HOUSTON IS ALWAYS looking for an excuse to party, and now that the major holidays are out of the way, we’ve found a few unofficial “holidays.” Our 713 Day on July 13 — named for the oldest area code in Houston — has food and drink deals on tap ,and Bastille Day provides a fun French escape without hopping on a plane.
Bayou & Bottle
Bayou & Bottle burger and fries
On July 13, the chic bourbon bar with flavor-packed cuisine and myriad seating options will offer a double bacon cheeseburger with French fries and Equal Parts Brewing beer for 713 Day. At only $7.13 for the mouthwatering trio, you can’t afford to miss it! Speaking of burgers, come back for the ongoing Wednesday lunch special of its signature Bayou Burger for six bucks.
Brasserie 19
Brasserie 19
Mark your calendars: Brasserie 19 in River Oaks is throwing a Bastille Day Bash on July 15 from 12-3PM! The restaurant will be joined by Veuve Clicquot and Moet Hennessey for a French afternoon filled with bubbles, rosé, specialty cocktails, and large format “brunch-sized” bottles. Expect food specials, photo ops, and more.
Etoile
Duck at Etoile (photo by Julie Soefer)
Friday, July 14, Etoile in Uptown Park will celebrate Bastille Day with a special four-course French menu ($78). Start with lobster medallion salad and segue to roasted duck. Don’t skip the mousse cheesecake finale with vanilla-citron — ooh la la. Optional wine pairing per course ($38).
Hugo's
Hugorita
Raise a glass 713 Day on July 13 with a gently priced HugoRitas all day: You guessed it — $7.13. Happy hour at the bar always has tasty bites on offer (order the lobster tacos!). But there’s more. All H Town Restaurant Group restaurants — Backstreet Café, Caracol, Xochi, and URBE — will also honor the margarita offer.
Le Jardinier
The MFAH's fine-dining restaurant toasts 713 Day by offering happy-hour pricing on craft cocktails from 7:13pm until 10:13pm on July 13.
Mutiny Wine Room
We all know how we gained our independence from Britain in 1776 and celebrate it every July 4th. But did you know that America's Revolution inspired the French Revolution in 1779? Mutiny Wine Room will celebrate Bastille Day July 14 with French wines and one of France's national dishes, sweet and savory crêpes. Vive Le Crêpe!
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Grab of spicy chilled bowl of ramen for only $7.13 on 713 Day, and RSVP in advance for a chance to win a substantial gift card. Japanese soul food at its best.
Savoy
Shot O’Clock is going down at Savoy in the Third Ward in celebration of 713 Day. Come thirsty for complimentary shots and free food starting at 7:13 on July 13. The first 100 guests will receive a complimentary Happy Hour Box filled with a mini combo of happy hour favorites. Expect music, dancing and plenty of food and cocktails.
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Fast-Expanding Skincare Shop Bows in River Oaks Today with Premium Products — and Major Membership Perks
Jul. 13, 2023
THE RIVER OAKS Shopping Center is now home to Houston's first Heyday, a national chain of skincare boutiques offering membership-based discounts on products and services.
Heyday opens today, which happens to be 713 Day, on West Gray near Shepherd. It promises to "take the guesswork out of skincare," with customizable 50-minute facials and shopping guidance from estheticians.
Upon entering the minimalist yet approachable store, clients are greeted with chilled lemon water and a beautiful display of colorful products from high-end brands like Supergoop!, Tata Harper, Osea, Ursa Major and others. Those who have booked a facial treatment are ushered back to an open-concept area where curtains section off eight different treatment rooms. Licensed estheticians perform a skin analysis and proceed to incorporate various steps like extractions, exfoliation, masking and massage; customers can also opt for enhancements like microdermabrasion, gua sha, LED light therapy, or hydrofacial.
In line with the company's ethos of making skincare accessible and habitual, there's no undressing or warm foot bath here. Instead, clients climb into a deluxe recliner, not unlike one seen in a dentist's office, that's covered loosely in boho-chic tasseled fabric. This sets the tone for a facial that is relaxing not due to soothing spa music, but rather because of the simple, not-overwhelming approach to skincare. Esthies here understand that not everyone can do a multi-step skincare routine twice a day, and offer practical product recommendations accordingly.
In that same vein, Heyday's membership program is "designed to support your skin's monthly renewal cycle," and each month's fee ($114) includes a personalized facial, 50 percent off any enhancements, and a range of discounts on products. Additional facials can be tacked on for $85 each. Not ready to commit? Non-members can easily book a consultation and facial for $135. Plus! Right now, new clients can get their first treatment for just $70.
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