Here’s How to Assist Struggling Restaurants and Bars in the Aftermath of Beryl — and Eat Well, Too!
Jul. 15, 2024
MANY RESTAURANTS, COFFEE shops, and bars across H-Town are still closed due to power outages from Beryl. Others, who have since opened, are struggling with staff displacements as well as wasted food, property damage and loss of consistent revenue.
Enter the Southern Smoke Foundation, a nonprofit that provides emergency relief for food and beverage workers nationwide in crisis. No surprise, the Foundation is receiving many applications from workers in need of assistance right now. These requests for help will only continue to climb in the coming weeks.
On average, food and beverage workers lose $1,175 in income during a natural disaster. After the Derecho storm in May, Southern Smoke granted 363 food and beverage workers a total of $321,000. Patrons can make donations here any time of the year, but another way to contribute is to attend the annual Southern Smoke Festival in October.
If you find yourself in the Napa Valley, Calif., this July, the Foundation will conduct an industry roundtable event July 24 at Robert Mondavi Winery and a Farmstead Live Fire x Southern Smoke Foundation benefit party July 26. The latter event takes place at beautiful Long Meadow Ranch in St. Helena and will include food, wine, cocktails and live music.
Getting hungry and thirsty? The Four Seasons Houston has collaborated with Southern Smoke co-founder Chris Shepherd for a Celebrity Chef Pop-up Series, which benefits the Southern Smoke Foundation. Mark your calendars for a quarterly dinner featuring Shepherd’s choice of award-winning chefs from around the country from his personal network. Reservations are required for the two seatings (5pm and 8pm).
“I’m thrilled to partner with Four Seasons in creating this ongoing pop-up series, featuring some of my friends and favorite chefs from around the country,” says Chris Shepherd. “Bringing these exciting culinary experiences to H-Town is a great way to have some fun and share great connections over amazing food and wine.”
The first dinner is August 4 and stars Shepherd himself as he presents Sunday Supper at Mr. C’s, a tribute to his favorite childhood restaurant in Omaha. The setting will have holiday lights, checkered tablecloths, and Rat Pack-era live music. Chefs for the fall and winter dinners will be announced soon. Reservations are required, as the two seatings (11pm and 8pm) are limited.
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THIS WEEK HAS been, at best, overwhelming and stressful. Although you might be tired of having to be “Houston Strong,” celebrate your neighbors with 713 Day deals, or pretend you live in France on Bastille Day. You deserve a break, oui!
Artisans
Artisans
Relish an authentic three-course meal and all-day Bastille festivities July 14 that will transport you from humid Houston to France (well, almost). A DJ is tapped from 6PM to 11PM and additional menu specials will be on offer. Chick black and white attire is encouraged.
Brasserie 19
Brasserie 19
The annual “Red, White & Brut” Bastille Day Bash is Sunday, July 14, 11am-4:30pm. B19 will be joined by Moët Hennessy for an afternoon filled with specialty cocktails, bubbles, brunch-sized bottles, raffles, swag, and food specials. DJ FXBoxOlmos will spin French Discothèque tunes and guests are encouraged to wear their finest French chic!
13 Celsius
13 Celsius
The OG of Houston wine bars invites everyone to visit on Bastille Day, even if they just need to get out of their house for A/C and to charge their phones. On July 14, the bar will celebrate with a discount on all French wines, all night long. They are also bringing back the beloved melted raclette for Sunday only. Cheers to that!
Mutiny Wine Room
Crepes at Mutiny Wine Room
Vive la liberté! This cool wine-room-cafe is embracing the spirit of liberty and equality Bastille Day, July 13-14. Indulge in a glass or a Red, White & July flight of celebratory French wines while savoring the delicate taste of sweet or savory crêpes, one of France's national delights.
Pizaro's Pizza
Pizaro's
Here’s a deal for those who show their H-Town pride on 713 Day! Guests sporting a Houston-themed outfit or shirt on July 13 may purchase an 8-inch personal Margherita pizza for $7.13. Promo is available at both locations during normal business hours.
Cafe Leonelli
Comet Crush cocktail (photo by Alex Montoya)
A cocktail rooted in space culture and the Astros?! Sign us up. Cafe Leonelli at the MFAH pours a festive 713 Day cocktail called the Comet Crush, with butterfly-pea-infused vodka, vanilla and orange juice. It's $7.13, naturally, and available on July 13 from 5-9pm.
Marmo
Aperol Spritz (photo by Kirsten Gilliam)
Italian food meets steakhouse-chic in Montrose. Marmo is celebrating 713 Day with $7.13 summer spritzes, including a classic Aperol version and a pretty purple one with Empress Gin. Definitely stay for dinner — the burrata is too good to pass up.
Home Run Dugout
Home Run Dugout (photo by Alex Montoya)
The city's official 713 Day bash will be out-of-the-park awesome at Home Run Dugout. Lil Keke and Paul Wall will take the stage beginning at 4pm, but hang out before or after at the car meet. (Only in H-Town!) Purchase tickets here.
Treebeard's
Treebeard's summer cocktails
The Bunker Hill location will celebrate 713 Day with a refreshing deal: Summer cocktails will be $7.13 all day on Saturday, July 13. Think Watermelon Spritz (Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lime, watermelon, agave, soda), Grapefruit Chilton, and the Greta Garbo (Diplomático Planas rum, lime, house syrup, Absinthe). For locations, hours, menus and more information, visit
8th Wonder
8th Wonder
Join the brewery for 713 Day. Enjoy live music from Donny Houston, Matt Mejia and Shame On Me from 2-8pm, a vendor market curated by Good Market HTX, and other outdoor activities. The iconic brewery will also be debuting their full bar dispensing spirits and wine, cannabis drinks and beer. The event is open to the public.
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