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Dateline: New Braunfels

✨️ An intimate new dining experience has opened in the Houston Heights. 🍸 The Green Room debuted at the beginning of this month, attached to Heights & Co. While it comes from the same hospitality group, it stands as a distinct concept, with rotating menus. 📍1343 Yale

Looking for an excuse to visit The Big Apple? On Thursday, April 16, three James Beard Foundation-recognized chefs from Texas are hosting a dinner at the Foundation’s restaurant showcase in NYC, Platform by JBF, located at Pier 57 at 25 11th Avenue. jamesbeard.org/events/platfor…

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🐤 The seasonal Peeps Pizzert has been reintroduced at Pizza Inn locations for a limited run. It is offered from March 16 through April 5 as part of the buffet lineup. The dessert gained attention during its debut year, when demand led to sellouts ahead of the holiday. 🐣

👨🏽‍🍳 Chef Jassi Bindra of Kahani Social Group and chefs Patrick Pham & Daniel Lee of Duckstache Hospitality have teamed up for a one-night omakase on April 20 at Kokoro Handroll Bar in The Woodlands with seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. opentable.com/booking/experi…

☕️ Slowpokes Coffee has announced its eighth Houston location Friday at Silver Street Studios. 🎉 The new cafe opens Friday, March 20 inside Arts District 1501 at Silver Street.

🧑🏾‍🍳 Houston's own chef, pitmaster and 𝘛𝘰𝘱 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘧 Season 21 Wisconsin Fan Favorite, Michelle Wallace has teamed up with Seven Acre Dairy Company to host the Sugar River Fire & Smoke BBQ Festival in Paoli, Wisconsin on Sept. 19-20. fireandsmokebbqfestival.com

🍕 Here’s your obligatory π Day post! Looking for something craveably unique? Talespin Pizza in Spring Branch / Memorial-area west Houston offers “NeoTexan sourdough pizza” that blends classic Neapolitan technique with Texas-inspired ingredients and flavors. 📍 11300 Katy Fwy

🎉 Lena’s Asian Kitchen is hosting a grand opening celebration at its new location in the Greenway Plaza area with discounts, live entertainment and more. It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the main celebration scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 📍4140 Southwest Fwy

🌎 New article! Pearland’s dining scene goes far beyond the expected. 👀 We've got a new list published on the website highlighting unique Pearland restaurants serving hard-to-find cuisines rarely seen across the Houston area. #Sponsored houstonfoodfinder.com/foodfinds/uniq…

The 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 at 𝗔𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 is available during through 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 3/14. 🗿 The event dives into Asian American–inspired tiki history with a special drink and bar snack menu and tiki décor at the Diner Bar. 🛖

🍷 Tickets are on sale for the Vino Vero x Feges BBQ Italian Wine Show on March 17, 5–8 p.m. at 13 Celsius in Midtown Houston. More than 20 Italian wines will be paired with Texas barbecue by Patrick Feges and Erin Smith. 13-celsius.square.site/product/vino-v…

MAD Houston restaurant in River Oaks is a favorite place not only for adventurous dining, but also for the sights and bustling environment. It has the same owners as Michelin-starred BCN Taste & Tradition. Where BCN pays homage to Barcelona, MAD is a reflection of Madrid.

🆕️ A Crawfish Café & Phở Prime dual concept debuted recently in Houston’s Chinatown at 11209 Bellaire. 🦐 The vibrant, family-friendly restaurant is the latest from Mamba Hospitality Group, which operates both brands as well as Ocean Palace.

The grand opening of Luliet Vintage Park is this Saturday, 3/14 at 26 Vintage Park. Free cake slices & cotton candy will be offered, and an oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookie from @NicksLocalEats will be sold, with proceeds benefiting Abandoned Animal Rescue. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

🍔 Burger Watch: $5 Double Smash Burgers Debut at Christian’s Tailgate on Wednesdays 🆕️ The new weekly special is available for dine-in only at all locations on Wednesdays after 4 p.m. The offer includes the burger only, which is normally priced at $16.

🤠🥃 Grab your hat and your friends for a rodeo-themed Whiskey Social at Rainbow Lodge on Wednesday, 3/18 with Old Forester, the first bottled bourbon and only one in continuous production since before Prohibition. 🎟️ Tickets are $65 each. #Sponsored rainbow-lodge.com/october

🐔 Free chicken tenders offered to nurses and teachers at Willie's Grill & Icehouse. 👩‍⚕️ Teachers and nurses are being recognized with a free meal at all Houston area Willie’s locations. The Hometown Heroes promotion is Wednesday, 3/11 for dine-in guests with valid work I.D.

🎂 Brennan's of Houston has been serving Houston since 1967! That means it’s the 59th birthday — and you can celebrate, too! Reserve here: sevenrooms.com/explore/brenna… Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Brad Brennan on 3/17 from 2 to 7 p.m.! #Sponsored sevenrooms.com/events/brennan…