‘Friends’ are invited to chef dinner series
Chef Rebecca Masson is whipping up dinner for her friends. You’re invited.
Masson will launch a monthly “Dinner With My Friends” series at her Fluff Bake Bar, 314 Gray. The series kicks off at 6 p.m. Monday with Brandi Key, the chef behind SaltAir, Punk’s and Coppa Osteria.
The six-course collaborative dinner costs $95; optional wine pairings are an additional $55. To book, call 713-522-1900.
Future “Dinner With My Friends” dates:
March 14: Justin Carlisle of Ardent in Milwaukee April 11: Philip Speer of Austin May 23: Joosh Sutcliff of FT33 in
Dallas
June 6: Cody Sharp of Filament
in Dallas
Aug. 1: Nathan Lemley of Parkside in Austin Sweet sandwich at Katz’s Deli
Who said you can’t improve on the classic cheesecake?
Katz’s Deli has come up with a shareable dessert just in time for Valentine’s. The dessert features a slice of the deli’s New York cheesecake drizzled with chocolate and strawberry sauces, topped with crushed Oreos and served on a brioche roll that is dusted with powdered sugar.
The Original Cheesecake Sandwich sells for $10.99. 616
Westheimer, 713-222-2200 Openings
• Little Liberty, from the folks behind Liberty Kitchen and BRC, is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Rice Village. Among the specialties are house-made Greekstyle yogurt, New York-style pizzas and Hawaiian poke. 3265 Rice, 713
807-7224 • The upscale Irving-based chain
Uncle Julio’s has opened its first store in the Houston area. The chain built its reputation on classic Tex-Mex fare and the Swirl, a drink that combines frozen margarita and frozen sangria. 20526 I-10, Katy; 832
464-8930.
• Canadian-based franchise dessert/cocktail bar chain The Middle
Spoon has opened its first U.S. store in Sugar Land Town Center. The restaurant offers light meals, sundaes and a full bar. Its dessert menu features treats such as Lemon Pavlova, Peanut Butter Pie and Sticky Toffee Pudding. 15911 City Walk, Sugar Land; 804-869-8114.