Gather up the girlfriends or plan your date nights ahead! Houston Restaurant Weeks’ is coming at us fast! Starting August 1st thru September 5th make plans to check out new and delicious restaurants in the District that are participating. This is a fantastic way to help the community all while trying new dishes or tucking into your favorites. Every plate sold provides between 6 & 18 meals from the Houston Food Bank to those who are in most need.
“Houston Restaurant Weeks gives people in Houston an opportunity to experience Houston Restaurant Weeks exceptional restaurants while providing much-needed relief for families suffering from hunger. We are grateful to once again be the beneficiary of this incredible event.” - Brian Greene CEO of the Houston Food Bank.
This year twelve restaurants from the Memorial District are participating, enjoy cuisines from Tex-Mex, American fusion, South American and Thai. Many of the dinner options begin with 3 courses and are set at $55 per person. Lunch time options are 2 courses and begin at $25. First up on our list we have Churrascos located at 947 Gessner Rd Suite B-290, Churrascos offers both lunch, dinner, and to-go options. Choose from beef empanadas in the first course to salmon drizzled with tomatillo sauce for your second course. Top off the dinner with a boozy tequila bread pudding. For more menu options, click here.
Looking to finally have a reason to try The Daily Gather located in CITYCENTRE look no further for your excuse! Dinner is a 4-course meal including dessert and includes a variety to choose from. Try the salmon ceviche tostadas or the cavatappi mac & cheese paired with the steak frites or seared salmon. Finish it off with a citrus crème brulee. It all sounds so mouthwatering! Click here for more menu options.
Need romantic date night ideas? Book your reservation at Eddie V’s located in CITYCENTRE, Perry’s in Memorial City, The Capital Grille, The General Public or The Tasting Room all located at CITYCENTRE. Dine on Maine lobster bisque and a juicy filet mignon. Cap off the night with the bananas foster butter cake or dark chocolate truffle torte!
Meet up with your friends for a yummy lunch date at Fadi’s, Liberty Kitchen or State Fare. Each of their lunch options are $25 per person and begin with two courses. Be sure to try the fish tacos at Liberty Kitchen or the half birria grilled cheese at State Fare.
Eager to try South American cuisine, make your reservation at Sal y Pimienta located in CITYCENTRE. Choose from 4 different courses, start off with the calamari strips then move on to the wagyu ossobuco which is cooked for 3 hours, how mouthwatering! Click here for more options to choose from!
Lastly, we have Yi Peng Thai Dining located in CITYCENTRE, which offers an absolute superb menu with authentic Thai flavors. Choose from duck noodles, tom yum dumplings to black sticky rice for dessert. This is the perfect place to try new flavors and fall in love! Be sure to check out their menu options.
Enjoy your time in the District this month, give back to the community and eat till your heart's content!
Houston Restaurant Weeks is back with new features, foods, and restaurants just for you. The annual event, which benefits the Houston Food Bank, runs from August 1 through Labor Day on September 6. Restaurants that participate in the event will offer set menus, and the proceeds of each meal will cover donations of $1 to $5 for the Houston Food Bank.
Many restaurants here in the Memorial District will participate in the event and provide fabulous foods from a wide range of cuisines and cultures. Here in the Memorial District, you can visit restaurants like Liberty Kitchen and State Fare in the Memorial City Mall area and Cyclone Anaya's in the CITYCENTRE area. The first batch of menus is live and ready for you to see at the link at the end of this article. As of now, there are about 110 restaurants on the list, but Houston Restaurant Weeks expects about 200 restaurants to participate. The program will update its website as more and more businesses sign up to participate before the first day of the event.
Houston Restaurant Weeks has raised nearly $17 million to combat hunger in Houston since the establishment of the citywide dining event in 2003. By encouraging Houstonians to support their favorite eateries and try out new restaurants, the event has helped boost business for local restaurant owners, employ area restaurant workers, support the city’s economy, and keep hungry people fed and happy.
Last summer, Houston Restaurant Weeks stepped up to the plate—pun intended—to make sure Houstonians could find great meals and support one another during the pandemic. The program helped businesses inform the community of new dine-in, takeout, and curbside options. This year, you may still see some of the modifications Houston Restaurant Weeks introduced last summer.
You may also notice updates on the event’s website and social media messaging. For example, the event now showcases takeout options with #HRWToGo menus. Plus, there is a new online portal on the website where restaurants can input and update menus directly and in real-time and create printable versions to use at the restaurant. The event plans to continue to make improvements in the coming years.
