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Where to Get Heat, Drinks and Food in Houston on 2/16 — Updated

POSTED: February 16, 2021 AT 10:03 am / Feed The Need, News

NOTE: This article is now outdated, as many places that opened on 2/16 are unable to do so on 2/17 due to lack of water and power. Please check our homepage for the latest coverage of this crisis. This list is being continually updated — please be patient and check back as we receive and […]

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Houston Food Finder19 hours ago

There's a new technology hub coming to Midtown (remember the old Sears building? It's getting a serious upgrade). As Rice University transforms the space, it is making way for four cool restaurants — thinking makes folks hungry after all. Included in the plans are a bakery expansion, Afro-Asian centric locale, Latin flavors and brick & mortar space for a creative chicken food truck. Ryan Kasey Baker shares a preview of the restaurants below.
https://houstonfoodfinder.com/news/isntt-it-ionic-dont-you-think-a-little-too-ionic/

Rice University is transforming the former Sears in Midtown into a technology hub with storefront space for several local restaurants.

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Houston Food Finder with Roma Ristorante.23 hours ago

Indulge in extraordinary wines during the Super Tuscany virtual wine dinner a Roma Ristorante on June 24! This week’s special event includes a bottle of highly prized and high-dollar wine from the famed Antinori family’s legendary Bolgheri estate, Guado al Tasso, home of Tignanello — what many wine critics call the “original Super Tuscan” wine. Tickets are $119 per couple and includes TWO bottles of wine to pair with a three-course Italian feast. Dishes include Meatballs With Mozzarella, Pecorino, Marinara & Basil (Avignonesi 2018 Toscana Cantaloro, Tuscany), Slowly Braised Beef Short Ribs Served Over Creamy Polenta (Antinori 2018 Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato, Tuscany), and Housemade Limoncello-Infused Tart (surprise Super Tuscan wine!). Pick up dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and join the Zoom call at 7:30 p.m. Email Jeremy Parzen at jeremy@romahouston.com for reservations and Zoom link. Find more information about the wines on the event page. https://romahouston.com/2021/06/21/super-tuscany-virtual-wine-dinner-6-24/

SUPER TUSCANY FEATURING ANTINORI’S IL BRUCIATO (GUADO AL TASSO) VIRTUAL WINE DINNER Thursday, June 24 7:30 p.m. Please reserve by emailing event moderator Jeremy Parzen (jeremy@romahouston.co…

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Houston Food Finder2 days ago

For everyone getting the inaugural Houston Food Finder Goodie Box: we're adding fun on top of the fun. Post your unboxing photos or video on Facebook or Instagram and tag us with #houstonfoodfinder and #goodiebox. We will draw from everyone who posts. The winner gets a FREE SECOND BOX! Double your fun (and gift cards), or surprise friends or family with items from the extra box. We will have the drawing from all entries on July 2. Good luck!!

If you have NOT ordered your box, deliveries start on Thursday and we have a couple left (but probably not much longer). Get restaurant gift cards, drinks, B1G1 deals and some really cool swag worth more than $200 combined. Click the link for how to order.

https://houstonfoodfinder.com/news/support-our-work-get-a-box-of-gifts-from-houston-restaurants/

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Houston Food Finder2 days ago

ICYMI: Space Cowboy HTX has expanded hours AND added a $20 pool pass for its island-themed atmosphere. These perks are in addition to existing cocktail and food specials. Catch all the tasty details below!

New Houston restaurant and bar serves tropical sci-fi vibes in the Heights area.

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Houston Food Finder with Harold's Restaurant, Bar & Rooftop Terrace at Harold's Restaurant, Bar & Rooftop Terrace.2 days ago

Harold's Restaurant, Bar & Rooftop Terrace

Brunch is better when it has style! Be amazed by four beautiful and talented Houston drag queens — Chloe Crawford Rose, Queen Persephone, Jewel Queen and Carmina Vavra — during Harold's inaugural Belle’s of Brunch event! Enjoy their live shows on Sunday, June 26, while dining on delectable Southern dishes and sipping fresh cocktails. Must-try bites include the Big Nasty Biscuit with buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar cheese and sausage gravy, and the Creole Benedict that features a biscuit topped with beef debris, poached egg and Creole hollandaise. Complete your meal with mimosas, sangria, Bloody Marys and craft beer. Brunch is served 11:30 a.m to 3 p.m. with performances from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. There are two ticket packages, each including a two-course brunch. The Basic is $40.95 with one mimosa included, and the Platinum is $55.95 with a cocktail or mimosa carafe. Call for more information, or make reservations via the link below.
https://www.haroldsheights.com/store/product/harolds-Belles-of-brunch/

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Houston Food Finder with Pearland Convention & Visitors Bureau.2 days ago

There's plenty to love about patio dining in Pearland, with live entertainment, shaded decks, dog-friendly spaces, outdoor games and lots of room for kids to run around, too! Choose from menus featuring Tex-Mex, Italian, American cuisine and more. Visit the Houston Food Finder website for a starter list, and check out the Pearland Convention & Visitors Bureau dining site for additional great ideas! Photo: the pup and human-friendly patio at Good Vibes Burgers & Brews in Pearland.

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