Thanksgiving is always the perfect excuse to overload on desserts. Besides the turkey dinners, dessert is the next best thing to look forward to. Enjoy pies, cookies, and cakes galore, and remember that the Memorial District has the most amazing desserts to offer this holiday season.
If you want it all, Three Brothers Bakery is your one-stop-shop for cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, bakery treats, and more. They offer four different flavors of pecan pie. The chocolate-chip bourbon pecan pie is divine. Are you looking to give pies as gifts? Three Brothers Bakery has the option of wooden boxes that can be engraved. All of their pies are under $30, perfect for buying more than one.
PIE! PIE! PIE! We’re currently taking orders for Thanksgiving. Give one of our (3) locations a call or place your order online. We have tons of options for you as well!! pic.twitter.com/3MRsRS8xxk
— 3 Brothers Bakery (@3brothersbakery) November 16, 2020
Sweet Houston at CITYCENTRE offers 15 different cupcake flavors and endless macaron flavors. Nothing says Thanksgiving like a macaron tower in the middle of the dessert table. Feel like having cake? Choose from 13 different flavors, make your layers ombre or have a naked cake (the latest in cake trends). The bakery must receive all cake orders 24 hours in advance, so be sure to order in time.
Leibman’s offers exquisite truffles sold individually or in a packaged box, perfect for the chocolate addicts. These truffles come in various flavors, and you can give them away as little Thanksgiving gifts. Leibman’s also has various specialty candy that comes in its own fabulous packaging, including black lava sea salt caramels.
Lolli & Pops at Memorial City Mall is a one-stop-shop for all the sweets you crave. Mix and match chocolates and candies in their $13 jars, which you can refill for only $5. There are different sizes of jars and tins, too. Also, look for prefilled tins, which are perfect for gifts. Stop and check them out.
Want to DIY your pie? Pillsbury has a collection of easy pie recipes that you can choose from, especially when you cannot decide which pie to have. Pick from strawberry pie, lemon meringue, chocolate silk, and the classic apple pie. Is cake more up your alley? Then, check out these 36 mini Thanksgiving desserts from Delish for all of your holiday indulgences on Turkey Day. These will give you the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert table, and you can find all of the ingredients at the local HEB or Randalls here in the Memorial District.
Happy eating, and happy Thanksgiving!
This year you can find Black Friday bargains throughout November so be sure to check out the early holiday shopping excitement at Memorial District retailers. Check off the people on your holiday gift list or get something fun for yourself. There are deals and discounts ready and waiting for you here!
If you enjoy making crafty holiday gifts to give away, or if you know someone who loves to makes crafts and want a great gift idea, check out the Deck the Hall Doorbusters at JOANN Fabric and Craft Store near Village Plaza at Bunker Hill. The early Black Friday deals include 60% off comfy, cozy flannel solids and super snuggle flannel prints; 60% off the store’s entire stock of frames, shadow boxes, and display cases; 50% off Christmas and harvest cotton fabrics; and more.
Houstonians know fall and winter weather can be unpredictable, so visit Memorial City safely or shop its stores online to discover cold-weather clothing deals. For example, Black Friday came early at Altar’d State in Memorial City, where you can shop BOGO 60% off sweaters, jackets and outerwear. With this discount, buy something for the cozy-comfort lover in your life, and keep one for yourself.
The fabulous boots and shoes at ALDO are on sale for Black Friday with 20–50% off regularly priced styles for everyone on your holiday gift list. This sale even covers the brand’s top-quality handbags, which includes its tote bags, backpacks, wallets and clutches.
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— ALDO Shoes (@ALDO_Shoes) November 4, 2020
At Lids in Memorial City, get $15 knits and $39 hoodies for a limited time. There are stylish patterns and sports prints as well.
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Hungry while you shop? Visit one of the great restaurants in the area, such as The Rouxpour at Memorial City, which has promotional holiday discounts and meals now through the end of the year. You can reserve spots for indoor dining or have a meal outside, especially when Memorial City hosts one of its fun, socially distanced events in the Square.
Then, pamper yourself or a loved one with a Custom Facial or Swedish Massage from the professionals at Hotel Zaza for $99 on Thursdays and Fridays this month. The hotel also has No Pet Fee November, which means you and your furry friend can enjoy the luxury at this beautiful boutique hotel.
When you are done with your shopping, The Memorial District UPS Store will help you ship your holiday gifts to people in other places. Plus, send them postcards now through November 24 and get $10 off with the coupon code PC10 when you spend $50 or more. Sure, that’s a couple days before Thanksgiving, but a great November deal is a great November deal!
After your shopping day is done, you might not want to leave. Well, guess what! The Memorial District is full of gorgeous residences with deals just for new residents. For example, over at The Alexan CITYCENTRE, you can get a holiday deal of 6 weeks free on a 1x1 apartment lease or 8 weeks free on a 2x2 apartment lease.
So, what are you waiting for? Black Friday festivities are happening now, so make your way to the Memorial District now!
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.