When Cleverley Stone, founder of Houston Restaurant Weeks, passed away last year, her daughter, Katie Stone, took over the leadership position.
“We are thrilled at the excitement restaurants have expressed about this year’s HRW. 2021 is off to a great start, and we anticipate diners will be quick to make reservations and get a place at the table,” said Katie Stone, president of the Cleverley Stone Foundation.
Learn more at Houston Restaurant Weeks here and the Houston Food Bank here. Happy dining!
New CITYCENTRE restaurant ReikiNa is cooking up a unique dining experience for the Memorial District. ReikiNa offers a tasting menu with a European take on Asian cuisine. Business owners Andrew Herron and Thomas Stacy hope guests visit not only for a delicious meal but also for a new and exciting experience.
"I like to call it experiential fine dining because it is more than just dinner," Stacy said. He described ReikiNa as communal and explained that this aspect of the restaurant was something he enjoyed during dinner parties he has served in the past. "Many groups I served included folks who did not know each other. These seemed to be the most interesting and stimulating dinners, as these people had to find common ground and get out of their comfort zone."
For now, ReikiNa does not have a signature dish. Instead, the team plans to make new dishes every six to eight weeks. Dishes will offer cohesive coursing. Recent dishes have included Brussels sprouts, burrata, and kimchi; octopus, pink peppercorn, yuzu, and arbequina; uni, egg pasta, guanciale, trout roe, and bottarga; and more. A recent menu had a dish with honey nut squash, sake braised peppers, coconut yuzu pudding, and fried sage and shallots. Likewise, Stacy described a dish called Lights in the Mountain from a recent menu.
"It gave the experience of camping on the Continental Divide Trail," he said. "Eel consommé poured tableside represented a mountain lake. Khombu and melted leeks represented the marsh grass. Crispy grilled trout represented the mountainside, and blacklight reactive vitamin B50 was flicked on the rim of the bowls and revealed when the lights were turned off and the black light came on. I told guests that the stars were coming out on the mountain lake."
ReikiNa is full of personal touches. For example, guests choose vinyl records to play a soundtrack for their dining experience, or they can enjoy the sounds of the piano when Stacy plays at the end of the night. Similarly, guests can expect a community feeling when everyone dines around an 11-foot table and bar top that Stacy made from reclaimed barn wood. Furthermore, there will be a 106-foot art gallery wall showcasing local artists' work.
The name is a blend of two Japanese words that together refer to snacks paired with divine energy. This is what the ReikiNa team wants to give Houston in addition to presenting something entirely new to the area. They knew the Memorial District would be the perfect place for their restaurant because it is home to potential clientele with adventurous tastes. For now, ReikiNa offers 20 seats at a time. The space is large and open, so guests can feel comfortable and safe. According to Stacy, the reduced number of seats gives the restaurant a chance to offer extra details when crafting the menu and service.
"I hope I can bring a joyful artistic experience to the area," Stacy said, discussing the rapidly growing popularity of meals as an experience. He explained that ReikiNa wants guests to ask questions and learn something new every time they visit. "Many people are growing more interested in learning about food. People are longing to have an extraordinary experience after being isolated and living so cautiously for the past year. We plan to give them this experience. With ReikiNa I hope to bring a focus to how blessed we are to be alive and to help others find peace."
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Memorial City kicks off its second annual Restaurant Weeks initiative with 14 area restaurants on April 1. Memorial City Restaurant Weeks will run throughout the entire month of April, and proceeds from participating restaurant locations will benefit the Memorial Hermann Foundation.
The month-long fundraiser showcases the mixed-use development’s premiere restaurants in the Memorial City area. Participating restaurants will highlight their best breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for a special price – giving a portion of the proceeds to the Memorial Hermann Foundation.
Customers can expect a tasty lineup of specialty menus to be showcased by various restaurants, including Ciro’s Italian Grill, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Liberty Kitchen at The Treehouse, The Rouxpour, Churrascos Memorial City, Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace, KUU Restaurant, State Fare, and more. Restaurants will offer breakfast, lunch, or dinner menus to guests through April 30.
