Coast flavors and live Texas blues while benefiting the Coastal Conservation Association’s Building Conservation Trust. Guests can dig into mesquite-fired coastal dishes like smoked boudin links, Gulf redfish, and Christmas Bay gumbo, plus Gulf shrimp taquitos, Yellowfin tuna tostadas, and a seafood bar stacked with Campechana, boiled shrimp, and freshly shucked mariculture oysters. The Mighty Orq keeps the night rocking from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets start at $100, ages 21 and up.

Saturday–Sunday

Texas Renaissance Festival

Texas’ largest Renaissance-themed festival continues with the Pirate’s Adventure weekend. Step into a world of fantasy, food and revelry, with turkey legs, mead and themed entertainment ranging from costume contests to live performances. Tickets start at $25 for adults and $10 for kids ages 5–12; children 4 and under get in free.

Saturday, November 8

Piano Brunch at Brennan’s

Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, kicks off its brunch series featuring live piano tunes and half-priced rosé from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Bites & Beyond Festival at Discovery Green

Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, hosts the Bites & Beyond Festival from 1 to 10 p.m., with local chefs, food trucks, drinks, live music across four stages, art installations, and cultural activations. Tickets start at $30.48, with VIP and Party on Stage passes available.

Five-Year Anniversary Bash at Pier 6

San Leon favorite Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th, is marking five years with a blowout bash. Executive chef Joe Cervantez will serve an exclusive anniversary menu paired with caviar and Champagne tastings, plus a few surprises to toast the milestone. 

Brighter Futures BBQ Fundraiser at The Pit Room Memorial City

Communities In Schools of Houston teams up with The Pit Room for the Brighter Futures BBQ Fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Pit Room Memorial City, 10301 Katy Freeway. Guests can enjoy top-notch barbecue, drinks, live music, and a silent auction supporting CIS programs for local students. The Montrose location will also donate all food and drink sales that day to CIS. Tickets start at $300 per person, with table options available.

Sunday, November 9

Beer & Cheese Pairing at Saint Arnold

Saint Arnold Brewing Co., 2000 Lyons Ave, teams up with Houston Dairymaids for a Beer & Cheese Pairing, offering a curated tasting of five artisanal cheeses matched with five of Saint Arnold’s signature brews. Guests can also enjoy soft pretzels with mustard and receive a token for an extra beer at the Beer Garden & Restaurant. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m., and tickets are $50.

New and ongoing specials

Fall + Winter Menu at North Italia

North Italia’s new Fall + Winter Menu just dropped, featuring highlights from Sunday Night Lasagna with Italian sausage and braised short rib, Prime New York Steak Tagliata, Salted Caramel Budino and a Morning Market Board (CityCentre and The Woodlands only) for brunch, with caramelized onion frittata, shaved asparagus salad, burrata, heirloom tomato and hearth bread.

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