Mastrantos to create a limited-time specialty taco this month, with proceeds from each taco sold benefiting I ll Have What She s Having in support of women s health. Available at all Tacos A Go Go locations every Tuesday in December, the Chorizo Carbonara taco features housemade bucatini pasta, chorizo, garlic, onion, Taleggio cheese, queso fresco, cilantro and egg yolk.
Wednesday, December 23
Whoville Christmas Eve Feast To-Go with Underbelly Hospitality
Underbelly Hospitality is offering a Whoville Christmas Eve Feast To-Go, with treats from Spinach Artichoke Grinch Dip and a Triple Decker Sauerkraut Sandwich/Reuben Crostini to the Roast Beast, a 44 Farms Herb Roasted Prime Rib served with Max & Cheese Gratin and Bacon Sausage Creamed Greens. Pick up during the Hot Cocoa Drive-Through on Wednesday, December 23 between noon and 5 p.m. at 1100 Westheimer. Cost is $225 (feeds two adults and includes all dishes on the menu, festive decor and hot cocoa at pickup).
Monday, December 14
12 Bartenders of Christmas Highway Vodka Bartending Competition at Penny Whistle Pub
Penny Whistle Pub, 1625 Richmond, will host a holiday “Chopped” style bartending competition featuring custom holiday cocktails infused with Highway Vodka. Beginning at 7 p.m., 12 bartenders will compete for a $250 cash prize, and guests can enjoy happy hour bites and cocktails, plus swag giveaways throughout the night. Ugly sweaters are encouraged and Industry Night will follow the competition with Christmas Karaoke starting at 9 p.m.
Intimate Sushi Experience at Tobiuo Sushi & Bar
The team at Tobiuo, 23501 Cinco Ranch, is reviving a popular tasting experience this Monday, when its kitchen breaks down a whole bluefin tuna and transforms it into a 10- to 12-course tasting for limited guests. For this event, the tuna comes from Mexico, rocking a higher fat content and making the prized parts like the otoro tastier than ever.