Has Houston Restaurant Weeks been extended?

During this time of extraordinary need for restaurants and Houstonians alike, Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) is extending the annual fundraiser until September 30, 2020. That means for the first time ever, diners get to enjoy the special set-price menus from hundreds of restaurants around town for a full two months.

What is Restaurant Week in Houston?

Houston Restaurant Weeks is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank, the Houston Food Bank. The now month-long charity dining extravaganza features specially priced lunches, brunches and dinners at restaurants from The Woodlands to Galveston, Texas.

How long is Restaurant Week in Houston?

Houston Restaurant Weeks | Aug 1 – Sept 6 2021 – Restaurant Specials.

What is Houston’s oldest restaurant?

Christie’s Seafood and Steaks
In the city of Houston proper, the oldest restaurant still around is Christie’s Seafood and Steaks, which was founded in 1917 and is currently at 6029 Westheimer Road and still family-owned. Read more from HBJ here.

What food is Houston best known for?

• 16 Iconic Houston Dishes To Try Before You Die. Find sizzling fajitas, crispy fried shrimp, and more essentials on this Space City dining bucket list.
• Pho Binh By Night. Copy Link.
• Crawfish & Noodles.
• Mala Sichuan Bistro.
• Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant.
• Himalaya Restaurant.
• Christie’s Seafood & Steaks.
• Kenny & Ziggy’s Deli.

How many restaurants are in Houston?

There are more than 10,000 restaurants in the Houston area with culinary choices that represent more than 70 countries and American regions.

What is the oldest burger restaurant?

The oldest hamburger restaurant chain in the United States is White Castle. The first White Castle restaurant opened in Wichita, Kansas, in 1921. The first McDonald’s didn’t open until 1948, by comparison.

What is the most famous sculpture statue in Houston Texas?

The Sam Houston Monument at Hermann Park – Houston’s longest-standing sculptural tribute to General Sam Houston debuted in 1925. Depicting Houston leading the charge at the Battle of San Jacinto, the 20-foot tall bronze statue permanently strides atop a 25-foot tall marble arch.

What was Houston called before?

Before 1836 The region known as Houston is located on land that was once home of the Karankawa (kə rang′kə wä′,-wô′,-wə) and the Atakapa (əˈtɑːkəpə) indigenous peoples for at least 2,000 years before the first known settlers arrived. However, the land remained largely uninhabited until settlement in the 1830s.