This Week: Old Sixth Ward Gets a New Dive Bar

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

All week long

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 Saltine Crusted Venison Backstrap Chicken Fried Steak ($38) with garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, corn pudding and peppercorn gravy.

Wednesday, October 15

Kirkwood x DAOU Vineyard Dinner at The Lymbar

Upcoming Energy Corridor concept Kirkwood is teaming up with The Lymbar for an exclusive multi-course wine dinner featuring the wines of DAOU Vineyard at The Lymbar, 4201 Main, beginning with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the wine-paired dinner at 6:30. Highlights include a decadent Lobster Ballotine, Braised Short Rib and a trio of sweet and savory bites, including Sticky Toffee Pudding with Roquefort blue cheese. Tickets are $110 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.

Wednesday–Friday

Fall Events at Lyric Market

Lyric Market, 411 Smith, hosts Cocktails for a Cause this Wednesday, featuring a special Happy Hour and Silent Auction in partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Gulf Coast; followed by a Sip & Bloom Floral Workshop on Thursday and the Tastes & Treasures Pop-Up Artisan Market (Halloween Edition) on Friday.

Thursday, October 19

Dinner & a Show at Brennan’s of Houston

Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, brings back its Dinner & a Show series with live music from P.F. & The Flyers, a four-course Texas-Creole feast, featuring dishes like Snapping Turtle Soup, Creole Roasted Chicken or Gulf Shrimp & Grits, and Brennan’s iconic Bananas Foster for dessert. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Saturday, October 18

Grand Opening at The Bell and Crane

Houston beverage industry vet Ashley Bell celebrates the grand opening of her new Old Sixth Ward bar, The Bell and Crane, 908 Henderson.  Featuring quality cocktails, nostalgic ‘90s-inspired snacks and a laid-back dive bar vibe, the opening party kicks off at 7 p.m. with live DJ beats and bbq bites from Henderson & Kane. Entry is free, with VIP tickets to elevate the experience with a custom bbq plate, three cocktails, reserved seating, a 10 percent off coupon and swag.

HOPERA Divas at the Deli at Kenny & Ziggy’s

Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen, 1743 Post Oak, teams up with Houston’s HOPERA for Divas at the Deli, a one-night dinner of food, song and laughter. The 6:30 p.m. buffet features East European favorites like Beef Mouton Rothchild, Chicken with Cherry Roman Sauce and Snapper Isabelle, plus the deli’s famous cheesecake. Tickets are $75 per person, including tax and gratuity, and must be reserved by Tuesday, October 14, at 713-871-8883.

Saturday–Sunday

Texas Renaissance Festival

Texas’ largest Renaissance-themed festival continues with the 1001 Dreams weekend, October 18–19. 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–Monday

Diwali Thali at Pondicheri

Pondicheri, 2800 Kirby, is ushering in the Festival of Lights with a festive Diwali Thali, available in-house from October 18 to October 20. For $28 (vegetarian), $32 (chicken) or $35 (lamb), enjoy a platter featuring 7-Vegetable Stew, Rajma Chaat, Carrot Paratha, Fresh Fruit, Besan Mithai, and a choice of Paneer Kebab, Chicken Kebab or Lamb Kebab. 

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. 

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.

Saint Arnold Beer Dinner at State Fare Kitchen & Bar

State Fare Kitchen and Bar, 947 Gessner, 15930 City Walk, 1900 Hughes Landing, celebrates fall with a three-course Saint Arnold Beer Pairing Dinner ($55), featuring dishes like Cocoa-Chili Braised Short Rib, Brown Butter Pierogi and Texas Pecan Tart, each paired with seasonal Saint A brews.

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  through Sunday, November 2, available at the restaurant on Saturdays or in large to-go orders (placed via URBE’s catering page with two days’ notice). 

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