Things to Do: Upcoming Food & Drink Events in Houston this Summer/Fall 2025

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings:

Five years after closing, Bernie’ Burger Bus brings its fan favorites back for a limited-time collaboration with PINCHO. Now through October 5, alll Houston PINCHO locations will serve reimagined Bernie’s classics, including The Bernie’s Burger, Honor Roll fries and the Cookie Butter Milkshake. A portion of proceeds benefits the Periwinkle Foundation.

Central Market is bringing the flavors of Germany to Texas with its in-store Passport Germany event, running September 10–23. Texans can enjoy tasting strolls, cooking classes and a wide selection of German products, from authentic sausages, Frikadelle, Rouladen and Currywurst to pretzels, marzipan pigs, specialty wines and sodas, pumpkin displays, and sweet treats like Apple Torte and Bee Sting Cake.

On Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m., CultureMap Houston hosts The Tailgate at 8th Wonder, 2202 Dallas, for an evening of food, drinks and game-day fun. Tickets are $35 GA and $60 VIP.

On Friday, September 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, invites guests to a casual Sonoma wine tasting at its Courtyard Barl, featuring select wines from Rodney Strong’s storied vineyards. Tickets include wine pours and paired bites for $40 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Dress code is Courtyard Casual.

Houstonians can celebrate Fiestas Patrias (Mexican Independence Day) with $10 red, white and green margaritas at URBE, 1101 Uptown Park, from September 12–16, and at Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer, Caracol, 2200 Post Oak, and Xochi, 1777 Walker on Tuesday, September 16. URBE is also hosting a ticketed Fiesta ($55) on Saturday, September 13 from 7 to 11 p.m., with Mexican street food, desserts, agave cocktails,and entertainment including folk dancing, live mariachi and a DJ.

Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak, is ready to help folks celebrate the High Holidays with a traditional prix-fixe Erev Yom Tov menu ($259, feeds four to six). The package features soup, matzo balls, chopped liver, tzimmes, a large Challah, and main courses like prime Angus brisket, apricot-roasted chicken or stuffed cabbage, plus sides, kugels and desserts. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Monday, September 15, and picked up by 5 p.m. Sunday, September 21, or 2 p.m. Monday, September 22. The deli also offers a la carte and catering.

On Tuesday, September 16, both Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen locations, 6401 Woodway, 1140 Eldridge, will celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with a special Mexican Colors Enchilada Plate — featuring three enchiladas in the colors of the flag for $18.95, dine-in only. That evening, the Eldridge location will host a four-course Tequila Dinner at 6:30 p.m., paired with Casamigos tequilas, for $65 per person; reservations are required.