Each restaurant plans to highlight its favorite and most popular menu items in two- or three-course menus like the Carnitas from Churrascos, Chicken Fried Ribeye from State Fare, and Wild Berry Bread Pudding from Liberty Kitchen at The Treehouse. Menu prices start at $15 for lunch and $35 for dinner, and donations to the Memorial Hermann Foundation range between $2-7 per meal. For more information on Memorial City Restaurant Weeks and to see restaurant menus, please visit https://www.memorialcity.com/restaurantweeks.
Is getting more sleep part of your New Year’s resolution? Fortunately, Memorial District businesses specialize in helping people get a good night’s sleep. Whether you need a new sleep mask, a new mattress, cozy hotel stays, or something in between, the Memorial District can help.
Don’t underestimate the power of a good sleep mask. One of the best sleep masks is a budget-conscious sleep mask from HEB. Whether you get this UHealth Sleep Mask for $4 from HEB or this Manta Sleep COOL Mask for $30 from Urban Outfitters, having an eye mask cover your eyes during the night will help you reach the deepest levels of sleep.
If you don’t have the right mattress, you’re never going to get the deep, rejuvenating sleep your body deserves. Sleep Number Memorial City can help you figure out precisely what kind of mattress is right for you and connect you with an adjustable and responsive mattress. Head to Mattress Firm to find mattresses, bed frames, and pillows.
You spend a third of your life in bed, so be indulgent and make sure your bedding represents your mood. Are you someone who winds down best in a room with muted colors? Do dark colors do the trick? Maybe you like to change things up from season to season, and a floral print would help you feel best in the coming months, especially if it’s on airy organic cotton sateen like this Holly Organic Cotton Duvet Cover from Anthropologie CITYCENTRE.
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— Anthropologie (@Anthropologie) January 14, 2021
Or how Pottery Barn’s plant-dyed bedding made with TENCEL™ fibers?
Now trending: Plant-Dyed Bedding in soothing tones and soft textures ✨ Dyed through an artisanal process and woven with TENCEL™ fibers, our new plant-dyed bedding is as easy on the earth as it is on the eyes. Shop home.and.spirit’s serene space! https://t.co/hBnAMhsRQX pic.twitter.com/etFwBUEGHm
— Pottery Barn (@potterybarn) January 16, 2021
Pottery Barn also has resources to help you plan a room makeover. For instance, they partnered with Sherwin Williams to develop color palette ideas for spring and summer of this year.
Spruce up your space with a soothing pop of color this spring 🌿 Magnetic Gray SW 7058 makes a statement while still acting as a neutral. Head to our site to explore the entire @SherwinWilliams 2021 Spring paint palette! https://t.co/H8jyV89zAr pic.twitter.com/H9dLqCxmE5
— Pottery Barn (@potterybarn) January 13, 2021
Lovesac has gorgeous “sactionals,” adaptable sofas you can modify on days when you decide to move furniture around to create a new look in your living room. Arguably, their standout products are their sacs, which look like luxurious bean bag chairs for grownups. Purchase them as pieces or full sets.
Ready for a cozy weekend? Check out all the deals at Lovesac at CITYCENTRE.
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There is an abundance of hotels in the Memorial District where you can enjoy some downtime. Four Points by Sheraton makes it easy to kick up your heels with classic style in all its rooms. Similarly, Hotel Zaza Memorial City offers cozy Concept Suites, such as the New Orleans-inspired Big Easy room, and the Magnificent Seven Suites, including the retreat-inspired Beach House room and the Parisian-inspired French Connection room. Also, there are often deals. Right now, you can get 20% off stays of 3 nights or more, or you can try the Perfectly Pampered bundle to get an overnight stay and a $200 ZaSpa credit.
Need somewhere to rest your head for an extended stay? Make yourself at home with the cozy amenities at Candlewood Suites CITYCENTRE. There is an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and more. Plus, you’re in the heart of the action in the Memorial District. Click here to find other fabulous overnight stays at places like The Moran Hotel CITYCENTRE and The Westin Memorial City.
Finally, talk with medical professionals if your sleep routine is off. There may be underlying health conditions making it hard for Mister Sandman to bring you a dream, and Memorial District physicians could uncover them. For example, Allergy & ENT Associates can determine if you have sleep apnea and then help you correct the problem and get your sleep back to normal.
Happy resting!
If you haven’t heard the news, Mia’s Table has opened up in the Memorial District at 1035 Gessner Road at the corner of Gessner and I-10. It’s Southern comfort food at its’s finest.
