Olympics Specials, Trill Burger's Latest Collab, 'Volcano' Ramen, and More of This Week's Food News!

Olympics Specials, Trill Burger's Latest Collab, 'Volcano' Ramen, and More of This Week's Food News!

Kakigori at Kazzan (photo by Traci Ling)

LET THE GAMES begin! Houston restaurants are celebrating the Olympics, White Linen Night, back-to-school season and more. What summer slowdown?!


Kazzan Ramen & Bar

Beef Sukiyaki Kazzan-style ramen (photo by Traci Ling)

Originating in Osaka, Japan, this fun concept-dining hot-spot is now open in the Heights, marking only its second location in America. Its signature dish is known as "volcano ramen," as it's served in a 350-degrees-hot stone bowl; the broth is poured tableside into the bowl from a cylindrical top, causing the steam to rise in a dramatic fashion. Guests can choose their ramen flavor and toppings, and also select other traditional Japanese dishes like gyoza, Kushikatsu skewers and more. Don't forget Kakigōri — Japanese snow cones — for dessert!

EZ's Liquor Lounge

White Linen Night returns on Friday, Aug. 3, and EZ's Liquor Lounge is ready! There will be live music courtesy of Western Jelly from 7-10pm, and a menu of items from The Original Ninfa's to supplement EZ's delicious hot dogs and chili pies.

Trill Burgers

(photo by Dominique Hill)

The collabs keep comin': The latest to hop on the Trill Burgers bandwagon is Levi's, the iconic apparel brand with a storefront in the Galleria. The two businesses will cross-promote each other this week, as Levi's pops up inside the burger joint's brick-and-mortar on Shepherd with special black-and-yellow merch, and also offers restaurant gift cards to customers who spend $100 at its Galleria store. Meanwhile, Trill Burgers is serving a limited-edition Western-style OG Trill Burger topped with homemade chili; make it a combo and get a Levi's-Trill-Burgers t-shirt. Snag a 30 percent discount card for Levi's!

a'Bouzy

Through Aug. 11, toast the Olympics in true Parisian style! Each day at 5pm, the restaurant will pop a bottle of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte for each U.S. medalist who wins. Keep the celebrations going with a delicious oyster deal: six fresh oysters paired with a glass of Nicolas Feuillatte Brut for $20.

Hungry's

Hungry's kids menu (photo by Jenn Duncan)

Make back-to-school easier on everyone: Kids eat free every Monday at this family-fave establishment with locations in Rice Village and Memorial — not to mention a much-anticipated new one opening on Woodway soon!

Heights & Co.

Mark your calendars for Aug. 10, National S'mores Day, and hit Heights & Co. for the ultimate s'mores board. Toppings include rice krisipies, cornflake candy, frozen fruit and chocolate ganache, and each order comes with a tableside fire pit (so you don't get too toasty yourself!). Wash it all down with an espresso martini for just $5.

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