Mark Your Calendars for these Sizzling June Foodie Events

Mark Your Calendars for these Sizzling June Foodie Events

Feges BBQ spread (photo by Ally Hardgrove)

JUNE IS HEATING up with food and drink events you don’t want to miss. To get kick off summer, check out a new social hour, begin planning a special Father’s Day, or learn the basics of sushi rolling and brisket cookery!


Montrose Cheese & Wine Tasting Tours

Montrose Cheese & Wine (photo by Jenn Duncan)

Starting today, Montrose Cheese & Wine hosts a winery or importer for a (free!) public tasting on Wednesdays (5-7pm), giving guests access to notable wines from all over the world. From iconic wineries highlighting the shop’s range, to import portfolios showcasing multiple producers, the Tasting Tour might be the perfect mid-week happy hour for you. Wines tasted in-store will be available for purchase or can be pre-ordered, subject to availability. This evening’s tasting tour stars Rare Wine Co.’s European gems, and the series culminates July 19 with the Sommelier Smackdown, Jack Mason MS vs Craig Collins MS. Taste through two battling flights from master sommeliers. Check the full schedule here.

Southern Smoke Festival Tickets

Benchawan Painter, who just won the James Beard for Best Chef Texas, will cook at Southern Smoke Festival 2023. (photo by Daniel Ortiz)

The big bash returns and tickets go on sale today at noon. Join Southern Smoke on Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, for a multi-event festival featuring some of the food and beverage industry’s most talented chefs and personalities, all to support F&B workers in crisis nationwide. You’ll eat your share in big and bold bites; have your choice of superb wine, beer, and spirits, along with live music. Proceeds will benefit Southern Smoke Foundation, which has distributed more than $10.5 million to food-and-bev workers nationwide.

Father's Day BBQ Blowout at Feges

Feges BBQ spread (photo by Julie Soefer)

Feges BBQ in Spring Branch is turning 2! Head over to the Long Point outpost this Father's Day, June 18 (11am-3pm), for a day of BBQ, drinks and fun for the whole gang. Miss Kathy's will be serving snowballs, there will be plenty of activities and snacks to entertain the kiddos, and drink specials for the adults. Hungry for the works? Order the Feges BBQ platter with brisket, ribs, turkey, sausage, and your choice of 3 sides and dessert ($50), or a Father's-Day-only two-meat plate with two sides ($20).

Uchiko's Rolling Class

Uchiko (photo by Logan Crable)

Sunday, June 10, is Uchiko’s immersive sushi rolling class followed by a delectable multi-course dinner (6pm, $125). Discover the techniques behind creating makimono as the sushi chef shares his expertise and guides you through each step. You’ll be in for friendly competition, too, as the maker of the best roll will receive a prize! Menu highlights include Texas wagyu carpaccio; blackened salmon; hotate maki (scallop, avocado, lime powder); and gyutoro (72-hour sous vide wagyu).

Dads & Cabs at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Dads & Cabs at Pappas

Give your wine-loving dad the ultimate gift this Father’s Day by reserving a spot for the annual Dads & Cabs wine tasting events at all steakhouse locations. Expect a lineup of world class cabernets hand-selected by Pappas' team of trained sommeliers. Wine selections vary by location, but guests can expect to taste at least 12 expressions of cabernets from around the world. Two locations, two dates ($150): Houston Galleria (June 15, 5:30-7pm) and Houston Downtown (June 16, 5:30-7pm).

Smoking Essentials at R-C Ranch

R-C Ranch Butcher Shop at the Houston Farmers Market

On June 21 from 6-7:30pm, R-C Ranch’s expert pitmaster Brian DeVore will provide the essentials on how to properly smoke unforgettable brisket and ribs. Learn how to trim, prep, rub (or brine) and cook a brisket from start to finish, and get tips on using your smoker. You’ll also learn about wood smoke profiles, temperatures, timing, wrapping, slicing, and serving. Expect to sample juicy pre-smoked brisket, sandwiches and ribs. When you register for the class, there’s an option to pre-order a R-C Ranch wagyu brisket. Choose pre-smoked brisket or the uncooked brisket if you want to try out your new smoking skills. Tickets $100 per person.

Teeling Tasting Dinner at Julep

Teeling Whiskey (photo by Arturo Olmos)

Join James Beard Award-winning bar Julep on June 21 for a four-course tasting dinner ($95) featuring Teeling Irish Whisky. Sip through a selection of Teeling’s served with food pairings by Julep’s own chef Calvin Miller. Start with beet salad with whipped blue cheese and pistachio, and segue to courses such as crabcakes and duck confit, each paired with the perfect cocktail. To purchase tickets, email info@julephouston.com.

Consistent Focus on the Patient Is What Sets Montrose Med Spa Apart

Owner Maricela Olivo and Montrose Med Spa

WHAT MAKES MONTROSE Med Spa stand apart from the competition? We set ourselves apart from the competition by being consistently focused on one thing: the patient. With that focus, we will succeed in a successful and healthy experience and loyalty to Montrose Med Spa. Staying true to our message of intentional wellness is a point of difference where I see other spas being unclear and distracted in their direction. By listening to our patients, we ensure we meet and exceed their expectations. We continually stay on top of the market by offering the best innovative body sculpting and skin treatments that invigorate and energize and are specifically designed to restore balance and strength and renew youth to the body. We also utilize a number of marketing programs to stay on the minds of our guests, including radio, TV, direct mail, email blasts, and unique invitations for exclusive treatments. One element that helps to establish the bar and sets us apart from our competition is our emphasis on providing a complete medical gym experience—from the varied treatments with Emsculpt Neo to a personalized health and wellness and skin evaluation for each individual by our certified staff. We also provide a noninvasive, pain-free, and needle-free facelift through EMFace in addition to offering monthly beauty memberships that create a commitment to the overall wellbeing of the patient.

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