Dine-In and Take-Out Available! https://t.co/PPid8cIxJe
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm pic.twitter.com/cX9fbdlObJ— Mia's Table (@MiasTable) December 1, 2020
Mia's Tacos = Deliciousness pic.twitter.com/SeR1PDAcp3
— Mia's Table (@MiasTable) December 9, 2020
From chicken-fried chicken, wings, burgers, patty melts, ribs and fish tacos; there is something on the menu for everyone. Choose from a wide-variety of home-style sides including creamed corn, green beans, sweet potato fries, black-eyed peas and more.
We heard this was calling your name 🗣 ground taco meat, pico de gallo, sour cream, and queso in a homemade crunchy taco shell. pic.twitter.com/viQ5IO5lNF
— Mia's Table (@MiasTable) December 4, 2020
Add a little something sweet to your Sunday
Serving 😍 Banana Pudding 😋 Brownies 🥳 and Warm Cookies pic.twitter.com/rTDBpSxV0Z— Mia's Table (@MiasTable) December 6, 2020
Check out their country and seafood platters to satisfy that home-style cooking craving. Enjoy a frosty adult beverage such as the pear sangria or frozen margarita with your meal. Let’s not forget about dessert. Choose delectable sweets such as the banana pudding, brownies, cookies or malt shakes
This is the weekend treat you need. pic.twitter.com/QADwasrfkA
— Mia's Table (@MiasTable) November 20, 2020
A large carryout menu is available for family get-togethers or dinners. Mia’s Table also offers a catering menu.
We're here for all of your needs! Check out our many options for carry-out on our website at https://t.co/PPid8cIxJe! pic.twitter.com/gd6bEL5t1y
— Mia's Table (@MiasTable) December 3, 2020
Next time you’re looking for a new place to try or a craving to satisfy, come on by and check out Mia’s Table. You won’t be disappointed!
This year, Thanksgiving may look a little different. Whether you have a small gathering or a quiet dinner out with friends or family, the Memorial District is here to help. Restaurants are standing by delectable menu selections, along with fabulously packaged and ready-to-eat items.
Fleming’s is offering a three-course dinner starting at $53 which includes all the fixings and dessert. You can choose from herb-roasted turkey, filet mignon or prime bone-in ribeye. The full dinner menu will be available all day, perfect if you are an early diner This menu is also available for pick-up with prices starting at $43 per person.
Eddie V’s has an entire Thanksgiving dinner that you can easily reheat at home starting at $135. All the salads and sides are included, as well as a pumpkin pie. You can also opt for the tenderloin bundle, which starts at $150. They have a “just sides” bundle, in case you already have your turkey. This starts at $125. All of these options are available for order and pick up. Be sure to order soon as slot do tend to fill up quickly.
Seasons 52, has a warm and serve Thanksgiving dinner package that can be easily reheated in less than an hour. The package includes all the sides and salad, a choice of six mini desserts that include pumpkin pie, raspberry chocolate chip cannoli and turtle cheesecake. This package starts at $150.
Capital Grille offers a full Thanksgiving dinner menu and a full dinner to go. The dine in-menu is $43 person and the to-go option starts at $125. If you choose to dine in, please make reservations ahead of time.
Perry’s in Memorial City also has scrumption dine-in and to-go options. The individual Thanksgiving dinner is $45 per person and includes a three-course meal with dessert. A family-style Thanksgiving dinner for four people starts at $139. Perry’s has a Pumpkin Cheesecake available for an additional $20.
Want to do something different for Thanksgiving? How about a stay-cation at Hotel Zaza in Memorial City and have Thanksgiving dinner at the Tipping Point. The Thanksgiving menu includes a starter, entrée and dessert. You’ll be able to choose from an NY strip steak or the traditional turkey dinner that comes with all of the fixings. All this for $70 per person.
If you are going to cook your Thanksgiving spread from scratch, look no further than H-E-B at Bunker Hill or Randalls in Town and Country Village for all your dinner needs. Looking to stock up on wine? When you buy six bottles or more you will receive 10% off the entirety at H-E-B.
Whether you plan on dining at one of these establishments or are looking for take-out for your family meal, we encourage to plan ahead. Call and reserve now. Happy Thanksgiving.
Now that autumn is here, and we are enjoying fabulously cool weather, it’s time to take your brunch, lunch, and happy hour outside. Eating on the patio has become more appealing than ever, especially in light of COVID-19. We invite you to the Memorial District, where patios are the mainstay, and you can enjoy various cuisines.
