Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Smoked Lamb Shawarma and Easter Sunday Brunch
Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Breakfast Taco Pop-Up at Little Rey Saturday, 10 a.m. until sold out 2345 Mid Lane Chef and restaurateur Ford Fry (State of Grace, La Lucha, Superica) and his team are set to open fast-casual Northern Mexican concept Little Rey... Chef and restaurateur Ford Fry is set to open fast-casual restaurant Little Rey on April 1. In preparation for the opening, Little Rey will host a one-day-only breakfast taco pop-up outside the restaurant. Craft Pita’s Raffi Nasr and Truth BBQ Pit Master Leonard Botello are collaborating for their annual Easter Smoked Lamb Shawarma at their locations. The shawarma includes smoked lamb, lettuce, tomato, red cabbage, spicy aioli and pickles. Take-and-bake Easter meal specials will also be available for pre-order. The Sazon Latin Food Festival will be held at Karbach Brewery, featuring Latin food vendors, live music and fun. Check out our 2024 Easter Sunday Brunch Houston Dining Guide to find the top Houston restaurants.
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Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings:Saturday, 10 a.m. until sold out2345 Mid LaneChef and restaurateur Ford Fry (State of Grace, La Lucha, Superica) and his team are set to open fast-casual Northern Mexican concept Little Rey on Monday, April 1, set between the Shops at Highland Village and River Oaks District. In anticipation of the opening, Little Rey will host a one-day-only breakfast taco pop-up just outside the restaurant this Saturday. Dig into homemade flour tortillas filled with migas, twice-fried pork beans, cilantro, cheese and extras from chorizo to mushroom, kale and poblano.Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.1920 Fountainview, 5172 Buffalo SpeedwayCraft Pita’s Raffi Nasr and Truth BBQ Pit Master Leonard Botello are collaborating for their annual Easter Smoked Lamb, available in shawarma and bowl form at Craft Pita at the Fountainview and Buffalo Speedway locations on Saturday, March 30. The shawarma includes smoked lamb, lettuce, tomato, red cabbage, spicy aioli and pickles; while the bowls feature smoked lamb, rice pilaf, tabbouleh, pickled turnips, red cabbage, cucumber yogurt and pita bread. Take-and-bake Easter meal specials will also be available for pre-order, including one-and-a-half pounds of lamb, rice pilaf, fattoush salad, cucumber yogurt and maamoul cookies. The pre-orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, March 30 only.Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.8217 Long PointFege’s BBQ invites folks to the Spring Branch location for its 3rd Annual Easter Party . Perfect for families, guests can enjoy an Easter egg hunt for the kiddos, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon animals, Easter crafts and more. Easter egg hunt starts at 11 a.m.Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.2032 KarbachFolks can get a taste of Latin flavors at the Sazon Latin Food Festival held at Karbach Brewery. Expect Latin food vendors, Karbach brews, live music and fun. The event is free to attend.SundayCheck out our 2024 Easter Sunday Brunch Houston Dining Guide to find the Houston restaurants making Easter special with classic plates and morning cocktails, egg hunts, live jazz, family-friendly brunch buffets, prix fixe affairs and more.
Topics: Holidays, Easter