Post-Freeze Foodie Fun: Chill Out at All the Best Events

Post-Freeze Foodie Fun: Chill Out at All the Best Events

JUN is hosting a special Lunar New Year dinner (photo by Luke Chang)

THE CHILLY WINTER months aren’t slowing Houston chefs down from hosting hot events. Grab some friends, your appetite and a calendar and plan on attending one of these fetes for foodies.


January 23: Mutiny Wine Room’s Fifth Anniversary

Mutiny Wine Room in the Heights is celebrating five years with a bash. Enjoy the exclusive release of Kagan Cellars' 2019 Vintages and a grazing table from chef Eduardo, plus discounts on wine club memberships.

January 27: Kata Robata’s Southern Smoke Dinner

Chef Chris Shepherd and Chef Manabu Hori

Chris Shepherd and Chef Manabu Hori of Kata Robata are joining forces for a multi-course dinner to celebrate Houston’s vibrant culinary community. The evening is raising funds for Southern Smoke Foundation, Shepherds’ Houston-based nonprofit that helps hospitality workers in need — including those affected by the L.A. fires.

January 29: Lunar New Year Fundraiser at JUN

JUN is celebrating the Lunar New Year with Wine & Dine XV. This fundraiser for World Central Kitchen features a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Suu Khin and Chef Henry Lu with an option wine pairing. World Central Kitchen is also on the ground in L.A. helping those affected by the fires.

January 30: Plume Cocktail Bar X Feges BBQ Dinner

Super-chic Plume is taking steak nights to a whole new level. The pitmasters of Feges BBQ are firing up a premium six-ounce porcini-rubbed grilled hanger steak, with rich, flavorful romesco sauce and roasted cauliflower for $30. Don’t miss Mostly Chocolate's chocolate truffles and cookies, as well as Cosmic Ice Cream’s classic vanilla treat for dessert!

February 6: Littorai Wine Dinner at MARCH

MARCH (photo by Julie Soefer)

Recent Michelin star recipient MARCH is hosting a five-course tasting menu with pairings from Littorai Wines, one of California's most iconic wineries. The evening toasts Littorai’s 30th anniversary and includes rare vintages from the 1990s through present-day.

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