Let Freedom Ring with these July 4 Specials
After the signing of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams (who became our second president) wrote to his wife Abigail that Independence Day should be celebrated with “Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” Although this year’s holiday probably won’t look much like what Adams envisions due to pandemic concerns, good food is still on the table. Our list highlights some of the Houston-area restaurants that are pulling out all the stops with festive holiday feasts available to-go and for delivery with some offering dine-in, too.
Cypress
The Union Kitchen, 9955 Barker Cypress: Purchase an entrée and get an additional entrée of equal or lesser value free. Choose from selections such as Tyler’s Pasta made with fresh fettuccine pasta and chicken tossed in a sun-dried tomato pesto cream sauce and fresh basil or The New Union Burger with cheddar and Swiss cheese, bacon, A-1 Steak Sauce aioli and shaved onion strings served on a wheat bun with a side of housemade chips. The BOGO offer is good for dine-in orders only and only on July 4. The deal is also available at The Union Kitchen’s Washington Avenue, Ella, Memorial, Highway 59 and Gaston Road locations.
Energy Corridor
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, 1140 Eldridge: Get a Fourth of July Picnic Pack, including a mesquite-grilled whole chicken and baby back ribs, Sylvia’s potato salad, Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole, corn tortillas, sopapillas, and chips and salsa. The cost is $27.50 plus tax and gratuity for two people and $55 plus tax and gratuity for four. Customizations are also available at a cost of $2 per person. Place orders by Friday, July 3 and arrange for a pick-up time. To order call (832) 230-3842. The offer is also available at Sylvia’s Woodway Drive location. To place orders there call (713) 334-7295. Those who wish to dine in on July 4 are urged to make reservations.
Galleria/Uptown
Caracol, 2200 Post Oak: Give July 4 a Mexican spin with a selection of take-and-bake specials from Chef Hugo Ortega. Each serves up to four people and includes a choice of sides and desserts. Choose from Pollo Costeño (two wood oven-roasted chickens), a pint of Adobo Costeño, grilled Cambray onions and two dozen corn tortillas for $70; Costillas a las Brazas includes a two-and-a-half-pound rack of baby pork ribs, a pint of Adobo and a cup of pickled onions for $75 plus tax; and the Botana Oaxaqueña, includes a pound of reay-to-grill chorizo Mexicano and two pounds of marinated skirt steak, six ounces of Oxacan cheese, habanero sauce and two dozen corn tortillas for $130. Order online by 4 p.m. July 2 and pick up between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on July 4.
Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd : There’s a special four-course, Lafayette Menu available on July 4 featuring selections such as signature foie gras, lobster salad, red snapper, duck breast and apricot and almond cake with bourbon ice cream. The cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The special is available for dine-in or takeout, and reservations are strongly recommended. To reserve a spot for dinner or to place a takeout order, call (832) 668-5808. Takeout orders must be placed by July 3.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, 111 North Post Oak Lane: Members and guests of The Houstonian can get a charming July 4 picnic. Opt for a Couple’s Basket with a variety of cheese and charcuterie along with an organic greens and citrus salad, three mini sandwiches (smoked chicken, roast beef and salmon), dessert bites and bottled water for $60. For extra romance, add a bottle of Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa for an additional $54 or the Lioco Chardonnay from Sonoma for $56. Twenty-four hours notice is required and all baskets and blankets must be returned to the hotel. To order, call concierge at (713) 685-6710. Non-members and guests can enjoy a to-go order of the Painted Hills Prime Rib All-American Plate available during dinner hours. It is served with au jus, jalapeño au gratin potatoes, charred asparagus and horseradish sauce. The cost is $52 per person, plus tax. Pre-order on July 4 by calling (713) 685-6713.
Kenny & Ziggy’s Delicatessen, 2327 Post Oak: Enjoy the Three Dog Flight all day on July 4. The hotdog trio includes one piled high with potato salad and mustard, one filled with coleslaw and mustard and one loaded with sauerkraut and mustard. It costs $17.95 for the set, which is available for dine-in only.