Kirby Ice House is open once more with more than 10,000 sq. ft. of backyard space, perfect for maintaining social distancing and having fun.
The Square in Memorial City has impressive restaurants with patio space available. You’ll be able to choose from The Rouxpour, Cheesecake Factory, and Maggianos. The Square allows the patio to be shaded from the afternoon sun, perfect for warmer afternoons. There is nothing like sipping on a lemon drop martini while sitting on the patio at the Rouxpour.
If you have not been to CITYCENTRE yet, then it is an absolute must. Many restaurants and bars have a relaxing patio space.Yard House has a covered patio space that keeps out of the sun the entire time, perfect for staying cool.
Cyclone Anaya’s colorful umbrella-shaded patio is the ideal place for a picturesque brunch, not to mention their sangrias are first rate. If you are looking for the next romantic date night setting, RA Sushi has a balcony patio with sweeping views of the CITYCENTRE skyline and sunset. Sunset and sake are always a go-to combination. Enjoy healthy options at Bellagreen while the little ones play on the Plaza.
Come to the District and enjoy Houston’s best time of year.
October is National Dessert Month, and the Memorial District has many delectable, delicious treats for you to enjoy. Let’s see what tasty delicacies you can find right here in our community.
Tiff’s Treats has delivery, and why not make your day by having warm chocolate chip cookies delivered. Need a caffeine pick-me-up that also happens to be sweet? Stop by Fellini Gelato and Caffe at CITYCENTRE for an affogato with gelato, the perfect pair with strong expresso.
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If you love cake and macarons, look no further than SWEET Houston. Every month they feature a different type of cake which can be purchased by the slice. We recommend the raspberry macaron perfectly paired with a rose milk tea.
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If you are an Ice cream lover, Creamistry in Town and Country Village is the perfect place to create your own ice cream. Their menu allows customers to choose what type of milk they would like as their base; flavors are mixed in as it is frozen by liquid nitrogen. Try the Cookie Monster since it is Halloween season.
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Three Brothers Bakery is a district staple. This bakery is your holiday one-stop-shop. From delicious pies, cupcakes, cakes, cookies, coffee cakes, etc. it’s oh so delicious. The Halloween frosted cookies are a perfect treat for the kids.
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If you are at Memorial City Mall, stop by The Cheesecake Factory for an indulgent piece of cheesecake or check out Dolce and Cannoli for their mouth-watering Italian treats. The cannoli are divine.
In honor of #NationalDessertMonth we're posting dessert all month long, which might account for our higher than average screentime lately. And as if that wasn't enough, today is #NationalDessertDay. Note to self, stop scrolling, start celebrating, and order some cheesecake! pic.twitter.com/I1cEN9XFTu
— The Cheesecake Factory 🍰 (@Cheesecake) October 14, 2020
Whatever your taste buds desire, the Memorial District has it all. Check our Directory to see more places to enjoy sweet treats any time of the year.
It’s fall, and that means Pumpkin Spice season is back! There’s nothing like the aroma of Pumpkin Spice to put you in the mood for autumn. This year finds Pumpkin Spice infused in your coffee, candles, sweets, scents, and more.
Starbucks at Memorial City and Town and Country Village have new Pumpkin Spice menu items this fall, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and the Pumpkin Cream Nitro Cold Brew. They also added pumpkin bakery items, such as Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins and Pumpkin Scones.
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Fall has invaded Bath & Body Works in Memorial City Mall with delicious scents in bath products, luxurious lotions, candles and air fresheners. The smells of their Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Pumpkin Cupcake and Pumpkin Apple will definitely put you in the mood for the fall season.
The cozy feeling of fall is all around when you shop at HEB and Randalls in the Memorial District. You can see Pumpkin Spice goodies to sip and savor.
Want to make iced coffee at home? Tazo has a Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte concentrate. Mix equal parts of Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte with Regular Chai Latte and creamy oat milk. Voila! You are a Pumpkin Spice Latte barista. Pick some up yummy seasonal Tazo teas at grocery stores in the Memorial District.
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Candles like the Fireside Pumpkin Candle from Soft Surroundings or the Pumpkin Dulce Candle from Altar’d State can turn your home into a seasonal oasis. Similarly, Trudy’s Hallmark has seasonal Pumpkin Spice and Mulled Cider candles by Tyler’s Candles.
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Here’s wishing you a wonderful Pumpkin Spice season.
