HOUSTON — So much food, so little time…wait, there’s always time for food, right?! Well, if you are a greedy gut or just a lover of everything sinfully taste-tastic, three restaurants in the Houston area are keeping you coming with some new additions to their menus.
Cafe Azur
4315 Montrose
Cafe Azur, inspired by the Cote d’Azur and located in the heart of Montrose, recently launched a new happy hour menu featuring a variety of $6 small plates and $5 cocktails. Staples of French cuisine like the croque monsieur are served bite-sized, along with Houston inspired dishes like the Duck Confit Taco. Classic cocktails, including the French 75 and Kir Royal, are $5 each, while house red and white wine (French, of course) are $5 per glass. Happy hour is Tuesday – Friday from 5-7 PM at the bar and on the terrace.
Radio Milano
1800 Queensbury
Weekend’s at Radio Milano have taken a turn for the magical with a Mad Hatter-inspired brunch experience – yes, Wonderland dance sounds are included. Along with the $20 three-course prix fixe menu crafted by Executive Chef Jose Hernandez, featuring favorites like house-made burrata and chicken and waffles, diners have the option to pair their meals with unique Mad Hatter-inspired libations. $10 Mad Hatter Mimosas, featuring 1 cent refills; Mock Turtle 75, ($12) created with champagne, gin and lemon juice; and Kir Of Hearts, ($15) made with prosecco and mathilde cassis highlight the champagne offerings while a variety of $10-$12 Bloody Mary beverages, including White Rabbit Breakfast, constructed with vodka, bacon and olive; Red Queen Dream, starring bourbon, bacon and gherkin; Spicy Caterpillar, formed with jalapeno-infused tequila and olive; March Hare Michelada, created with modelo lager, clamato and tajin; and Cheshire Grin round out the festive cocktail menu. Brunch runs from 11AM – 4PM on Saturday and 10AM – 3PM on Sunday.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Five locations:
CityCentre: 12848 Queensbury Lane
Cinco Ranch: 2643 Commercial Center Blvd
The Woodlands: 20 Waterway Ave
Sugar Land:16535 Southwest Fwy
Friendswood:700 Baybrook Mall #117
Grimaldi’s recently debuted a first-ever, handcrafted cocktail menu to accompany its extensive line of beverage offerings, which guests can now take advantage of during their Stoking Social Hour every weekday, Monday – Friday, from 3:30PM – 6PM. Guests will enjoy $2 off the new signature cocktails, $2 off draft beers, $2 off glasses of wine (house wines excluded), and $2 off their Bruschetta Trio and Antipasto platters. The popular Coalition ($30) is a pairing of a Bruschetta Trio or a small Antipasto platter with a bottle of wine.
Tuesdays Tastings at Grimaldi’s is in full swing and will continue through September 26. During Tuesday Tastings, guests can enjoy half off glasses, carafes and bottles of wine all day every Tuesday. This excludes their house wine, but does includes their Sangria. This amazing offer is a great opportunity for guests to try multiple options from their extensive wine and beer lists.