Greenway Plaza/Upper Kirby
Feges BBQ, 3 Greenway Plaza: It’s hard to imagine the Fourth of July without barbecue, and this Bayou City favorite has home cooks covered. Order BBQ in Bulk for an Independence Day celebration. Meats are pre-cooked, chilled and vacuum sealed for reheating at home. Choose from options such as half a brisket for $50, two pounds of pulled pork for $30, smoked sausage for $16, smoked chicken wings for $15 and more. Place to-go orders online in advance with a scheduled pickup at Greenway Plaza now through Friday, July 3 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Last-minute planners can also find some of the bulk menu items at Feges’ stand at the Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Fajitas A Go Go, 5404 Kirby: The DIY Fourth of July Grill Pack includes two pounds of Angus sirloin flap steak, one pound of shrimp and one pound of Fajitas A Go Go’s signature boar sausage all ready for grilling. The package also contains Go Go Seasoning, chips and queso, guacamole, rice, beans, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, flour tortillas, and one liter of Fajitas A Go Go’s Margarita Agave Mix. The deal is available through July 8 and costs $100. Bonus: it comes with a copy of Matt Moore’s book, “Serial Griller: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection.”
Heights
Alice Blue, 250 W. 19th Street: Chef Brandi Key has created a to-go feast that’s perfect for four people. It includes a full rack of ribs and a pound of country sausage served with potato salad, fresh corn, loaded side salad and a dessert. The cost is $75. Add $15 pitchers of sangria or choose from among $25 bottle wine specials. Call (713) 864-2050 to purchase and schedule a pick-up time.
Click Virtual Food Hall: Turn to Click for a one-stop shop of global tastes. Houston Food Finder readers who use the code HFFREADER20 can get $20 off their order. Check out fan favorites such as the Salisbury Cheeseburger & Fryfecta from Sandwich Legend, or the Chicken Fried Ribeye Chef’s Plate from A&J Provisions, which includes corn on the cob, green beans, garlic mashed sweet yams, a salad and dessert. The Mighty Pizza from Mr. Pizzahead has pepperoni, ground beef sausage, turkey meatball, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, pickled peppers, mustard and oregano. Plus there’s a host of other cuisine styles from concepts Hoshi Poke, 7000 Islands, Bowling Club and more.
Rainbow Lodge, 2100 Ella: Houston’s go-to spot for elegant wild game is usually closed for July 4 but is open this year. The regular menu is available for guests for both dine-in and takeout. To make a reservation or place an order call (713) 861-8666. Guests can also order online for curbside pickup.
Katy
Phat Eatery, 23119 Colonial Pkwy: Give Independence Day a little Malaysian kick with the restaurant’s popular Randang Curry Beef Ribs, back specifically for the holiday. It features get a whole rack of ribs with chef Alex Auyeung’s award-winning rendang curry sauce served hot with sides of potato and steamed rice. The cost is $35 and quantities are limited. Orders can be placed for take-out and delivery starting July 1. Order online.
Memorial
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, 947 Gessner: Order the new Buckets o’Stuff available just in time for summer dining. There are five buckets to choose from and all are to-go: two pounds of smoked wings for $16, three pounds of grilled catfish for $36, fried chicken for $16, two pounds of chicken tenders for $18 and three pieces of white and three pieces of dark Htown Hot Chicken for $26. Call (832) 831-0950 to order and coordinate a pick-up time.
Midtown
Brennan’s, 3300 Smith: Put a little Creole cuisine into an Independence Day menu with Brennan’s dine-in or “To Geaux” specials available July 3 through July 5. Choose from the Creole-Spiced Smoked Prime Ribeye, 10 ounces of Linz prime ribeye with a rich bone marrow bordelaise sauce for $52, or a dozen “Fried” New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, which are head-on shrimp and New Orleans BBQ Sauce available at market price. Each of these serves two people. For larger gatherings, opt for a whole buttermilk fried chicken served with honey truffle gastrique for $49 or double cut bone-in prime ribeye with bone marrow bordelaise for $105. Each entrée includes choice of three sides such as cornbread, coleslaw, potato salad or mac and cheese. Call (713) 522-9711 to place an advance order and coordinate pick-up. Day-of pick-up orders should be placed via the To-Geaux website.
Montrose
Georgia James, 1100 Westheimer: Chef de cuisine Greg Peters hosts a hands-on grilling class at 1 p.m. on July 4, for those who want some help with a DIY celebration. For $175 guests can reserve a spot in the class and pick up a kit including a whole chicken, Chris Shepherd’s bacon sausage, slaw, baked beans, Victoria’s Famous Banana Pudding, and plenty of sauce, sides and bread. The kit and class can be purchased online and buyers will receive the Zoom link details on July 3. Kits must be picked up on July 3 between 4 and 8 p.m.
The Phoenix, 1915 Westheimer: To-go drink specials are the name of the game at this beloved brew pub. Get half-off buckets of beer (each order includes a brand-new bucket packed with ice and a choice of beer), or choose a variety of wines which are all 25 percent off. Guests can also grab $3 frozen lemonades that can be kicked up with a choice of alcohol at a additional cost for a slushy, boozy treat. To place an order and for more information, call (713)526-3100.
