Weekend Food Bets: Oktoberfest, Wine and Harvest Parties Await

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

Diwali Thali at Pondicheri

Saturday–Monday

2800 Kirby

Pondicheri 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. 

Katy Wine Festival – Texas Wine Showcase at Smith Ranch

Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.

25440 Beckendorff

The Katy Wine Festival returns for an afternoon showcase packed with Texas pours, chef bites, and live music. Guests can sample from a lineup of local wineries and restaurants while supporting the Brookwood Community, which benefits adults with disabilities. Expect plenty of sips, good eats, and a laid-back crowd of wine lovers. Tickets start at $65 for general admission.

Oktoberfest at POST Houston

Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.

401 Franklin

Hit Houston’s coolest Skylawn for its first-ever Oktoberfest, featuring beer from local and national breweries like Karbach, Eureka Heights and Sierra Nevada, plus stein-hoisting contests, live polka, a costume competition and plenty of German-inspired bites. The 21+ is free to attend.

Grand Opening BBQ at The Bell and Crane

Saturday, 7 to 11:30 p.m.

908 Henderson

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.

Mutiny x New Magnolia Heights Harvest Beer Party at Mutiny in the Heights

Sunday, 3 p.m. (2:30 p.m. early access)

1124 Usener

New Magnolia Brewing and Mutiny in the Heights team up for a fall-friendly celebration of brews, bites, and good times as guests enjoy a guided beer tasting led by owner Shayn Robinson. Sip through four standout brews paired with seasonal bites, then stick around for a live patio set from Taylor Marberry at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, or $45 with early access, a full pint and a New Magnolia koozie. Seating begins at 3 p.m. (resy.com)

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