Top 12+ Food & Drink Events in Houston This Month: November 2024

Dine on delicious dishes and enjoy our picks for the top food and drink events taking place around Houston in November 2024.

Oysters and brews, Japanese sandos, and hot, melty raclette scraped straight from the cheese wheel are just some of the tasty things you have to look forward to in Houston this November.

There’s also an Indigenous feast, sommelier competition, and whiskey-fueled festival in the lineup. Here is everything you need to add to your culinary calendar this month.

Top 12+ Food & Drink Events in Houston This Month: November 2024

• Night Market at Asia Society Texas Center | Friday, November 1 – Inspired by the traditional street markets popular across East and Southeast Asia, the annual Night Market invites all ages to experience AAPI culture through food, arts, and activities. Expect Asian street food vendors, fun from anime and mahjong to K-pop, and more. The outdoor festival is free, with indoor experiences for $5 to $10; free to $5 for members. 6pm to 10pm.
• First Anniversary Dinner at Belly of the Beast | Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 2 – In honor of the first year of memories at their reimagined Spring restaurant, husband-and-wife restaurateurs Chef Thomas and Elizabeth Bille along with their team invite guests to indulge in a specially–curated menu alongside handpicked wines. 5:30pm and 7:30pm seatings.
• Sando Pop Up at Money Cat | Saturday, November 2 & Sunday, November 3 – Chef Sherman Yeung is hosting his second Sando pop-up in celebration of National Sandwich Day, this time for a special two-day event. Guests can indulge in exclusive, Japanese-inspired Sandos, from the Money Cat Sando (chicken thigh katsu) and Egg Salad Sando to the Wagyu Sando (American wagyu, yuzu kosho aioli) and more. As part of the celebratory affair, Money Cat is partnering with Japanese coffee shop Kohiko Coffee House to offer specialty coffee pairings, including unique sips like the Okinawa Latte, Moshi Moshi, and Houjicoco with maple syrup, salt, and milk. 11am to 4pm.
• Oysters, Brews, & Blues at Goode Co. Armadillo Palace | Thursday, November 7 – A Gulf Coast collaboration between Goode Company and the Coastal Conservation Association, Oysters, Brews, & Blues will bring locals a night of live Texas blues music, chef-curated Gulf Coast classics, and good times. Guests can savor coastal dishes cooked over mesquite wood, including smoked boudin links and Gulf redfish, plus favorites from smoked duck and andouille gumbo and shrimp etouffee to campechana and freshly shucked mariculture oysters. Tickets are $100 and include food and two complimentary cocktails. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go towards CCA’s Building Conservation Trust, ensuring the preservation of marine resources and enhancing anglers’ access. 6pm to 9pm.
• Iron Sommelier at the Post Oak Hotel | Thursday, November 9 – The Periwinkle Foundation will host its Iron Sommelier wine competition and tasting, with some of the city’s most prestigious sommeliers competing for this year’s title in support of the foundation’s mission to positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Tickets are $250, with additional sponsorship opportunities available. Doors open at 6pm.
• Raclette Party on the Patio at Montrose Cheese & Wine | Saturday, November 9 – Hit the European-style patio at fan-favorite wine and cheese purveyor Montrose Cheese & Wine to enjoy an apres ski–style raclette experience. Guests can enjoy melty alpine cheese, scraped to order atop things like potatoes, cornichon, and charcuterie. 1pm.
• The Whisky X at Lone Star Flight Museum | Saturday, November 9 – More than 60 premium whiskey brands and cocktails will be sipped and served at this whiskey extravaganza, –the best of Bourbon, American, Irish, Scotch, Rye, Single Malt, and more. Folks can also enjoy a cigar lounge, food truck village, and complimentary hair-and-beard. Tickets are $75; $50 early bird; VIP $125; VIP $100 early bird. 6pm.
• 19th Annual Delicious Alchemy Banquet at Hope Farms | Monday, November 11 – Hosted by the Recipe for Success Foundation, the Delicious Alchemy Banquet celebrates Houston’s culinary diversity with an all-female brigade of chefs, presenting a ten-course feast paired with wines, spirits, and botanical beverages. Guests can enjoy botanical cocktails and bites at twilight in the garden before enjoying dinner at the long “kings” table in the barn. Tickets start at $2,500 per person. Proceeds from the event support the Recipe for Success Foundation’s mission to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy eating through educational programs. 7pm to 10pm.
• A Native Feast at Archway Gallery | Saturday, November 16 – Guests are invited to experience a culinary and artistic journey through Indigenous culture, with a five-course tasting menu from Chef David Skinner of Ishtia and the Homeland: Random Musings of a Native Son exhibition from artist Harold Joiner on display. Dinner will feature dishes from various Indigenous peoples with a blend of traditional and modern gastronomic techniques, and guests can enjoy a welcome glass of bubbles plus a variety of crafted cocktails and wine pairings. Tickets are $150 per person. 6:30pm to 9pm.
• Houston 5-Year Anniversary at Guard and Grace | Wednesday, November 20 – Luxe steakhouse Guard and Grace will celebrate five years in Houston with an epic anniversary bash. Guests can enjoy an energetic, standing-room-only event featuring exceptional passed bites and beverages, curated by chef-owner Troy Guard, executive chef Adam Vero and a remarkable lineup of guest chefs.5:30pm to 8:30pm.
• Shuck Cancer at Post Houston | Thursday, November 21 – The Houston Young Professionals for the American Cancer Society invites you to “save lives and shuck cancer” at the third annual Shuck Cancer Houston event. The foodie fundraiser and tasting will feature more than 25 top area restaurants, bars, and wineries offering guests a selection of wine and oyster pairings alongside a variety of other dishes. Participants include Auden, Cafe Piquet Cuban Cuisine, Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine, Eunice, Eureka Heights Brewing, Field & Tides, Original Ninfa’s, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, Uchi, and more. Tickets are $150 per person and funds raised will help support people with cancer and their families through every step of their cancer journey. 7pm to 10pm.
• Pearland Restaurant Weeks | All Month Long – Throughout November, Pearland restaurants will feature curated menus and specialty offerings, with a portion of every order supporting the Pearland Neighborhood Center. Enjoy fixed-price menus at $20 for 2-course breakfasts and lunches, and $35 for 3-course dinners. Hours and locations vary.  
• 50th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission | Saturdays & Sundays, plus Black Friday – The Texas Renaissance Festival celebrates 50 years this fall, transforming its grounds into a 16th-century English Village complete with market vendors, enchanting artists and performers, and food and drink fit for a king. This month’s themed weekends (including the day after Thanksgiving) include Pirate Adventure (November 2 & 3), Heroes and Villains (November 9 & 10), Barbarian Invasion (November 16 & 17), Highland Fling (November 23 & 24), and Celtic Christmas (November 29 & December 1). Prices vary by weekend, and single-day tickets generally start at $30, $15 for ages 5 to 12 in advance, with a price increase the day of the event. 9am to 7pm.

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