This Week in Houston Food Events: From Philly to Pearland (with Plenty of Tacos in Between)

Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:

Monday, October 6

Bas’s Cheesesteaks Pop-Up at Burger Bodega

Burger Bogega chef-owner Abbas Dhanani is serving up his take on the Philly classic, featuring halal ribeye piled into seeded hoagie rolls with a choice of toppings, at his Bas’s Cheesesteaks pop-up at Burger Bodega, 4520 Washington, beginning at 6 p.m. until sold out. Orders open for pre-sale Fridays at 3 p.m. with link coming via Instagram @basscheesesteaks for pre-order pickups beginning at 5 p.m. 

Tuesday, October 7

Taco Day Deal at The Little Taco Shop

The Little Taco Shop, 3411 Kirby, will celebrate National Taco Day with discounted tacos and cocktails all day long. Guests can enjoy $3 tacos all day and take advantage of buy-one, get-one frozen margaritas and canned cocktails, including house margarita, paloma, blue lychee, and pink guava flavors. thelittletacoshop.com 

Wednesday, October 8

Backstreet Cafe Anniversary Dinner at Hugo’s

Backstreet Cafe will host its 42nd Anniversary Pop-up Wine Dinner at Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer, kicking off with a passed bites reception at 6 p.m., followed by a four-course dinner from chefs Hugo and Ruben Ortega paired with acclaimed Sonoma wines from Kosta Browne, known for its expressive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Tickets are $140++. 

Taste America at The Post Oak Hotel

James Beard Foundation will host its Taste America walk-around tasting at The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South, featuring more than 20 Houston chefs, including TasteTwenty honoree Ope Amosu of ChòpnBlọk. Beginning at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. VIP), guests can enjoy bites like African Palm Butter Chicken, Tuna Tiradito, Coconut-Vanilla Bean Flan, and Pad Thai–Oatmeal Fluffernutter while enjoying beverages and activations from national and local sponsors. Tickets start at $175 and benefit the James Beard Foundation’s mission to support independent restaurants and the broader food system. 

Thursday, October 9

Angel’s Envy Dinner at The Annie Café & Bar

Guests are invited to an upscale dinner pairing featuring food and bourbon in celebration of Angel’s Envy at The Annie Cafe & Bar, 1600 Post Oak, beginning at 7 p.m. 

Friday, October 10

Jane’s Dine Inn at Jane and the Lion Bakehouse

Chef Jane Wild continues her monthly supper series Jane’s Dine Inn, celebrating seasonal flavors with an intimate, five-course, family-style Harvest Moon Dinner at Jane and the Lion Bakehouse,  4721 North Main. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by the seated supper at 7 p.m. Tickets are $111 per person, gratuity included. 

Saturday, October 11

Houston International Festival

The Houston International Festival is taking place at 2509 Alabama, held from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., bringing together global flavors, live bands and DJ sets across multiple genres, family-friendly activities, cultural performances, pop-up art displays and an exclusive VIP section with premium seating. Tickets are $10 GA (free for kids) and $50 VIP. 

Oktoberfes at Biggio’s

Biggio’s, 1777 Walker, is bringing Bavarian celebrations downtown with an Oktoberfest bash featuring seasonal bites from the kitchen and brews from Saint Arnold, Karbach, Eureka Heights and more. Admission is free—just bring your beer stein spirit from 12:30 to 4 p.m. 

All month long

Black Lagoon Pop-Up at Nickel City

Spooky season means that Nickel City, 2910 McKinney, will once again transform into acclaimed Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon, rocking a darkly immersive atmosphere and brand-new cocktail menu from October 1–31. https://blacklagoonpopup.com/ 

Pearland Restaurant Weeks

All October long, Pearland Restaurant Weeks is offering curated two-course menus at participating spots (breakfast/lunch $20, dinner $35), and with every meal, restaurants donate to the Pearland Neighborhood Center.

New and ongoing specials

Tasting Series at Caracol

Caracol, 2200 Post Oak, continues its tasting menu series, as chef Hugo Ortega and team take guests to Tabasco now through November 1. Expect food that reflect’s the region’s fertile land and waterways: robalo a la tabasqueña, grilled pejelagarto, river shrimp and tamales with chipilín. The four-course menu runs $75 per person plus tax and gratuity, with an optional beverage pairing for $36.

Pan de Muerto at URBE 

In honor of Día de los Muertos, URBE, 1101 Uptown Park, is offering handmade pan de muerto from Wednesday, October 1 through Sunday, November 2. Baked from scratch in URBE’s on-site bakery, the sweet bread is available at the restaurant on Saturdays or in large to-go orders. Regular pan de muerto is $4.50 each ($25 for half-dozen, $50 per dozen), and cream-filled is $7 each ($40 for half-dozen, $80 per dozen). Large orders can be placed via URBE’s catering page with two days’ notice.

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