UB Preserv, 1609 Westheimer: The restaurant has a special July 4 à la carte menu available for dine-in or to-go. On offer are a full rack of char sui pork ribs, pork belly kimchi fried rice, wok-fried collard green egg roles, eggplant and summer squash curry and crispy rice salad. To-go orders must be placed online by selecting the July 4 menu from the drop down and must be picked up on Saturday, July 4.
River Oaks
Backstreet Cafe, 1103 S. Shepherd: The cozy River Oaks restaurant offers a take-and-bake barbecue package, perfect for backyard grilling. It feeds four and includes a smoked chicken, rack of pork ribs, chimichurri and barbecue sauces, a choice of two sides such as macaroni and cheese, pan-seared Brussels sprouts or watermelon salad and a choice of desserts including a July 4 tart, a dozen chocolate-chip cookies or peach and blueberry crisp. The cost is $85. Kick it up with a sangria kit for $27 or Bloody Mary kit for $35. Order online by July 2 at 4 p.m. for pickup on Saturday, July 4 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Sugar Land
Flying Saucer, 15929 City Walk: The grilling bundle is available for carryout or delivery July 2 through July 4. It includes eight Beer Brats, eight fresh hoagie rolls, and all the fixings at a cost of $45. Add on a six-pack of American craft beer for $15. Call (281)-242-7468 to order and schedule pickup or delivery.
Texas Medical Center
Naturalist, 6750 Main: The restaurant in the InterContinental Hotel has a series of summer specials available July 3 through 5. The Summer Salad made with compressed watermelon garnished with basil, blueberries and feta cheese is $10 and Carl’s Eyedrop cocktail made with Tito’s Vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juices, syrup and grenadine topped with raspberries is also $10. Additional drink specials include $5 domestic draft beers and a $10 Michelado.
Washington Avenue/Rice Military/Shady Acres
B&B Butchers, 1814 Washington: A host of summer grilling packages are available for backyard cookouts. There’s a Steak Kit Dinner for Two that includes a choice of 21-ounce filets or bone-in ribeye along with a pound of asparagus, russet potatoes, iceberg lettuce, tomato and bleu cheese dressing for $65. The Family Grill Package features four Wagyu burgers, a pound of Texas Wagyu hot dogs with Martin’s Famous Potato Buns, a pound of thick-cut bacon and Hill Country sausage for $55. The King of the Grill Package includes everything in the Family Grill Package plus two eight-ounce Wagyu filets, two 18-ounce New York cuts, a 40-ounce longbone, two 14-ounce prime boneless strip steaks, two 22-ounce ribeyes and two pounds of Wagyu skirt steak for $475. Twenty-four hours’ notice is required on all orders. Call (832) 767-4828 to purchase.
King’s BierHaus, 2044 East TC Jester: Look for Fourth of July drink specials at the outside biergarten including $5 frozé, watermelon margaritas and American draft beers. Guests can also select some new menu items such as Oma’s meatloaf, crawfish étoufée balls, pulled pork stuffed jalapeños and a host of new wing options. The specials are also available at the League City location at 828 W, FM 646.
Multiple Locations
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit: The casual restaurant’s Baytown, Friendswood, Katy, Kingwood and Pearland locations are open for carry out, pickup or delivery on July 4. Look for menu favorites such as Pit-Smoked Wings and Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs available in six, nine, 12, 18 and 24 pieces.
Jax Grill, 1613 Shepherd; 6510 S. Rice and 9920 Gaston: Dine in on July Fourth and get a sweet BOGO deal. Purchase an entrée such as the guest favorite half-pound Jax Burger, Mesquite Grilled Fajitas or Santa Fe Chicken and get another entrée of equal or lesser value free. The offer is good for dine-in only on July 4.
Perry’s Steakhouse: The Steakhouse Fajita Smorgasbord To Go is available through Monday, July 6. The meal feeds at least four to six people (maybe more) and features a pound each of assorted meats such as encrusted ribeye and pork with Perry’s famous rub, and sous-vide grilled chicken. There is also shrimp and vegetables served with fresh flour tortillas along with favorite sides and toppings. The cost is $125. To order and arrange a pickup time, call the restaurant. The deal is available at Perry’s Baybrook, Champions, Katy, Memorial City, River Oaks, Sugar Land and The Woodlands locations. Pickup is available on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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