Intown HRW Picks
Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) runs from August 1 to September 5 this year and there are some very good deals with multi-course meals ranging from $25 to $55 with a portion of the proceeds going to the Houston Food Bank. The annual foodie event is the largest fundraiser for the nonprofit that provide more than 150 million meals annually to those in need. So, here are some participating restaurants to check where you can enjoy good food for a good cause.
Bistro Menil
1513 West Alabama
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Nestled on the grounds of the Menil Collection in the Museum District, chef Greg Martin’s European-inspired fare in a casual yet artistic setting is a perfect ending to a day at the museum. The HRW menu consist of a $55 three-course dinner with sumptuous options. Choose from the lump crabcake or the seasonal watermelon salad to start, and then move on to the second course of grilled shrimp, crispy duck confit, or the 12-hour beef short rib. End your experience with the divine lemon tart, crème brûlée, or Basque cheesecake. The bistro also offers a $25 two-course lunch menu for HRW.
Brennan’s Houston
3300 Smith Street
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The venerable Brennan’s has offerings for brunch, lunch, and dinner for HRW days, ranging from $25 to $55. If you’ve never been here, lunch is a great bet. For just $25 you can sample the famous snapping turtle soup and the beef tips Diane. For an added $6 you can choose from the decadent desserts here, like the beignets, Creole bread pudding, or praline parfait. A great way to sample the famous New Orleans’ food in a beautifulold-world setting.
Relish Restaurant & Bar
2810 Westheimer Road
relishhouston.com
A neighborhood fave that’s always packed, and a tad noisy, Relish Restaurant & Bar offer a HRW dinner special for $39. Four dollars of which goes to the Houston Food Bank. The three-course meal has options including their delicious grilled artichoke, steak frites or seared salmon, and a choice of desserts like the melt-in-your-mouth Bourbon carrot cake.
Tony’s
3755 Richmond Ave.
tonyshouston.com
And speaking of landmark eateries, it wouldn’t be Houston Restaurant Weeks without a trip to Tony’s. The HRW menu is available only for dinner, but the three-course meal is amazing. First course offerings include rabbit raviolini and butternut squash pasta. If you really want to splurge you can add truffles for an additional cost. Move on to the entrées with your choice of branzino or an eight-ounce center-cut filet. Dessert can be a red velvet cake pop, an individual souffle, or the tuxedo cake. It all makes for an elegant and special night out.
The Warwick Houston
5888 Westheimer Road
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A brand-new eatery, The Warwick Houston, helmed by chef Antoine Ware, blends New American with down South cooking. The HRW’s lunch special for $25 lets you choose from several options for two courses. We recommend trying the Korean cauliflower for your first course, and Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich with house chips for your entrée. Or maybe the shrimp po’ boy stuffed with jumbo fried shrimp. It’s a toss-up, both are extremely tasty here.
When you call for reservations be sure and specify that you want the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu!