Chow down for charity as Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys brings back Bun B’s “Hot Wang Sandwich” to help Houston Music Foundation support local musicians suffering from loss of work during the COVID-19 crisis.
After launching Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys “H-Town Originals” series last September, Bun B and the local sandwich shop is bringing back his signature “Hot Wang Sandwich” to help raise funds for the Houston Music Foundation during the COVID-19 crisis.
Proceeds from the $8.95 sandwich will go to support the fund. The Hot Wang sandwich is available for the foreseeable future, mostly likely at least through the Coronovirus-driven closures, but may not appear on printed menus.
Houston Music Foundation is a brand-new charity offering grants to Houston-area musicians who are suffering from loss of work due to the unfolding Coronavirus situation. Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys will be committing fifty percent of the sandwich proceeds to the organization, helping to support local musicians in this time of need.
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Bun B’s “Hot Wang Sandwich”
Kicking off the “H-Town Originals” campaign in September 2019, Houston rap legend Bun B partnered with Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys and Chef Alex Padilla for the special release of the “Hot Wang Sandwich”, featuring breaded and fried chicken breast drizzled with buffalo sauce, served with crispy bacon and blue cheese-ranch dressing on a ciabatta bun.
This time around, the taste bud-tingling sandwich is back to raise money for local musicians through the Houston Music Foundation. Like many industries, the music community has taken a significant hit as live performances, concerts and music festivals have been canceled or postponed across the country, preventing musicians from earning income they rely upon for their daily needs.
The “Hot Wang Sandwich” is available at two of Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys locations at West Loop Galleria and North Loop for curbside pick-up and delivery. Antone’s third location at Texas Medical Center is temporarily closed.
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About Bun B
A Grammy-nominated rap legend hailing from Port Arthur, Texas, Bun B rose to prominence in the 90s as one half of the rap duo Underground Kings (UGK), alongside Pimp C.
The King of the Trill has since released a series of chart-topping solo rap albums, debuted a coloring book with Shea Serrano, co-lectured a popular Rice University course, reported as a Vice News correspondent, and has served as a cultural ambassador for the city of Houston.
About Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys
Founded in 1962 as Antone’s Import Co. by Jalal Antone, the original Antone’s market catered primarily to the city’s Syrian and Lebanese immigrants long before generations of Houstonians grew smitten with the restaurant’s unique po’ boys and other delicious dishes.
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About Houston Music Foundation
Houston Music Foundation was established as a crisis relief fund in 2020 and dedicated to supporting working musicians in Houston. The goal of Houston Music Foundation is to raise funds for local musicians residing in Harris County during times of crisis, and to get donations into the hands of those in need as quickly as possible. Qualified applicants are eligible for a one-time grant of $500.
This fund is an extension of 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Artists for Artists created to support musicians by way of Houston Music Foundation’s Crisis Relief Fund.
Click here to apply for aid, donate to the fund, or learn more.
“Hot Wang Sandwich” by Bun B at Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys
- Dates: Monday to Saturdays
- Hours: 11am to 4pm (Coronavirus hours)
- Open Locations:
- North Loop at 2724 West T.C. Jester Boulevard, Houston, TX 77018
- Galleria Area at 4520 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX 77027
- Medical Center location is temporary closed.
- Price: $8.95 per sandwich. Proceeds will support the Houston Music Foundation.
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